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• Jays' Bichette to start at 2B, bat cleanup in Game 1 vs. Dodgers

  Bo Bichette, who has not played since early September due to a knee injury, will start at second base and bat cleanup for the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Friday night in Toronto.

• Dodgers honor gay trailblazers Burke, Bean with stadium display

  The Dodgers on Friday unveiled a permanent display honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and former players for the team Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first two major leaguers to say they were gay.

• Giants' Chapman hits grand slam, totals eight RBIs in rout of Cubs

  Matt Chapman hit two home runs, including a grand slam in a six-run fourth, and tied the Giants' San Francisco-era record with eight RBIs in an 18-3 rout of the Cubs.

• Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson takes leave of absence

  Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson is taking a leave of absence from the team because of personal reasons.

• DL Hall goes on injured list; Jake Woodford designated for assignment

  Brewers left-hander DL Hall went on the injured list and right-hander Jake Woodford was designated for assignment as part of a bullpen shakeup to start a six-game trip.