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GOP revels in Atlanta World Series after All-Star Game move

GOP revels in Atlanta World Series after All-Star Game move

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta was stripped of baseball's All-Star Game over the summer, but it has the World Series now. And Republicans are gloating. The moment the Braves clinched the National League pennant Saturday, Republicans began dunking on Major League Baseball and Democrats over July's All-Star Game being yanked from

Brewers’ Bradley Jr., Wong named finalists for Gold Glove

Brewers’ Bradley Jr., Wong named finalists for Gold Glove

Shortly after wrapping up their debut seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Kolten Wong were named finalists to win a Gold Glove at their positions Thursday. Center fielder Bradley Jr. will go up against fellow finalists Harrison Bader of St. Louis and Bryan Reynolds of Pittsburgh. Atlanta’s

With Manfred's support, Braves bring chop to World Series

With Manfred's support, Braves bring chop to World Series

ATLANTA (AP) — As the World Series shifts to Atlanta, some TV viewers may be offended to see Braves fans still chopping and chanting in force. After teams in the NFL and Major League Baseball have dropped names considered racist and offensive to Native Americans the last two years, the

To be clear, nothing is clear cut about this World Series

To be clear, nothing is clear cut about this World Series

Well, it only took two games, but it is with utmost confidence that we can now share what we know about how the 117th World Series will play out. Absolutely nothing. And neither does anyone else. Fire up all the computers you want. Crunch the numbers. Break down the videos.

Twins’ Simmons named finalist for Gold Glove

Twins’ Simmons named finalist for Gold Glove

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has a chance to win his fifth career Gold Glove. On Thursday, Simmons was announced as one of three American League finalists to take home a Gold Glove at shortstop. Simmons will go up against Houston’s Carlos Correa and Seattle’s J.P. Crawford for the honor.

Column: Atlanta tries to transform itself into Winnersville

Column: Atlanta tries to transform itself into Winnersville

Stephen King could've written "Misery" about an Atlanta sports fan. That would've been a truly horrifying tale. From Jim Leyritz to 28-3, from

World Series short on drama so far shifts scene to Atlanta

World Series short on drama so far shifts scene to Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — His day on the diamond almost done, Jose Altuve walked over to a clutch of Astros fans clustered behind the netting down the right field line at Minute Maid Park. For five minutes, he autographed World Series programs, No. 27 jerseys and other items, many of them

Marlins, Miguel Rojas agree to $10 million, 2-year deal

Marlins, Miguel Rojas agree to $10 million, 2-year deal

MIAMI (AP) — Shortstop Miguel Rojas and the Miami Marlins announced a two-year, $10 million contract on Thursday, the first big step the team has taken this offseason. The deal has the 32-year-old Rojas under contract through 2023. He will make $5 million in each of the next two seasons.

Rookie goes from Gwinnett hotel to World Series in whirlwind

Rookie goes from Gwinnett hotel to World Series in whirlwind

HOUSTON (AP) — Tucker Davidson was in the lobby of a Courtyard Marriott near the Gwinnett Stripers' ballpark in Georgia, eating a salad from The Cheesecake Factory and watching the Atlanta Braves play their World Series opener, talking with Triple-A strength coach Paul Howey and Paul Davis, the roving pitching

Wash sending Braves home in WS after near miss a decade ago

Wash sending Braves home in WS after near miss a decade ago

HOUSTON (AP) — Twice in the same game 10 years ago, Ron Washington was within one strike of winning the World Series as a manager. The beloved baseball lifer is now finally getting another shot at a championship. A decade after that Game 6 loss while guiding the Texas Rangers,

José Altuve forgets about 'yesterday' with big Game 2 for Astros

José Altuve forgets about 'yesterday' with big Game 2 for Astros

The Houston Astros executed the perfect formula for equalizing the World Series against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. The Astros will become champions again if they repeat this blueprint three more times: • Their starting pitcher, right-hander José Urquidy, bounced back from a short and ineffective performance in his

World Series notebook: Home team finally wins at home

World Series notebook: Home team finally wins at home

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros ended a five-game losing streak in World Series games at Minute Maid Park. With their 7-2 win in Game 2 over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, the Astros became the first team to win a World Series game in its home ballpark since

Another postseason dud for Fried when Braves need him most

Another postseason dud for Fried when Braves need him most

HOUSTON (AP) — Max Fried was pitching like the lefty ace he has been most of this season for the Atlanta Braves, retiring 10 batters in a row in his first World Series start. The only problem was that it came after a horrendous four-run second inning that put the

World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series

World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series

HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Siri launched himself headfirst into home plate, popped up with arms flexed and screamed with all his might. Welcome to the World Series, rook. The career minor leaguer sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros to a 7-2

Urquidy strikes at Braves, helps Astros tie Series 1-1

Urquidy strikes at Braves, helps Astros tie Series 1-1

HOUSTON (AP) — José Urquidy started Eddie Rosario with strikes. Five of them in a row. Looking calm and poised a night after overamped rotation-mate Framber Valdez was chased early, Urquidy's control gave the Astros' bats a chance to break out, and Houston rode a four-run second inning to a