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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.
No doubter: Altuve wins MVP after walk-off blast
The MVP of the ALCS went to Jose Altuve, whose walk-off home run in the ninth inning Saturday night sent the Astros to the World Series.
Astros' Pressly says he'll be ready for Series
Ryan Pressly left Game 6 of the ALCS due to right-knee discomfort but said afterward that he expects to be ready to pitch in the World Series.
Astros reliever Pressly (knee) exits Game 6
Ryan Pressly left Game 6 of the ALCS due to right knee discomfort after throwing just one pitch in relief for the Astros in the third inning.
Peacock, Green to open Game 6; Stanton sits
The Astros' Brad Peacock will be the fourth pitcher ever to finish a postseason game and start the next day on zero days' rest, and the first since 1924, according to ESPN Stats & Information. New York will counter with Chad Green.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Astros, Yankees race back to Houston
The Bombers' first-inning ambush of Justin Verlander in Game 5 set up dueling bullpen games. Will Houston recover at home?
Get ready for chaos in Astros-Yankees battle of the bullpen games
What's the one thing you can expect in ALCS Game 6 with both managers pitting carousels of relievers against their lineups? Mayhem.
James Paxton, Aaron Hicks answer call in Yankees' season-saving win
To avoid elimination and foil an all-time ace, the Bombers tapped into some star power