The Latest Breaking News from World Series

Kate Upton Reacts to Justin Verlander’s First World Series Win

The world-renowned supermodel delivered a classic one-liner when asked about her husband’s historic Game 5 performance.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2022

Texans coach Lovie Smith congratulates Astros, manager Dusty Baker on World Series win

Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith took time to congratulate the Houston Astros and manager Dusty Baker on their World Series victory.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2022

Zach Eflin elects free agency, as the Phillies pick up Aaron Nola’s option

A half-hour after the final out was made Saturday night, as the Houston Astros celebrated their World Series victory on the field, the two longest-tenured Phillies players stood side by side in a corner of the clubhouse and reflected on the postseason ride they had always imagined.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 7, 2022

SI:AM | The CFP Race Got a Lot More Interesting

Alabama and Clemson look like they’re done.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2022

Astros superfan ‘Mattress Mack’ wins record $75m sports bet after housing hundreds of Texas hurricane victims

‘I love y’all. I love this city. I would do anything for this city. And I would do anything for you,’ Houstonian Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale said after winning largest legal sports bet on Astros World Series victory.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Pedro Grifol believes in the Chicago White Sox — but the new manager needs his players to buy in: ‘We’ve just got to tighten up some things’

Pedro Grifol drew some comparisons between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals in the run-up to their back-to-back World Series appearances.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 7, 2022

Sacramento honors a homegrown World Series champ as mayor declares ‘Dusty Baker Day’

Johnnie Baker Jr., at long last, will have his day.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Eric Gordon, Rockets congratulate Astros for 2022 World Series title

The Astros won the 2022 World Series on Saturday, so the Rockets and Eric Gordon — the only current player who was here during the 2017 title run — showed their support.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2022

Mets, Edwin Diaz agree to 5-year, $102 million contract: reports

A day after the World Series ended, the Mets wasted no time spending big money on the best closer in baseball.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Dusty Baker is finally a World Series winner. And his supporters are sharing in the 73-year-old’s dream come true.

Six summers ago, I walked into a downtown Chicago hotel room to the sight of Dusty Baker ironing his pants in his boxers and a T-shirt.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 6, 2022