8 pivotal players who could decide World Series
In baseball, no one player can win or lose a championship: This isn’t the NBA. Every roster spot is its own cog, every matchup is just one man against another man -- you can’t hit a six-run homer. Neither Ted Williams nor Barry Bonds, we remind you, won a World
MLB's 4 hardest hitters are all in the World Series
This World Series could be a slugging showcase for the ages. The Yankees and Dodgers have the four hardest-hitting players in baseball between them: Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton and Shohei Ohtani. The eye test would tell you that all by itself. Just watch the home runs those four
Could high-scoring Dodgers offense get even BETTER?
LOS ANGELES -- Even with all the starting pitching question marks the Dodgers had coming into the postseason, the team always believed they had a good chance at getting to the World Series and perhaps winning it. A big reason for that belief was due to the confidence they had
'Soul searching' and daring moves: How Yanks put it together to win pennant
NEW YORK -- There was an odd twinkle in Brian Cashman’s eyes as he descended a hotel elevator in Scottsdale, Ariz., last November, summoned for what would become a memorable and profanity-laced press conference that spanned more than an hour. After months of taking barbs during an underwhelming season that
Should managers fear 'reliever familiarity effect' in World Series?
In an October version of baseball that is increasingly ruled by how often you can roll out your filthiest relievers – where “starters” very much means only that – there’s an unexpected yet fascinating question to be asked: Why does it seem like all of the most dominating relievers in
11 fun postseason oddities you should know
The MLB postseason is a stage for big moments, a time when heroes arise and when legacies are made. But it's also proven to be a place for oddities and quirky occurrences. Throughout baseball history, the playoffs and the World Series have produced a slew of head-scratchers, fun factoids and
Decoy Ohtani’s best moments ... so far
It’s been almost a year since we were introduced to the goodest boy of Major League Baseball -- the one and only Decoy Ohtani. With his human Shohei Ohtani set to take on the biggest stage in the World Series, let's also take a look back at some of his
The Griffeys will be in the house when LeBron, Bronny make history
When Ken Griffey Jr. shared a field with Ken Griffey Sr. on the Seattle Mariners in 1990, becoming the first father and son to play on the same team, it was historic. When Ken Jr. and Sr. hit back-to-back home runs on Sept. 14, it became that much more memorable.
See the complete World Series schedule
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Yankees-Dodgers World Series Game 1 FAQ (Friday, 8 p.m. ET on FOX)
The two best teams from the National and American Leagues in 2024. The two expected MVPs. The two franchises with the most World Series history against each other. The two largest cities in the country. This is an iconic Fall Classic that’s about to take place between the Los Angeles
Finalists named for this year's Players Choice Awards
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Bobby Witt Jr. were the best players in baseball this season. Who says? The players themselves. Those three are the finalists for Player of the Year in the 2024 Players Choice Awards. The winner will be announced during the FOX MLB pregame show prior to
5 defining storylines for the 2024 World Series
The Yankees clinched their spot in the 2024 World Series on Saturday night on the back of Juan Soto's massive three-run homer in the 10th inning against the Guardians. The Dodgers joined them on Sunday night, finishing off the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS with some strong bullpen
Dodgers take NLCS, setting up World Series vs. Yankees
LOS ANGELES -- After a second consecutive exit in the National League Division Series last year, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, general manager Brandon Gomes and the rest of the Dodgers' front office laid out their offseason plan.
Four Top 100 prospects named to Team USA Premier12™ tournament roster
Four Top 100 prospects and three other players ranked in their respective organizations' top 10 were named to Team USA’s roster for the third World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12™ tournament presented by RAXUS, USA Baseball announced on Monday. The international tournament featuring the world’s 12 top-ranked teams will take
Preller talks Padres' offseason priorities following NLDS exit
SAN DIEGO -- On the day after the World Series matchup was officially set, Padres general manager A.J. Preller held his end-of-season media availability. "Obviously," Preller said during a brief opening statement, "we wish we were still playing baseball." In a wide-ranging 40-minute conference call, Preller spoke about a number
One chapter left to write in Shohei's storybook season
LOS ANGELES -- When Shohei Ohtani took his first free agent visit to Dodger Stadium last November, the Dodgers wanted to make sure they left quite the impression. After all, Ohtani was the top target for the organization. He had been for a long time. The Dodgers welcomed Ohtani with
Coming soon! A fresh take on Boston's 20-year-old classic
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No. 1 vs. No. 1: World Series matchups between each league’s top seed
Congratulations! Your favorite team has won the most games of any club in its league this season and has locked up the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. As a reward for this achievement, your favorite team is guaranteed absolutely nothing. A memorable regular season doesn't mean very much once
From in-season pickup to NLCS MVP, Edman on 'crazy trajectory' with LA
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have more than $1 billion invested in Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Teoscar Hernández hit 33 home runs this season and started the All-Star Game. Kiké Hernández has as many postseason home runs on his resume as Babe Ruth. It goes on and
Teams to win pennant or WS while missing stars
Baseball, as much as any sport, requires an entire team to win a championship. Superstars certainly make the process easier, and clubs generally need a couple to get them over the top. But those stars won’t always be up at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning, or
'An amazing roller coaster': Mets' magical, inspiring ride ends in NLCS
LOS ANGELES -- A little less than five months ago, the Mets gathered in their clubhouse, locked the doors and resolved to make something of their season. They preached accountability during that players-only meeting, of holding each other to a higher standard. And for the next five months, they did.
A look back at every Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup
It’s been a long time since the Yankees and Dodgers met in the World Series – but the most frequent Fall Classic matchup will add a new chapter in 2024. The two most storied franchises in Major League Baseball will clash in the World Series for the 12th time beginning
Here is why Yankees-Dodgers World Series is must-watch
If it feels like we’ve all been expecting a Yankees-Dodgers World Series most of our lives, it’s because we have. Since these two teams last faced each other in the 1981 Fall Classic, the Yankees have had a winning record 38 out of the 43 complete seasons and made the
How many times have MVPs faced off in World Series?
It would be awesome if we got to watch each season's eventual Most Valuable Players meet in the World Series every year. But in this sport, it takes a lot more than the contributions of one special talent to win the pennant. Entering 2024, a World Series with two MVPs
Injuries: Freeman, Yankees, Arraez, Yoshida
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