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A former Los Angeles Angels official has testified that an employee convicted of providing drugs leading to the death of one of the team’s star pitchers had been taking prescription medication to deal with depression and bipolar disorder. Tim Mead, who oversaw communications at the Angels, said he was aware of the mental health struggles employee Eric Kay had faced. The … [Read more...] about Ex-Angels official says employee convicted of pitcher’s fatal overdose struggled with mental health

Houston may need an old face to return to its championship ways.  … [Read more...] about One way to revive Astros’ dynasty? Engineer star reunion with Alex Bregman

The Milwaukee Brewers are making the types of mistakes at the plate that they avoided while producing the best regular-season record in the major leagues. No wonder they’re leaving home facing a 2-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. The Brewers ranked second in the majors in on-base percentage and third in runs and … [Read more...] about Slumping Brewers must improve their approach at the plate to have any hope of coming back in NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy set a franchise record by hitting his 14th career postseason homer in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Muncy’s 412-foot drive over the center-field wall in the sixth inning broke the Dodgers mark he had shared with Justin Turner and Corey Seager. The solo shot off Freddy Peralta extended Los … [Read more...] about Max Muncy sets Dodgers record by hitting his 14th career postseason homer