Ron Perranoski, 2-time World Series champ with Los Angeles Dodgers, dies at 84  —  LOS ANGELES — Ron Perranoski, the left-handed ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen who helped them win a pair of World Series championships in the 1960s, has died.  He was 84.

Stats, Inc: A Look at What's on Tap in the Friday Wild-Card Games  —  The Marlins are in the post-season for just the third time in their existence.  They do, however, have an impressive history.  —  They are 6- all-time in post-season series, which led to the Marlins winning world championships …

Quick takes: Marlins eliminate Cubs as Yu Darvish's good start not enough  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Cubs postseason run lasted two games and ended two days into October.  —  Friday, the Marlins beat the Cubs 2- at Wrigley Field, eliminating Chicago …

Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, St. Louis Cardinals ace, dies at 84  —  Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Gibson died Friday at age 84, the St. Louis Cardinals confirmed to ESPN.  —  Gibson, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, played all of his 17 MLB seasons with the Cardinals from 1959 through 1975.

Matt Klentak Steps Down As Phillies GM  —  4:11 pm: Team President Andy MacPhail, who was instrumental in Klentak's initial hiring, will remain in that position, Middleton confirmed to reporters (including Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer).  MacPhail will be involved in the search for the club's next GM, the owner added.