Brewers end Dodgers' three-peat bid with an NLCS sweep of their own  —  LOS ANGELES — A step shy of the left-center-field warning track, Jackson Chourio landed with the pennant-clinching final out tucked safely in his outstretched glove.  He couldn't help himself.  He broke into an ear-to-ear smile, and just kept running.

Phillies reached out to Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez before rehiring Don Mattingly: Sources  —  LOS ANGELES — Before the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their decision to rehire Don Mattingly as their manager, they reached out to Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez, two high-profile names from their recent past …

These are the 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists  —  The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with the winners set to be unveiled on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 1.  —  Each league has three finalists at each position, including the utility spot, which was awarded for the first time in 2022.

How Julian Ward plans to put his stamp on Liverpool second time around  —  Liverpool are looking to establish a number of strategic partnerships with clubs in mainland Europe to assist the development of their top young talent.  —  The plans are being spearheaded by new sporting director Julian Ward …

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Have Had Tension Amid ESPN Contract Talks … As Joe Buck and Troy Aikman prepare to call ESPN's first Super Bowl, there has been tension between the 25-year booth partners over their respective contract talks, Front Office Sports has learned.

How the Yankees' two qualifying offer calls are expected to shake out  —  The Yankees are expected to extend the $23.15 million qualifying offer to free agent closer David Bednar, who had a terrific year, sources say.  —  Meantime, it's believed the Yankees are unlikely to extend the same offer …

Pete Alonso passed the eye test.  Should the Orioles first baseman be a Gold Glove finalist?  —  Join the dugout.  Sign up here for Orioles updates in your inbox.  —  Pete Alonso never concerns himself with making the pretty play.  —  “Making the play is king,” Alonso said in August …

Desert Ridge QB dismissed from team over audible; 12 teammates suspended for supporting him  —  MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Desert Ridge senior quarterback Gunner Brewer says his high school playing career is over after he was dismissed from the team two weeks ago following a dispute over a play call.

Here's the root of Ohtani's slump.  Is there time to fix it?  —  Dodgers star hasn't hit a home run since Aug. 18  —  Shohei Ohtani will be i n the Game 3 lineup on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts.  That it was ever even a question otherwise tells you a whole lot …