Arenado should have the right to sign off on new Cardinals manager  —  This isn't the first time the Cardinals have made a managerial change after a postseason appearance.  In fact, they made one after their first postseason in 1926 when, after guiding his team to the World Series title …

Clutch homers from Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa power Astros past Red Sox in Game 1 of ALCS  —  HOUSTON — The ball had not yet cleared the scoreboard down the left field line at Minute Maid Park, nor had it settled in fair territory, but Carlos Correa knew.  —  As his drive off Boston Red …

‘Play hard, party hard’: Dodgers bulldog Max Scherzer is greedy for another World Series ring  —  ATLANTA — Mad Max was made for Hollywood.  —  His eyes, one blue, one brown, burn with rage when he pitches.  —  The sinews in his neck stretched tight, he ferociously rips off his jersey …

How the Yanks Landed Bernie Williams  —  Manny Batista, a scout for the Texas Rangers, knew a highly regarded 16-year-old outfielder was absent from the sandlots of Puerto Rico that summer, but he didn't know what had happened to him.  Doug Melvin, now Batista's boss as the Rangers' general manager …

Ex-Valley Christian coach gets six-year prison sentence for sexually abusing girl athletes  —  ‘Psychological enslavement’: Allison Brown and Tracey Walker confront Greg Marshall in court, as he voices remorse and asks judge to “please find God in me” in plea for leniency

N.F.L.'s Top Lawyer Had Cozy Relationship With Washington Team President  —  Jeff Pash, the league's general counsel, brokered penalties, discussed a cheerleading scandal and received perks in emails with the former president of the Washington Football Team.

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa to return as manager for 2022 season, source says  —  Tony La Russa will return to manage the Chicago White Sox for the 2022 season, a source told ESPN on Thursday.  —  White Sox stars Tim Anderson and Jose Abreu had both publicly lobbied …

With Boone's Status Unclear, Yankees Begin Coaching Changes  —  Two hitting coaches and the third-base coach will not return after the team's early playoff exit.  Manager Aaron Boone's contract expires after the season.  —  After a seesaw season that ended with a disappointing one-game playoff loss …

Ray Fosse, MLB catcher bowled over by Pete Rose in All-Star Game and ‘franchise icon’ for Oakland Athletics, dies  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Ray Fosse, the strong-armed MLB catcher whose career was upended when he was bowled over by Pete Rose during the 1970 All-Star Game, has died.  He was 74.