Houston Astros rookie Luis García will start Game 6 of ALCS against the Boston Red Sox  —  The Houston Astros will start rookie Luis Garcia against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the ALCS on Friday night, manager Dusty Baker announced on Thursday afternoon.

Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol delivers again in Game 5 win against Braves  —  LOS ANGELES ― The Dodgers heave leaned on their bullpen often this postseason.  Game 5 of the National League Championship Series was the latest example, when seven pitchers combined to limit the Atlanta Braves …

How evaluators rank MLB's billion-dollar class of free-agent shortstops — and where each might land  —  It's as if Carlos Correa is building a personal audition tape during these playoffs, showing the full landscape of his talents.  There is Correa thumping fastballs aggressively, easily …

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Justin Turner likely out for rest of postseason with hamstring injury  —  LOS ANGELES — His hamstring injured and his season likely over, Justin Turner got to within 25 feet of first base and tried to stop.  He throttled back, hobbling at first before slowing enough to turn the hobble to a limp.

Mets should be all-in on Brian Sabean, winning Giants executive, to run front office  —  As the Mets' search for a chief of baseball operations continues, the latest name to surface is Brian Sabean.  —  The 65-year-old is currently acting as a special assistant for the Giants …

Sources: Astros executive Ehsan Bokhari expected to be named AGM for Cubs  —  As the Cubs prepare for what's expected to be a busy winter of additions to their roster, they continue to add to an ever-evolving front office.  Sources told The Athletic that team president Jed Hoyer is expected …

Padres to interview Mike Shildt for managerial opening this weekend  —  Former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt is scheduled to interview for the Padres' managerial opening this weekend, sources told The Athletic.  Shildt, who was recently dismissed by St. Louis, is the first known interviewee …

Fannie, Freddie give green light for remote appraisals  —  Big changes are coming for housing in 2022.  —  First, forget real estate agents setting up meet, greet and appraise meetings.  Forget drive by appraisals.  Forget appraisers price gauging homebuyers — especially in rural regions.

Texans, Dolphins could have Deshaun Watson deal done this week  —  The Texans and Miami Dolphins have intensified their efforts to consummate a trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson.  —  The Texans and Dolphins could have a trade done by the end of the week, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

Mets' No. 2 prospect Brett Baty is raking in Arizona Fall League  —  Down in the desert, a Mets stud prospect is raking at the Arizona Fall League.  —  Third baseman Brett Baty was named hitter of the week after the first week of AFL festivities in Scottsdale.