'These guys don't worry': Astros even World Series with Atlanta at one game apiece behind four-run rally  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros' biggest stars were immersed in an offensive funk.  —  Their young starting pitcher was coming off a brutal performance.

San Diego Padres hire Oakland Athletics' Bob Melvin as new manager, sources say  —  MLB, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics  —  The San Diego Padres hired Bob Melvin to a three-year contract as their new manager Thursday, bringing on one of the most respected figures in baseball …

PETA's Call to the ‘Bullpen’: Rename Outdated Term ‘Arm Barn’  —  For Immediate Release:  —  Contact:  —  Moira Colley 202-483-7382  —  New York - As the World Series turns into a pitching duel, PETA is pitching a proposal to the baseball world: Strike out the word “bullpen,” …

Sources: Rangers hire Philadelphia's Josh Bonifay as farm director  —  Bonifay, 43, spent one season on manager Jeff Banister's staff as field coordinator in 2017.  —  The Rangers have settled on their first significant offseason hire in the restructuring of the player development department …

Gold Glove Award finalists unveiled  —  The 2021 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were unveiled on Twitter on Thursday.  The winners will be revealed on Sunday, Nov. 7, on ESPN at 8:30 p.m. ET.  —  AMERICAN LEAGUE  —  PITCHER  —  José Berríos, Blue Jays  —  Dallas Keuchel, White Sox

Tony La Russa, 77, is set to return as Chicago White Sox manager in 2022: 'We're making plans, talking about next year, absolutely'  —  As the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves prepared to play Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Tony La Russa was watching the Chicago Bulls …

Kyle Beach: John Doe  —  After playing major junior hockey with the Everett Silvertips and Lethbridge Hurricanes in the Western Hockey League, Kyle Beach was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round, 11th overall, in the 2008 NHL entry draft.  —  Kyle was recalled during …

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper among Players Choice Awards winners  —  Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper, Max Scherzer and Robbie Ray highlighted the list of those who claimed Players Choice Awards for the 2021 season.  The awards, announced Thursday on ESPN …

Why the end of the opener strategy is coming to baseball  —  When the Los Angeles Dodgers faced a winner-take-all game in the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants, L.A.'s pitching options included two guys who have won Cy Young Awards and two more who might win that hardware in the future.

Tua Tagovailoa: 'I don't not feel wanted,' as Dolphins trade rumors continue to circulate  —  MIAMI GARDENS — As the Miami Dolphins remain entrenched in trade rumblings for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, the team's current quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, answered 10 minutes worth …

Mets turn page after latest whiff on fill baseball president post  —  Four more swings, four more misses for the Mets, whose quest for a president of baseball operations is taking on an Odyssey-like vibe.  —  Brewers general manager Matt Arnold, Dodgers assistant GM Brandon Gomes …