Heavily bet Dodgers remain World Series favorite
The World Series favorite Dodgers have drawn three times more bets than any other team to win the title at ESPN BET, though the Brewers as champion is considered the worst-case scenario for at least one sportsbook. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Heavily bet Dodgers remain World Series favorite
Mets begin staff overhaul after missing playoffs
After missing the playoffs despite the highest payroll in the MLB, the New York Mets are engaging in a large staffing overhaul. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets begin staff overhaul after missing playoffs
Rangers focusing manager search on Schumaker
The Rangers’ search for Bruce Bochy’s replacement is centered on Skip Schumaker, a former NL Manager of the Year who has worked in their organization for the past year. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rangers focusing manager search on Schumaker
Way-too-early top-50 rankings for 2026
The 2025 fantasy baseball season just ended, but Eric Karabell is already thinking about 2026. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Way-too-early top-50 rankings for 2026
Bogaerts laments 'terrible' call, pines for ABS
Count Xander Bogaerts among those looking forward to Major League Baseball’s new challenge system for balls and strikes next season. The San Diego Padres shortstop just wishes it were in place a little earlier. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bogaerts laments 'terrible' call, pines for ABS
Field mistakes undo ousted Boston in 'brutal' loss
The Red Sox were eliminated by the Yankees on Thursday. A couple of defensive mistakes were their undoing after leading the majors with 116 errors during the season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Field mistakes undo ousted Boston in 'brutal' loss
Schlittler dazzles as Yankees eliminate Red Sox
Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 as he shut down Boston with 100 mph heat, and the Yankees took advantage of a pair of misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Schlittler dazzles as Yankees eliminate Red Sox
Guardians' run doesn't ease 'sting' of playoff exit
The Cleveland Guardians’ late-season surge to the AL Central Division title after trailing Detroit by 15½ games in early July and by 11 games in early September didn’t carry over into the playoffs. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Guardians' run doesn't ease 'sting' of playoff exit
Ex-Braves catcher Ross interested in Atlanta job
David Ross, the former Braves catcher and Cubs manager, said Thursday that returning as manager of the Braves “would be amazing.” Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ex-Braves catcher Ross interested in Atlanta job
Cubs quash Padres' threat in 9th to make NLDS
The Cubs held off a ninth-inning rally by the Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory Thursday night that sends them to the NL Division Series against the Brewers. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs quash Padres' threat in 9th to make NLDS
