The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series over the New York Yankees. It is the eighth championship for the historic franchise. There are many things that led to the climactic victory. Here are five moments that helped the Dodgers ultimately win the World Series. But First… The starting pitching was thought to be an Achilles heel for Los Angeles due to lack of depth. … [Read more...] about Five Moments That Won the Dodgers the World Series
Braves Trade Power-Hitting Outfielder for Young Right-Hander
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-hander Griffin Canning, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. There’s no money changing hands, so the Angels will be responsible for the $32 million Soler is owed over the next two seasons. Soler, 32, hit .241/.338/.442 with 21 home runs over 142 games between the San … [Read more...] about Braves Trade Power-Hitting Outfielder for Young Right-Hander
Yankees Hand Down Ban to Fans Who Disrupted Game 4
Major League Baseball has banned two New York Yankees fans from attending Game 5 of the World Series. The two made unacceptable physical contact with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts. During Tuesday’s game, the fans grabbed Betts’ glove, pried it open, and jarred the ball loose in the bottom of the first inning, prompting their ejection from Yankee Stadium. The … [Read more...] about Yankees Hand Down Ban to Fans Who Disrupted Game 4
1952 World Series: Dodgers, Yankees, Loes, Too Much Spit, Low Shining Sun, And Sarge
Once again, this time in 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers broke their fans’ hearts, and the New York Yankees were culpable. The Dodgers had previously lost the World Series to the rival Yankees in 1941, 1947, and 1949. It was known as a fierce rivalry. Then again, there’s the old saying that where one team dominates, it’s not a true rivalry. Regardless, the rivalry has produced many … [Read more...] about 1952 World Series: Dodgers, Yankees, Loes, Too Much Spit, Low Shining Sun, And Sarge
Remembering 1947 World Series, Bill Bevens, And His Near No-Hitter vs. Dodgers
Three names will always be associated with the 1947 World Series: Bill Bevens, Al Gionfriddo, and Cookie Lavagetto. It was Gionfriddo of the Brooklyn Dodgers who, in Game 6, made perhaps the greatest catch in World Series history, robbing the great Joe DiMaggio of a home run. In Game 4, it was Floyd Clifford “Bill” Bevens of the New York Yankees who came without one out of … [Read more...] about Remembering 1947 World Series, Bill Bevens, And His Near No-Hitter vs. Dodgers