Rocco Baldelli has withdrawn from the Seattle Mariners' managerial search, citing family considerations. The 45‑year‑old former Twins manager, who led Minnesota to three playoff trips before back‑to‑back fourth‑place finishes in 2024‑25, is currently a special assistant with the Dodgers and is a father of three children under five. Baldelli’s exit leaves the Mariners to consider other candidates as they aim to hire a new manager before month‑end, amid interest from the Astros and Angels. The Astros just added Conner Watson as hitting director from the Guardians.
Rocco Baldelli pulls out of the Seattle Mariners’ manager search, citing family considerations, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. His withdrawal leaves former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs player‑development director Jason Kanzler as the only publicly known candidates, though other names remain in the mix. Mariners president Jerry Dipoto prefers an experienced skipper, giving Espada a potential edge. Baldelli, who led the Twins to three AL Central titles and a 2023 Wild Card win before being dismissed after a 70-92 2025 season, had been linked to the Dodgers front office and other clubs. The hunt, now in an advanced stage, may see a delay as Seattle pivots to its next choice.
In Game 2 of the 2026 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers erased a four‑run first‑inning hole to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5‑4, giving them a 2‑0 series lead and their seventh comeback win of the postseason. Second baseman Brice Turang told FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal that the club’s "never‑say‑die" mindset—playing hard every inning and never accepting defeat—drives their resilience, a mentality that also powered their NLCS sweep of the Dodgers. Turang highlighted Sal Frelick’s sixth‑inning solo homer and his own seventh‑inning double that set up the go‑ahead run, while reliever Trevor Ashby closed the game in the ninth. The Brewers head to Tropicana Field for Game 3, aiming to stretch the lead to 3‑0.
Teoscar Hernández, now a 34‑year‑old Dodger, is listed as a prime trade candidate despite a solid three‑year, $66 million deal that includes club options through 2029. After a breakout 2024 (.272/.339/.501, 33 HR, All‑Star, Silver Slugger, World Series ring) his production dipped to a 105 wRC+ in 2025 and a modest 110 wRC+ in 2026, hampered by a hamstring strain and a post‑injury slump. The Dodgers’ depth—Shohei Ohtani at DH, Kyle Tucker in right, Josué De Paula emerging as a potential left‑field starter, plus entrenched infield talent—makes Hernández expendable, especially with his option unlikely to be exercised. A trade could free cap space and address other roster needs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers face several tough decisions ahead of the MLB lockout after their three-peat bid came up short.
Jacob Misiorowski sparks the Milwaukee Brewers’ historic 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, delivering a record‑setting first pitch and earning a spot in franchise lore. After the game, the 32‑year‑old ace bonds with a young fan, swapping Pokémon cards in a moment highlighted by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. With Logan Henderson slated to start Game 2, Misiorowski rests while Milwaukee chases its first World Series title, buoyed by recent NLCS sweep of the Dodgers and strong fan support at American Family Field.
If the Rays want to feel hope after falling 2-0 to the Brewers in the World Series, they should read up on the Dodgers-Twins 1965 Fall Classic.
Dodger prospect Luke Fox sparks the Glendale Desert Dogs’ 5‑4 win over the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League on Oct. 24. Fox throws three innings, allowing one run and striking out six on just over 16 pitches per inning, part of a team total of 15 punch‑outs. The offense erupts early as second‑baseman Charles Davalan launches a leadoff homer – his second of the fall – to give Glendale an instant lead. The Desert Dogs close the game with a one‑run margin and will face the Mesa Solar Sox on Monday.
The Milwaukee Brewers, fresh off a 103‑win season, have swept the Padres, swept the Dodgers, and now lead the World Series 2‑0. Despite a modest 5‑1 record in one‑run games, their bullpen boasts an impressive 1.41/2.79/3.62 ERA over 44 2/3 innings, stifling late threats. Yet the Tampa Bay Rays, who hold a slight edge in the next two matchups (53% win chance for Gasser‑Peralta, 52.2% for Drohan‑Jax), could force a historic third loss for Milwaukee—a feat achieved only by the 2005 White Sox and 1999 Yankees. The article weighs the Rays' chances and whether the Brewers can stay unbeaten.
The Dodgers face a roster crossroads as seven of nine regulars are over 30, with veteran outfielder Teoscar Hernández’s future hinging on the emergence of rookie left‑fielder Josue De Paula, who could earn everyday starts in 2027. Meanwhile, owner Mark Walter is under MLB scrutiny amid a federal probe, a situation Baseball Commissioner Manfred says is being monitored. The piece also spotlights pro‑wrestler Arik Cannon’s discovery of a rare Shohei Ohtani "Game for the Ages" card, which he hopes to sell to clear his father’s debts.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a four‑run deficit to edge the Tampa Bay Rays 5‑4 in Game 6 of the World Series, extending their postseason winning streak to seven and improving to 9‑1 overall. Sam Frelick’s sixth‑ inning homer tied the game, and Brice Turang’s double followed by Cooper Pratt’s single gave Milwaukee the lead. The Rays missed key chances, striking out repeatedly and blowing a tying run at third base. Milwaukee now leads the series and could clinch the championship in Tampa Bay next Tuesday.
The Dodgers missed a three‑peat in 2026 but retain a talent‑laden roster for 2027, anchored by massive contracts for Shohei Ohtani ($490 M through 2033) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto ($248 M through 2035). Other key deals include Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, Blake Snell and Will Smith, totaling $362.25 M in 2027 commitments with $142.2 M deferred. Pitching is the biggest question: Ohtani’s half‑season injury leaves his future role uncertain, and free‑agent right‑hander Tarik Skubal may command a long‑term, high‑value extension despite the Dodgers’ usual preference for shorter deals. Arbitration‑eligible players and several non‑tender candidates round out the offseason outlook.
Brewers right‑hander Dustin May says the 2026 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays means more to him than the 2020 title he won with the Dodgers. After surviving a life‑threatening esophageal tear in 2024 and being traded from Los Angeles to Boston, St. Louis and finally Milwaukee, May reflects that simply being on the Fall Classic stage feels like a miracle. He contributed in the postseason—starting NLDS Game 3, pitching a scoreless inning in the NLCS, and throwing three innings in Game 4 before yielding Shohei Ohtani’s three‑run homer—but the Brewers swept the Dodgers and now lead the World Series. The story highlights May’s resilience and the city’s first World Series appearance since 1982.
Joe Davis, Fox’s lead play‑by‑play voice, admits he hesitated during his first World Series Game 7 call in the 2025 Dodgers‑Blue Jays thriller, where Miguel Rojas tied it in the ninth and Will Smith won it in the eleventh. In a recent interview with Bryan Curtis, Davis says he wants a do‑over, feeling the pressure made him “grip the wheel too tight.” With the 2026 Fall Classic already featuring a potential Game 7 between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, Davis hopes to prove he’s back at his best.
The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. After missing the postseason last year and failing to win a playoff series since capturing the 2021 World Series title, simply getting that monkey off their […]
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Tarik Skubal, the top free‑agent left‑handed ace, is being linked to the San Diego Padres as new owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones pledge to bolster the roster. While Skubal could be the Padres’ Opening Day starter, his projected $400 million-plus contract raises questions for a club that has lost starters like Musgrove, Pivetta, Darvish and Michael King to injuries. The article weighs the allure of a marquee signing against the need to spread money across the rotation and lineup, suggesting a more balanced approach may serve the franchise better.
The True Blue LA roundup highlights three Dodgers‑related figures: executive VP Janet Marie Smith, whose groundbreaking work on Oriole Park at Camden Yards reshaped ballpark design and is praised by Joe Posnanski; former Dodger first baseman Todd Benzinger, who died at 63 after a brief 1992 stint with the club, posting a .239 average in 121 games; and manager Dave Roberts, whose postseason performance receives a fresh review from FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski. The piece also references a recent Architectural Digest interview with Smith and a 2020 press conference featuring Mookie Betts and David Price.
The joint investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, the FBI, and the SEC is examining whether Mark Walter and his holding company, TWG Global, committed fraud by funneling roughly $20 billion in undisclosed loans. And amid this, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred reveals that the league is monitoring the ongoing investigations and putting Walter’s […]
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Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s unicorn. His two-way abilities set him apart from the rest, so much so that MLB introduced a separate rule for him. But great players come with greater challenges to manage, and Ohtani’s desire to play in every game is his Achilles heel. At 32, managing the two-way workload is also not […]
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The Sparks would be the third team Walter has sold since federal prosecutors began investigating him
The Milwaukee Brewers, a $340 million payroll team ranked 19th in MLB, swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2026 World Series, reigniting the salary‑cap debate ahead of new CBA talks. Former commissioner and Brewers owner Bud Selig praised the club’s achievement but argues that small‑market challenges persist and that payroll equality is essential for competitive balance. He cites the Brewers’ strategic use of homegrown talent and limited high‑salary contracts as evidence that a cap remains necessary, recalling his 1994 push for a hard cap and the resulting strike. The article highlights other low‑payroll World Series participants, underscoring ongoing disparities.
The Atlanta Braves fell short in the postseason following a steady regular season. Starting pitching depth was their biggest question in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Everyone knows Chris Sale is an ace, but Atlanta would benefit from more overall depth. The rest of the starting rotation features serious uncertainty. […]
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The Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, their first Fall Classic at home since 1982. National League Cy Young favorite Jacob Misiorowski (1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, 100.6 mph fastball) faces veteran AL pitcher Nick Martinez (3.10 ERA, strong cutter). Both starters have struggled to pitch deep, and the duel hinges on their contrasting bullpens. Key hitters include Brewers’ Brice Turang and William Contreras, who have handled Martinez’s cutter well. The game kicks off at 6:00 PM MDT on FOX with ESPN Radio coverage.
The 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays, and three former Dodgers are on the rosters. Center fielder Jonny DeLuca, acquired in the Tyler Glasnow trade, has started every postseason game for the Rays, logging six hits, a double, a walk and two steals in 30 at-bats. Left‑hander Garrett Cleavinger, also from the Dodgers, returns to the mound after missing the final month with forearm tightness. Meanwhile, former Dodger pitcher Dustin May, now with Milwaukee, has struggled, posting a 5.65 ERA in ten starts and yielding Shohei Ohtani’s first home run in eight weeks during the NLCS. Their presence adds a familiar Dodgers’ thread to the Fall Classic.
A one-of-one Topps card autographed by Shohei Ohtani recently sold for a record-breaking price.