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Clayton Kershaw downplays impact of heat for Game 1

Clayton Kershaw does not appear to be concerned ahead of what could be record-breaking temperatures for a World Series game. A heat wave is expected to hit Los Angeles that could make Game 1 of this year’s World Series the hottest ever. …

Washington Nationals

Report: Nationals to interview Dave Martinez for managerial job

The Washington Nationals are scrambling to find a replacement for Dusty Baker, and have turned to a longtime major league coach as a possibility. The Nationals will reportedly speak with Chicago Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez about their vacancy, …

Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta has shaved and looks barely recognizable

Jake Arrieta has gone back to a clean-shaved look, and he is barely recognizable. Arrieta’s wife Brittany shared a photo on Twitter Sunday of her with her husband. The pitcher looks completely different. Well hello there #myoffseasonboyfriend …

CC Sabathia

CC Sabathia hoping to return to Yankees in 2018

CC Sabathia is keeping his fingers crossed that Saturday’s heartbreaking loss to the Houston Astros wasn’t his final game with the New York Yankees. After Sabathia took the season-ending defeat in Game 7 of the ALCS, he told reporters …

Lance McCullers

Lance McCullers used Jose Fernandez as inspiration during ALCS clincher

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. pitched the last four innings of his team’s 4-0 ALCS Game 7 win on Saturday night, and he did so with some inspiration from a fallen friend. McCullers was close friends and offseason workout partners …

Alex Cora

Red Sox confirm Alex Cora as new manager

The Boston Red Sox have confirmed that Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora will be their new manager. Cora will join the Red Sox after the Astros have completed their playoff run, but the Red Sox confirmed the hiring in a statement released Sunday. …

Mets reportedly naming Mickey Callaway manager

The New York Mets are reportedly bringing in a well-respected pitching coach as their new skipper. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported Sunday that the Mets have chosen Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway as their new manager, and …

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 …

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