11:34 PM ET The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to win next year’s title entering an offseason with a bevy of impactful stars on the free-agent market. The Dodgers are the favorites, at 11-2 at Caesars Sportsbook, followed by the Houston Astros (7-1) and the Braves
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12:54 AM ET ESPN News Services Former big league manager Bobby Valentine fell short in his bid to become mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. The 71-year-old Valentine conceded the election to Democratic state Rep. Caroline Simmons late Tuesday night in what ended up being a close race decided by absentee ballots. “It’s time for me to
7:08 PM ET The 2021 World Series has returned to Texas after the Houston Astros overcame a four-run deficit to the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 and held off elimination. The Braves enter Game 6 on Tuesday leading 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. The Astros’ season may have been saved by a Martin Maldonado “Little
12:06 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Indians began removing the team’s scripted logo atop the giant scoreboard at Progressive Field on Tuesday as they transition their name to the Guardians. Crews started dismantling the letters, beginning with the “I” on the 80-foot-long sign. It’s another step in the offseason change for the Major
12:34 PM ET Associated Press HOUSTON — Atlanta Braves infielder/outfielder Ehire Adrianza was placed on the postseason paternity list ahead of World Series Game 6 on Tuesday night and replaced on the active roster by infielder Johan Camargo. Adrianza is 0-for-2 in the Series, making two pinch-hit appearances. He will be allowed to return should
10:52 PM ET One week before former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay is scheduled to go on trial in connection with the death of Tyler Skaggs, defense attorneys are seeking to delay proceedings after federal prosecutors said they planned to amend the charges against him. According to a motion filed Monday, federal prosecutors
12:01 AM ET LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics sent a survey via email Monday to fans of their Triple-A affiliate team in Las Vegas to gauge whether an MLB team would get support in Southern Nevada. The A’s have been open about their interest in potentially moving to Las Vegas. 1 Related Among the
10:48 PM ET Associated Press PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks hired Jeff Banister as the bench coach for manager Torey Lovullo on Monday. The 57-year-old Banister managed the Texas Rangers from 2015 to ’18 and had a 325-313 record while winning the AL West twice. Banister’s hiring comes as Lovullo overhauls his coaching staff following
6:54 PM ET HOUSTON — The Astros are turning to rookie Luis Garcia, pitching on short rest, to stave off elimination from the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday. Manager Dusty Baker said it’s Garcia’s turn to throw, and that he can always rely on a rested bullpen if things
6:22 PM ET Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Bob Melvin put on a Padres home pinstriped jersey and stated the obvious about becoming San Diego’s new manager. “What an opportunity. I’m probably as surprised to be here as you all are,” Melvin said Monday after being introduced at a news conference at Petco Park. The