NEW YORK -- Clay Buchholz, the newest member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is equal parts familiar and unfamiliar to manager Torey Lovullo.

Former MLB outfielder Gabe Kapler will be the new manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple sources.

The Washington Nationals agreed to a deal with Chicago Cubs bench coach Davey Martinez to become their next manager, according to multiple reports Sunday.

The Boston Red Sox hired Alex Cora as their new manager on Sunday.

The Boston Red Sox fired manager John Farrell on Wednesday, two days after his team was eliminated from the playoffs.

The Boston Red Sox fired manager John Farrell on Wednesday, two days after his team was eliminated from the playoffs.

BOSTON -- The Houston Astros clinched their first trip to the American League Championship Series with a 5-4 victory against the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of their AL Division Series on a rainy Monday afternoon at Fenway Park.

BOSTON -- A rookie hitter, a veteran hitter and a veteran starter-turned-reliever gave the Boston Red Sox new life on Sunday.

HOUSTON -- On the heels of a historic Game 1 performance by his infield partner Jose Altuve, Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was prepared for a shift in strategy by the opposition that would nullify Altuve and yield for Correa opportunities to produce with runners in scoring position.

HOUSTON -- Jose Altuve recorded the 10th three-homer game in postseason history as the Houston Astros jumped on Cy Young Award contender Chris Sale for an 8-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday at Minute Maid Park in Game 1 of this American League Division Series.

HOUSTON -- Boston Red Sox designated hitter Eduardo Nunez was lost with a right knee injury in the first inning of Thursday's Game 1 in the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.

HOUSTON -- While all eyes will focus on Astros right-hander Justin Verlander when he takes the mound on Thursday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park, what makes Houston a viable World Series threat is the offense set to support its new ace.

Outfielder Mookie Betts removed the ice and bandage from his right foot to talk to reporters about the latest Boston Red Sox rally.

CINCINNATI -- Mitch Moreland hit a three-run home run and Eduardo Rodriguez allowed only three hits through 7 2/3 innings, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia left Monday's game after hitting the ball into his own face.