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October 26, 2021

Fab Four of July acquisitions lead Braves to World Series

Atlanta had just stumbled again, losing its seventh straight attempt to reach .500. “This isn’t going to define our season, ...

October 26, 2021

Vilified in sports world, Astros begin another World Series

Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman whipped the ball around during a crisp infield drill, then came together for a ...

October 26, 2021

Fall Classic fixture Morton faces World Series newbie Valdez

Though the uniform keeps changing, Charlie Morton is becoming a Fall Classic fixture, set to start in the World Series for ...

October 26, 2021

World Series notebook: McCullers out; top 2 picks of 2015 in

Lance McCullers knew there was a “less than 1%” chance that he would be able to pitch in the World Series for the Houston ...

October 25, 2021

Oliver Marmol takes over as St. Louis Cardinals manager

As Oliver Marmol transitioned into a coaching career with the St. Louis Cardinals, it became clear he had the potential to ...

October 25, 2021

The Latest: McCullers won’t pitch for Astros in World Series

The Latest on the World Series (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Lance McCullers won’t pitch in the World Series for the Houston ...

October 25, 2021

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. joins Mariners ownership group

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is investing in the Seattle Mariners in a way he never has before. He’ll be part of the ...

October 25, 2021

AP source: Cards replacing Shildt with bench coach Marmol

The St. Louis Cardinals plan to announce Monday that bench coach Oliver Marmol will be promoted to replace fired manager Mike ...

October 25, 2021

Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making

Freddie Freeman swinging onto baseball’s biggest stage for the first time, Jose Altuve & Co. back for more. Luis Garcia, ...

October 24, 2021

Major League Baseball work stoppage almost certain on Dec. 2

Baseball’s ninth work stoppage and first in 26 years appears almost certain to start Dec. 2, freezing the free-agent market ...

October 24, 2021

Lucky lumber: Rosario's hot bat leads Braves to Series

Eddie Rosario talked the other day about his lucky lumber, a 33 1/2-inch, 31-ounce Louisville Slugger that started to heat ...

October 24, 2021

Braves plan to be without OF Soler in NL Championship Series

The Atlanta Braves are preparing to play without outfielder Jorge Soler in the NL Championship Series as they await his ...

October 23, 2021

Buehler gets the start for Dodgers in Game 6 of NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers tapped Walker Buehler to start Game 6 of the NL Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves on ...

October 23, 2021

Alvarez returns from double knee surgery to win ALCS MVP

Two years after winning an AL Rookie of the Year Award, Yordan Alvarez has an AL Championship Series MVP to add to his trophy ...

October 23, 2021

García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series

Two of the youngest Houston Astros stars helped one of baseball’s oldest managers get another shot at a most elusive title.

October 23, 2021

Red Sox run out of fight, fall to Astros in ALCS Game 6

Backs against the wall — occasionally by their own doing — these Boston Red Sox proved hard to pin down. The Houston Astros ...

October 23, 2021

LEADING OFF: Braves try again to eliminate Dodgers, reach WS

A look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday: ___ ATLANTA'S ATTEMPT Freddie Freeman and the Braves get another ...

October 23, 2021

Dodgers eager to embrace 2020 NLCS storyline against Braves

The Atlanta Braves know what happened last October and want to avoid a repeat. The Los Angeles Dodgers plan on an encore.

October 23, 2021

Dodgers' Scherzer scratched from Game 6 start vs Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers say Max Scherzer will not start Game 6 of the NL Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves on ...

October 22, 2021

LEADING OFF: Astros try to clinch trip to World Series

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ BACK ON THE HILL Astros rookie Luis García will start against the Red ...