Every so often, baseball rewards us with a World Series so captivating that we can’t stand the thought of it ending. That’s this Fall Classic in a nutshell. Read More Here (0)
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Crazy idea for Maddon: Start Lester in Game 7
So if it’s close, we’ll probably see Jon Lester tonight in the middle or late innings. But what if Cubs manager Maddon flipped the script and just started Lester over Kyle Hendricks? Read More Here (1)
World Series Game 7 starting lineups: Cubs vs. Indians
Cubs manager Joe Maddon liked Kyle Schwarber in the No. 2 spot as the designated hitter in the lineup for Game 6 of the World Series and will go with him in that spot again in Game 7 on Wednesday night against the Indians at Progressive Field. Read More Here (7)
Before Game 7: IRL in Cleveland
With both fanbases bursting at the seams in anticipation of the celebration of the century, we’re on the scene as Cleveland gears up for Game 3. Read More Here (4)
Cubs prepared for G7 after first-rate field work
The Cubs made four acrobatic defensive plays in Tuesday’s win, a harbinger of great importance with Game 7 at hand. One play could mean the difference between the Cubs winning the World Series for the first time since 1908, and the Indians grabbing glory for the first time since 1948. Read More Here (8)
7, C's! World history for Chicago, Cleveland
It’s been 108 years since the Cubs hoisted the World Series trophy, and 68 years since the Indians were on top of the baseball world. The droughts have spanned generations, captivating millions along the way. One will finally — mercifully — end tonight (7 p.m. ET air time /8 ET game time on FOX) at […]
Arrieta battles, limits Tribe in strong G6 start
Cubs hitters did their part, and Jake Arrieta did his, too, pitching effectively into the sixth inning of Chicago’s 9-3 victory in Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night, which forced a winner-take-all Game 7 on Wednesday night. Read More Here (2)
Stats of the Day: Addison slams Tribe in Game 6
Addison Russell drove in six runs to help the Cubs steamroll the Indians, 9-3, and force a deciding Game 7 tonight (7 p.m. ET air time /8 ET game time on FOX). Read More Here (0)
Best World Series Game 7s
There’s nothing quite like a Game 7 in baseball — let alone a win-or-go-home game in the World Series. And this year, fans have the opportunity to witness the rare October drama. Read More Here (4)
Statcast of the Day: Chapman beats out Lindor
Aroldis Chapman is known more for his pitch speed than his foot speed, and in Game 6 of the World Series he had to hurry to beat Francisco Lindor to first base. The Cleveland shortstop posted his second-fastest home-to-first time of 2016, but it wasn’t quite enough. Read More Here (0)
