The Latest Breaking News from World Series

Mistrial in abuse case in Texas against ex-MVP Wetteland

A Texas judge has declared a mistrial in the child sex assault case against former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher John Wetteland after the jury deadlocked

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Dodgers, the NL’s team to beat, are getting healthy at right time

Tony Gonsolin leads MLB in ERA, wins, and walks and hits allowed per inning pitched. The Dodgers placed the right-hander on the injured list Monday with forearm tightness. For most teams, that would be a crisis. The Dodgers are treating it as a minor annoyance. Manager Dave Roberts said he…

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Pandemic a distant memory for MLB teams — at least until they’re forced to adjust rosters for series in Toronto

My dream World Series matchup for 2022 would be the Toronto Blue Jays vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 30, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Braves can win World Series, but they’d be among youngest teams to do it

Two months ago, the Braves were still trying to figure out roles for outfielder Michael Harris and pitcher Spencer Strider. Harris since has become one of the most valuable players in the lineup. Strider is favored to be voted National League Rookie of the Year. And recent call-up Vaughn Grissom…

Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022

Most Little Leaguers Dream of the Big Leagues. He Dreamed of Dentistry

When he played in the 1956 Little League World Series, he told SI that his goal wasn’t MLB. Here’s what happened.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25, 2022

Good Riddance, Arte Moreno. Thanks for Wasting Trout and Ohtani

His ownership is defined by mismanagement and utter disappointment. His exit can’t come soon enough.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2022

The Little League World Series Is 75 and Still Growing

The most widely watched youth sporting event in the world is more than just summertime programming for ESPN—it’s a competition spreading baseball across the globe.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2022

Willson Contreras is 17th player with at least 4 seasons of 20 or more homers with Cubs

Contreras joins Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javy Baez as the fourth player from the 2016 World Series champs to accomplish the feat.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

The Mets aim to buy a World Series title. The Braves may grow one

The Mets are right behind the Dodgers in spending. But their NL East rivals could be up for success via another route

The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2022

Yankees retire Paul O’Neill’s No. 21, celebrate with members of 90s dynasty

NEW YORK — For a little while on Sunday, Yankee Stadium echoed with the sounds and memories of champions. The ballpark was full and loud as the Bombers honored World Series champion Paul O’Neill in a ceremony to retire his number. Fans roared as the Yankees from the 1990s dynasty…

Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022