Jays use 9-run 6th to stomp Dodgers in Game 1

Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Friday night’s opener. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays use 9-run 6th to stomp Dodgers in Game 1

MLBPA chief: NBA scandal raises safety concerns

MLBPA chief Tony Clark said concerns for player safety are “greater” in the wake of another sports gambling scandal hitting the NBA this week. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLBPA chief: NBA scandal raises safety concerns

Jays' Bichette, Dodgers' Kershaw on WS rosters

Bo Bichette, who has not played since early September due to a knee injury, and Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw, who was left off the Dodgers’ Wild Card Series roster and did not pitch in the NLCS, are both on their team’s respective World Series rosters. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays' Bichette, Dodgers' Kershaw on […]

Vitello: 'Selfish' but 'right' call to manage Giants

Tony Vitello told reporters he leaned on “anyone and everyone” before making the decision to leave the Tennessee baseball program and manage the Giants. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Vitello: 'Selfish' but 'right' call to manage Giants

Murphy thinks Vitello to Giants 'is going to work'

Pat Murphy says he couldn’t have imagined going directly from coaching in the college ranks to managing in the majors. But the Brewers skipper is confident Tony Vitello can make a successful transition from coaching Tennessee to managing the Giants. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Murphy thinks Vitello to Giants 'is going to work'

ALCS loss still stings for M's as big decisions loom

Mariners manager Dan Wilson said the Game 7 loss to the Blue Jays stings, but the franchise does not want arguably its most successful season to be an aberration. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} ALCS loss still stings for M's as big decisions loom

Brewers keep lofty goals, say it's not about money

The Brewers, who had MLB’s best record during the regular season, say they can continue to contend for World Series berths while playing in the smallest market. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers keep lofty goals, say it's not about money