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 …

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.

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:

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 …

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.

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.

Hunter Renfroe, Harrison Bader join Reds outfield for playoff run  —  The Cincinnati Reds didn't get the pitching they sought but bolstered their injury-depleted lineup by adding two veteran outfielders on waiver claims Thursday, including 2021 Gold Glove center fielder Harrison Bader from the New York Yankees, sources confirmed.

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 …

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: 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.

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?

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.

Velocity at what cost?  MLB's hardest throwers keep succumbing to Tommy John surgery  —  From Little League to MLB, baseball's never-ending quest for velocity runs parallel to the ‘astronomical’ frequency of Tommy John surgery.  —  The road to a 100 mph fastball is littered with ruptured ulnar collateral ligaments.

Mets to call up top prospect Ronny Mauricio: source  —  The Mets are giving Ronny Mauricio a shot at some September bombs.  —  A source confirmed to the Daily News that the club intends to call up a top prospect from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when rosters expand.