Hal Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, met the media on Wednesday. What a presser it was. Hal said some things that Yankees fans will loathe. Just look at Brian Cashman sitting there. Newly extended Cashman.

The Dodgers held their end of year presser yesterday. Ohtani is not getting surgery. Ohtani is still expected to pitch and hit next year.

What’s happening across town with the Angels? The manger is out. The GM is out. And a new owner is in.

Let’s talk about prediction markets. A hospitality group in LA traded on the Dodgers not making the World Series as a hedge. And it won. Athlete endorsers are under fire after some of the things these markets are allowing to be traded on.