Cleveland Guardians claim Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López and Matt Moore off waivers  —  The Cleveland Guardians brought in a slew of pitching reinforcements Thursday by claiming starting pitcher Lucas Giolito and relievers Reynaldo López and Matt Moore off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

Dodgers can't complete comeback against Braves in series opener  —  LOS ANGELES ― It wasn't the postseason preview the Dodgers were hoping for, but the Atlanta Braves brought an expected jolt of October to Dodger Stadium on Thursday night.  —  The star players came out to shine.

How the Angels' late-season salary dump could have MLB-wide implications  —  The Los Angeles Angels have led the big leagues in a lot of logic-defying choices over the past 15 years, from the Josh Hamilton signing before the 2013 season to their decision to cling to Shohei Ohtani last summer …

Braves' Ronald Acuña ties knot, becomes MLB's 1st 30-60 player  —  LOS ANGELES — Ronald Acuña Jr. kept a ticket from Thursday night's game at Dodger Stadium and presented it to his longtime girlfriend, and now wife, Maria Laborde, inscribing it with the following message, written in Spanish:

Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee collapses on the field before throwing out pitch at WooSox game  —  WORCESTER — Former Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee collapsed in the outfield while playing catch at Polar Park on Thursday afternoon, and the 76-year-old was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Chris Getz is promoted to Chicago White Sox general manager after 7 seasons heading minor-league operations  —  The Chicago White Sox promoted Chris Getz to senior vice president and general manager Thursday.  —  Getz was in his seventh season overseeing the team's minor-league operations …

Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Week: Tyree McCowen, Lakewood  —  McCowen is averaging 16.5 tackles per game this season.  —  PRESS-TELEGRAM BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK  —  Name: Tyree McCowen  —  School: Lakewood  —  Sport: Football  —  Year: Senior

David Ortiz says he's a ‘victim of extortion’ after apparent phone hacking  —  Charismatic Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz, who has been targeted at times by various criminal elements, said Wednesday he is being extorted by people who hacked one of his old phones, accessing his bank accounts and details of his personal life.

Sources: Yankees calling up Jasson Dominguez, Austin Wells  —  With the New York Yankees now focused on seasons beyond the disaster of 2023, they have informed top outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez that he will be activated on Friday, sources confirmed, in time for the team's series …

MLB Playoffs format, schedule: What to know about 2023 baseball postseason  —  The 2023 Major League Baseball regular season is scheduled to end on Sunday, Oct. 1 and the 2023 MLB Playoffs are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 3.  —  How many teams will make the postseason?  How are they seeded?

Sources: D.R. investigating second complaint against Wander Franco  —  A special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic is investigating a second formal complaint that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco engaged in a relationship with a minor, the latest of three accusations against the 22-year-old, sources told ESPN's Juan Recio.

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall near Keaton Beach, bringing ‘catastrophic surge’ to Florida coast  —  rwebb@sunsentinel.com, ANGIE DIMICHELE |  adimichele@sunsentinel.com and VICTORIA BALLARD |  Hurricane Idalia is leaving a wake of destruction from the Gulf inland, including two storm-related deaths, as it makes its way into Georgia.