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Springer’s homer lifts Astros over Dodgers, tying World Series at 1

George Springer hit a two-run drive in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium, beating Los Angeles 7-6 on Wednesday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece.

Dodgers ride Kershaw to 3-1 win in hot World Series opener

No sweat, Clayton Kershaw. Changing jerseys to beat the 103-degree heat, the Dodgers ace with a checkered playoff history delivered a signature performance, pitching Los Angeles past the Houston Astros 3-1 Tuesday night in the World Series opener.

Alex Cora joins Red Sox as new manager

The Boston Red Sox hired Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora to be their new manager on Sunday, turning to a player from their 2007 World Series championship roster to help the team out of its current playoff slump.

Bettors back Dodgers over Astros in World Series

The Dodgers were quickly moved to a minus-160 favorite Sunday afternoon at the Westgate sports book after opening as a minus-140 favorite over the Astros to win their first World Series title since 1988.

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Las Vegas girl ready for World Series pitch

Born with Poland syndrome, a rare disorder that left her with an underdeveloped right hand, Hailey uses a 3-D printed prosthetic hand engineered at UNLV to grip and throw a baseball.

Houston Astros advance to World Series with Game 7 win over Yankees

Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers combined on a three-hitter, Jose Altuve and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros reached the World Series for only the second time, blanking the New York Yankees 4-0 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

Las Vegas 51s ballpark won’t be built with MLB in mind

There once was a time when cities building minor league ballparks would consider constructing them with a major league specification in mind. That time was about 35 years ago, 51s president Don Logan said.

Astros force ALCS Game 7 with 7-1 win over Yankees

Justin Verlander remained perfect with the Houston Astros, pitching seven shutout innings when they needed him most, and Jose Altuve homered and drove in three runs during a 7-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night that extended the AL Championship Series to a decisive Game 7.

Nevada lawmakers say little on Las Vegas 51s stadium deal

Elected officials aren’t casting judgment about the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s 20-year, $80 million naming rights deal for a baseball stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers advance to World Series for first time since 1988

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 in Game 5 of National League Championship Series Thursday to advance to the World Series. It’s the first time the Dodgers have advanced to the World Series since 1988.

Cubs slip past Dodgers, avoid sweep in NLCS

Javier Baez snapped an 0-for-20 skid with two home runs, Wade Davis hung on for a six-out save and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep, holding off the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Wednesday night in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.

Yankees take 3-2 series lead with Game 5 win over Astros

Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the New York Yankees finally solved Houston Astros nemesis Dallas Keuchel, beating the ace lefty 5-0 on Wednesday for a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.

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