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Josh Reddick Astros

Josh Reddick excited to face Dodgers due to how he was treated by their fans

Josh Reddick is very much looking forward to his opportunity for sweet, sweet revenge against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. After his Houston Astros clinched the AL pennant with an ALCS Game 7 win over the New York Yankees, the veteran …

Kate Upton Astros

Kate Upton gives fiance Justin Verlander massive celebratory kiss

Justin Verlander got a really nice bonus on top of making it to the World Series winning ALCS MVP on Saturday: a huge smooch from fiancee Kate Upton. Upton was in attendance at Minute Maid Park in Houston to watch her fiance’s team beat the …

SI Astros cover

Sports Illustrated has prescient covers for both World Series teams

Sports Illustrated may be the big winner in the 2017 World Series matchup, as they have an applicable cover for each representative: the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. The SI jinx will apply to one team, while their cover will prove …

Brian McCann

Yankees paying Brian McCann to beat them in ALCS

The New York Yankees falling behind the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS was bad enough, but the way it happened had to be especially painful. Prior to the 2014 season, the Yankees made a big free agent splash by signing Brian McCann to a …

Jose Altuve

Jose Altuve does serious bat flip after Game 7 home run

Jose Altuve came up big once again for his Houston Astros, and he did one heck of a bat flip to celebrate. The Houston second baseman went opposite field on a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning of Game 7 of the ALCS on Saturday night to …

Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman saves run with stellar defensive play in Game 7

Alex Bregman and Brian McCann combined for a stellar defensive play in Game 7 of the ALCS that saved the Houston Astros a run, helping them maintain their lead against the New York Yankees. Greg Bird doubled to lead off the fifth, and Aaron Hicks …

Charlie Morton gum

Joe Girardi may have addressed Charlie Morton touching bubble gum

Charlie Morton loves his gum balls — literally. And that may be an issue for the New York Yankees. Yankees manager Joe Girardi went out to speak with home plate umpire Mark Carlson early in Game 7 of the ALCS, who later spoke with Houston …

Aaron Judge catch

Aaron Judge robs Yuli Gurriel of home run in Game 7

Aaron Judge made a game-changing play in Game 7 of the ALCS on Saturday, and it didn’t even come with him as a batter. The New York Yankees right fielder robbed Yuli Gurriel of a home run to lead off the bottom of the second inning in Houston. …

Ric Flair

Houston Astros have Ric Flair on their side in ALCS

The Houston Astros entered Game 7 of the ALCS with a big advantage over the New York Yankees, not for any players they have though. The Astros had wrestling personality Ric Flair to pump them up before the game. Take a look at the message he shared …

Alex Cora

Alex Cora reportedly getting three-year deal from Red Sox

Alex Cora is getting a three-year deal to manage the Boston Red Sox, according to a report. Cora, who is currently a bench coach for the Houston Astros, has been a hot candidate for all the managerial openings across baseball. One report said this …

Alex Cora

Report: Nationals interested in Alex Cora as manager

The Washington Nationals have reportedly registered their interest in the offseason’s hottest managerial candidate. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported Saturday that the Nationals intend to seek an interview with Houston Astros bench …

Charlie Morton to start Game 7 of ALCS for Astros

It will come down to Charlie Morton against CC Sabathia in Game 7 of the ALCS Saturday with a trip to the World Series on the line. Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch announced after his team’s 7-1 win over the New York Yankees in Game 6 that …

Jose Altuve: ‘I literally love Justin Verlander’

Jose Altuve was not shy in expressing his fondness towards Justin Verlander during an interview after Game 6 of the ALCS on Friday. The Houston Astros’ superstar was clutch again for his team as he went 2-for-4 with a team-high three RBIs in a …

Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander has been money in elimination games

There are few pitchers you’d rather have on the mound when facing elimination in the playoffs than Justin Verlander. Verlander ran his scoreless innings streak during playoff elimination games to 24 after shutting out the New York Yankees for …

Yasiel Puig tongue

Yasiel Puig gives funny explanation for why he licks his bat

Now that he is officially taking his bat-licking antics to the World Series, Yasiel Puig is providing some funny insights into his rationale for doing so. After his Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League pennant with a victory over the …

Vin Scully pressbox

Vin Scully will not make appearance during World Series

Baseball fans hoping to hear one last call from legendary broadcaster Vin Scully will be disappointed to hear that he simply isn’t interested. With the Los Angeles Dodgers headed to the World Series, some fans had hoped Scully would return to …

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