2018 – The Red Sox take a two games to none lead over the Dodgers in the World Series with a 4 – 2 win at Fenway Park. David Price gives up just 3 hits in 6 innings, and J.D. Martinez drives in two runs with a bases-loaded single off Ryan Madson with two outs in the 5th to provide the margin of victory.

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2018 – The Red Sox take a two games to none lead over the Dodgers in the World Series with a 4 – 2 win at Fenway Park. David Price gives up just 3 hits in 6 innings, and J.D. Martinez drives in two runs with a bases-loaded single off Ryan Madson with two outs in the 5th to provide the margin of victory.

2017 World Series Opener Kershaw Sizzles

2017 World Series Opener Kershaw Sizzles

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2017 – On an unseasonably warm day in Los Angeles, CA where the temperature is above 100 degrees at game time, the Dodgers defeat the Astros, 3 – 1, in Game 1 of the World Series as Clayton Kershaw is the winner over Dallas Keuchel. All four runs score as the result of long balls, and Justin Turner’s two-run shot with two outs in the 6th is the difference maker after Chris Taylor and Alex Bregman trade solo shots.

Paul Konerko and Jimmy Rollins are named co-recipients of the Roberto Clemente Award; an honor bestowed on major leaguers for their commitment to the community. The former White Sox first baseman and Phillies shortstop have both been heavily involved in improving the lives of children, raising money, and obtaining school supplies and back-to-school clothes, supporting juvenile diabetes and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis research, and funding the fight against child abuse, among many other charitable efforts.

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Paul Konerko and Jimmy Rollins are named co-recipients of the Roberto Clemente Award; an honor bestowed on major leaguers for their commitment to the community. The former White Sox first baseman and Phillies shortstop have both been heavily involved in improving the lives of children, raising money, and obtaining school supplies and back-to-school clothes, supporting juvenile diabetes and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis research, and funding the fight against child abuse, among many other charitable efforts.

In a surprise development, long-time Rays manager Joe Maddon resigns after nine seasons at the helm, following the departure of GM Andrew Friedman by only a few weeks. The tandem is widely credited with turning the franchise around.

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In a surprise development, long-time Rays manager Joe Maddon resigns after nine seasons at the helm, following the departure of GM Andrew Friedman by only a few weeks. The tandem is widely credited with turning the franchise around.

The Royals take Game 3 of the World Series, 3 – 2, thanks to a great bullpen performance, as four relievers keep the lead over the last four innings. Jeremy Guthrie is the winner over Tim Hudson, with Greg Holland recording the save.

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The Royals take Game 3 of the World Series, 3 – 2, thanks to a great bullpen performance, as four relievers keep the lead over the last four innings. Jeremy Guthrie is the winner over Tim Hudson, with Greg Holland recording the save.

2013 – St. Louis evens the World Series with a Game 2 win over the Red Sox, 4 – 2, at Fenway Park, behind outstanding rookie P Michael Wacha. Trailing 2 – 1 after 6 innings, after to a two-run homer by David Ortiz, St. Louis scores two runs in the 7th on a sacrifice fly combined with a pair of errors, and add a third run on Carlos Beltran’s single later in the inning. Boston had won 9 straight World Series game before tonight’s loss.

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2013 – St. Louis evens the World Series with a Game 2 win over the Red Sox, 4 – 2, at Fenway Park, behind outstanding rookie P Michael Wacha. Trailing 2 – 1 after 6 innings, after to a two-run homer by David Ortiz, St. Louis scores two runs in the 7th on a sacrifice fly combined with a pair of errors, and add a third run on Carlos Beltran’s single later in the inning. Boston had won 9 straight World Series game before tonight’s loss.

Pablo Sandoval becomes the fourth major leaguer to hit three home runs in a World Series game
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Pablo Sandoval becomes the fourth major leaguer to hit three home runs in a World Series game

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In the Giants’ 8-3 victory over the Tigers at AT&T Park, Pablo Sandoval becomes the fourth major leaguer to hit three home runs in a World Series game. The San Francisco third baseman, with first, third, and fifth inning round-trippers in the opening game of the Fall Classic, joins Yankees outfielders Babe Ruth (1926, 28) and Reggie Jackson (1977) and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (2011) in accomplishing the feat.

Texas takes a 3-games-to-2 lead in the World Series with a 4 – 2 win at home over the Cardinals. Mike Napoli drives in two runs in the bottom of the 8th with a bases-loaded double off Marc Rzepczynski when manager Tony LaRussa doesn’t have right-hander Jason Motte ready to come into the game because of a mix-up in communications with his bullpen.

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Texas takes a 3-games-to-2 lead in the World Series with a 4 – 2 win at home over the Cardinals. Mike Napoli drives in two runs in the bottom of the 8th with a bases-loaded double off Marc Rzepczynski when manager Tony LaRussa doesn’t have right-hander Jason Motte ready to come into the game because of a mix-up in communications with his bullpen.

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia becomes the second player, and the first rookie to hit a leadoff home run in a World Series
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Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia becomes the second player, and the first rookie to hit a leadoff home run in a World Series

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In a 13-1 rout of the Rockies, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia becomes the second player, and the first rookie to hit a leadoff home run in a World Series opener. The 24 year-old freshman, the 31st major leaguer to homer in his first Fall Classic appearance, joins Orioles’ outfielder Don Buford, who went yard in 1969 as a leadoff batter in Game 1 off Tom Seaver of the Mets.

Seven months after negotiations began, the Players’ Association and MLB officials come to terms on a five-year collective bargaining agreement. The longest accord in baseball history, which will end in 2011, ensures the game will have a span of 16 years without a work stoppage

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Seven months after negotiations began, the Players’ Association and MLB officials come to terms on a five-year collective bargaining agreement. The longest accord in baseball history, which will end in 2011, ensures the game will have a span of 16 years without a work stoppage