Cubs manager Joe Maddon says he met with Jason Heyward before Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday and "covered everything" regarding the struggling right fielder's benching.
The Atlanta Braves and free-agent outfielder Nick Markakis have agreed on a four-year deal, the team announced Wednesday night.
Torii Hunter, the 16-year veteran free-agent outfielder, is returning to his roots with the Minnesota Twins.
Jarrod Dyson said the Royals are close to taking the fight out of their American League Championship Series opponents.
