MLB News
Dodgers, Yankees title favs; books wary of Tigers
The Dodgers and Yankees open their postseasons Saturday as the top betting favorites to win the World Series, but the upstart Tigers have gone from long shots to a liability for sportsbooks.
Sources: Japanese star Sugano heading to MLB
Tomoyuki Sugano is heading to MLB after a renaissance season in Japan that has seen him post a 1.67 ERA over 24 starts for the Yomiuri Giants, sources told ESPN.
Twins GM Levine out after 8 years, 3 Central titles
Thad Levine is out after eight years as the Twins' senior vice president and general manager.
Alonso's HR stuns Brewers, sends Mets to NLDS
Pete Alonso's go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning lifted the Mets past the Brewers and to victory in their NL Wild Card Series.
Francona returns to manage Reds on 3-year deal
Terry Francona is coming out of retirement to manage Cincinnati, with the Reds announcing that they have agreed to a three-year contract with a club option for a fourth season.
Brewers' Williams accepts blame after fateful 9th
Brewers closer Devin Williams faced the media after giving up a season-turning three-run homer to the Mets' Pete Alonso in the ninth Thursday night, saying, "Everyone did their job except me."
Dodgers flip starters, tab Yamamoto for Game 1
The Dodgers changed up their NLDS rotation and will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 1 so he can be available for a potential Game 5 on an extra day of rest.
The top 40 players in the postseason
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