Dodgers ‘fully expect’ Shohei Ohtani to remain two-way player, pitch in 2027  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to remain a two-way player and pitch for the team in 2027, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday.

Mariners' manager search includes Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler, among others: Sources  —  In their ongoing search for a new manager, the Seattle Mariners have identified a group of candidates that includes an outside-the-box option in Chicago Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler …

Woodruff would love World Series roster spot, but understands why it might not happen  —  MILWAUKEE - Brandon Woodruff threw 23 live pitches to the Brewers' “A” lineup at American Family Field on Tuesday and sat 90-92 mph, right where he'd expect in an empty stadium while facing hitters for the first time in nearly four months.

Dombrowski eyes ways to keep Phillies' veterans fresh, bolster outfield  —  This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter.  To read the full newsletter, click here.  And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.  —  Dave Dombrowski won't tip his hand on everything …

Reds Prospect Luke Holman Has Been One of the Best Pitchers in the AFL  —  Luke Holman has been one of the top pitchers in the hitter-friendly Arizona Fall League.  Across three starts with the Peoria Desert Dogs, the 23-year-old right-hander in the Cincinnati Reds organization has surrendered just one run over nine innings.

Steve Kerr Gets Real About the Warriors  —  Golden State's longtime coach discusses Jimmy Butler's timetable, fans' criticism of the front office, realistic expectations for the Warriors' season, and more  —  Steve Kerr had a hell of a summer.  —  It began with deep contemplation …

Angels Decline 2027 Option On Manager Kurt Suzuki  —  Kurt Suzuki's tenure as Angels' skipper will last only one season.  The team announced Wednesday that it has declined a 2027 club option on Suzuki and will commence a search for a new manager and coaching staff.

Mets include Cubs' Mallee in coaching staff search (source)  —  NEW YORK — Among the Mets' hitting coach candidates is one who helped shape this year's probable National League MVP.  —  Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee is on the Mets' list of interviewees for their coaching staff vacancy, according to an industry source.

Four free agents the Cubs should target to fix their pitching  —  Money alone won't fix the broken chain of pitching development within the Chicago Cubs' organization.  But those big-market resources will be central to the Cubs' efforts to catch the Milwaukee Brewers, the National League pennant winner …

Rays finish off Guards to set up World Series clash vs. Crew  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays are headed to the World Series, champions of the American League after a night this team and these fans will never forget.  —  when the Rays punched their ticket to their first World Series …