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

Mets sign reliever Lovelady to 1-year contract

Left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady, who had a 6.30 ERA in eight appearances with the Mets this season, has rejoined the team on a one-year deal. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets sign reliever Lovelady to 1-year contract

Schneider ribs Ohtani over Jays' failed '23 pursuit

Toronto manager John Schneider joked that Shohei Ohtani should give back the Blue Jays hat he got from the December 2023 meeting that preceded the two-way star signing his $700 million contract with the Dodgers. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Schneider ribs Ohtani over Jays' failed '23 pursuit

Vesia not with Dodgers due to personal matter

Alex Vesia, one of the Dodgers’ most trusted relievers, is dealing with a personal matter that has placed his World Series availability in doubt. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Vesia not with Dodgers due to personal matter

Wegner named World Series umpire crew chief

Mark Wegner will be the World Series umpire crew chief for the first time, joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane for the matchup between the defending champion Dodgers and Blue Jays. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Wegner named World Series umpire crew chief

Jays to start rookie Yesavage in Game 1 vs. Snell

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the Dodgers, while a decision on activating Bo Bichette has yet to be made. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays to start rookie Yesavage in Game 1 vs. Snell

MLB having most-viewed postseason since 2017

Major League Baseball is having its most-viewed postseason in the U.S. since 2017 through the League Championship Series. The league has also seen substantial growth in Canada and Japan. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB having most-viewed postseason since 2017