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As the free agency period continues to unfold, check out this list for noteworthy transactions around the league.

The press conference raised more questions about the Jeff Saturday hire.

Cristian Javier’s fastball was too much to handle for the Phillies.

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

The immediate takeaway from last night’s rainout is that the postponement benefits the Phillies, who get an extra day of rest for their pitching staff, which isn’t as deep as that of the Astros. Ranger Suárez and Aaron Nola are still scheduled to pitch tonight and tomorrow night, as was…

If you thought the first two World Series games were exciting, just wait until tonight. For the first time in 13 years, Philadelphia is hosting a World Series game—and it’s on Halloween night, against the villains of baseball, one day after the Eagles defeated the Steelers at home to improve…

Although last night’s game, which the Astros won 5–2 to even the World Series, 1–1, failed to match the thrill of the Phillies’ comeback victory in Game 1, it still delivered plenty of exciting moments. The first inning, for instance, featured three doubles on the first four pitches, ...

The Astros catcher recorded an RBI against the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series.

Joe Maddon still wants to be a major league manager. He's said as much out loud, as well as in the closing pages of his new book, "The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life," written by Tom Verducci, which was released Oct. 11.