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Valdez will oppose Morton in World Series opener

TEst 4 October 24, 2021 - 3:48pm
After tossing a gem at Fenway Park in the ALCS, Houston left-hander Framber Valdez will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Astros on Tuesday, opposed by Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton.

Sportsbooks install Astros as World Series fave

TEst 4 October 24, 2021 - 9:47am
Sportsbooks have installed the Astros as World Series favorites over the Braves. Houston opened as a -150 favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, but the price quickly ticked down to -145, with Atlanta listed at +125.

16 days, 10 games, 1 pearl necklace: How the Braves stunned baseball

TEst 4 October 23, 2021 - 9:49pm
Atlanta began the playoffs with just a 17% chance to win a pennant. Then something magical happened.

Braves back in World Series for 1st time since '99

TEst 4 October 23, 2021 - 9:49pm
Eddie Rosario's three-run homer in the fourth inning proved to be the difference as the Braves beat the Dodgers 4-2 in Game 6 of the NLCS.

Buehler set to start NLCS Game 6 on short rest

TEst 4 October 23, 2021 - 3:49pm
Pitching on short rest with the season on the line, Walker Buehler will start Game 6 of the NLCS vs. the Braves in Atlanta on Saturday night, replacing Max Scherzer, who had complained of a tired arm after his Game 2 appearance.

From sign-stealing scandal to another World Series

TEst 4 October 23, 2021 - 3:49pm
In their third World Series in five seasons, the Astros are again playing for a title in the wake of their sign-stealing scandal and investigation.

Scherzer won't start Game 6; Buehler gets nod

TEst 4 October 23, 2021 - 9:47am
Max Scherzer, who had complained of a tired arm after his Game 2 appearance, will not make his scheduled start in Game 6 of the NLCS. Walker Buehler gets the starting nod on short rest.

Love them or hate them, the Astros are really this good

TEst 4 October 23, 2021 - 1:01am
No matter how much some despise Houston, there's no denying what this team is accomplishing.

Yordan Alvarez's MVP performance propels Houston Astros to World Series

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 10:01pm
Houston's DH almost single-handedly led the Astros to the American League pennant.

Garcia, Alvarez send Astros back to World Series

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 10:01pm
The Astros beat the Red Sox in Game 6 of the ALCS behind a gem from rookie Luis Garcia, who gave up just one hit over 5 2/3 innings.

Sources: Dodgers' Scherzer won't start Game 6

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 10:01pm
Max Scherzer, who had complained of a tired arm after his Game 2 start, will not make his scheduled start in Game 6 of the NLCS, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Astros timeline: From sign-stealing scandal to another World Series

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 10:01pm
The Astros are again playing for a title in the wake of their sign-stealing scandal and investigation.

Next stop, World Series: Answering the big questions left for Astros-Red Sox and Braves-Dodgers

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 9:57am
Both the ALCS and NLCS are headed to Game 6. Can we expect a comeback bid or two -- or a pair of clinchers?

Mays' NFT to feature diploma, benefit foundation

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 9:57am
Willie Mays' diploma is being made public for the first time in the 90-year-old's first NFT (nonfungible token), which will be released Sunday, ESPN has learned.

Taylor: 'Surreal' to hit 3 HRs, keep Dodgers alive

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 3:47am
Chris Taylor became the first player in postseason history to homer three times while his team faced elimination, providing a much-needed jolt as the Dodgers beat the Braves 11-2 in Game 5 of the NLCS.

Against all odds, here come the Dodgers -- now how far can they push the Braves?

TEst 4 October 22, 2021 - 12:46am
The Dodgers had a dream end to their NLCS homestand. But will it turn into another nightmare for the Braves?

Soler returns for Braves; LA's Burns in for Turner

TEst 4 October 21, 2021 - 3:43pm
The Dodgers and Braves both made changes to their rosters on Thursday, prior to the start of Game 5 of the NL Championship Series.

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