Major League Baseball

Sources: Nats near deal to hire Butera as skipper

The Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year old Blake Butera as their new manager, sources told ESPN, which will make him the youngest skipper hired to the position in the major leagues in more than half a century.

Jays ride Yesavage's record 12 K's to cusp of title

Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, propelling the Blue Jays past the Dodgers 6-1 and moving them one win away from their first championship since 1993.

Dodgers' bats flail again, putting season on brink

The Dodgers' offense fell flat again, managing four hits while striking out 15 times in a 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays that put them in a 3-2 hole in the World Series.

Kershaw bids farewell to Dodger Stadium after G5

Clayton Kershaw lingered on the field at Dodger Stadium after Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Blue Jays, taking in the sights for the last time.

Sources: Feds eye MLBPA venture over spending

Players Way was cited in an anonymous whistleblower complaint last November that triggered an ongoing criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn.

Sources: Twins pick Shelton to be next manager

The Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their new manager, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

Jays' Springer feeling better, eyes Game 6 return

George Springer didn't play vs. the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series, even though Blue Jays manager John Schneider indicated he could be available off the bench.

💍 WS guarantee: These two players get a ring

Pitcher José Ureña and infielder Buddy Kennedy each had stints on both the Dodgers' and Blue Jays' major league rosters this season.