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In a World Series moment that will be replayed for years to come, Freddie Freeman launched a ball into orbit with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 win in Game 1 against the New York Yankees on Friday. All the Yankees needed was […]

The baseball world is still processing the wild ending to Game 1 of the 2024 World Series on Friday. Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off Grand Slam in the 10th inning to defeat the New York Yankees. Before the home run, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made an interesting decision: he called for […]

On Friday night, Freddie Freeman became a World Series hero. With the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing the New York Yankees 3-2 in the bottom of the 10th inning, the Yankees elected to intentionally walk Mookie Betts and bring Freeman to the dish with the bases loaded. Freeman got a pitch to hit from Yankees reliever […]

After watching Freddie Freeman become the first man in MLB history to hit a walk-off grand slam in a World Series game, Los Angeles Dodgers fans were absolutely over the moon. Basketball players like Joel Embiid commented on the hit, as did local LA brands, and even one of the true stalwarts of professional athletics […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were down to their final out in the 10th inning on Friday. The New York Yankees turned to Nestor Cortes to get this final out, but it didn’t happen. Freddie Freeman walked off the Yankees in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series on the very first pitch he saw. The […]

After watching Shohei Ohtani fly out to left field and Mookie Betts get intentionally walked to load the bases in the bottom of the tenth, Freddie Freeman approached the plate with the hopes of the Dodgers and the entire city of Los Angeles on his back. Struggling mightily through the playoffs due to his injuries, […]

In what is surely one of the most divisive World Series matchups of all time, two of the biggest spenders in the biggest markets in the MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees , many expect there to be fireworks given the talent of the players involved. However, even though both teams […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are exactly where they dreamed they’d be when they signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to contracts worth north a combined $1 billion this past offseason. While the slugging Ohtani plays every day as a designated hitter, Yamamoto’s only guaranteed World Series appearance is Game 2 on Saturday night, when he’ll […]

Two of the most storied franchises in all of sports are going to battle in the 2024 World Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees meet in this best-of-7 series. Before Game 1 on Friday evening in Southern California, Alex Rodriguez dropped an interesting Super Bowl take on this epic matchup: “This […]

Derek Jeter enjoyed a Hall of Fame playing career. He won five World Series championships and even earned the nickname “Mr. November” for his Fall Classic heroics. Yet, Jeter has one regret from his playing career and it has surfaced amid the 2024 New York Yankees-Los Angeles Dodgers World Series. “I’ll be honest with you, […]

For Game 1 of the World Series, New York Yankees star Juan Soto is sporting custom-made Deadpool-themed cleats, per Darren Rovell. The Under Armour cleats feature fake blood splatters, bullet holes and multiple shots that appear straight from the comic books. Juan Soto’s “Deadpool” cleats for the World Series (Customs by @stadiumck) pic.twitter.com/AAz9cA1tTy — Darren […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will soon square off in one of the most anticipated World Series matchups in modern history. The biggest stars in the sport collide, as Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge each try to lead their respective clubs to the title. There are plenty of other behemoths who will […]

New York Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon isn’t phased ahead of the biggest game of his life. The 31-year-old will start Game 2 of the World Series against the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers, and he’s showing no fear. On Friday, Rodon dropped a spicy quote via The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. “I’m a big leaguer […]

The New York Yankees are getting ready to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series as they try to collect their first championship since 2009. The Dodgers, on the other hand, already picked up one World Series title this decade in 2020. Los Angeles will have home field advantage in this one, […]

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to go head-to-head in the World Series. As a result, LA is understandably focused on the Fall Classic. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman made this especially clear when asked a question about LA’s potential pursuit of Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki at some point down […]

Ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, both teams set their active rosters. There were some surprises along the way, and the biggest shocker for the New York Yankees was the inclusion of LHP Nestor Cortes Jr., who hadn’t pitched since September 18 and had been out because of a flexor strain in his […]

Juan Soto authored one of the greatest at-bats you will ever see in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the ALCS to deliver the go-ahead runs that sent the New York Yankees back to the World Series for the first time in 15 years. Soto demonstrated all of his talent in this at-bat, working […]

The New York Yankees have finalized their 26-man World Series roster. They will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic for the 12th time starting on Friday night. The roster includes pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr, who has not played since the regular season and does not include infielder Jon Berti. Our 2024 #WorldSeries […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have set their 26-man roster ahead of the World Series. They face the Yankees in the 12th iteration of the Fall Classic between the traditional rivals. One big change was noted by The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Bullpen arm Evan Phillips is off the roster and Brusdar Graterol is on. Evan Phillips […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS thanks to a game-winning three-run home run by Juan Soto in the top of the 10th inning. The Yankees will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, a matchup featuring the two best players in baseball. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani […]

With the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers facing off in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, baseball and sports fans alike will be treated to an all-time great matchup. Ahead of the Yankees-Dodgers game, we’ll be making our World Series Game 1 bold predictions. It’s not often that two of […]

In a playful exchange emblematic of the friendly rivalry that often characterizes baseball’s biggest stages, Yankees manager Aaron Boone sent Dodgers counterpart Dave Roberts a simple yet evocative message as his team touched down in Los Angeles for the World Series: a Yankee emoji. This gesture, though light-hearted, underscores the charged atmosphere surrounding one of […]

A record number of MVPs are playing in the 2024 World Series with two of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises. Among them is New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton who is preparing for his first World Series appearance. Stanton won the 2017 NL MVP award with the Miami Marlins. He’ll try to add to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the passing of one of their team’s most legendary figures, Fernando Valenzuela, on Tuesday night. With the Dodgers set to play the New York Yankees in the World Series, the team has announced one of the ways they plan to honor Valenzuela. The Dodgers will wear a black patch with […]

Sometimes players need a kick in the butt. Or maybe they just need to air things out. For the Los Angeles Dodgers toward the end of the regular season, their manager thought they needed a reminder of how good they can be. Dave Roberts called an in-season meeting in mid-September, something he doesn’t recall doing […]

Baseball fans had to wait seven years to see Shohei Ohtani in the MLB playoffs. They’ll most likely have to wait at least another year to see the Los Angeles Dodgers phenom on the mound in the postseason. While there have been whispers that Ohtani could feature as a pitcher during the World Series against […]

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will go head-to-head in the 2024 World Series. The ’24 Fall Classic projects to be competitive while receiving no shortage of attention as two of MLB’s most popular teams play against one another. Many storylines will revolve around Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, but Yankees ace Gerrit […]

The New York Yankees are taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. The matchup is set up to be one of the best Fall Classics in MLB history. Both teams have rosters stacked with talent, both on offense and defense. It makes sense, too, considering these are two of the biggest […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to face the New York Yankees in the World Series. While the focus will be on the matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, the Dodgers have another superstar who could end up stealing the show, Mookie Betts. Betts, the Dodgers star right fielder, is a former MVP, two-time […]

Juan Soto was brought to the New York Yankees to help the franchise win its 28th World Series. Just over 10 months after the Yankees acquired him, Soto brought home the winning run in a pennant-clinching game for New York. It could serve as the defining moment for Soto this postseason, but anyone who’s watched […]

The last time the New York Yankees played in the World Series was 15 seasons ago in 2009, when the beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. While that may not be a long time for most franchises, it is for the Yankees. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed the 15-year drought, and made sure […]

The New York Yankees are preparing for Game 1 of the 2024 World Series on Friday, which is set to take place at Dodger Stadium. The time in between series has been especially beneficial for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who didn’t return until the ALCS due to a pair of broken fingers. On Wednesday, Rizzo […]

When John Sterling came out of retirement to call MLB playoff games this October, he had to envision the possibility of the New York Yankees winning the American League pennant and securing a berth in the World Series. Now that it’s official and Sterling will be in the booth for his eighth Fall Classic starting […]

Star players often perform at a high level during the postseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers saw that happen in their National League Championship Series triumph as Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts put together a monster series at the plate. The Dodgers also received insane contributions from an unlikely candidate and eventual series MVP, Tommy Edman. […]

The New York Yankees are getting ready to play in the 2024 World Series, while Boston sports fans have moved on to NBA season. With the Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks in the 2024-25 regular season opener, fans at the jam-packed TD Garden took the opportunity to let the visitors know how they […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are in the World Series for the first time in the centerfielder’s career. His regular season was spectacular, with 58 home runs and likely another AL MVP. His postseason has been up and down, but a clutch home run in the ALCS has fans hoping he has found […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been in the business long enough to know that you don’t celebrate second place. With the Yankees back in the World Series for the first time in 15 years, Cashman spoke to old friend Chris Russo, now of MLB Network, about the pressures of the Fall Classic. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready to take on the New York Yankees in a blockbuster World Series matchup between two teams who know each other all too well at this stage of the season. The two historic franchises will be facing off for the 12th time to decide a champion, and both have […]

The pitching matchup in Game 1 of the World Series is now set. Jack Flaherty will get the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, going up against Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. On the surface, it’s the obvious move for Dave Roberts and the Dodgers. A rash […]