Diamondbacks rip Rangers to even World Series at game apiece
ARLINGTON, Texas — How many body blows does it take to keep the Diamondbacks down on the mat? Their opponents have yet to find out. The dramatic fashion in which …
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MLB wants to resolve Mets’ injured list saga by end of year
ARLINGTON, Texas — Major League Baseball’s investigation into the Mets’ alleged misuse of the injured list remains ongoing, but commissioner Rob Manfred said on Friday that its resolution should be …
World Series of Cinderellas doesn’t mean playoff system is flawed
ARLINGTON, Texas — Why do we hate Cinderella so much in baseball? Why is a run by a low seed so loved in, say, the NCAA Tournament or roundly ignored …
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo on the hook after D-backs pull off NLCS upset
How Diamondbacks made their improbable run to the World Series USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale discusses the Arizona Diamondbacks odds-defying run to the World Series and previews their matchup with …
Diamondbacks aren’t surprised they shocked the world
PHILADELPHIA — There was that bit of bedlam at The Bank, as usual, but there’s sure to be depression on the streets of this crazy city (sports and otherwise) today. …
Arizona makes sure of Game 7 in Philly
What to expect from NLCS matchup between Diamondbacks and Phillies Both the Diamondbacks and Phillies are coming off statement wins in the divisional round of the playoffs, and are now …
Rangers secure World Series berth with Game 7 victory vs. Astros
The Rangers, for the first time since 2011, will head to the World Series, and they clinched their spot with a commanding Game 7 victory against the Astros on Monday. …
Alek Thomas hits NLCS homer, Diamondbacks fans jump into pool
The snakes are indeed alive, and their fans are truly excited about it. Down by two runs to the Phillies in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS …
Rangers’ Max Scherzer shelled in ALCS Game 3 vs. Astros
Max Scherzer said Tuesday that pitching in the postseason is something “you dream of.” His Wednesday start veered more into the nightmare territory. The 39-year-old right-hander returned from a shoulder …
Hilarious Diamondbacks-Phillies NLCS Game 2 report is TV gold
Phillies fans have not disappointed during Philadelphia’s run through the postseason so far, which makes it relatively unsurprising that Arizona Diamondback fans were hard to come by at Citizens Bank …