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Ohtani: Two-way role not cause of hitting slump

Shohei Ohtani, who is just 2-for-25 with 12 strikeouts since the wild-card round, said Wednesday that he doesn't think pitching has affected his performance at the plate. ... Continue Reading

Ex-Angels official searched Kay's desk for drugs

Tim Mead, the former head of communications for the Angels, admitted Wednesday to searching the desk of his former employee, Eric Kay, three times looking for potential illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia in Kay's final years with the franchise. ... Continue Reading

Scherzer hyped for G4 start: 'What you play for'

The Blue Jays expect Max Scherzer to be his excitable, feisty self when he starts Game 4 of the ALCS against the Mariners on Thursday. "This is what you play for," he said. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Orioles interested in Pujols for manager

The Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Source: Bregman set to opt out of Red Sox deal

Alex Bregman plans to opt out of his contract with the Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

➡️ 2025 NLCS could decide if there's a '27 season

The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring. ... Continue Reading

Guardians re-sign catcher Hedges to 1-year deal

Catcher Austin Hedges re-signed with the Guardians, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4 million. ... Continue Reading

ALCS takeaways: Best moments, Game 3 hero from Blue Jays' dominant win

Toronto notched a much-needed victory in Seattle on Wednesday night. Here's how the Jays did it. ... Continue Reading

State of the NLCS and ALCS: Biggest surprises, what each team must do and more

Two games into both league championship series, we break down what we've seen -- and where each matchup will go from here. ... Continue Reading

How Vlad Jr. and the Blue Jays bet on each other -- and won

Just when Guerrero seemed destined for free agency, Toronto made an offer he couldn't refuse. Now the Jays are in the ALCS. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Vladdy Jr. blasts solo homer to grow Blue Jays' lead

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Mets officially name new hitting, bench coaches

The Mets are naming Kai Correa the team's new bench coach and moving director of hitter development Jeff Albert over to become the lead hitting coach. ... Continue Reading

Yamamoto follows Snell with rare feat in L.A. win

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a three-hitter for the first postseason complete game in eight years as the Dodgers beat Milwaukee 5-1 to extend their lead in the NLCS. ... Continue Reading

Skaggs' lawyer: Angels to blame for fatal overdose

A lawyer for Tyler Skaggs' family argued the Angels should be held responsible for his drug overdose death, while a team attorney said they were not aware of Skaggs' drug issues. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Rodriguez belts 2-run HR to put Mariners on the board

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