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MLB to look into claims against Astros executive
MLB says it will look into allegations that a Houston Astros executive forcefully shouted his support of closer Roberto Osuna, a past violator of the league's domestic violence policy, to a group of female reporters.
Astros eliminate Yanks in 6 but 'not done yet'
It wasn't always easy, but the resilient Astros closed out the American League Championship Series by beating the Yankees on Jose Altuve's walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth Saturday night.
Passan: The Astros' denial just made a bad situation worse
Houston assistant GM Brandon Taubman's post-ALCS actions were inexcusable. His organization standing behind him at any cost only adds to the problem.
World Series expert picks: Will Astros or Nationals win it all?
Will the Astros win their second title in three years? Or will the Nats win D.C.'s first baseball title in more than nine decades? Our experts make their Series picks.
Who's No. 1? Ranking all 50 players in the 2019 World Series
From the starters to the subs to the last man to squeeze onto each roster, here is how the members of the Astros and Nationals stack up against one another.
World Series Daily: Rest vs. rust, the Altuve Polka and, oh yeah, Game 1
Will the opener between the Astros and Nats in Houston set the tone for the 2019 Fall Classic?
Kurkjian's October tales: How a journeyman upstaged Jerry Rice
Tim Kurkjian shares the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the wildest games, moments and characters in MLB postseason history. This week: the 2010s.
Astros deny intent of exec's support of Osuna
The Astros on Monday denied a Sports Illustrated report that claimed assistant general manager Brandon Taubman turned to a group of female reporters and repeatedly yelled, "Thank god we got Osuna! I'm so f---ing glad we got Osuna!"
Scherzer to face Cole in WS Game 1 showdown
Max Scherzer will get the start for the Nationals in World Series Game 1 against the Astros' Gerrit Cole.
Verlander to start Game 2; Greinke for Game 3
Justin Verlander will follow Gerrit Cole and start Game 2 of the World Series for Houston against Washington on Wednesday.
World Series Live: Latest Astros, Nats updates from Media Day in Houston
ESPN's reporters share what they're seeing and hearing from Minute Maid Park.
World Series viewers guide: Can Nats hang with Astros?
Who will win, matchups to watch, top storylines and more: Here's everything you need to get ready for the Fall Classic.
'It's a fight, just the pitcher and me': What's behind the Juan Soto Shuffle
The Nationals' outfield phenom makes no apologies for his elaborate rituals before stepping into the batter's box.
Eric Cooper, MLB umpire for 21 years, dies at 52
A major league umpire for 21 years, Eric Cooper most recently worked the ALDS between the Yankees and Twins earlier this month.
Astros biggest World Series favorites since '07
Caesars Sportsbook on Sunday opened the Astros as -235 favorites to beat the Nationals in the World Series.
Who's savage now? In this new rivalry, Astros own the Yankees
Houston has eliminated New York in three of the past five postseasons. Their one-way rivalry recalls the old days of Bulls-Knicks -- or Yankees-Red Sox.
'We're going to the World Series': Altuve, Astros feast on the big moments
The Astros and their second baseman put away the Yankees with incomparable mastery of the little things and their biggest opportunities.
Dejected Judge calls Yankees' season 'a failure'
After being eliminated from the postseason by the Astros for the third time in the past five years, the Yankees rued their many missed opportunities in the ALCS, with Aaron Judge not mincing words when labeling the season "a failure."
Astros eliminate Yanks in 6, but 'not done yet'
It wasn't always easy, but the resilient Astros closed out the ALCS on Saturday with Altuve's walk-off homer.
