Beer in the clubhouse is ‘nothing new’ and not the blame for the Boston Red Sox's September collapse  —  The finger-pointing in Boston began as soon as the regular season was over: The Red Sox, who had gone 7-20 in September, missed the playoffs thanks to yet another epic collapse, and somebody's head had to roll.

PADRES: Reports indicate Hoyer, McLeod are headed to Chicago  —  SAN DIEGO — A team source confirmed on Thursday night the Padres will receive compensation if general manager Jed Hoyer and assistant GM Jason McLeod join the Chicago Cubs as expected.  —  Reports earlier in the day indicated McLeod will follow Hoyer to Chicago.

Ortiz: ‘Of course I would like to come back’  —  ST. LOUIS — In the same city where he once helped reverse the Curse of the Bambino, David Ortiz accepted the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet before Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday and then said he is not looking to leave the Red Sox.

Hoyer to join Epstein with Cubs, Byrnes new SD GM  —  The Red Sox-Cubs soap opera spins forward as the clubs haggle over compensation, but the general parameters of a deal that will affect three clubs are in place, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the negotiations:

A's eyeing familiar face Young as pitching coach  —  Staple in Oakland organization could return after Boston stint  —  OAKLAND — Though A's hurlers were forced to say goodbye to a popular face when pitching coach Ron Romanick was not retained, they may soon be welcoming back a familiar one to fill that role.