NBC Sports PhiladelphiaHow much longer can Phillies wait for Roman Quinn to deliver on his potential?
Roman Quinn will become more expensive after 2021 and that ramps up the pressure for him to produce next season or prepare for his next stop. By Jim Salisbury
LA TimesScott Boras might want a neutral-site World Series, but Dodgers and Rays aren't sold
Sports agent Scott Boras is a proponent of having the World Series at a neutral site, but players on the Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are not fans of it.
NBC Sports BostonMLB Rumors: White Sox' hire of Tony La Russa 'ruffled feathers' in Chicago
It sounds like not everyone in Chicago was thrilled about the White Sox hiring former Red Sox executive Tony La Russa.
LA TimesAngels have interviewed at least four candidates for general manager
The Angels have interviewed at least four candidates for the general manager opening since recently beginning formal interviews.
SNYYankees decline options on Brett Gardner and J.A. Happ: reports
Brett Gardner has played his entire 13-year MLB career in pinstripes, but his future in the Bronx seems to be in doubt.
Detroit Free PressDetroit Tigers 'making progress' on hiring A.J. Hinch as manager
If all goes as planned, the Detroit Tigers hope to announce A.J. Hinch as the organization's next manager Friday.
LA TimesQ&A: Did Justin Turner put Dodgers at risk by celebrating their World Series championship?
Here's what the science says about whether Justin Turner put other Dodgers at risk by celebrating their World Series win despite a positive coronavirus test.
NBC Sports WashingtonReport: A.J. Hinch favorite to become next Detroit Tigers manager
The former Astros manager appears to have a path back in the majors.
SNYMartino: Steve Cohen will be approved as Mets' newest owner on Friday
SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino reports that Steve Cohen will be approved by MLB owners to purchase the New York Mets on Friday October 30th. However, NYC mayor Bill de Blasio could possibly still be a hurdle.
NBC Sports WashingtonState your case: Examining each top MLB free agent’s fit on the Nationals
Trevor Bauer, George Springer, J.T. Realmuto and Marcell Ozuna headline this offseasons free agent class. Who would be the best fit for the Nationals?
LA TimesThe 2021 Dodgers promise to look a lot like the 2020 World Series champions
Everyone from the World Series Game 6 starting lineup except Justin Turner returns, and the Dodgers have several more young potential stars on the horizon.
NBC Sports WashingtonNationals’ World Series title put years of DC playoff anguish to rest
The Nationals first World Series championship in franchise history didnt come easily.
NBC Sports WashingtonNationals have plenty of pitching choices from Corey Kluber to Kevin Gausman
The unsurprising departure of Anbal Snchez has created a fresh spot in the back of the rotation.
SNYDom Smith, Noah Syndergaard and more Mets rank their favorite Halloween candies!
In honor of Halloween, we asked Dom Smith, Michael Conforto, Noah Syndergaard, and more Mets to put six common Halloween candies in the order they would want to eat them.
Cardinals WireTexans’ J.J. Watt among proposed trade targets for Cardinals before deadline
USA TODAY's Nate Davis tells us who the Cardinals should target before next week's deadline.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaPhillies and many other teams should be interested in newly available Brad Hand
An immediate indication of how much MLB teams could be pulling back on spending this offseason.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaPhillies remove Phil Gosselin, Blake Parker, Adam Morgan, Heath Hembree from roster
The Phillies have begun the process of pruning their 40-man roster in preparation for the offseason.
NBC Sports BayAreaWhite Sox name Tony La Russa, ex-A's manager, skipper for 2021 season
33 years of managerial experience with an up-and-coming team ...
NBC SportsWhite Sox reunite with La Russa, hire Hall of Fame manager
Tony La Russa returns to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him.
LA TimesWhite Sox hire Angels executive Tony La Russa, 76, as manager
The Angels, seeking a new general manager, say goodbye to Tony La Russa, special advisor to the old GM, who was named manager of the Chicago White Sox.
SNYMets could pounce with Indians placing dominant reliever Brad Hand on waivers in money crunch
With teams having incurred significant monetary losses during the pandemic-shortened 2020 MLB season, the expectation has been that the offseason could feature a slow-moving market and cost-cutting moves from teams looking to save money. On Thursday, one of those moves happened.
NBC Sports WashingtonSource: Juan Soto set to become arbitration eligible, altering Nationals finances for years
Soto will narrowly move across the service time threshold to become eligible for his first payday.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaDo any of Phillies' 4 nominees have a chance to make All-MLB team?
The Phillies have four players on the second annual All-MLB ballot. Will any be selected? Here's a closer look at the competition. By Corey Seidman
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaZack Wheeler looks like an excellent Phillies free-agent signing with the best yet to come
Zack Wheeler did more "pitching" than ever before in 2020 and there are some signs that the best is still yet to come for the Phillies. By Jim Salisbury
NBC Sports BayAreaYoung Giants fan gifted 25K baseball cards after collection lost in fire
I'm gonna donate them all and put a smile on a little girl's face."
Headlines
- White Sox hire Tony La Russa — yes, 76-year-old Tony La Russa — as manager
- World Series ratings were the worst ever and it wasn't even close
- Cardinals president is kicking himself for trading playoff hero Randy Arozarena
- Sources: MLB launching probe into Turner for actions after World Series
- Dodgers open as 2021 World Series favorites, but Rays are further down list
Yahoo Sports MLB Experts
| AL East | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 20 | .667 | 0.0 | |
| 33 | 27 | .550 | 7.0 | |
| 32 | 28 | .533 | 8.0 | |
| 25 | 35 | .417 | 15.0 | |
| 24 | 36 | .400 | 16.0 |
| AL Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 24 | .600 | 0.0 | |
| 35 | 25 | .583 | 1.0 | |
| 35 | 25 | .583 | 1.0 | |
| 26 | 34 | .433 | 10.0 | |
| 23 | 35 | .397 | 12.0 |
| AL West | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 24 | .600 | 0.0 | |
| 29 | 31 | .483 | 7.0 | |
| 27 | 33 | .450 | 9.0 | |
| 26 | 34 | .433 | 10.0 | |
| 22 | 38 | .367 | 14.0 |
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- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division