Twins fire Baldelli after roster purge, 70-92 mark
The Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli, ending his seven-year tenure that included three American League Central titles after a second straight disappointing season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Twins fire Baldelli after roster purge, 70-92 mark
Red Sox won't have Giolito (elbow) vs. Yankees
Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will not be on the active roster for the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees because of an elbow issue, Alex Cora said. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Red Sox won't have Giolito (elbow) vs. Yankees
Cardinals', Brewers' booth guys make Frick ballot
John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers are newcomers to the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s 2026 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cardinals', Brewers' booth guys make Frick ballot
O's Mansolino up for permanent manager role
Interim Baltimore Orioles manager Tony Mansolino will be considered, among other candidates, for the permanent job. Mansolino took over as manager when Brandon Hyde was fired May 17. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} O's Mansolino up for permanent manager role
SF Giants fire manager Melvin after two seasons
The San Francisco Giants have fired three-time manager of the year Bob Melvin after the Giants finished 81-81 this season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} SF Giants fire manager Melvin after two seasons
Pirates extend Kelly after 'meaningful progress'
Don Kelly, who went 59-65 after taking over as interim manager of the Pirates after Derek Shelton was fired in early May, has received a contract extension. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Pirates extend Kelly after 'meaningful progress'
MLB games up 2 minutes in pitch clock's 3rd year
The average time of a nine-inning major league baseball game increased by 2 minutes this season to 2:38 in the third year of the pitch clock. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB games up 2 minutes in pitch clock's 3rd year
MLB attendance up, but weather affects average
Major League Baseball’s overall attendance increased for a third straight season for the first time since 2004-07, but the average dipped slightly because of fewer single-admission doubleheaders caused by weather postponements. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB attendance up, but weather affects average
Inside the odds of the Guardians' remarkable comeback to win the AL Central
From 10.5 games back on September 1 to division champions, the Guardians defied the odds to overtake the Tigers. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Inside the odds of the Guardians' remarkable comeback to win the AL Central
Welcome to the October without a superteam — and why it could make for the best MLB playoffs yet
This year was supposed to be a Dodgers coronation; instead, it’s a postseason crapshoot. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Welcome to the October without a superteam — and why it could make for the best MLB playoffs yet
