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Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly and catcher Christian Vazquez celebrate the Astros' win in Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Astros won 5-0 with a combined no-hitter to tie the series two games all. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
World Series: Verlander seeks first Fall Classic win

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2022 01:29 AM EDT

Houston catcher Christian Vazquez (9) reacts at home plate as Chas McCormick rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the second inning to of Game 3 of an American League Championship baseball series, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Real Chas: McCormick in CF for Astros, no twin switch here

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 28, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. . (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

By Ben Walker Oct. 24, 2022 12:17 AM EDT

Baseball fans wait out a rain delay for Game 5 of an American League Division baseball series between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday

By Ronald Blum Oct. 17, 2022 09:46 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' A.J. Brown speaks with Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Eagles improve to 6-0, Hurts key in 26-17 win over Cowboys

By Dan Gelston Oct. 16, 2022 11:34 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick brushes flying insects away as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Midges swarm Browns field, stands during game with Chargers

By Tom Withers Oct. 09, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, right, celebrates in the clubhouse after the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Mariners end two decades of misery returning to postseason

By Tim Booth Oct. 01, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30 1904 — Doc White of the Chicago White Sox pitched his fifth shutout in eighteen days, a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. 1915 ...

President Joe Biden holds up a jersey during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. From left, Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, manager Brian Snitker, Biden, and Braves President and CEO Terry McGuirk. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden praises Braves' 'unstoppable, joyful run' to 2021 win

By Aamer Madhani And Colleen Long Sep. 26, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith congratulates pitcher Kenley Jansen after Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 11-2. The Braves lead the series 3-2 games. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Braves at Dodgers 10/21/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler, right, rejoins the team for batting practice while preparing to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of baseball's NL Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. Soler rejoined the team Thursday after being out due to a positive COVID-19 test. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
After slamming COVID-19 rules, Tritt sings anthem at NLCS

By Paul Newberry Oct. 23, 2021 02:25 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:01 PM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 20 1923 — Zev, winner of the 1923 Kentucky Derby, beats England’s Papyrus, winner of the 1923 Epsom Derby, in a $100,000 match race at...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
Oct. 19 1940 — Alabama snaps Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point...

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the thirteenth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Boston. The Red Sox won 6-4. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
LEADING OFF: Astros face renewed sign-stealing charge

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Freddy Peralta pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to close out Rays on Marathon Day

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora watches the team's baseball workout with bench coach Tim Hyers, right, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Boston. The Red Sox hosts the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Cora: Text from Belichick, 'like the highlight of the year'

Oct. 10, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 5 1900 — Britain’s Harry Vardon wins the U.S. Open golf title, beating J.H. Taylor with a 313 total at the Chicago Golf Club. ...

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers during the third inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Yankees, Mets allowed to start seasons with 20% capacity

By Ronald Blum Mar. 18, 2021 01:03 PM EDT