Phillies NLCS Game 5 starter Zack Wheeler: Managers ‘holding back’ on pitchers  —  Zack Wheeler wants to throw a shutout every time he takes the mound.  —  But the rise of analytics and modern baseball strategy, namely managers' propensity for turning to the bullpen quicker than ever …

A new name in Red Sox' search for a baseball boss: Gabe Kapler has interviewed  —  An unexpected name has emerged in the Red Sox' search for a new head of baseball operations.  —  According to major league sources, former Giants and Phillies manager Gabe Kapler has interviewed with the Red Sox …

ALCS: Jose Altuve's 3-run homer in 9th gives Astros 3-2 series lead after benches clear  —  After getting into another scuffle with the Rangers, the Astros rally for a 5-4 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 and head home to Houston needing one win to reach a third consecutive World Series

Alex Rodriguez was ‘not happy’ when Yankees gave Joey Gallo No. 13, wants number retired  —  Alex Rodriguez admitted to Evan and Tiki on Thursday that he didn't love the sight of Joey Gallo wearing his No. 13 in Yankee pinstripes when the Yankees acquired Gallo at the 2021 trade deadline.

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidates Announced  —  (COOPERSTOWN, NY) - The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum today announced the eight-person ballot that will be considered by its Contemporary Baseball Era Committee for Managers/Executives/Umpires for Hall of Fame election for the Class of 2024.

Cleveland Guardians interview Dodgers first base coach to replace manager Terry Francona  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians' search for manager Terry Francona's replacement continues.  —  They recently interviewed Dodger first base coach Clayton McCullough.  The Guardians, according to a source, came away impressed.

No. 2 Michigan suspends staffer after NCAA launches investigating into allegations of sign-stealing  —  No. 2 Michigan announced Friday it has suspended a low-level football program employee a day after disclosing it is under NCAA investigation for allegedly stealing the play-calling signals used by Wolverines opponents.

Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice in 12 seconds as Kings beat Wild  —  Dubois puts the Kings ahead to stay late in the first period, and Cam Talbot makes 30 saves in a 7-3 win in Minnesota.  Carl Grundstrom, Vladislav Gavrikov, Trevor Moore, Adrian Kempe and Blake Lizotte also score for L.A.