The World Series is mercifully over and that means there are some big decisions coming up fast for the Atlanta Braves this offseason.

Sometimes, history repeats itself. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman became a prime example of that in the early hours on Tuesday morning (on the East Coast, at least). In the bottom of the 18th inning of Game 3 of the World Series, he belted a walk-off home run to dead center field to lift the Dodgers to a 6-5 win.

The Braves win Game 3 of the World Series, 2-0, to take a 2-1 lead over the Astros. Ian Anderson throws five hitless innings before being removed with a 1-0 lead, and the Astros don’t get their first hit until pinch-hitter Aledmys Diaz leads off the eighth with a single

ATLANTA (AP) — When in doubt, Brian Snitker turned to Bobby Cox for advice. It was only natural for Snitker to once again seek counsel from Cox, through Cox’s wife Pam, when considering if this was the right time to step down as Atlanta Braves manager.

The Dodgers are playing for a second straight title, but the Blue Jays are fighting for their first World Series victory in decades.

The San Francisco Giants acquire veteran shortstop Alvin Dark from the Milwaukee Braves and then sign Dark to a two-year contract as team manager. The Giants send infielder Andre Rodgers to the Braves as compensation for Dark.

The World Series is over. A champion has been crowned for another year. The offseason is officially here. Th e Atlanta Braves can officially start their offseason plans. Here is what you need to know as it all gets underway. Key dates. Important decisions. All of it will be discussed here.