When baseball rises to its best you want to say so much, yet are left befuddled without words. You are conjuring images of the past from Kirk Gibson’s final-pitch magic,… Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw isn’t the only accomplished Dodgers pitcher with a history of shaky Octobers. Kenley Jansen added to his imperfect résumé Saturday night with what his manager… Read more
Brett Phillips played the role of unlikely hero Saturday night. The 26-year-old outfielder was excluded from the Rays’ ALCS roster, but had a moment to conclude Game 4 of the… Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — Now the Dodgers must know how the Yankees feel. These Rays are baseball’s cockroaches. Just when you think you’ve exterminated them, they pop up again. By popping… Read more
The 116th World Series lacked gripping drama until the middle innings of Game 4 on Saturday, when suddenly all hell began breaking loose. Played at a fast-breaking pace, with the… Read more
Ji-Man Choi’s attention to detail in trying to become a better player includes pilates. The Rays first baseman performed a split in fielding a throw on Mookie Betts’ grounder to… Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — How long before the Yankees get a break from the Rays? These Rays are young, talented and largely under control. Three guys on their World Series roster… Read more
Julio Urias was 19 years old, the youngest starting pitcher in more than a decade to make his major league debut, when he took the mound at Citi Field for… Read more
Fearsome lineup, check. Multiple quality bullpen pieces, check. Stud starting pitcher who is close to untouchable, double check. The Dodgers certainly have the ingredients usually associated with winning the World… Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — How do you help someone coping with the first signs of hair loss? You put a bald person on the job. Consider Dave Roberts the perfect bald… Read more