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Brilliant Red Sox batter Dodgers to claim World Series

Oct 29, 2018 - 11:52 AM

Boston leaves Los Angeles to watch a visiting team celebrate a World Series at Dodger Stadium for a second year running

CHAMPS AGAIN. The Boston Red Sox nail their first World Series since 2013. File photo Bob Levey/Getty Images/AFP


Red Sox rally to stun Dodgers, reach brink of World Series

Oct 28, 2018 - 3:02 PM

Boston wipes out a four-run deficit versus Los Angeles to move within a win of capturing a ninth World Series crown

SPARKPLUG. Boston Red Sox's Steve Pearce hits a three-run RBI double in the 9th inning against the Los Angeles in Game 4. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP

Red Sox dump Dodgers to take control of World Series

Oct 25, 2018 - 4:47 PM

Boston pitcher David Price baffled the Los Angeles batters much of the night

GAME 2 HERO. 'I take a lot of pride of being able to evolve from pitch to pitch,' says Red Sox pitcher David Price. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP

Nuñez homer powers Red Sox over Dodgers in World Series opener

Oct 24, 2018 - 12:44 PM

The Boston Red Sox take a 1-0 lead versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball's best-of-seven finals

SERIES OPENER. Eduardo Nunez of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his three-run home run during the 7th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP

Baseball's World Series: 5 things to know

Oct 24, 2018 - 8:46 AM

It's Los Angeles versus Boston in Major League Baseball's best-of-seven finals

GAME ON. Justin Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers swings at a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park in Boston. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP

Mission accomplished, Houston: Astros dedicate win to city

Nov 02, 2017 - 1:05 PM

The Houston Astros fulfill a promise. Ever since Hurricane Harvey deluged the Houston region in August, the Astros have been men on a mission.

JUBILATION. Houston Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane hoists the Commissioner's Trophy after the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP

Astros beat Dodgers to win first World Series crown

Nov 02, 2017 - 12:35 PM

A day after the Los Angeles Dodgers forced a decisive game seven, the Houston Astros win their first Major League Baseball crown since their inception in 1962

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: The Houston Astros celebrate defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP

Dodgers down Astros to keep World Series bid alive

Nov 01, 2017 - 12:56 PM

The Los Angeles Dodgers extend the World Series to a game 7

GAME 7. The Dodgers even the series to keep their 7th championship hopes alive. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images/AFP.

Gurriel ready for Los Angeles heat after racism furor

Oct 31, 2017 - 9:45 AM

A fiery welcome is almost certain to greet Yuli Gurriel when he steps up to the plate at Dodger Stadium

HEATING UP IN LA. Things will surely heat up for Yuli Gurriel after his racist gesture during game 4 of the World Series. Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America/AFP

Astros edge Dodgers in home run thriller, seize 3-2 World Series lead

Oct 30, 2017 - 1:55 PM

Houston prevails in an extra-inning thriller that includes 7 home runs

ON THE VERGE. The Houston Astros can win their first World Series in franchise history in Game 6. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP

Dodgers rip Astros 6-2 to level World Series

Oct 29, 2017 - 12:44 PM

The Dodgers' win puts the 2017 World Series at 2-2

HOME RUN SMASH. Joc Pederson powers a 5-man run final inning to take down the Astros. Photo from Facebook

Darvish seeks punishment for Gurriel's racist gesture in World Series

Oct 28, 2017 - 2:16 PM

Astros slugger Yuli Gurriel stretches his eyes with his fingers to mock the Dodgers pitcher in Game 3 of the World Series

UNCALLED FOR. 'Acting like that was just disrespectful to people all over the world,' Darvish says after Gurriel made a racist gesture towards the Japanese pitcher. Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images/AFP

Astros overpower Dodgers in 11 innings to even World Series

Oct 26, 2017 - 1:22 PM

The two teams set a Major League Baseball post-season record with 5 extra-inning home runs

SERIES TIED. George Springer smashed a two-run homer in the top of the 11th to cap the Astros' late charge. Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP

Pitched battle promises World Series classic

Oct 23, 2017 - 12:35 PM

The Dodgers are aiming to clinch their first title since 1988, while the Astros are looking to make history with an inaugural championship

ULTIMATE PRIZE. Talented pitchers Kershaw and Verlander are underway to claiming their first World Series title for their respective teams. Photo from Facebook.

Three Hernandez homers lift Dodgers into World Series

Oct 20, 2017 - 3:56 PM

The defending champion Chicago Cubs are eliminated in 5 games

HEADED TO THE WORLD SERIES. The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the World Series for the first time since 1988, and will meet either the New York Yankees or the Houston Astros. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP

'Cursed' Cubs back in World Series after 71 years

Oct 23, 2016 - 2:36 PM

The Cubs now have the chance to end the longest title drought in North American sports

Baseball: Cubs one win away from World Series spot

Oct 21, 2016 - 3:42 PM

Addison Russell comes up big again to lead the Cubs past the Dodgers in Game 5

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

Baseball: Dodgers sign Kershaw to record $215 million deal

Jan 18, 2014 - 7:17 AM

All Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw has signed a seven year contract extension worth a reported 215 million that will keep him with the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2020 Major League Baseball season

SHOW ME THE MONEY. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is now the highest paid pitcher in Major League Baseball history. Photo by Paul Buck/EPA

Darvish shines as Asian pitchers launch season

Apr 03, 2013 - 7:21 PM

Yu Darvish who came within one out of achieving a perfect game was just one of the Asian pitchers who launched their 2013 MLB campaign