How old is Dusty Baker? Astros manager looks to make World Series history ‘at a cool 72’
As he’s done often before, Astros manager Dusty Baker is on the precipice — four games to be exact —
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Who’s No. 1? Ranking all 52 players in the World Series
ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked
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When does the World Series start in 2021? Game 1 date, TV schedule for Braves vs. Astros
The World Series matchup is officially set. The Braves held off the Dodgers after taking a 3-1 lead in the
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Braves’ Eddie Rosario having his best October ever with NLCS MVP honor, World Series trip
Eddie Rosario was not a playoff novice heading into the 2021 postseason. He experienced October baseball with the Twins in
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16 days, 10 games, 1 pearl necklace: How the Braves stunned baseball to reach the World Series
Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America
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What channel is Dodgers vs. Braves on today? Time, TV schedule for 2021 NLCS Game 6
Dave Roberts has leaned on his bullpen a lot this postseason. When Game 6 of the NLCS rolls around Saturday,
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Finnish ’em! How a word with no English equivalent helped Astros get one win from World Series
Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. BOSTON — Sisu. It’s a Finnish word that,
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How did Evan Phillips record a one-pitch strikeout in NLCS Game 5? Scoring rules aid Dodgers reliever
Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips made really quick work of the first batter he faced Thursday night: a one-pitch strikeout. How
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Dodgers’ Chris Taylor continues postseason surge with historic 3-homer night in NLCS Game 5
Dodgers fans were chanting “CT3” late in Game 5 of the NLCS on Thursday night, hoping LA utlityman Chris Taylor
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MLB playoffs 2021: Best plays and moments from Wednesday’s LCS action
How about another league championship series doubleheader in the 2021 MLB playoffs? We’re getting closer to knowing which two teams
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Eovaldi: Thought pivotal call in 9th was strike
Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduate BOSTON — Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took two steps
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Boone returns, but Yanks’ owner demands better
Aaron Boone, who has led the New York Yankees to the postseason in each of his four seasons in the
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What Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Eduardo Rodriguez after ‘My time’ gesture to Astros’ Carlos Correa
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa pointed to his wrist after launching a go-ahead home run in Game 1 of the ALCS
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