Rays finish off Guards to set up World Series clash vs. Crew  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays are headed to the World Series, champions of the American League after a night this team and these fans will never forget.  —  when the Rays punched their ticket to their first World Series …

Astros could name new general manager before end of World Series: Sources  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros' two-month search for a general manager is gaining momentum, with some internal optimism that they could make a hire before the end of the World Series, according to multiple team …

NPB MVP, Triple Crown winner Sato to enter MLB posting system  —  One of the biggest dominoes of the impending MLB offseason has fallen, adding a massive free agent bat to a pool that is relatively light on them.  —  The Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball announced that they will approve …

Dombrowski eyes ways to keep Phillies' veterans fresh, bolster outfield  —  This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter.  To read the full newsletter, click here.  And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.  —  Dave Dombrowski won't tip his hand on everything …

Erik ten Hag interview: Man United's broken ‘promises’, wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension, FA Cup glory  —  Erik ten Hag has kept his counsel on Manchester United for two years since his sacking in October 2024, but the affection he built up for the club while winning two trophies still shines through when he speaks.

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff wants to return for World Series, but rules may get in the way  —  It would be a delightful storyline, the most tenured member of the Milwaukee Brewers returning from a potential season-ending shoulder injury to help the team win its first World Series title.

Four free agents the Cubs should target to fix their pitching  —  Money alone won't fix the broken chain of pitching development within the Chicago Cubs' organization.  But those big-market resources will be central to the Cubs' efforts to catch the Milwaukee Brewers, the National League pennant winner …

Mets include Cubs' Mallee in coaching staff search (source)  —  NEW YORK — Among the Mets' hitting coach candidates is one who helped shape this year's probable National League MVP.  —  Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee is on the Mets' list of interviewees for their coaching staff vacancy, according to an industry source.

For the Guardians, a still-elusive World Series and a frustratingly familiar refrain  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before Albert Belle flexed his right biceps and Tony Peña poked a walk-off home run to the left-field bleachers and the Indians made a run to the 1995 World Series …

What Dodgers can learn from Ohtani's injury-plagued 2026  —  LOS ANGELES — As lingering injuries began to take their toll on Shohei Ohtani during the regular season, the Dodgers frequently returned to the same refrain: What mattered most was him feeling the best he could in October.

2026 Washington Nationals Statistics  —  Record: 77-85, 4th place in NL_East (Schedule and Results)  —  General Manager: Anirudh Kilambi Scouting Director: Desmond McGowan Ballpark: Nationals Park Attendance: 1,839,116 (13th of 15)  —  (Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.)

Orioles Sign Jayvien Sandridge To Minor League Deal  —  The Orioles announced that they have signed left-hander Jayvien Sandridge to a minor league deal for the 2027 season.  He was already in the Baltimore system but was eligible for minor league free agency.  —  Sandridge, 28 in February, began 2026 on the Yankees' roster.

The Most Likely Trade For All 30 MLB Teams in 2026-27 Offseason  —  Marquee free agents like Tarik Skubal and Randy Arozarena will take center stage with the official start of Major League Baseball's 2026-27 offseason just around the bend, but trades will also feature prominently in the months until the next regular season begins.