Former All-Star infielder Alomar Sr. dies at 81

Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and ’70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Former All-Star infielder Alomar Sr. dies at 81

Jays scratch Santander (back) from G2 lineup

Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander was scratched from the lineup for Monday’s Game 2 of the AL Championship Series because of a sore lower back. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays scratch Santander (back) from G2 lineup

M's Kirby to face Jays' Bieber in Game 3 of ALCS

Mariners right-hander George Kirby expected to start against Blue Jays righty Shane Bieber for Game 3 of the ALCS. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} M's Kirby to face Jays' Bieber in Game 3 of ALCS

Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLCS

Brewers have added Nick Mears; Dodgers have included Ben Casparius in a move to change up bullpen rosters for the NLCS. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLCS

Tigers keep Hinch, aim for long-term Skubal deal

The Detroit Tigers said they extended manager A.J. Hinch’s contract for an undisclosed amount of time and say they have the necessary resources to lock up ace Tarik Skubal on a long-term deal. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tigers keep Hinch, aim for long-term Skubal deal

Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLDS

Brewers have added Nick Mears; Dodgers have included Ben Casparius in a move to change up bullpen rosters for the NLDS. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLDS

Padres' Shildt retires, cites 'severe toll' of job

Mike Shildt is retiring as Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, citing a “severe toll” the job has taken on him “mentally, physically and emotionally.” Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Padres' Shildt retires, cites 'severe toll' of job

Mariners shut down Jays' bats to steal Game 1

The Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 Sunday night as they returned to the AL Championship Series for the first time in 24 years. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mariners shut down Jays' bats to steal Game 1