World Series Game 3 best bets: Astros to claim series lead
The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies split the opening two games of the series, which means the Phillies have home-field advantage…
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Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager
The Kansas City Royals are hiring former Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as their next manager, sources told ESPN’s…
Phillies not worried about Astros’ Valdez odd hand rubbing
HOUSTON (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he isn’t concerned about Houston starter Framber Valdez’s unusual hand rubbing during…
Phillies tab Syndergaard, Astros turn to McCullers for Game 3
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson tabbed Noah Syndergaard and Ranger Suarez for Games 3 and 4 of the World Series, respectively,…
Schwarber’s 2 big swings went 756 feet, got Phillies nothing
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber stayed near home plate after he had already rounded the bases on what was initially ruled…
Altuve breaks out with 3 hits to help Astros even Fall Classic
HOUSTON (AP) — For the first time in a sluggish postseason, Jose Altuve looked like himself in Game 2 of the…
Astros convert 5-0 lead this time, even World Series 1-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez swapped his glove and his spikes midgame. He repeatedly rubbed his hands.By the time he strode…
Astros’ Maldonado mistakenly used illegal bat in Game 1
It was revealed during Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday that Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado used an illegal…
Arenado opting into remainder of deal with Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado won’t be opting out of his contract, the team announced.Arenado will pocket $144 million…
Report: Red Sox don’t plan to give Martinez qualifying offer
The J.D. Martinez era in Boston could be coming to an end.The Boston Red Sox aren’t planning to extend the one-year,…