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In the toughest environments, the best players shine the brightest. After dropping Game 1 of the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks gave the ball to Merrill Kelly for Game 2. Kelly, who has been incredible this season, faced off against a Texas Rangers squad that was on fire in Game 1. The pressure was on […]

The Texas Rangers fell at home in Game 2, allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to tie the World Series at 1-1. Now that the series is shifting to Arizona, the pressure is on Texas to also win on the road. MLB legend Derek Jeter, however, is not worried about the Rangers when it comes to road […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks bounced back in Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in a big way on Saturday night, topping Texas 9-1. Diamondbacks DH Tommy Pham went 4-4 with two runs scored and tied an impressive record in the process. Pham now has his third career four-hit game in the postseason, […]

What a postseason it has been so far for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. With his single in the eighth inning of Saturday night’s World Series Game 2 against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Marte was not only able to drive in two runs but also managed to establish a new MLB playoffs record […]

Tommy Pham of the Arizona Diamondbacks had a huge night in Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, going 4-for-4 and scoring two runs, and he was on the Fox set with Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter after the game to offer his immediate take on the win. “It may […]

Gabriel Moreno’s bat is still smoking. The 23-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks catcher came through for his team in Game 2 of the 2023 World Series in Arlington when he scored the first run of the contest with a solo homer in the fourth inning. Not only did Moreno put his team on the board first, but […]

The New York Yankees had arguably their most disappointing season in decades in 2023 after finishing with just an 82-80 record, good for fourth in the American League East. It is the first time the Yankees have missed the playoffs since the 2016 season, and they need some serious upgrades this offseason if they hope […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were just three outs away from taking Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night against the Texas Rangers, but shortstop Corey Seager stepped up and clubbed a two-run moonshot homer to tie the game at five and force extra innings. The Rangers ultimately won in extras thanks to the red-hot […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to bounce back from a disheartening Game 1 finish as they face the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the MLB World Series in Arlington. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Diamondbacks-Rangers Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rangers rallied […]

Texas Rangers star Corey Seager gave his team life in the bottom of the ninth inning on Friday. His first-pitch, two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald tied the game 5-5. As a result, the two teams went to extra innings. In the 11th inning, the Rangers sent ALCS MVP Adolis Garcia to […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic couldn’t be any prouder after witnessing the Texas Rangers take down the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the World Series. The Rangers were on the verge of defeat before Corey Seager tied the game to 5-5 in the bottom of the ninth inning with a two-run homer. After forcing […]

Adolis Garcia and the Texas Rangers had their backs against the wall on Friday night. They entered the ninth inning trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3. Texas had their chances, getting runners on base against Arizona’s bullpen. However, they failed to bring runners home. But two massive swings turned the tides and gave the Rangers the […]

Adolis Garcia has been playing Superman for the Texas Rangers throughout the 2023 MLB Playoffs, and when the team needed him the most, he came to the rescue once again. After Texas came back to tie Game 1 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Garcia stepped up to the plate to deliver the […]

New series, same Ketel Marte. The Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman has been red-hot at the dish all playoffs long and that continued in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night against the Texas Rangers, with Marte making a little bit of history in the process. With his RBI double in the top of […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in an exciting World Series. Adolis Garcia and the Rangers managed to escape the Astros with a dominating Game 7 win. As the World Series takes off, baseball legend and commentator Derek Jeter made his predictions, which should please Texas fans. Derek Jeter takes the Rangers to […]

In the ALCS, the Houston Astros fans consistently showered Texas Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia in boos after his outburst from a Bryan Abreu HBP in Game 5 of the series. That only fueled Garcia, who proceeded to smack three home runs in Games 6 and 7 of the series. So before Garcia came up for […]

The World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers features two teams that have already played remarkable baseball in the postseason just to get to the Fall Classic. Both teams have upset more highly touted opponents to get to the sport’s biggest event. Prior to the start of Game 1 at Texas, Fox […]

Most baseball followers aren’t huge fans of these in-game interviews in the playoffs, but at least Ken Rosenthal is good at doing them, right? In Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Texas Rangers rookie Evan Carter clutched up in the bottom of the first inning, smacking an RBI double to right center field, […]

As the San Diego Padres begin their offseason, trade rumors have begun swirling around star slugger Juan Soto. While the New York Yankees have already been deemed one Soto suitor, they aren’t the only team in the race. The Chicago Cubs will be involved in the trade sweepstakes for Soto, via Bruce Levine of 670 […]

The “opener” is a term MLB fans have heard quite often in recent years. The strategy that originally gained traction with the Tampa Bay Rays and proceeded to make its way around the league drew mixed reviews. For those who may not be aware, the opener is a pitcher who starts a game for a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves embroiled in some controversy regarding their means of travel during the season. The Dodgers charter United Airlines for their flights to various opposing cities during the 162-game MLB slate, but now two flight attendants are saying that they were the victims of racism on the part of United […]

The managerial hot stove league is likely to be a lucrative time for a number of managerial candidates, and perhaps none will have a more productive offseason than Craig Counsell. The Brewers manager finished out his contract during the 2023 season, and one of the teams that is pursuing him is Cleveland Guardians. Guardians manager […]

The Oakland Athletics are rumored to be moving to Las Vegas at some point. MLB owners are reportedly expected to vote on the A’s potential move in November, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “MLB owners are expected to officially vote on the A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas at their owners’ meetings Nov. […]

The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will go to battle in a World Series that no one could’ve predicted before the 2023 season began. With Zac Gallen and Nathan Eovaldi going toe to toe in Game 1 on Friday in Arlington, skipper Bruce Bochy has announced who will get the start for him in Game […]

The San Francisco Giants are already making big moves in their organization, and they will need to follow it up with a productive offseason. Aside from an anomalous 107-win season in 2021, the franchise has stagnated for the last half-decade. After missing out on a couple superstars last year, the front office could be extra […]

Before the World Series even began, the Milwaukee Brewers were dealt with brutal 2024 Brandon Woodruff injury news. While his 2024 outlook doesn’t look great, Woodruff isn’t willing to rule himself completely out. The star pitcher underwent shoulder surgery in early October that is expected to hold him out for much of the 2024 season. […]

With the National League hosting numerous juggernauts, not many expected the Arizona Diamondbacks to make a run to the World Series. But as they prepare to battle the Rangers, Torey Lovullo says those who doubted them are what fuels the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks snuck into the playoffs as the final Wild Card team. They battled […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to their ace Zac Gallen in Game 1 of the World Series. Gallen, who has endured his share of ups and downs so far during the postseason, addressed his upcoming Game 1 start against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. “I said it after the two [NLCS] starts, just a lack […]

After over 200 grueling games from the first pitch of spring training to the last pitch of each championship series, the 2023 World Series has finally arrived. Major League Baseball’s 119th edition of its championship series pins the hard-hitting Texas Rangers against everyone’s favorite underdog, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Friday’s Game 1 is sure to bring […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will attend Game 1 of the World Series, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Mahomes grew up playing baseball in addition to football and was reportedly a fan of the Rangers. “Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who grew up in East Texas, is expected to attend […]

A year that started out in borderline disaster for the Philadelphia Phillies ended up being quite the success by the time October came around. The team was seven games under .500 in early June, then won 62% of its games the rest of the way (a 100-win pace for a season). This finish proved to […]

Snakes Alive. Just those two words encapsulate the crazy run that the Arizona Diamondbacks have had over the 2023 postseason. Now in the World Series, they will look to secure the second championship in franchise history by taking down the Texas Rangers. How did such a plain sign with a random phrase become such a […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes will dominate the MLB offseason discussions. Plenty of teams, mostly the Los Angeles Dodgers, have been mentioned as the potential next team for the Los Angeles Angels superstar. One new team rumored to be in the mix is one of the last two teams standing in the 2023 season. The Texas […]

The Philadelphia Phillies saw their season end on a whimper as they fell 4-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the NLCS. Dave Dombrowski knew the Phillies had a team capable of winning the World Series and is still shocked at their Game 7 performance. Philadelphia mustered up just five hits and didn’t […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers face off in Game 1 of the 2023 World Series tonight. The highly anticipated fall classic hosts two teams that just about no one thought would be here. Both teams finished with over 100 losses just two seasons ago. Now, they find themselves competing for the Championship. With Game […]

Athletes find any source of motivation or bulletin board material they can in order to will themselves through seemingly insurmountable adversity. While there were many people who doubted the Arizona Diamondbacks’ National League Championship Series’ chances, it might have been an opponent who motivated Geraldo Perdomo most of all. The All-Star shortstop did not take […]

The amount of people who predicted a 2023 Texas Rangers-Arizona Diamondbacks World Series is low. Their preseason odds to win the World Series were 50-1 for the Rangers and 66-1 for the Diamondbacks. Things can change during the regular season, but the Diamondbacks were even 40-1 at the beginning of the Wild Card series. The […]

The sting of losing two-straight games at home in the NLCS to end a season will stick with the Philadelphia Phillies for a while. The offseason won’t be quiet though as the Phillies have plenty of decisions to make regarding the roster. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski will have his hands full with retooling […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ choke job in the 2023 NLCS has made them the clowns of the baseball world leading into the World Series. The Arizona Diamondbacks fighting off an 0-2 and 2-3 series deficits while the Phillis’ star-studded lineup shrunk has welcomed jokes and teases from everyone, even Ronald Acuña Jr. Acuña, whose Atlanta Braves […]