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Altuve stars as Astros outgun Yankees to reach World Series

Oct 20, 2019 - 1:51 PM

Jose Altuve hits the game-winner as the Houston Astros book their ticket to the World Series for the second time in 3 years

GAME HEROES. Before Jose Altuve (left) gets to finish the job, Yuli Gurriel also smashes a three-run homer for the Astros. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Red Sox oust defending champ Astros to reach World Series

Oct 19, 2018 - 12:22 PM

Boston locks up a berth in the World Series for the first time since 2013

CHAMPS. The Boston Red Sox celebrate defeating the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series to advance to the 2018 World Series. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images/AFP

Red Sox reach 100 wins for first time since 1946

Sep 14, 2018 - 5:00 PM

The Boston Red Sox inch closer to claiming the American League East division title

NEXT TARGET. David Price and the Boston Red Sox aim for another record. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP

Yankees overcome 0-2 hole to eliminate Cleveland, advance to ALCS

Oct 12, 2017 - 1:17 PM

The Yankees will meet the Houston Astros to decide which team represents the AL in the World Series

COMEBACK IS REAL. Didi Gregorius smacked two home runs to help the New York Yankees advance to the AL Championship Series. Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP

Cleveland Indians reach World Series by ousting Blue Jays

Oct 20, 2016 - 12:23 PM

The Cleveland Indians now await the winner between the Cubs and Dodgers

AL CHAMPS. The Cleveland Indians are back in the World Series for the first time since 1997. Photo by Elsa/AFP

MLB: Blue Jays stay alive, Dodgers take 2-1 lead over Cubs

Oct 19, 2016 - 12:26 PM

The Blue Jays beat the Indians 5 1 while the Dodgers beat the Cubs 6 0

STAYING ALIVE. Pitcher Jason Grilli of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after closing out the top of the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

MLB: Blue Jays return to ALCS after sweeping Rangers

Oct 10, 2016 - 1:27 PM

The Blue Jays complete their first series sweep in franchise history to make their second straight American League Championship Series

BLUE JAYS FLY HIGH. Edwin Encarnacion of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammate Ezequiel Carrera after hitting a two run home run in the first inning. Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images/AFP

Trout powers American League to All-Star game win

Jul 15, 2015 - 1:36 PM

Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout becomes the first player named the All Star Most Valuable Player in back to back years

Angels' slugger Mike Trout (L) and Prince Fielder of the Kansas City Royals during the 2015 All-Star game. Photo by ELSA/Getty Images/AFP