Dodgers ‘fully expect’ Shohei Ohtani to remain two-way player, pitch in 2027  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to remain a two-way player and pitch for the team in 2027, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday.

Mariners' manager search includes Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler, among others: Sources  —  In their ongoing search for a new manager, the Seattle Mariners have identified a group of candidates that includes an outside-the-box option in Chicago Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler …

Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager; interim GM John Mozeliak won't return in 2027  —  The Los Angeles Angels will be looking for a new manager and general manager for the 2027 season.  —  After just one season, Kurt Suzuki will not be returning as manager after the Angels lost 100 games …

Rays opt for Nick Martinez to open World Series vs. Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — In a bit of a curveball, the Tampa Bay Rays will start Nick Martinez, not staff ace Drew Rasmussen, in Game 1 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Kevin Cash announced Thursday.

Fabian Hurzeler would cost record fee with no release clause in Brighton contract  —  Exclusive: German coach admired by Manchester United but hiring him would be a complicated and expensive operation  —  Fabian Hurzeler does not have a release clause in his Brighton contract …

Three things the Rangers can learn from Brewers, Rays to get back to World Series  —  The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers — two teams with slight budgets who prioritize analytics and strategic offensive approaches — will play for a World Series..  —  Suddenly, luxury-taxed payrolls aren't in vogue anymore.

How Marlins will fill their payroll if there's a salary floor.  And hot stove news  —  A six-pack of Marlins notes on a Thursday:  —  ▪ The Marlins finished the season with a $100.2 million payroll, including $18 million in player benefits, a figure that places them ahead …

The pitching plan and offensive disappearance that led to the Guardians' ALCS demise  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cleveland Guardians left themselves susceptible to hand-wringing, to first-guessing, second-guessing and third-guessing about pitching strategies, about their refusal to call upon Tanner Bibee …

How would a salary cap help the Yankees?  Hal Steinbrenner doesn't want to talk about it  —  Hal Steinbrenner only talks to reporters in group settings once or twice a year, so when he does, he typically fields a hodgepodge of questions.  —  Such was the case on Wednesday, when the Yankees owner …

Woodruff would love World Series roster spot, but understands why it might not happen  —  MILWAUKEE - Brandon Woodruff threw 23 live pitches to the Brewers' “A” lineup at American Family Field on Tuesday and sat 90-92 mph, right where he'd expect in an empty stadium while facing hitters for the first time in nearly four months.

Longtime ESPN Radio Producer Stosh Cienki Dies at 52  —  “The ESPN family has been rocked to its core by this news.”  —  The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals cheering section is a little louder today in heaven.  Longtime ESPN Radio producer Stosh Cienki has passed away at the age of 52.

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing to undergo elbow surgery for partial UCL tear  — 2 min Click here to listen to this article  —  Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was scheduled to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter.