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Viewership for World Series opener up 17.5%
Atlanta's 6-2 victory over Houston in Game 1 of the World Series drew an average of 10,811,000 viewers, up 17.5% from last year's record low.
Davidson fills Morton's roster spot for Braves
Tucker Davidson, who had a 3.60 ERA in four starts this season with the Braves, has been added to the team's World Series roster in place of injured pitcher Charlie Morton.
Roller derby team sues over Guardians name use
A roller derby team that has called itself the Cleveland Guardians since 2013 is suing the city's Major League Baseball team for trademark infringement.
Cruz's philanthropic efforts net Clemente Award
Nelson Cruz, who was nominated by the Twins before being traded to the Rays, is the 50th winner of the Roberto Clemente Award. The veteran slugger provided financial support for 1,200 families in the Dominican Republic during the pandemic.
Braves turn on power and other big moments in Game 1
Atlanta's bullpen -- despite a few threats -- found a way to limit the hot Houston offense to just two runs.
'I love this time of year': Why Carlos Correa is made for October
Houston's star shortstop has become the Astros' most vocal leader while backing up his words with every postseason swing.
Ohtani gets rarely given award for historic season
Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was presented with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award on Tuesday night, a trophy with few recipients to commemorate a season without equal.
Charlie Morton threw 16 pitches on a broken leg -- and then apologized that it wasn't more
Atlanta's ace defied pain tolerance and set the tone for his team by pitching until his leg gave out.
Baker on Astros' loss: 'Our team doesn't worry'
"We have the knack of bouncing back after losses," Houston manager Dusty Baker said after his team dropped Game 1 of the World Series to Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Morton fractures fibula in start, out rest of Series
Charlie Morton was hit by a comebacker in the second inning, leading to his Game 1 exit.
Manfred defers on Braves' use of chop gesture
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the Native American community in and around Atlanta should have the say on whether the Braves' tomahawk chop gesture is appropriate.
Ohtani gets rarely-given award for historic season
Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was presented with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award on Tuesday night, a trophy with few recipients to commemorate a season without equal.
Braves are on a power trip in Game 1
The Braves are flexing. Jorge Soler and Adam Duvall have each hit home runs as Atlanta leads, 5-0, after 3 innings.
Ohtani earns rarely-given award for historic season
Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was presented with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award on Tuesday night, a trophy with few recipients to commemorate a season without equal.
Our 2021 World Series predictions
From the players and stories we'll be talking about to who will win it all, we make our Fall Classic picks.
Braves add Wright, Gore; Meyers off Astros roster
The Braves added right-hander Kyle Wright and outfielder Terrance Gore to their roster ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, while the Astros added Marwin Gonzalez in place of injured outfielder Jake Meyers.
Astros or Braves? Who will be MVP? Our expert World Series predictions
From the players and stories we'll be talking about to who will win it all, we make our Fall Classic picks.
Freddie Freeman's World Series moment has finally arrived
The face of the Braves has also been the picture of consistency. Now, with free agency raising the possibility that this will be his first and last World Series with Atlanta, the reigning NL MVP brings his steady habits to the game's biggest stage.
Astros not motivated by 'narratives,' just winning
The Astros, back on the national stage with the specter of their 2017 sign-stealing scandal still looming over them, say they're not out to prove anything -- they just want to win.
Astros SP McCullers (arm) will miss World Series
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., 28, who left Game 4 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox with forearm tightness, will miss the World series as his teammates battle the Atlanta Braves, beginning Tuesday.