Top News:
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Ranking top 30 free agents in Major League baseball — The free-agent list this year is filled with stars again, with two New York players topping our roster, and three Mets making our top 10. Here's our top 30, ranked by a Q rating/interest/value combo (included are possible teams and an outside expert's pay prediction).
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated, True Blue LA, Bleacher Nation, Jeff Wilson's Texas …, Cubs Insider, New Jersey Online and Union-News
RELATED:
Jim Bowden / MLB - The Athletic:
Top 25 MLB free agents for 2022-23: Contract predictions, team fits for Judge, deGrom, more — MLB free agency is almost here so it's time for my annual top 25 list with contract predictions and the best team fits for each player, based on what I'm hearing and thinking about this offseason's standouts.
Discussion:
Bleacher Nation, Cubs Insider, MLB Trade Rumors, Los Angeles Times, Union-News, New Jersey Online and Sports Illustrated
Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
The Red Sox have some key offseason decisions due soon. Here is what to expect. — A pivotal Red Sox offseason is just days away. The World Series will end this weekend, and almost as soon as it concludes, baseball's free agent market will roar to life, with several key decisions taking place …
Discussion:
Boston Herald, Union-News, MLB Baseball News …, New Jersey Online and NBCSports.com
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros bullpen, Chas McCormick's catch saves Game 5 of World Series vs. Phillies — PHILADELPHIA - Forget the starting pitchers, the offensive stars that have been alternately celebrated and vilified over the last six years and pause your sentimental feelings over their 73-year-old manager for just a moment.
RELATED:
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
'It's crazy, isn't it': Game-saving catch, magical moments have Astros one win away from World Series title
'It's crazy, isn't it': Game-saving catch, magical moments have Astros one win away from World Series title
Discussion:
Associated Press, MLB Baseball News …, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Astros News, MLB - The Athletic and NBCSports.com
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Cristian Javier is prime example of Astros' staying power, now can they win it all?
Cristian Javier is prime example of Astros' staying power, now can they win it all?
Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Astros throw combined no-hitter against Phillies to even World Series
Astros throw combined no-hitter against Phillies to even World Series
Discussion:
San Bernardino Sun, FiveThirtyEight, Deadspin, New York Times, USA Today, Phillies Nation, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Jeff Wilson's Texas …, The Crawfish Boxes, Union-News, MLB.com, Fish Stripes, BR Bullpen, NBCSports.com, FanGraphs Baseball, MLB Trade Rumors, Bleed Cubbie Blue, MLB - The Athletic, Bleacher Nation, New Jersey Online, Sportico, The Good Phight, Astros News, MLB Baseball News …, New York Post, Newsday, DraftKings Nation, South Side Sox, NPR, Padres, Newsday, Delaware County Times, Camden Chat and Just Baseball
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Familiar foes Syndergaard, Verlander to square off in Game 5
Familiar foes Syndergaard, Verlander to square off in Game 5
Discussion:
New York Post, Sports Illustrated, Newsday, Astros News, Royals Review, Boston Herald, Camden Chat, South Side Sox, Cubs Insider, New Jersey Online and Newsday
TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter Dead at 34 — EXCLUSIVE — 244.9K … Aaron Carter has died ... TMZ has learned. — The singer-turned-rapper and actor was found dead Saturday at his house in Lancaster, CA ... multiple sources tell us Aaron's body was found in his bathtub.
Discussion:
Page Six, Daily Breeze, NBC New York and NPR, more at WeSmirch »
Raul Dominguez / Associated Press:
Clippers | Paul George, Clippers rally past Spurs for 3rd straight win — George scores 32 points, John Wall adds 15 points and six assists and Ivica Zubac has another double-double as the Clippers take control in the fourth quarter for a 113-106 victory in San Antonio
Discussion:
Daily Breeze, Los Angeles Times, Padres and Press Enterprise
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ontario is worth $1,044,212 — Ticket matching 5 winning numbers bought at small corner market — ONTARIO — Nobody won the big prize in Wednesday's Powerball lottery drawing, but one of 19 tickets sold nationwide that had five correct numbers …
Discussion:
KNSD-TV, Associated Press, NBC New York, Mercury News and New Jersey Online
RELATED:
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
An estimated $1.5 billion is in play after Wednesday's Powerball drawing brings no winning tickets
An estimated $1.5 billion is in play after Wednesday's Powerball drawing brings no winning tickets
Discussion:
KNSD-TV, Associated Press, New Jersey Online, Press Enterprise, Los Angeles Times and NBC New York
Jason Green / Mercury News:
Powerball ticket worth more than $1 million sold in Milpitas
Powerball ticket worth more than $1 million sold in Milpitas
Discussion:
KNSD-TV, Associated Press, New Jersey Online and NBC New York
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Royals expected to bring back Zack Greinke for another season — Zack Greinke, who already has a pretty strong Hall of Fame résumé, is expected to return to pitch another season. His career WAR of 76.4 fits right between Justin Verlander (77.7) and Clayton Kershaw (75.9).
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Battery Power, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Nation and New Jersey Online
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Tom Thibodeau leans on Obi Toppin, Julius Randle in Knicks' win over shorthanded Sixers — PHILADELPHIA — Desperation finally got Tom Thibodeau to try it. — The starting center, Mitchell Robinson, was out since the second quarter with a sore knee. The deficit reached 12 points …
Discussion:
Boston Herald and New York Post
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mark Canha on Buck Showalter's teachings, Chris Bassitt's plans and how the Mets renewed his passion for baseball — Delivering insights on all things Amazin's — Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ — Mark Canha enjoyed a successful first season with the Mets …
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated and New Jersey Online
Josh Gross / Daily News:
LAFC wants MLS title to go with vibe it has created since launch — In short order, club ownership has orchestrated a successful product that resonates across neighborhoods regardless of a person's background, schooling, bank statement or other societal dividing lines — LOS ANGELES — The people.
Discussion:
USA Today, Orange County Register and Redlands Daily Facts
Joe Bloss / MLB.com:
Here are Sunday's Fall Stars Game rosters — Two lineups overflowing with talent will meet on Sunday, and it won't be in the World Series. — The rosters for the 16th annual Fall Stars Game were announced Friday, setting the stage for a clash between the top performers in the Arizona Fall League during Fall Stars Weekend.
Discussion:
New Jersey Online, Sports Illustrated, Lone Star Ball and Union-News
Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Jets WR Corey Davis to miss second consecutive game, out vs. Bills — The Jets will be without one of their top receivers for the second straight week. — Corey Davis, who injured his knee during the Jets' victory against the Broncos on Oct. 23, will not play Sunday against the Bills.
Discussion:
New York Post, Padres, ProFootballTalk, New Jersey Online and Mercury News