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Average LCS game time up 12 minutes as scoring rises, overall postseason figure falls to 3:00

NEW YORK (AP) — The average time of a nine-inning game in the League Championship Series rose 12 minutes to 3:16 this year along with an increase in scoring, though the overall postseason figure has fallen by two minutes to 3:00 in the second year of

Oct 21, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner had surgery on his right hand after the season ended

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner had surgery on his right hand after the season ended. The 27-year-old Hoerner had right flexor tendon surgery on Oct. 11, according to the Cubs. Dr. Keith Meister performed the operation.

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Nestor Cortes likely to rejoin Yankees pitching staff for World Series

NEW YORK (AP) — Nestor Cortes appears likely to rejoin the New York Yankees pitching staff for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers . The 29-year-old left-hander hasn’t pitched in a game since Sept.

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Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani . New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.

Oct 21, 2024 11:31 AM Read more >

Jays reliever Green and Canadian slugger O'Neill nominated for comeback player award

NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Chad Green and Canadian slugger Tyler O'Neill of the Boston Red Sox were named finalists for the Major League Baseball Players' Association's American League comeback player award on Monday.

Oct 21, 2024 11:09 AM Read more >

Everything is warmups for the New York Yankees until they get to the World Series

NEW YORK (AP) — For the New York Yankees, the real opening day is World Series Game 1. A little bubbly for a playoff berth , the AL East , the Division Series and their 41st pennant were just warmups.

Oct 21, 2024 1:16 AM Read more >

Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani carried the injury-riddled Los Angeles Dodgers to baseball's best record during the regular season. Tommy Edman joined the team in late July and helped them reach the World Series.

Oct 21, 2024 12:16 AM Read more >

Ohtani heads to World Series for first time, achieving goal he had when signing with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani got what he came for when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers: a trip to the World Series. “I really feel like we finally arrived.

Oct 21, 2024 12:00 AM Read more >

Alonso stunned as Mets eliminated, unsure of future heading into free agency

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pete Alonso seemed stunned this season had ended and perhaps his time with the New York Mets.

Oct 20, 2024 11:33 PM Read more >

Yankees, Dodgers set to meet in Broadway versus Hollywood World Series matchup

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York neighbours who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.

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