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San Antonio Spurs star guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53733" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53733">De'Aaron Fox</a> plans to make his season debut against the New Orleans Pelicans at home Saturday, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986888131631624208">Shams Charania of ESPN</a>.Fox ramped up this week in an attempt to return over the weekend after recovering from an offseason hamstring injury, according to Charania.The 2022-23 All-Star could potentially play on a minutes restriction.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 27-year-old appeared in just 17 games with the Spurs during the 2024-25 campaign following a trade from the Sacramento Kings in a three-team blockbuster deal last February. He averaged 19.7 points per contest with 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals on 44.6% shooting from the field while averaging 34 minutes per game after the move.Fox's best season came in 2023-24, when he averaged 26.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and an NBA-leading 2.0 steals across 74 games for the Kings.The return of Fox will strengthen a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a>-led Spurs team that enters Friday's action with a 5-2 record.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 12: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 12, 2025 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Slugging corner infielder Munetaka Murakami will be posted Friday by Nippon Professional Baseball's Tokyo Yakult Swallows for all 30 MLB teams, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46882311/sources-japanese-home-run-king-munetaka-murakami-posts">Jeff Passan of ESPN</a>.Murakami's 45-day negotiating window starts Saturday, according to Passan.The 25-year-old needs to agree to a deal with an MLB club before 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 22, per <a href="https://x.com/Joelsherman1/status/1986819304700912061">Joel Sherman of the New York Post</a>. He has to be posted instead of going through free agency because he's played fewer than nine years in NPB.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Murakami logged 892 games during his time in Japan and hit 246 home runs with a .951 OPS, including 56 long balls in 2022 - a single-season record for a Japanese-born player. He became the youngest player in NPB history to win the league's Triple Crown that year when he accomplished the feat at age 22.The star slugger also played a key role in helping Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic. He hit a walk-off double in the semifinals to beat Mexico before recording a homer in the championship game against the United States.Murakami has already been linked to the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants.The Toronto Blue Jays have also tracked Murakami for years and are interested in his services, reports <a href="https://x.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1986817820303450353">Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet</a>.The team that signs Murakami will have to pay a transfer fee to his Japanese club based on a percentage of the total contract, which includes earned bonuses and options.

TOKYO, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Munetaka Murakami of the Yakult Swallows grounds out in the 7th inning against Hanshin Tigers at Jingu Stadium on April 6, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

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The Tampa Bay Rays declined closer Pete Fairbanks' $11-million option for the 2026 season Thursda...

The Tampa Bay Rays declined closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11728" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11728">Pete Fairbanks</a>' $11-million option for the 2026 season Thursday.Fairbanks is now a free agent after authoring a 2.83 ERA with 27 saves over 61 appearances in 2025.The 31-year-old owns a 2.98 ERA with 90 saves and 11.1 K/9 over seven seasons with the Rays.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Fairbanks finished in the 90th percentile in fastball velocity and 93rd in barrel rate this year.Tampa Bay did pick up second baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9653" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9653">Brandon Lowe</a>'s $11.5-million option and shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12301" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12301">Taylor Walls</a>' $2.45-million option for next season. Walls also received a new club option for 2027; financial terms were not disclosed.The Rays also designated outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12643" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12643">Kameron Misner</a> and first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17676" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17676">Bob Seymour</a> for assignment, while selecting right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12452" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12452">Forrest Whitley</a> as part of a larger series of 40-man roster machinations Thursday. The team also claimed outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8791" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8791">Jake Fraley</a> off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 16: Pete Fairbanks #29 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after a strike out ends the game for the 8-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 16, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their new head of baseball operations, the club announced Friday.DePodesta spent 10 seasons with the NFL's Cleveland Browns as their chief strategy officer before joining the Rockies. Jonah Hill famously portrayed DePodesta in the movie "Moneyball," which depicted part of his tenure with the Athletics between 1999 and 2003."I have always kept my eye on baseball, and this is an incredible opportunity to help make an impact in the next chapter of the Rockies," DePodesta said in a statement. "Building a consistent winner here is a shared goal and one that I am eager to embrace alongside Rockies leaders, staff, players, and fans."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>DePodesta will replace Bill Schmidt in Colorado on a club that went an MLB-worst 43-119 in 2025 en route to missing the playoffs for a seventh straight season. The Browns had a 56-99-1 record with the 52-year-old as a member of their front office. He was part of the team during the contentious Deshaun Watson trade in March 2022, which subsequently resulted in the quarterback receiving a fully guaranteed five-year contract worth $230 million.The Rockies reportedly targeted Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye and Cleveland Guardians assistant GM Matt Forman for the role before moving on to DePodesta.DePodesta also worked as the Los Angeles Dodgers general manager for 20 months after being hired in February 2004.

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 14, 2020: Chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta of the Cleveland Browns speaks to the media after Kevin Stefanski was introduced as the Brown new head coach on January 14, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by: 2020 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said he'll attempt to re-sign star shortstop Bo Bic...

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said he'll attempt to re-sign star shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9615" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9615">Bo Bichette</a> this offseason."(Bichette's) been important. We will be in his market." Atkins said Thursday while addressing the media for the first time since Saturday's Game 7 loss of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.He added: "Bo has already had a massive impact on this organization and our ability to win baseball games and on the fan base. Really incredible - his performance - to think about what he accomplished in the playoffs ... not at 100%."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Bichette slashed .348/.444/.478 with one homer and six RBIs in the Fall Classic while dealing with a knee sprain that sidelined him for most of September, the ALDS, and the ALCS. He <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3382015" href="https://thescore.com/news/3382015">said</a> during the World Series that he would 'risk it all' to win a title, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3385082" href="https://thescore.com/news/3385082">reaffirmed</a> his desire to stay after the Blue Jays lost the series in heartbreaking fashion."I reflected on his ability, and toughness, and desire to be on the field in the condition he was in during the postseason, and his ability to still provide some of the most important lift in the World Series," Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro said.The executive added: "He's been a special part of this organization and a special part of us building toward this."The Blue Jays extended a one-year, $22.025-million qualifying offer to the two-time All-Star on Thursday, which means the club will receive draft compensation if he signs with a new team.Bichette went deep 18 times with a career-high 44 doubles, 94 RBIs, and an .840 OPS over 139 regular-season games in 2025. The 27-year-old's spent his entire seven-year career with Toronto.

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 4: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 4, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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The San Diego Padres hired Craig Stammen as their new manager on a three-year contract, the team ...

The San Diego Padres hired Craig Stammen as their new manager on a three-year contract, the team announced Thursday.The 41-year-old Stammen was a reliever with the Padres from 2017-22. He also pitched for the Washington Nationals during his 13-year career.Stammen worked as special assistant to Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller before the former was promoted to skipper.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Padres also reportedly interviewed Albert Pujols, Nick Hundley, and longtime pitching coach Ruben Niebla.San Diego was looking for a new manager after Mike Shildt surprisingly retired in mid-October after two seasons with the club.The Padres went 90-72 in 2025 but lost to the Chicago Cubs in three games in the NL wild-card round.

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 2: Craig Stammen #34 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after facing against the Chicago White Sox at PETCO Park on October 2, 2022 in San Diego, California. The Padres clinched a playoff spot after the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Miami Marlins.

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The Toronto Blue Jays will need to find a new bench coach, as Don Mattingly decided to step away ...

The Toronto Blue Jays will need to find a new bench coach, as Don Mattingly decided to step away with his contract expiring following the club's World Series run."Kind of had a pretty good feeling that this was going to be my last year in Toronto," Mattingly said Thursday, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/don-mattingly-leaving-blue-jays-coaching-staff">Thomas Harrigan and Elizabeth Muratore of MLB.com</a>. "And really, when I went to Toronto, when (general manager) Ross (Atkins) called me, I was thrilled. I had a great time there. "The organization's been tremendous. The fans there are tremendous. It's been a great run. But I thought before the year started, that I felt like this was kind of the end with Toronto, and really nothing more than that. Just felt like it was the right time."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mattingly isn't planning on retiring and would be open to other MLB coaching or managerial opportunities, report <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/11/06/sports/don-mattingly-leaving-blue-jays-after-world-series-heartbreak/">Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post</a>.The Philadelphia Phillies have discussed the idea of adding the 64-year-old as a bench coach, according to <a href="https://x.com/JimSalisbury215/status/1986472636856025358">Jim Salisbury of PHLY Sports</a>.The 2025 World Series marked the first time Mattingly participated in the Fall Classic over his 39-year career in professional baseball as either a coach or a player.Mattingly spent three seasons with Toronto. He owns an 889-950 record as a skipper over 12 campaigns with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins.Mattingly is also on the Hall of Fame's contemporary baseball era ballot. The 1985 AL MVP was a six-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glover over his 14-year career with the New York Yankees.

Los Angeles, CA - October 29: Coach Don Mattingly of the Toronto Blue Jays prior to Game 5 of a World Series Baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

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Boston Red Sox shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4232" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4232">Trevor Story</a> will not opt out of the last two guaranteed years of his contract, a source told <a href="https://x.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1985812475250352453">MassLive's Chris Cotillo</a>.Story is set to make a combined $50 million in 2026 and 2027. The Red Sox also hold a $25-million option for 2028 that includes a $5-million buyout.The 32-year-old is coming off his first healthy season since signing in Boston, hitting 25 home runs to go with 96 RBIs, 33 stolen bases, and a .741 OPS over 157 games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Story played just 163 total games between 2022 and 2024 due to multiple injuries.The two-time All-Star originally signed a six-year, $140-million contract in March 2022 as a free agent after leaving the Colorado Rockies.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 07: Trevor Story #10 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates on second base during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in New York, New York.

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San Diego Padres right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2901" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2901">Yu Darvish</a> will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing UCL repair surgery with an internal brace in his pitching elbow last Wednesday, the club announced Tuesday.Darvish authored a 5.38 ERA with 1.18 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 over 72 innings (15 starts) after dealing with elbow issues in 2025."I will be working hard on my rehab to be able to throw a ball comfortably again," the 39-year-old <a href="https://x.com/faridyu/status/1985799236747993578">wrote</a> on X.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Darvish is still owed $46 million over three years after signing a six-year, $108-million extension in February 2023.The five-time All-Star logged a combined 290 innings (55 starts) over the last three years due to multiple injuries.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres reacts after allowing a Double to Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs (not pictured) in the second inning in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17236" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17236">Shota Imanaga</a> is hitting the open market, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1985710418094866647">Jesse Rogers of ESPN</a>.Imanaga, who was a 2024 All-Star, became a free agent Tuesday after declining his $15.25-million player option for 2026, which became a possibility after the Chicago Cubs rejected their three-year, $57.75-million club option through the 2028 campaign, reports <a href="https://x.com/PJ_Mooney/status/1985715488886784251">Patrick Mooney of The Athletic</a>.The Cubs can still offer the 32-year-old a $22.025-million qualifying offer for 2026, according to <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1985717855053135898">MLB Network's Jon Heyman</a>. Chicago would then receive draft compensation if he signs with a new team.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Imanaga posted a 3.73 ERA with 0.99 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 over 144 2/3 innings (25 starts) in 2025 en route to helping the Cubs reach the playoffs for the first time in five years. He finished fifth in 2024 NL CY Young voting after authoring a 2.91 ERA with 174 strikeouts across 173 1/3 innings (29 starts).Imanaga will be one of the best starters available along with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8415" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8415">Framber Valdez</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wbc/players/9813" href="https://thescore.com/wbc/players/9813">Ranger Suárez</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8145" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8145">Dylan Cease</a>.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 6: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch in the first inning during game two of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 6, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Los Angeles Dodgers utility man <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2444" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2444">Enrique Hernández</a> appeared to take a dig at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster and Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph for the latter's remarks following Game 7 of the World Series.Joseph, who works for the Blue Jays parent company Rogers Communications, claimed the "better team did not win the series" after Los Angeles stunned Toronto with a dramatic 5-4 comeback win in extras to secure back-to-back championships.Hernández took to Instagram on Sunday to share a post with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/945" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/945">Clayton Kershaw</a> and himself on a plane with the Commissioner's Trophy with the caption "I'm so happy the better team didn't win."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Kiké saw this broadcaster’s comments <a href="https://t.co/OtSbpYR9If">https://t.co/OtSbpYR9If</a> <a href="https://t.co/lZ9pGQJb6D">pic.twitter.com/lZ9pGQJb6D</a>— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1985146047090286639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Dodgers will celebrate their third title in six years with a parade Monday in L.A.

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 01: Enrique Hernández #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates on the field after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game Seven of the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One at Rogers Centre on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Blaney's bid to win a second NASCAR Cup Series championship came to an end with a bump by William Byron at Martinsville last weekend.The dejection didn't deter the Team Penske driver once he arrived at Phoenix Raceway. If anything, it made him want to win even more.Determined to finish his season with a win and put last week's disappointment behind him, Blaney passed Brad Keselowski just before the finish line to win the NASCAR Series Cup season finale by 0.097 seconds on Sunday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a href="https://apnews.com/article/nascar-championship-hamlin-briscoe-byron-bell-phoenix-8ffacadac0bfd868f2794c944041297a">Kyle Larson won the Cup Series championship</a>, but Blaney earned a little bit of redemption by winning the race at a track where he had come so close in the past."I don’t know if it’s like a huge relief off our shoulders," Blaney said. "I’m just proud that we were in it today and this whole weekend and brought our best stuff. Even though we weren’t a part of the championship, we’re determined to try to end the year for Ford and Team Penske with a win."Blaney won three times during the 2025 season, but went into Martinsville needing a win to join the Championship 4 in Phoenix. The 32-year-old led 177 laps after starting 31st and was in front with 44 laps left.Blaney's return trip to the Championship 4 ended a lap later, when Byron moved him up the track with a bump from the rear to set up a pass on the low side. Byron led the rest of the way, fending off Blaney on a late restart to earn the Championship 4 spot instead of him."We were in the spot that we were in," Blaney said. "Our goal this weekend was to try to win the race, have great momentum going into the wintertime. Understood that we weren’t going for a championship, but we were going to make the best out of it."Blaney won a championship at Phoenix in 2023 by finishing second to Ross Chastain and was third last year in his second Championship 4, finishing behind champion Joey Logano and Christopher Bell.Blaney had finished twice at Phoenix Raceway each of the last three years and started this year's season finale fifth. He led 20 laps, but couldn't seem to stay in front once he got there.With Denny Hamlin in the lead, a late caution sent the race into overtime and a good chunk of the field into the pits. Blaney's crew chief Jonathan Hassler made the decision to go with two tires on the final pit stop, putting the No. 12 car behind three cars who stayed out on old tires.Blaney figured cars in front of him would struggle, and he was right. Making sure he didn't interfere with Larson's championship bid, he quickly moved to the front and pulled up next to Keselowski along the backstretch, passing him just before the checkered flag."Nobody gave up," Hassler said. "Ryan did a good job handling that situation."The win was Blaney’s career-high fourth of the season to go with victories at Nashville, Daytona and New Hampshire. It was also his seventh career in a playoff race."This is what we needed to do today if we didn’t make it - obviously there’s what could have been," Team Penske president of NASCAR Michael Nelson said. "This is our goal. Last week’s in the rearview mirror. We had to come here and win. That was the goal with our teams. Man, it was really great to get that done today."Maybe it wasn't for a championship. Blaney and his team are going to enjoy it just the same.___AP auto racing: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing">https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing</a>

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 02: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, (L) congratulates Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona.

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Major League Baseball announced the Gold Glove winners for the 2025 season Sunday.The Chicago Cubs boast an MLB-best three recipients, while the Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, and San Francisco Giants each had two.The full results are below:<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h2>American League</h2><h3>Catcher</h3>Winner: Dillon Dingler (DET) Nominees: Carlos Narváez (BOS), Alejandro Kirk (TOR)Dingler is a Gold Glover in his rookie season after finishing in the 95th percentile for blocks above average, 91st in framing, and 85th in caught stealing above average.<h3>First base</h3>Winner: Ty France (MIN/TOR) Nominees: Carlos Santana (CLE), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR)France picks up the first Gold Glove of his seven-year career. He accrued nine defensive runs saved and finished in the 96th percentile for outs above average.<h3>Second base</h3>Winner: Marcus Semien (TEX) Nominees: Andrés Giménez (TOR), Luis Rengifo (LAA)Semien won his second Gold Glove and first since 2021. His five defensive runs saved were second only to Giménez (nine) among AL second baseman.<h3>Third base</h3>Winner: Maikel Garcia (KC) Nominees: Ernie Clement (TOR), José Ramírez (CLE)Garcia is a first time winner after amassing 13 defensive runs saved. He was in the 98th percentile for outs above average and 79th in arm strength at the hot corner.<h3>Shortstop</h3>Winner: Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) Nominees: Taylor Walls (TB), Corey Seager (TEX)Witt finished in the 100th percentile for outs above average to collect his second straight honor. The 25-year-old superstar and Garcia are the first teammates to win at short and third in the same year since 2013.<h3>Left field</h3>Winner: Steven Kwan (CLE) Nominees: Wyatt Langford (TEX), Tyler Soderstrom (ATH)Kwan has won a Gold Glove in four straight seasons to begin his career. The 28-year-old was in the 100th percentile for arm strength and 90th in outs above average in 2025. He also led baseball with 22 defensive runs saved.<h3>Center field</h3>Winner: Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Nominees: Kyle Isbel (KC), Julio Rodríguez (SEA)Rafaela collects his first Gold Glove at age 24 after leading all MLB center fielders with 20 defensive runs saved. He finished in the 99th percentile in outs above average, 97th in arm strength, and 86th in arm value.<h3>Right field</h3>Winner: Wilyer Abreu (BOS) Nominees: Adolis García (TEX), Cam Smith (HOU)Abreu takes home his second consecutive honor courtesy of 15 defensive runs saved this season. The 26-year-old was in the 97th percentile for arm strength, 94th in outs above average, and 77th for arm value.<h3>Utility</h3>Winner: Mauricio Dubón (HOU) Nominees: Ernie Clement (TOR), Daniel Schneemann (CLE)Dubón wins his second consecutive Gold Glove following a year in which he placed in the 99th percentile in outs above average and 87th in arm strength. He started at every position except for catcher and pitcher.<h3>Pitcher</h3>Winner: Max Fried (NYY) Nominees: Luis Severino (ATH), Jacob deGrom (TEX)Fried earns his first Gold Glove with the Yankees after collecting three straight with the Braves between 2020 and 2022. He led AL pitchers with 10 defensive runs saved this season.<h2>National League</h2><h3>Catcher</h3>Winner: Patrick Bailey (SF) Nominees: Luis Torrens (NYM), Carson Kelly (CHC)Bailey wins his second straight Gold Glove to become the first Giants catcher with multiple defensive awards. The 26-year-old finished in the 100th percentile in framing, 99th in pop time, 97th in caught stealing above average, and 80th in blocks above average during a stellar campaign behind the plate.<h3>First base</h3>Winner: Matt Olson (ATL) Nominees: Spencer Steer (CIN), Bryce Harper (PHI)Olson received his first Gold Glove since 2019 and third overall after 17 defensive runs saved. He was also in the 95th percentile in outs above average.<h3>Second base</h3>Winner: Nico Hoerner (CHC) Nominees: Xavier Edwards (MIA), Brice Turang (MIL)Hoerner is now a two-time Gold Glove recipients thanks to 17 defensive runs saved this year. He finished in the 98 percentile in outs above average.<h3>Third base</h3>Winner: Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT/CIN) Nominees: Matt Shaw (CHC), Ryan McMahon (COL/NYY)Hayes adds a second Gold Glove by finishing in the 99th percentile for outs above average with 19 defensive runs saved.<h3>Shortstop</h3>Winner: Masyn Winn (STL) Nominees: Mookie Betts (LAD), Nick Allen (ATL)Winn becomes the youngest Gold Glover in Cardinals history after recording just three errors in 129 games. The 23-year-old finished in the 100th percentile for outs above average and 88th in arm strength.<h3>Left field</h3>Winner: Ian Happ (CHC) Nominees: Tommy Pham (PIT), Kyle Stowers (MIA)Happ collects his fourth straight honor thanks to nine defensive runs saved during the 2025 season.<h3>Center field</h3>Winner: Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) Nominees: Jacob Young (WAS), Victor Scott II (STL)Crow-Armstrong receives the first Gold Glove of his career. The 23-year-old was in the 100th percentile in outs above average, 94th in arm strength, and 89th in arm value this season.<h3>Right field</h3>Winner: Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) Nominees: Sal Frelick (MIL), Corbin Carroll (ARI)Tatis led all right fielders with 15 defensive runs saved en route to his second straight award. His incredible arm was a big reason, as he was in the 99th percentile for arm strength.<h3>Utility</h3>Winner: Javier Sanoja (MIA) Nominees: Miguel Rojas (LAD), Jared Triolo (PIT)Sanoja put together a Gold Glove-winning rookie campaign at age 22. He started at five different positions across the outfield and infield to become the second freshmen in team history to earn the award.<h3>Pitcher</h3>Winner: Logan Webb (SF) Nominees: David Peterson (NYM), Matthew Boyd (CHC)Webb wins his first Gold Glove with seven defensive runs saved. The 28-year-old and Bailey are the first teammates at pitcher and catcher to accomplish the feat in the same season since 2013.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 25: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs steals a hit away from Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets after making a catch in a game at Wrigley Field on September 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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The reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in the 11th inning of Sa...

The reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in the 11th inning of Saturday's Game 7 to win the 2025 World Series.The Dodgers became the first team to win back-to-back titles since the New York Yankees won three straight championships from 1998-2000.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
THE <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DODGERS</a> ARE BACK ON TOP AS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS 👑 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHAMPS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHAMPS</a> (MLB x <a href="https://twitter.com/budweiserusa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BudweiserUSA</a>) <a href="https://t.co/a9QnyHxZ7F">pic.twitter.com/a9QnyHxZ7F</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1984837884940103865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8289" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8289">Will Smith</a> hit the game-winning home run off right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9542" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9542">Shane Bieber</a> in the 11th with two outs. The Game 4 starter was summoned in relief and was working his first and only inning. The catcher's blast was the first extra-innings homer in a winner-take-all game in World Series history, according to <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1984835247318467031">Sarah Langs of MLB.com</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
WILL SMITH BELTS THIS TO BEL AIR 🤯 THE <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DODGERS</a> TAKE THE LEAD <a href="https://t.co/7C3nsybc7M">pic.twitter.com/7C3nsybc7M</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1984834652792910254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"You dream of those moments, you know, extra innings, put your team ahead - I'll remember that forever," Smith said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-dodgers-blue-jays-score-a9daf1f7ebdd75d5e7bf85d5e7ba22b9">Ronald Blum of The Associated Press</a>.The Dodgers also are the fifth club in MLB history to win Game 7 of a Fall Classic after erasing a three-run deficit, per <a href="https://x.com/SNstats/status/1984835278742094275">Sportsnet Stats</a>.Right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17234" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17234">Yoshinobu Yamamoto</a> got the win after entering Game 7 in relief the day after his Game 6 start. The 27-year-old ace threw 34 pitches after a 96-pitch effort Friday to record his third victory of the series en route to being named <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3384797" href="https://thescore.com/news/3384797">World Series MVP</a>.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2083" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2083">Miguel Rojas</a> hit a game-tying solo homer in the ninth inning off Blue Jays closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4786" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4786">Jeff Hoffman</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4250" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4250">Max Muncy</a> also went deep for Los Angeles."Oh my gosh, I think that game had every single thing you could possibly have," <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1412" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1412">Freddie Freeman</a> told <a href="https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/1984840083057561631">Ken Rosenthal of MLB on FOX postgame</a>. "Just an incredible game, an incredible series."Hoffman allowed 14 dingers in the ninth inning this season."I cost everyone in here a World Series ring," the 32-year-old reliever said, according to <a href="https://x.com/WolstatSun/status/1984852348053979293">Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun</a>. "It feels pretty shitty."Meanwhile, Toronto tied the 1924 New York Giants for most runners left on base in Game 7 of a World Series with 14. The Jays outscored the Dodgers 34-26 in the series, per <a href="https://x.com/SNstats/status/1984839932792222199">Sportsnet Stats</a>.The Blue Jays had a chance to walk off the game in the bottom of the ninth. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9524" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9524">Daulton Varsho</a> grounded into a force at home with the bases loaded. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10877" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10877">Ernie Clement</a> followed that up with a flyout to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12702" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12702">Andy Pages</a>, who had just entered the game defensively in center field.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HE CAUGHT IT! HE CAUGHT IT! WE GO TO EXTRAS! WE CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT IS HAPPENING! <a href="https://t.co/2FJknLH5qe">pic.twitter.com/2FJknLH5qe</a>— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1984827812944261537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"I've been crying for an hour," Clement said, according to <a href="https://x.com/KeeganMatheson/status/1984848889757724847">Keegan Matheson of MLB.com</a>. "I thought I was done with the tears. I just love these guys so much. It was so fun coming to work every day."The game also marked the ending of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/945" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/945">Clayton Kershaw</a>'s prolific 18-year career. The 37-year-old three-time NL Cy Young winner and 2014 NL MVP goes out with his third World Series ring."Thankfully, relationships keep going," Kershaw said, according to <a href="https://x.com/SportsNetLA/status/1984855823366176872">SportsNet LA</a>. "I'll get to keep in touch with these guys and I'll be around, but you don't ever get to do something like this again."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9615" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9615">Bo Bichette</a> hit a three-run homer off <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a> in the third inning. Ohtani gave up three earned runs on five hits with a walk and three strikeouts pitching on three days' rest.Three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Fame <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/633" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/633">Max Scherzer</a> surrendered one earned run on four hits with one walk and three strikeouts in his start for the Blue Jays."I can't see how that's the last pitch I've ever thrown," The 41-year-old said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1984848891154706569">Jon Heyman of MLB Network</a>.The Dodgers and Blue Jays were also involved in a bench-clearing fracas after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/18585" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/18585">Justin Wrobleski</a> hit <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8766" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8766">Andrés Giménez</a> in the fourth inning.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Benches clear in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldSeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldSeries</a> Game 7 after Andrés Giménez is hit by a pitch by Justin Wrobleski in the 4th inning. <a href="https://t.co/cZr401tIIo">pic.twitter.com/cZr401tIIo</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1984794867252207623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a>
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TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 02: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers raises the Commisioner's Trophy after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 02, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

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The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 on Wednesday to head home within...

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 on Wednesday to head home within one win of their first World Series championship since 1993.Rookie right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/20109" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/20109">Trey Yesavage</a> allowed one earned run on three hits with zero walks and 12 strikeouts in a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3382144" href="https://thescore.com/news/3382144">record-setting performance</a> to earn the victory.The 22-year-old broke Don Newcombe's 1949 mark for most strikeouts by a rookie in a single World Series game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"When three of my pitches are in the strike zone, or even two, like part of tonight, I mean, I'm in control," Yesavage said postgame, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-dodgers-blue-jays-score-yesavage-6fb8f63ff7e1cc97ac1f51bd92ff5e25">Ronald Blum of The Associated Press</a>. "Just stay in the strike zone and get ahead."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9615" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9615">Bo Bichette,</a> who chipped in with a RBI single, was left in awe after watching Yesavage carve up the Dodgers. "Obviously the stuff is incredible, but the maturity to go and handle these moments is unbelievable," Bichette, said. "It was a special thing to watch today."Teams that've taken a 3-2 lead by winning Game 5 on the road before returning home in the current 2-3-2 format have won the World Series 20 out of 27 times, according to <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1983735534829887825">Sarah Langs of MLB.com</a>.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14134" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14134">Davis Schneider</a> got the Blue Jays on the board immediately with a leadoff home run against left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5351" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5351">Blake Snell</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
WELCOME TO GAME 5 DAVIS SCHNEIDER GOES YARD ON THE VERY FIRST PITCH 💥 <a href="https://t.co/TcUzv2CrUX">pic.twitter.com/TcUzv2CrUX</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1983688363493241334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8267" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8267">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> crushed another homer off Snell two pitches later, making Toronto the first team ever to open a World Series game with back-to-back round-trippers.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
OH MY GOODNESS 🤯 VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR. GOES BACK-TO-BACK <a href="https://t.co/YcRe3bvRVY">pic.twitter.com/YcRe3bvRVY</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1983688715487564169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Guerrero is two homers away from tying <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9644" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9644">Randy Arozarena</a>'s all-time playoff record of 10 set during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10877" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10877">Ernie Clement</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4693" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4693">Isiah Kiner-Falefa</a> also added RBIs, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14202" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14202">Addison Barger</a> collected two hits.The Dodgers mustered just four hits in the loss, including a solo homer from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2444" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2444">Enrique Hernández</a> in the third inning. Snell allowed five earned runs on six hits with four walks and seven strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings on 116 pitches. The two-time Cy Young winner has surrendered 10 earned runs in the World Series after giving up a combined two earned runs in his previous three starts in the 2025 postseason.The Blue Jays will have a chance to win the Fall Classic on Friday when the series shifts to the Rogers Centre for Game 6."I can't wait to see what Rogers Centre is going to look, feel, and sound like," Schneider said, according to <a href="https://x.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1983742542614294535">Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet</a>.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammates after winning Game Five of the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed NASCAR's counterclaim against the two teams suing the racing...

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A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed NASCAR's counterclaim against the two teams suing the racing series over antitrust allegations. 
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell issued the summary judgment in favor of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, dismissing NASCAR's claim that 23XI co-owner Curtis Polk illegally colluded with other teams during negotiations for new charters. 
23XI is also owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Polk is Jordan's longtime business manager. Polk was also part of a four-member negotiating team that worked with NASCAR during two-plus years on the charter agreement signed by 13 of 15 organizations last year. 
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NASCAR argued in its countersuit that a 2023 boycott of the team owners council meeting negatively impacted its media rights negotiations, and that by the 15 organizations unifying for the charter talks, the teams got a better deal than they could have gotten if NASCAR negotiated with the teams separately.
Bell found the boycott to be a negotiating tactic “which appeared to have little impact" because NASCAR started individual negotiations shortly after. 
Bell also found that 23XI and FRM did not participate in “unreasonable restraint of trade” because NASCAR's individual meetings with the teams did result in some changes to the charter agreement, and because all the charter agreements would be the same among all the teams, that the teams working together in negotiations would be reasonable.
“The evidence here establishes that not only were individual negotiations ‘available,’ but NASCAR had such negotiations regularly during the negotiation period,” Bell wrote in his order. “And, those individual negotiations achieved concrete results, including the final 2025 Charter agreement that was signed by 13 teams acting individually (and contrary to the supposed 'joint agreement')."
Bell must also rule on two other summary judgment motions, one by NASCAR asking for a ruling in its favor and one from 23XI and FRM to designate the market as “premier stock-car racing.”
Two days of mediation last week failed to end this contentious feud and the case is still scheduled for a Dec. 1 trial date in North Carolina.
23XI and FRM are the only two organizations out of 15 that refused to sign extensions on charters, which are at the heart of NASCAR’s business model. A chartered car is guaranteed revenue and access to weekly races, and without them both teams say they will almost surely go out of business.
“Today’s decision has only reaffirmed my clients’ unwavering pursuit of a more fair and equitable sport,” 23XI/FRM attorney Jeffrey Kessler said in a statement. “Their determination remains strong as we continue our efforts for a resolution that benefits everyone — teams, drivers, employees, partners and fans.”
NASCAR indicated in its statement that it is still hopeful of a settlement. The season ends with Sunday's championship finale at Phoenix and Hamlin is one of four drivers eligible for the Cup title. 
“We respect the Court’s decision, though we respectfully disagree with its legal reasoning,” NASCAR said. “Our priority remains resolving this matter quickly so all parties can focus on Championship weekend and continuing to grow the sport.
“Should a resolution not be reached, we intend to appeal the decision at the appropriate time.”
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AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Michael Jordan smiles while talking to Tyler Reddick (#45 23XI Racing The Beast Unleashed Toyota) before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on November 9, 2024 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday that he was close to making an unprecedented move during Monday's marathon Game 3 of the World Series.Roberts said infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2083" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2083">Miguel Rojas</a> would've been the next pitching option in the 19th inning if <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17234" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17234">Yoshinobu Yamamoto</a> was unable to go after throwing a complete game in Saturday's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Japanese right-hander was seen warming up in the bullpen Monday before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1412" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1412">Freddie Freeman</a> hit an 18th-inning walk-off homer."If Yamamoto couldn't have taken the ball in the 19th, it would've been Miguel Rojas. … It would've been Yamamoto or Miguel Rojas in a World Series game," Roberts said, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabianArdaya/status/1983277835726049625">Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>A position player has never thrown a pitch in the World Series. However, the Dodgers used every single reliever in their bullpen. Right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17211" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17211">Will Klein</a> picked up the win after allowing one hit with two walks and five strikeouts over four innings on a career-high 72 pitches.Monday's contest was the second-longest game in World Series history at 6 hours and 39 minutes. Game 3 of the 2018 Fall Classic between the Dodgers and Boston Red Sox also went 18 innings but took 7 hours and 20 minutes to complete.Los Angeles is up 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 goes Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 13: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (72) pitches from the mound in the ninth inning during the game between Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 13, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

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The Toronto Blue Jays expect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9615" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9615">Bo Bichette</a> to be back in the lineup and starting at second base for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager John Schneider said Sunday."Doing well. Expecting him to be in there," Schneider said. "He's out here working out today. Felt good coming out of yesterday. I think with each day that goes on, he'll probably get as close to normal as he can at this stage of the year. But the fact that he's out here working out today is a good sign and expect him to be in there tomorrow."Bichette wasn't in the starting lineup during Saturday's Game 2 loss but made a pinch-hit appearance in the seventh. He grounded out to end the inning in his only at-bat. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"He's going to play second base tomorrow," Schneider said. The 27-year-old started Friday's Game 1 win, going 1-for-2 with a walk in his first contest since suffering a knee sprain in early September. He was eventually lifted for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4693" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4693">Isiah Kiner-Falefa</a>.Bichette hit .311/.357/.483 with 18 homers, 44 doubles, and 94 RBIs in 139 games during the regular season.The two-time All-Star will be a free agent at the conclusion of the World Series.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 24: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws to first base late after forcing out Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at second base in game one of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer isn't taking for granted that he's starting Monday's ...

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/633" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/633">Max Scherzer</a> isn't taking for granted that he's starting Monday's Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers."This is what you play for, to be able to get to this spot, to get to this moment, to have a shot at it." Scherzer <a href="http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=213908">told reporters</a> Saturday. "You just think about all - throughout your whole life all the different things that have unfolded, and (I'm) just so fortunate to have another crack at this."I mean, there's so many great players that have never gotten to a World Series, so many great players where they only have one World Series. With Donnie (Mattingly) on our team, you know, he's gone his whole career and now this is his first moment. So, I absolutely respect playing in a World Series, what that means, and absolutely cherish these opportunities. When I get a chance to get the ball, man, this means everything."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Scherzer has made four World Series starts over his storied 18-year career. The 41-year-old allowed a combined seven earned runs on 21 hits with 10 walks and 19 strikeouts over 19 1/3 innings with the 2012 Detroit Tigers, 2019 Washington Nationals, and 2023 Texas Rangers.The three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer saved the Blue Jays' season in Game 4 of the ALCS, surrendering two earned runs on three hits with four walks and five strikeouts across 5 2/3 innings to record the win in his only start of the 2025 postseason.The Blue Jays and Dodgers are tied at one game apiece as the series shifts to Los Angeles for the next three contests.

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 20: Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout prior to Game Seven of the American League Championship Series presented by loanDepot between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Monday, October 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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