Seattle Mariners fire Scott Servais, name Dan Wilson manager  —  The Seattle Mariners' stunning collapse has prompted a change in leadership, with the club replacing manager Scott Servais with Dan Wilson.  —  The team also announced Thursday afternoon that they have let go hitting coach Jarret DeHart.

Source: Angels, GM Perry Minasian reach new deal  —  Perry Minasian, nearing the end of his initial four-year contract, will return as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels, a source close to the situation told ESPN on Thursday.  —  Minasian and the Angels recently agreed to terms …

Famed Yankees broadcaster John Sterling may return from retirement to call postseason games: Sources  —  John Sterling may come out of retirement to call the New York Yankees' postseason, according to sources briefed on WFAN, the Yankees and Sterling's plans.

Ballplayers in Japan prep fight for earlier free agency, and chance to join MLB sooner  —  In late July, Tony Clark, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, visited Japan to announce support for players in the country's top league, Nippon Professional Baseball.

Texas Rangers scratch SP Max Scherzer (arm fatigue) from Friday's rehab start in Frisco  —  The 40-year-old Scherzer is not ready to begin a rehab, according to the Rangers. … FRISCO — Texas Rangers starter Max Scherzer's attempt to return to the rotation has hit another obstacle.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant receive 1-game suspensions for recruiting violation: Source  —  Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will receive a one-game suspension for committing a recruiting violation when courting quarterback Cade McNamara before the transfer portal opened …

Despite a protracted recovery, Triston Casas didn't miss a beat in his return to Red Sox lineup  —  HOUSTON — Triston Casas's return to the lineup last week after missing close to four months wasn't what you would call a soft landing.  —  The first baseman rejoined the Red Sox …

Why Giants could target Elías Díaz, 2023 All-Star Game MVP, as Patrick Bailey's fill-in  —  With Patrick Bailey on the injured list for at least 10 days, the San Francisco Giants could turn to an interesting fill-in: Elías Díaz, the All-Star Game MVP last season.

Padres' Star Prospect Faces Season-Ending Injury  —  Leodalis De Vries, the Padres' No. 2 prospect, has endured an injury that will likely cut his standout rookie season short.  —  After making a diving play in Single-A Lake Elsinore's Saturday game against the Inland Empire 66ers, De Vries …

Staten Island coach issues scathing remarks on Yankees' Aaron Judge, mixed feelings about MLB's Little League Classic  —  South Shore Little League skipper Bob Laterza isn't one to mince words.  Naturally, the longtime manager of the Staten Island loop isn't holding back when it comes …

Brian Cashman opens up on Anthony Volpe's Yankees ‘growing pains’ — and if a demotion is possible  —  I would not send Anthony Volpe to the minors to clear his head and work on his swing.  —  But I would — if in charge — convene a meeting of my baseball people to see if they differed …

Cardinals Release Brandon Crawford, Option Jordan Walker  —  The Cardinals announced today that infielder Matt Carpenter has been reinstated from the injured list while fellow infielder Luken Baker has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis.  In corresponding moves, the club optioned outfielder Jordan Walker …

MLB's most overrated and underrated players  —  Overrated and underrated.  Taken together, they might be the most abused words in the English language.  That's especially true when it comes to sports.  —  The terms are used every day, by the media and fans alike.

Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles  —  NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez busted out of his slump in a big way, hitting a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.