The Seattle Mariners received permission from the Houston Astros to interview manager Joe Espada, with initial discussions expected to be virtual. Espada has managed Houston since 2024, compiling a 256-229 record and winning two AL West titles; his contract expires at the end of October. Houston finished the 2026 season 81-81 and was swept by the White Sox in the Wild Card Series. Seattle is seeking a new manager after dismissing Dan Wilson and missing the postseason, and hopes to make a hire by Halloween, though it has not set a firm deadline.

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MLB Moves ALCS Game 3, NLCS Game 4 Earlier

MLB moved ALCS Game 3 between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays from 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday to avoid the threat of evening rain in Cleveland. The series is tied 1-1, and forecasts also raise weather concerns for Friday’s Game 4.

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Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Clinch NL Pennant

The 2026 NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers revived the story of Dave Roberts and Pat Murphy, who briefly managed the Padres during their turbulent 2015 season before building success with their current teams. Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada, sidelined by a shoulder injury, had resumed mound work and might have been available had San Diego advanced.

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Phillies Plan to Keep Turner at Shortstop

Phillies president Dave Dombrowski says Trea Turner will open 2027 at shortstop, but must improve after a career-worst 2026 season at the plate and in the field or risk being moved to another position. Turner has acknowledged his struggles and is working on his swing.

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