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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.

The Rangers' Max Scherzer has a cut on the thumb of his pitching hand that he doesn't think will hinder him from playing in the World Series.

Craig Breslow, who had two stints with the Red Sox as a pitcher, is the team's new chief baseball officer, it was announced Wednesday.

Braves reliever Pierce Johnson, who was acquired from the Rockies in July, has signed a $14.25M, 2-year deal that also includes a club option for '26.

After a four-year stint with the Astros that included a World Series ring, Dusty Baker is retiring after 26 seasons as a manager, he told USA Today.

Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen and Rangers righty Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

Dodgers left fielder David Peralta is recovering from flexor tendon surgery on his left forearm and is expected to be ready by spring training.

It's Rangers-Diamondbacks for all the marbles. Who will win the World Series and in how many games? Who will win MVP? Our analysts offer their picks.

Sean Casey says he will not return as the Yankees hitting coach next season, citing his desire to spend more time with his family.

Craig Counsell, who has managed the Brewers to three NL Central titles in his nine seasons, will interview for the Mets' vacancy, a source told ESPN.

Despite a 3-2 series lead headed back to Philadelphia and momentum on their side, the Phillies lost the final two games of the NLCS to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park, failing to secure a second consecutive berth in the World Series.

Arizona's finest supported the Diamondbacks as they reached their first World Series since 2001.

Bring on the Fall Classic! Here's your first look at how Texas and Arizona stack up.

The Diamondbacks stunned the heavily favored Phillies with a 4-2 victory in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series and are back in the World Series for the first time since 2001.