Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Phillies’ new GM, Dave Dombrowski, is the only GM or team president to lead three different franchises to a World Series berth.

Dick Allen, the Phillies’ first prominent Black player, starred while receiving death threats. He fell one vote shy of Hall of Fame induction in 2014.

There were a record 59 arbitration-eligible players non-tendered in MLB. No position was gutted more than power-hitting outfielders.

With 175 free agents still unemployed, the list could get larger if teams non-tender these players. Here’s a look at the biggest names and rumors.

A.J. Hinch, spurned by the Chicago White Sox, is on the verge of reaching a three-year deal to become manager of the Detroit Tigers.

The White Sox hired Tony La Russa, who has not managed since 2011, as the team’s new manager – a move that many have criticized.

The Dodgers’ World Series win was spoiled when Justin Turner, who tested positive for COVID-19, returned to the field to celebrate with his teammates.

The narrative that Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw can’t win the big one in October is on the verge of being shredded forever.

Clayton Kershaw earned the victory and the Dodgers went on to beat the Rays in Game 5 to get within one win from a World Series title.