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The Rangers' Adolis Garcia recorded his 21st RBI of the postseason to tie an all-time record Friday night in Game 1 of the World Series..

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred believes that baseball's new playoff format, now two years old, has "served us pretty well." MLBPA executive director Tony Clark isn't as convinced.

Former President George W. Bush had a little bounce with his ceremonial first pitch to former Texas Rangers catcher Iván "Pudge" Rodriguez before Game 1 of the World Series.

Rob Manfred declined to say where the A's would play during that three-year interim period if approved to move to Las Vegas, where a new ballpark isn't due to break ground until April 2025.

Lefty Jordan Montgomery, who threw 32 pitches in 2⅓ innings in the Rangers' win at Houston on Monday, is set to start Game 2 of the World Series.

The Globe Life Field roof will be closed for Game 1 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Diamondbacks added an extra bat for the World Series, putting Jace Peterson on the roster and dropping pitcher Slade Cecconi, while the Rangers went with the same 26 players from their ALCS victory.

This might be the most unlikely World Series matchup ... ever. But whatever you say, the Diamondbacks earned their spot.

Here's everything you need to know for this year's Fall Classic, from who has the edge to how many games the Series will go.

As the second-most unlikely matchup by odds in World Series history is set to begin, a few fortunate bettors who made their wagers on the Diamondbacks and Rangers months ago are facing the potential of a big payday.

Former President George W. Bush, the former Rangers owner, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Texas plays the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series opener Friday night.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and his players are ready to prove doubters wrong after repeatedly beating the odds en route to the World Series.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Five years after his legendary relief appearance in the longest game in World Series history, Nathan Eovaldi is finally getting the opportunity start a game in the Fall Classic.

Right-hander Merrill Kelly will start Game 2 of the World Series for the Diamondbacks, while rookie Brandon Pfaadt will get the ball for Game 3.

Dusty Baker's decades-long career in baseball has made him one of the most well-connected -- and well-loved -- men in the sport.

The Tampa Bay Rays want approval of a financing deal for a new 30,000-seat ballpark by March so construction can stay on schedule for a 2028 opening.

Retiring after 26 years as a manager, Dusty Baker thanked players, fans and family. "This isn't a goodbye," he said. "It's simply a 'see you later.'"

Bill Miller and Alfonso Márquez will be joined by five first-time World Series umpires when the Rangers play the Diamondbacks starting Friday night.

Stolen bases and batting averages are up and game times are down in the first postseason with the pitch clock and larger bases.

The Arizona Diamondbacks had many doubters during their NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies, most notably Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo.