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Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman is haunting the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, hitting a home run in every single game so far. Three years ago, Freeman joined the Dodgers after an illustrious career with the Atlanta Braves. It was well known that he wanted to remain with the team that […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set to take the mound on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cole is known for his pitching prowess in big games, and a recent statistic displays his dominance in Game 5s of the postseason as well. Cole has surrendered […]

The New York Yankees lived to fight another day with their 11-4 Game 4 World Series victory. As they prepare for Game 5, the Yankees had to bring back an old friend for some extra luck. New York legend Hideki Matsui will be throwing out the first pitch, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. First […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 11-4 in Game 4 of the World Series. LA still holds a 3-1 series lead, but the New York Yankees’ victory on Tuesday has given them some momentum in the series. So what went wrong for the Dodgers in Game 4? Their offense was inconsistent, which is something Mookie […]

Amid a New York Yankees offensive barrage in Game 4 of the World Series, an incident you have to see to believe occurred that’s stirred more drama than it needs to. As Mookie Betts completed a catch along the wall in foul territory down the right field line at Yankee Stadium, two fans grabbed and […]

Ashanti captivated the audience at Game 4 of the World Series with her stunning rendition of the national anthem, but it was her husband, Nelly, who stirred up conversations among fans. The hip-hop icon, known for his strong ties to St. Louis and his loyalty to the Cardinals, donned Los Angeles Dodgers gear, leading many […]

With their 11-4 victory in Game 4, the New York Yankees staved off elimination and kept their World Series hopes alive. But moreso than just survive, Anthony Rizzo wants to see the Yankees make a run for it. The first baseman has been in a similar position before, with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. New […]

The New York Yankees would surely love to re-sign Juan Soto during the upcoming MLB offseason. Soto, who will be a free agent, has played a pivotal role in New York’s playoff run. The Yankees are expected to face serious competition in their expected Soto free agency pursuit, though. Will the Yankees consider shifting their […]

If there’s one person who knows how to play shortstop for the New York Yankees, it’s Derek Jeter. But after his Game 4 World Series performance, Anthony Volpe is proving the Yankees have another shortstop phenom in their ranks. Volpe’s third inning grand slam ultimately drove in the winning runs in New York’s 11-4 victory. […]

The New York Yankees’ offense had struggled throughout the World Series. Entering Game 4, New York had scored only seven total runs in the series. The Yankees’ lineup finally found its rhythm in Game 4, however, earning an 11-4 victory and avoiding a Fall Classic sweep. Anthony Volpe, the Yankees former top prospect who is […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series, Mookie Betts was involved in one of the game’s most controversial plays. But after the game, Betts decided to take the humble approach. In the bottom of the first inning, a fan literally reached over the first […]

With their backs against the wall, the New York Yankees kept their World Series hopes alive with an 11-4 Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the process, the Yankees accomplished a World Series feat not seen in over 50 years. New York forced a Game 5 after trailing 3-0 for the first […]

After Freddie Freeman improbably blasted a home run in his sixth consecutive World Series game, there was a magical aura wafting through the air in Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. But it was not long before it latched onto the pinstripes. The pressure cooker is turning up a tad higher on the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Although the New York Yankees are decades removed from their last dynastic run, and 15 years clear of their last championship, many players still feel a distinct sense of pride when wearing the pinstripes. The history, tradition and prestige of Bronx baseball still emanates from 161st Street, even if they are obscured by fans’ frustrations. […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are still alive in the 2024 World Series. Behind a fantastic showing from New York’s guys in the bottom of the batting order, the Bronx Bombers came away with a series-extending 11-4 win Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Anthony Volpe, Austin Wells, and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw their first chance to clinch the World Series come and go on Tuesday night as the New York Yankees’ bats caught fire and propelled them to an 11-4 win. Of course, the Dodgers will still be feeling good about their chances to being another title home to Los Angeles as […]

With their backs against the wall the New York Yankees finally showed some life in Game 4 of the World Series. New York was facing elimination after three listless games that could best be described as embarrassing. After Tuesday night’s offensive explosion, the Yankees are buying into manager Aaron Boone’s “shock the world” rallying cry. […]

When Dave Roberts decided against putting in his top arms at the end of the Los Angeles Dodgers Game 4 showdown against the New York Yankees, it made a definitive impact on the final score. Sitting down two scores with plenty of time left to play, Roberts decided to stick with his middle relievers instead […]

The New York Yankees were facing elimination in Game 4 of the World Series Tuesday night in the Bronx. The Yankees overcame Freddie Freeman’s record-breaking home run in the first inning – he’s now gone deep in six consecutive World Series games, dating back to the 2020 Fall Classic – as New York’s offense finally […]

The Chicago White Sox have concluded their crucial search for a new manager, and fans will not be surprised by the chosen candidate. They are hiring former outfielder and Texas Rangers associate manager Will Venable to be their skipper, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It was reported earlier in the week that he was firmly […]

During Game 4 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a bizarre moment took place between Dodgers star Mookie Betts and a Yankees fan in the stands. When Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit a high fly ball just outside of the first base line, Betts leaped up […]

The New York Yankees fans were desperate for something to cheer about, and shortstop Anthony Volpe finally gave it to them in grand fashion on Tuesday, swatting a historic go-ahead grand slam in the third inning of Game 4 of the World Series. With the Los Angeles Dodgers leading the World Series 3-0 and on […]

Anthony Volpe has lifted New York Yankees fans off the ground and given them new life in a must-win Game 4 of the World Series. The 23-year-old shortstop broke through in the third inning, launching a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson to give his team a 5-3 lead at the time, […]

Game 3 of this year’s World Series saw a huge boost in viewership compared to last year. As the Los Angeles Dodgers clashed with the New York Yankees, the broadcast garnered 13.64 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, and Fox Sports’ streaming services, per Nielsen reports. This viewership rating marks a 63% jump from last […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into Game 4 of the 2024 World Series one win away from capturing the franchise’s eighth championship. The series shifted to New York on Monday but the result was the same. The Dodgers picked up the Game 3 victory. LA finished with the best record in the regular season and […]

“He can’t keep getting away with this” – New York Yankees fans in shambles after yet another Freddie Freeman home run. That’s right, after watching the Los Angeles Dodgers get off to a quick 3-0 lead in the World Series thanks in large part to the impressive play of the former MVP, 2024’s Mr. October […]

The New York Yankees are on the verge of getting swept out of the World Series, and Yankees fans have had enough of watching their team flail through ugly at-bats. Two fans took matters into their own hands. With the Yankees already down 2-0 in the first inning of Game 4, leadoff hitter Gleyber Torres […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from winning the 2024 World Series and one of their oldest rivals, the New York Yankees, is the only team left in their way. Up 3-0 in what has been a one-sided series so far, the Dodgers can wrap things up on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. While […]

When Clayton Kershaw helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in 2020, he was denied the privilege of celebrating the moment in front of fans. Now, with the Boys in Blue one win away from claiming their seventh title since moving to LA, the future Hall of Famer is forced to watch from […]

As disastrous as the 2024 World Series has been for the New York Yankees, no player has taken more heat than Aaron Judge. The likely American League MVP has been a complete non-factor in three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his manager considered moving him up to the lead-off spot prior to Game […]

The New York Yankees are a game away from losing the World Series. First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who’s spent the last four years with the Yankees, acknowledged Game 4 of the World Series could be his last in pinstripes, per The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner. “This could very well be (my last game). I’m a realist, […]

You don’t need to tell the New York Yankees about the only team to ever come back and win a best-0f-seven series in the MLB postseason. That team was, of course, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, who came back to beat the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS and end the Curse of the Bambino. With […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has broken the hearts of the team’s fans with his World Series slump. One of them happens to be ESPN First Take commentator Stephen A. Smith, who has a large platform to air his baseball grievances. New Yorkers “won’t forget” about Judge’s championship no-show, via Smith. .@stephenasmith says New […]

The New York Yankees are down three games to none to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. After Gerrit Cole dominated Game 1, the Bombers took the lead in the tenth inning. Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam gave all the moment to LA and they have rode that to three straight wins. No […]

The New York Yankees are on the brink of elimination after dropping Game 3 of the World Series and falling to a seemingly insurmountable 3-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite the series shifting to New York on Monday, the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in a game that wasn’t as close as the final […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are keeping one of the men responsible for their pitching success with the team, signing pitching coach Chris Hook to a contract extension on Tuesday. The Brewers’ pitching staff ranked fifth in Major League Baseball with a 3.66 ERA in 2024, led by a lights-out bullpen. It’s part of the reason Milwaukee […]

The New York Mets had a magical 2024 season. After starting 0-5 and sitting 11 games under .500 in June, they made a miracle run to the playoffs. Francisco Lindor was the reason, as he put together an MVP-caliber season to lift the Mets to the playoffs. After they were eliminated in the NLCS, Lindor […]

The Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs in their first season with Craig Counsell as the manager. The disappointing season was capped by the Milwaukee Brewers, Counsell’s former employer, won the NL Central. The expectations are high in Chicago, as they now have a high-priced manager and bona fide ace in Shota Imanaga. How can Pete […]

If the New York Yankees want to win the 2024 World Series, they’ll have to do something no team has ever done before in the Fall Classic. Down 0-3 and starring down a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York needs to stage a historic comeback to hoist its 28th championship […]