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• World Series rivals rely on analytics number crunchers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Major League Baseball fans have long been known for loving statistics, but those analytical details have become a key force in strategy development for this year's World...
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• World Series 2017: Dave Roberts says Alex Wood 'is going to have to go deep'
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The Dodgers trail Houston 2-1 after Friday's Game 3 loss.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers are facing a Texas-sized depression after Game 3 loss to Astros
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  This is one bad hangover. Two days after one of the most devastating losses in franchise history, the flattened Dodgers stayed down, stared up, and watched the Houston...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers report: Andrew Friedman knows something about Houston
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Houston can be hot and sticky during the summer, and kids who can get away tend to head to camp. Not Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers' president of baseball operations...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Astros' Gurriel apologizes for mocking Darvish
  From the Web › ESPN
  Astros slugger Yuli Gurriel apologized to Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish for making a mocking gesture towards him during Game 3 of the World Series. Darvish, through a...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Darvish left spinning as Dodgers fall into Series deficit
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON Pitching in his World Series debut, Yu Darvish kept turning his head as balls clanked off the outfield wall or soared over it.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Brian McCann on Brad Peacock: 'He stepped up huge for this team tonight'
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Brian McCann talks about Brad Peacock's big performance in Game 3 and his approach to hitting against the Dodgers.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Houston hero J.J. Watt throws out World Series first pitch on crutches
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Houston Texans' J.J. Watt prepares to throw out the first pitch before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros Friday...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Cody Bellinger picked the worst time to slump for the Dodgers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger's struggles continued on Friday night in Game 3 of the World Series, as the presumptive National League Rookie of the Year Award...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• World Series 2017: Three takeaways from Astros' Game 3 win over Dodgers
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The Astros have now won two straight games to a take a 2-1 series lead with the next two games in Houston.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Astros remain unbeaten at home in playoffs with 5-3 defeat of Dodgers in Game 3
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Built like an airplane hangar, named after orange juice, the contours of Minute Maid Park scream of camp. The foul poles are sponsored by Chick-fil-A. A conductor runs a...
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• Astros rock Darvish, power their way to 2-1 lead over Dodgers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Astros rock Darvish, power their way to 2-1 lead over Dodgers
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• Brad Peacock shuts down Dodgers to give Astros 2-1 World Series lead
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Brad Peacock's 3 inning save shut the door on LA in Game 3, giving Houston a 2-1 lead in the World Series.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Astros start fast, top Dodgers 5-3 for 2-1 World Series lead (Oct 27, 2017)
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON A perfect fit in their own place, the Houston Astros are halfway home.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Dodgers drop Game 3 after Darvish hit early
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Astros pounded Dodgers starter Yu Darvish on Friday night, tagging him with a career-short start of 1 2/3 innings, and they made an early four-run lead stand up to...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Astros ride big second inning to defeat Dodgers 5-3 in Game 3 of the World Series
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Astros defeated the Dodgers 5-3 in Game 3 of the World Series, leaving them two wins shy of a championship.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Cody Bellinger picked the worst time to slump for the Dodgers
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Cody Bellinger went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Game 3 of the World Series. He's now 0-for-11 with seven strikeouts in the World Series.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Yuli Gurriel apparently mocks Yu Darvish with slant-eye gesture, racial slur
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriell appeared to mock Dodgers starter Yu Darvish with a slant-eye gesture and a racial slur.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• The Latest: Dodgers close to 5-3 in 6th, chasing McCullers
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• World Series unites Houston as road to hurricane recovery winds on
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Downtown streets in Houston that, just two months ago, were filled with the displaced and desperate, were packed on Friday night with high-spirited baseball fans as a...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers donuts being served at Blinkie's Donut Emporium in Woodland Hills for World Series
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Los Angeles Dodgers being in the World Series is a treat for L.A., but it's especially sweet for Blinkie's Donut Emporium in Woodland Hills because they're making...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Puig gambles on hit, thrown out at 2B in 4th
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Yasiel Puig's less-than-direct route from home to second base was a key early gaffe in the Dodgers' search for offense in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday at Minute...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Scenes from Game 3 of the 2017 World Series: L.A. Dodgers vs. Houston Astros
  From the Web › Sporting News
  Best photos from Game 3 of the 2017 World Series
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 7:35 PM
• Dodgers' Alex Wood to face off against Astros' Charlie Morton in Game 4 of World Series
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Dodgers vs. Astros World Series, Game 4 At Minute Maid Park, Houston, Saturday, 5:15 p.m. PDT. TV: Ch. 11. Radio: 570, 980, 1020. :: Starting pitchers Dodgers: Alex Wood...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 7:35 PM
• The Latest: Lance McCullers bounces back with 4th inning
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 7:35 PM
• Yu takes high road after ugly outing, incident
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers right-hander Yu Darvish couldn't get out of the second inning in Friday night's 5-3 loss to the Astros that dropped the Dodgers in a 2-1 hole for the...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 7:35 PM
• Manfred again shuts down claims of juiced ball
  From the Web › ESPN
  Commissioner Rob Manfred said he is "absolutely confident" the balls being used in MLB games are not juiced, saying it "doesn't make a lot of sense"...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 6:35 PM
• The Latest: Astros take 4-0 lead, Darvish lifted in 2nd
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):
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• Astros chase Yu Darvish from World Series Game 3 in the second inning
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Dodgers starter Yu Darvish gave up four runs and recorded only five outs before being pulled from Game 3 of the World Series against the Astros.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 6:35 PM
• The Latest: J.J. Watt throws out first pitch before Game 3
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 5:35 PM
• The most attractive wives and girlfriends, or WAGs, of World Series players
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The 2017 World Series is shaping up to be one for books as the first Fall Classic since 1970 to feature a pair of 100-win teams. The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 5:35 PM
• Anthony Rizzo keeps building impressive legacy with Roberto Clemente Award
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Rizzo does so much publicly with this stage, and quietly behind the scenes, that it felt like a matter of time, a face of the franchise getting Major League Baseball's...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 5:35 PM
• Well-rested Wood set to start pivotal Game 4
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Having already risen from rotation afterthought to All-Star this year, Alex Wood now looks to seize the opportunity to potentially push the Dodgers closer to their first...
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• Roberts switches Joc to DH, Hernandez to LF
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Upon further review, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a late position change in the World Series Game 3 lineup on Friday.
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• Dodgers vs. Astros results: Brad Peacock shows out in Astros' Game 3 victory
  From the Web › Sporting News
  Astros reliever Brad Peacock came up huge as the Astros kept the Dodgers' bats at bay for a big-time Game 3 victory.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 4:35 PM
• The Latest: Pederson at DH for Dodgers World Series Game 3
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 4:35 PM
• The Latest: Hernandez at DH for Dodgers World Series Game 3
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 3:35 PM
• World Series Gm 3: Wood pregame interview
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood meets the media before Game 3 of the World Series.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 3:35 PM
• World Series Gm 3: Roberts pregame interview
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addresses the media before Game 3 of the World Series.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 3:35 PM
• How one lucky Dodgers fan got a World Series ticket for $9.08
  From the Web › For The Win
  This Dodgers fan is so insanely lucky.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 2:35 PM
• The Latest: Darvish had near perfecto at Minute Maid park
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  HOUSTON The Latest on World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros (all times local):
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• Astros manager A.J. Hinch denies hotel bar altercation with Dodgers fans
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Astros manager A.J. Hinch denied a TMZ report that he was involved in an "altercation" at a Pasadena hotel bar with Los Angeles Dodgers fans after Game 1 of the World...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers World Series bright spot for immigrant community
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES - For Los Angeles Dodgers fan and illegal Mexican immigrant Romulo Avelica-Gonzalez, the team's first trip to the World Series in nearly...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers, Astros set World Series G3 lineups
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers and Astros have announced their starting lineups for tonight's Game 3 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 2:35 PM
• Evan Gattis, Enrique Hernandez at DH in World Series Game 3 lineups
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  AL Rules for Game 3 of the World Series, so the Astros and Dodgers have tabbed Evan Gattis and Enrique Hernandez to DH, respectively.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 2:35 PM
• Jerry DiPoto really regrets trading Chris Taylor
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Mariners GM Jerry DiPoto says he "whiffed" on last year's trade that sent Chris Taylor to the Dodgers.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 1:35 PM
• Do you agree with the use of Dodgers pitchers?
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Loose Cannons talk Dave Roberts and how he managed the Dodgers bullpen in game 2 of the fall classic.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM
• Nick Swisher makes his prediction for Game 3 of the World Series
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Nick Swisher reveals who he thinks will take Game 3 of the World Series, Houston Astros or the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM
• Yu Darvish shrugs off the enormity of his first World Series start
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Before his Game 2 start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, Astros ace Justin Verlander talked a bit about his mental focus heading into a postseason...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM
• Short porches may mean more HRs in Houston
  From the Web › MLB.com
  If you liked watching the ball fly out of the park, you're in luck: Now the Series shifts to Houston for the next three games, and thanks to the short fences in both...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM
• L.A. Dodgers vs. Houston Astros Game 3: TV Channel, Live Stream Info For World Series 2017
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Houston Astros tied the World Series at 1-1 with a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, setting up what is effectively a best of...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 AM
• Dodgers-Astros World Series G3: In Real Life
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Astros defeated the Dodgers, 5-3, in Game 3 of the World Series presented by YouTube TV on Friday night in Houston. The Astros lead the best-of-seven series, 2-1...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 10:35 AM
• Help us rank the best hair of the World Series
  From the Web › ESPN
  From Yasiel Puig's blue streak to Justin Turner's ginger mane to Yuli Gurriel's flop-top, this World Series certainly has its share of unique hairstyles, both facial and...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 AM
• World Series resumes tonight as Hinch vows to stick with bullpen
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Thanks to their madcap 7-6, 11-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night, the Astros evened the series
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 9:35 AM
• Could this be the last week for Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  When Don Mattingly took his managerial talents to South Beach two winters ago, preferring a long-term contract with the Miami Marlins to a short-term deal to stay in Los...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 7:35 AM
• Darvish ready for World Series debut in familiar surroundings
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish will return to familiar surroundings when he makes his World Series debut on Friday against the host Houston Astros. The...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 7:35 AM
• World Series 2017: Dave Roberts doesn't regret Game 2 pitching decisions
  From the Web › Sporting News
  Roberts and the Dodgers have a chance at redemption in Friday's Game 3 in Houston at 8:20 p.m. ET.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 6:35 AM
• Puerto Rican MLBers reflect on a title: "There's a ring going to that island"
  From the Web › ESPN
  Puerto Rican MLBers reflect on a title: "There's a ring going to that island"
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 6:35 AM
• Lance McCullers will throw the Dodgers a curve in Game 3. Lots of 'em, actually.
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  And Yu Darvish will throw the Astros a curve too -- by NOT throwing a curve.
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 6:35 AM
• How the Dodgers turned Yu Darvish into a better version of himself
  From the Web › ESPN
  How the Dodgers turned Yu Darvish into a better version of himself
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 5:35 AM
• How do the Astros, Dodgers move on from the Game 2 insanity?
  From the Web › ESPN
  How do the Astros, Dodgers move on from the Game 2 insanity?
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• Your guide to World Series Game 3: Will home-field advantage boost the Astros to a lead?
  From the Web › ESPN
  Your guide to World Series Game 3: Will home-field advantage boost the Astros to a lead?
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 5:35 AM
• Astros carry World Series momentum as Dodgers eye fightback
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts vowed resiliency after an emotional defeat while the Houston Astros try to carry over World Series momentum as baseball's...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 3:35 AM
• Houston Astros' World Series rally catches eye of NFL's Texans
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Houston Astros' stunning Game Two win in the World Series has caught the attention of one of the city's other professional teams with the NFL's Texans finding it...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 1:35 AM
• Short-start evolution part of postseason shift
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The revolution is here, as the postseason landscape appears far different than it once did, as teams like the Astros and Dodgers have eschewed traditional starting...
  Share • October 27, 2017 at 12:35 AM
• Will 2017 World Series Save Fox Sports' Autumn? T.V. Ratings Look Strong Amid NFL Slump
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  As a television spectacle, baseball isn't going to be more popular than the NFL any time soon—so the World Series isn't going to save Fox Sports executives from...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 11:35 PM
• Morning Lineup podcast previews Game 3
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice look ahead to a pivotal Game 3 as the World Series moves to Houston tonight.
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 11:35 PM
• Astros loss an emotional rolercoaster - Roberts
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described his team's World Series Game 2 defeat to the Houston Astros as 'an emotional rollercoaster', after succumbing to a 7-6...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Lester rips Dodgers for taking Hill out early in game-two loss
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Jon Lester was not a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers pulling starting pitcher Rich Hill from game two of the MLB World Series after just 60 pitches on Wednesday. The...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Verlander, Darvish have been key acquisitions
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Justin Verlander started Game 2 of the World Series for the Astros on Wednesday. Now, Yu Darvish will start Game 3 for the Dodgers on Friday.
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 10:35 PM
• Cubs shake up coaching staff with wholesale changes
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon will have a new coaching staff next season following the team's elimination in the National League Championship Series. After winning...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Twins name Garvin Alston pitching coach
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Minnesota Twins have named Garvin Alston pitching coach. The 45-year-old Alston, whose hiring was announced Thursday by the Twins, became bullpen coach for the...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• 10 more amazing facts from epic Game 2
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Game 2 of the World Series presented by YouTube TV was one of the most amazing games ever played. The Dodgers and Astros clashed at Dodger Stadium and produced an...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 9:35 PM
• Astros embrace change of scenery in World Series, while the Dodgers try to recapture the magic by sticking to the plan
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  A day later, the Houston Astros were still beaming. "We're coming off one of the most epic baseball games in any of our careers,'' said their manager A.J. Hinch. "That...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Roberts: No pitching regrets from Gm. 2 loss
  From the Web › ESPN
  Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, criticized for how he used his bullpen in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Astros in the World Series, said he would make the same decisions...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Astros manager Hinch on hotel incident: 'No altercation'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Astros manager A.J. Hinch firmly said there was "no altercation" at a hotel in California this week at the World Series following a TMZ Sports report that he argued with...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Roberts stands by Game 2 decisions
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers held a workout at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, giving the media a second chance to second-guess manager Dave Roberts for some of the Game 2 pitching changes...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Difficult decisions await skippers on WS stage
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and his Houston counterpart, A.J. Hinch, face tough decisions beginning in Game 3 of the World Series presented by YouTube TV. Who will the...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers hope to 'turn the page' in Houston after gut-wrenching Game 2 loss
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The exorcism of Game 2 of the World Series, a punishing 7-6 defeat that cost the Dodgers a chance to seize a two-game advantage over the Houston Astros, began a half...
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• Yu Darvish hasn't waited his whole life for the World Series, so he's free from the pressure of the moment
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Yu Darvish will make his World Series debut on Friday for the Dodgers in Game 3 against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, but if you think he has waited his entire...
  Share • October 26, 2017 at 7:35 PM