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Sources: Padres eye Niebla for pitching coach
The Padres are locked in on hiring Ruben Niebla to be their next pitching coach, sources told ESPN. Niebla has been with the Indians since 2001.
Valdez will oppose Morton in World Series opener
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Houston's DH almost single-handedly led the Astros to the American League pennant.
Garcia, Alvarez send Astros back to World Series
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
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
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
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
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
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?
The Dodgers had a dream end to their NLCS homestand. But will it turn into another nightmare for the Braves?
