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The Latest: Heat will make ball carry better in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times local):

At long last, Dodgers ace Kershaw pitches in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) In the Twilight Zone of October, the clock turns back at Dodger Stadium.

Ex-big leaguer Ray Knight arrested, charged with assault

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) Former Major Leaguer and current television analyst Ray Knight has been charged with assault following an incident in his northern Virginia home.

Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, wife aid Puerto Rico

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and his wife continue to give to hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico.

Mets set to introduce Mickey Callaway as manager

NEW YORK (AP) The Mets are set to introduce new manager Mickey Callaway at Citi Field.

Dickey $8M option declined by Braves, who keep Flowers

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have declined their $8 million option on 42-year-old knuckleballer R.A. Dickey and exercised their $4 million option on catcher Tyler Flowers.

Ex-Russian basketball boss given jail term for embezzlement

MOSCOW (AP) The former president of the Russian Basketball Federation has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being accused of embezzlement, state news agencies reported on Monday.

A capsule look at the World Series

A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers:

Dave Roberts keeps Dodgers pointed toward World Series glory

LOS ANGELES (AP) Dave Roberts’ first two years as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager have gone by in an action-packed blur.

World Series patches in place, Dodgers prepare for Astros

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers love their analytics, collecting so much data that manager Dave Roberts proudly proclaims: ”I don’t see any team that’s more prepared than we are.”

Red Sox hire Alex Cora as new manager

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have hired Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora to be their new manager.

Astros go from woeful to World Series in just 4 years

HOUSTON (AP) Just four years ago, the Houston Astros weren’t just bad, they were embarrassing – so embarrassing that many dubbed them the ”Lastros.”

Reports: Mets offer manager job to Indians coach Callaway

NEW YORK (AP) It appears the New York Mets have settled on their choice for a manager.

Wondering who stays and goes, Yankees turn toward 2018

NEW YORK (AP) No more chances for another comeback. That’s it, the Baby Bombers are out.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch looks ahead to the World Series: 'We're going to bring back four wins'

“We came home to win this in front of you fans.” Houston manager A.J. Hinch with Tom Verducci on the podium after the Astros clinched the AL pennant

ALCS MVP Justin Verlander talks about his love for Jose Altuve

Justin Verlander wins the ALCS MVP and talks to Tom Verducci about his mid season trade to the Astros

FOX MLB Crew reacts to Houston's locker room celebration

David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Keith Hernandez and Frank Thomas join Kevin Burkhardt as they react to Houston’s ALCS celebration.

Astros beat Yankees 4-0 in Game 7, reach World Series (Oct 21, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers combined for a three-hitter, Jose Altuve and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros reached the World Series, blanking the New York Yankees 4-0 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

Hot World Series on deck: Altuve, Astros vs Kershaw, Dodgers

Big-time aces Clayton Kershaw and Justin Verlander. Playoff boppers Jose Altuve and Justin Turner.

Evan Gattis' massive home run puts the Astros ahead 1-0

Evan Gattis’s massive home run puts the Astros ahead 1-0

Tigers could be under the radar for a while during rebuild

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers hired Ron Gardenhire to be their manager – and that may be the most newsworthy thing they do for a while.

Puerto Rican MLB players bond over hurricane – and WhatsApp

NEW YORK (AP) When the Houston Astros’ owner offered Carlos Beltran charter aircrafts to send relief aid to Puerto Rico and evacuate cancer patients from the island after Hurricane Maria, the Puerto Rican slugger quickly thought about ”the chat group.”

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