World Series 2021: The inside story of where Jorge Soler's home run went once it left Minute Maid Park  —  MLB, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves  —  HOUSTON — If you were among the millions watching Game 6 of the World Series at home, the last you saw of Atlanta Braves slugger Jorge Soler's home run ball …

Schwarber, Pederson decline options, become free agents  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson and Boston infielder-outfielder Kyle Schwarber were among 10 players who became free agents Thursday when they both declined 2022 mutual options in their contracts.

Packers star QB Aaron Rodgers out for Chiefs game due to Covid-19 protocols.  Multiple outlets report he tested positive for virus  —  (CNN)Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss Sunday's road game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to Covid-19 protocols, the team's head coach Matt LaFleur announced Wednesday.

Nick Castellanos exercises opt-out clause in deal with Cincinnati Reds to become free agent, source confirms  —  Cincinnati Reds star outfielder Nick Castellanos has exercised the opt-out clause in his contract and will become a free agent this offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney.

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey retires, citing family, physical toll of game  —  Longtime San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey said the desire to spend more time with his family combined with the physical toll of playing catcher led him to retire Thursday following a 12-year MLB career.

Francisco Lindor grabbed Jeff McNeil by throat during Mets' ‘rat-raccoon’ altercation  —  The tension had been building for at least 2 ½ weeks between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil when it reached a boiling point on May 7 in the tunnel that connects the Mets dugout to the clubhouse at Citi Field.

Japanese OF Suzuki to be posted (source)  —  Star right fielder Seiya Suzuki will be made available to Major League Baseball clubs via the posting process this offseason, one source told MLB.com on Friday.  —  While the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball have yet …

Browns plan to release Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday  —  The key word in this is “plan,” because plans can always change.  As Thursday night comes to a conclusion, however, we're told that the Browns currently plan to release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday.

D-Backs set to decline contract option on outfielder Kole Calhoun  —  The Diamondbacks have informed right fielder Kole Calhoun they intend to decline his $9 million team option for 2022, General Manager Mike Hazen said Wednesday.  —  The club instead will pay him a $2 million buyout …

Southwest Airlines pilot allegedly assaulted flight attendant at San Jose bar over mask dispute  —  The employee is accused of assaulting another man “over the wearing or not wearing of masks,” police said.  —  SAN JOSE — A Southwest Airlines pilot was under investigation …