‘Started at the bottom:’ Rangers win first World Series title, no more heartbreaks  —  PHOENIX − This wasn't the drama of 2016 when the Chicago Cubs broke their 108-year curse on a rainy night in Cleveland.  —  This wasn't the Curse of the Bambino that haunted Boston for 86 years until …

Diamondbacks' postseason exit felt abrupt, but seems like it will be short-lived  —  Torey Lovullo is usually the first one down the tunnel after losses, but as the Texas Rangers danced on the mound at Chase Field and celebrated a World Series title, the Diamondbacks' manager stood and watched.

Legendary Tar Heel Walter Davis Passes Away At Age 69  —  CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Walter Davis, an all-star at the University of North Carolina and in the NBA, a member of the United States gold-medal winning Olympic basketball team in 1976 and uncle of UNC head coach Hubert Davis …

Fan sues Braves, claiming she was disfigured by ball during 2021 World Series  —  It was Game 3 of the 2021 World Series.  The Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros had split the first two contests, and the third was scoreless heading into the bottom of the third inning.

Silver Slugger Award finalists announced  —  The Silver Slugger Award is presented each year to the best offensive player in each league at each position on the diamond.  Beginning in 2022, the honor has also been bestowed upon the most prolific hitter in each league among utility players.

Padres recently took out $50 million loan to help cover payroll: sources  —  PHOENIX — Despite selling more tickets this season than all but one Major League Baseball team, the San Diego Padres took out a loan for about $50 million in September to address short-term cash flow issues and meet …

Yankees Place Domingo German, Five Others On Outright Waivers  —  The Yankees have placed six players on outright waivers, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (X link).  Starter Domingo Germán, relievers Ryan Weber, Jimmy Cordero and Matt Bowman and outfielders Franchy Cordero and Billy McKinney were let go.

South Cumminsville street to be renamed after Reds Hall of Famer Dave Parker this week  —  A Cincinnati street will soon be renamed after Cincinnati Reds legend Dave Parker.  —  The corner of Borden Street and Elmore Street in South Cumminsville will be renamed Dave Parker Way in honor of the Reds Hall of Famer on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

A breakout star of the World Series?  Albert Pujols, broadcaster.  Just ask his colleagues  —  PHOENIX — Before he ever walks onto the field and stares into some of the brightest lights of Major League Baseball's biggest moments, he's already watched hours of himself on video and scrutinized …