Cubs manager Joe Maddon will start rookie Albert Almora Jr. in right field in place of the struggling Jason Heyward on Saturday in Game 6 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada suffered a fractured right fibula after being involved in a nasty collision at second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Saturday.
The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up prized infielder Corey Seager, the team's top prospect, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
The acquisition of Chase Utley put the Los Angeles Dodgers close to becoming the first baseball team with a $300 million luxury-tax payroll.
Saying "it's time," veteran second baseman Chase Utley prepared to leave Philadelphia, after the Phillies traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for two minor leaguers.
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Tuesday in a radio interview that Chase Utley likely will remain with the team for the rest of the season.
