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Dodgers clinch back-to-back World Series as Blue Jays downed in thriller
AFP, Published on 02/11/2025
» TORONTO (CANADA) - The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Saturday in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.
New frontline in Canada-US tensions: the World Series
AFP, Published on 25/10/2025
» TORONTO (CANADA) - Canada's only Major League Baseball team is looking to take the crown of "America's pastime" in a World Series matchup that opens Friday with an unusually heavy dose of national pride on the line.
Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» NEW YORK - The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League Baseball playoffs, as the Cubs and Tigers stayed alive.
Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» NEW YORK - Pop singer Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday, prompting congratulations from across the sports world.
Pawol becomes first woman to umpire in MLB
AFP, Published on 10/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday -- and she says she is aware of the "magnitude" of the moment.
Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a two-run homer as part of an impressive two-day display that couldn't get the Los Angeles Dodgers past St Louis.
Nationals make 17-year-old Willits youngest No.1 in MLB Draft history
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - Eli Willits, a 17-year-old US high school shortstop, was selected by the Washington Nationals with the first overall pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft at Atlanta.
Cuba write 'new chapter' with World Baseball Classic semi-final spot
AFP, Published on 16/03/2023
» TOKYO: Cuba's manager hailed "a new chapter" for his team after they became the first side to book their place in the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic with a 4-3 win over Australia in Tokyo on Wednesday.
MLB permanently adopts automatic runner in extra innings
AFP, Published on 14/02/2023
» NEW YORK - Major League Baseball's joint competition committee made permanent on Monday a rule change putting an automatic runner on base in extra innings for regular-season games.
Astros defeat Phillies 4-1 to win second World Series crown
AFP, Published on 06/11/2022
» WASHINGTON - Yordan Alvarez smashed a three-run homer and the Houston Astros captured their second World Series in six seasons on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.