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The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The team announced the decision Wednesday while also moving on from several members of his coaching staff. His contract is set to expire at the end of this month. "We are thankful for Joe’s hard work, his passion for the game, and for his commitment to the Houston Astros," team owner Jim […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager, removing his interim tag and giving him a two-year deal even after a late-season collapse nearly cost the team a playoff spot. The Phillies announced the move Wednesday. Mattingly led the team to a 79-55 record and a spot in the postseason after he replaced the fired Rob Thomson in late April. The Phillies nearly blew a four-game lead for a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers had Los Angeles Dodgers superstar right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the ropes, and Christian Yelich did the honors. Following a remarkable 12-pitch walk from Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers that loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the third inning of Game 2 of the NLCS, DH Yelich smacked a two-run single to center field, which gave Milwaukee the lead. It also resulted in Dodgers […]

Don't ever forget that there is an MVP award sandwiched between regular-season league MVPs and World Series MVP. Let's check out the odds for ALCS and NLCS MVP at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 13. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. What To Know: […]

TROPICANA FIELD (St. Petersburg, Fla.) – The Guardians improbably defeated the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS and, soon after, there was nothing short of organized chaos in the visiting clubhouse. David Guetta’s remix to the song "Love Is Gone" blared from the clubhouse speaker system. While some Guardians players were vibing at their lockers to the upbeat music, most of the room was focused on the NFL game […]

AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD (Milwaukee) – The scene was understandably quiet in the visiting clubhouse Monday night, save for the clanking of silverware from the kitchen in the back and the zipping of bags as the Dodgers prepared to return home in unfamiliar territory. For the first time since getting swept out of the 2023 National League Division Series, the defending back-to-back champions are staring at a 2-0 deficit in a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays added rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins to their AL Championship Series roster and dropped lefty Garrett Cleavinger while the Cleveland Guardians added right-hander Slade Cecconi. Shane McClanahan will not pitch for the Rays in the postseason. Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sunday the left-hander will not be added to the ALCS roster after pitching 118 innings this year in his return following a two-year absence. McClanahan had […]

Cleveland needed a comeback, and the Rays just needed a broom. Regardless, both are in the ALCS. Let's check out the odds for this year's ALCS matchup at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 12. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Rays: -165 (bet $10 […]

MILWAUKEE — Brice Turang doesn’t always stay late at the field to hit. Some years, he said he doesn’t do it all. But two nights before the start of the National League Championship Series, the scuffling Brewers second baseman felt it was necessary. Turang was one of the most valuable position players in Major League Baseball this year. He hit 21 homers and led the Brewers in hits, runs scored […]