Another World Series hangover.  Defending champion Rangers fail to repeat  —  PHOENIX − The Texas Rangers got off the plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, boarded two buses, and drove to their sprawling resort.  —  The Arizona Biltmore.

Realmuto's walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3  —  PHILADELPHIA — J.T. Realmuto hit a game-ending single off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied late for the second straight day to beat …

With Giants ownership impatient, Buster Posey took leading role in Matt Chapman talks: Sources  —  SAN FRANCISCO — When the Giants announced their six-year extension with third baseman Matt Chapman earlier this month, some observers were quick to connect the dots between the future of president …

MLB investigating after Alex Cora hints Red Sox threw at Aaron Judge  —  Major League Baseball is looking into Alex Cora's comments that suggested the Red Sox threw at Aaron Judge on purpose.  —  The league was reviewing the situation with no decision reached as of late Monday morning.

Chargers run through hapless Panthers en route to 2-0 start to season  —  J.K. Dobbins rushed for 131 yards on 17 carries, the first Chargers running back with back-to-back 100 yards games to start a season.  —  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Chargers ran and ran and ran some more Sunday at Bank of America Stadium …

Galaxy rally from two-goal deficit to defeat LAFC and clinch playoff berth  —  CARSON — The Galaxy entered Saturday's clash against rival LAFC with a chance to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.  —  At the start of the week, a win was needed, by kickoff, due to some early results, a draw would have sufficed.