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Twitter reacts to World Series going bananas with home runs

The 2017 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros has been nothing short of incredible. The teams have combined for 22 home runs through five games, which is a World Series record. Things got particularly crazy in the fifth …

Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw sets record for most home runs allowed in single postseason

Clayton Kershaw made history on Sunday night, but not the kind you want to make. The Los Angeles Dodgers starter set a record for the most home runs allowed in a single postseason. That mark was set when he allowed a 3-run home run to Yuli Gurriel to …

Gabe Kapler

Report: Phillies to hire Gabe Kapler as manager

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly have found their next manager. Fan Rag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Sunday night that the Phillies like Kapler for the job and could announce the news as early as Monday, or after the World Series. …

Ken Giles

Astros will not use Ken Giles as closer in Game 5

It’s too early to say whether Ken Giles has officially been demoted as Houston Astros closer, but we do know that he won’t serve in that role in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday. Astros manager A.J. Hinch told the media that Giles …

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Dodgers told Yu Darvish in pregame huddle they would win Game 4 for him

The Los Angeles Dodgers had righty Yu Darvish on their minds as they picked up the victory in Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. In a post to his Instagram account, Darvish revealed that the team told him in the pregame huddle on …

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Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve have funny love affair T-shirts

Justin Verlander and Jose Altuve already have professed their love for one another this postseason. Now they have the T-shirts to prove it. Check out the shirts the two were wearing for a photo snapped inside the team’s clubhouse. Altuve posted …

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Dodgers, Astros complain about special World Series baseballs

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers agree that there’s something different about the baseballs being used during the World Series. Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated talked to several players and coaches, and he examined the baseballs …

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Clayton Kershaw sneaks a moment on mound after Game 4 win

Clayton Kershaw is all about the visualization of success. The Los Angeles Dodgers ace sneaked in a moment on the mound after lining up for handshakes to celebrate the team’s 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the World Series on …

Joc Pederson

Joc Pederson goes Kirk Cousins with ‘you like that!’ after 3-run home run

Joc Pederson was all sorts of pumped up after putting Game 4 of the World Series out of reach with a 3-run home run. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder belted a 3-run shot to right field to make it a 6-1 game in the top of the ninth. Pederson …

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Astros fans cheer, stand for Yuli Gurriel after suspension

Yuli Gurriel received plenty of support from Houston Astros fans following his suspension from MLB. The first baseman was cheered when introduced prior to Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night. He received loud cheers as well upon coming to …

Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman saves run in Game 4 with excellent defensive play

Alex Bregman continues to show the makings of a future Gold Glover. Bregman saved a run in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night in Houston with a stellar infield play. The Los Angeles Dodgers had runners on the corners with one out in the top …

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George Springer breaks up Game 4 no-hitter with solo home run

George Springer smashed a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night to account for the first run of the game, and he broke up a no-hitter in the process. The Houston Astros center fielder was …

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Umpires miss foul ball call on Yasiel Puig in Game 4

The umpiring crew in Saturday’s Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros missed a call in the second inning that adversely affected the Dodgers. Yasiel Puig was batting in the second with one out and …

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter’s Marlins reportedly wanted to give Hall of Famers big pay cuts

Derek Jeter is learning that life isn’t so easy as an owner. Jeter’s Miami Marlins leadership has received a fair amount of bad press since buying the team this year. There’s been a controversy over the new ownership group’s …

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Rob Manfred sees difference between Yuli Gurriel gesture, Indians logo

After Major League Baseball elected to discipline Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel for a racist gesture during Game 4 of the World Series, some groups asked why the league isn’t more aggressive in dealing with the Cleveland Indians’ …

Washington Nationals

Report: Dave Martinez to be named Nationals manager

The Washington Nationals have found their next manager, according to a report. FOX 5 in DC’s Brody Logan reported on Saturday that Martinez will be the Nats’ next manager. He says the announcement will not be made until after the World …

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