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Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for Washington, which holds a 1-0 advantage. Justin Verlander will start for Houston.

In a tweet that was deleted, the umpire said he planned to buy a firearm because he believed the impeachment inquiry into President Trump could lead to a new American civil war.

The World Series opener between the Nationals and Astros was down 11.4% for Fox from last year's Game 1 and narrowly averted setting a record low for TV audience.

David Ross heads to Chicago, and San Diego picks Jayce Tingler. The Mets? They're still shopping.

The lawsuit accuses Paul Lo Duca, a former catcher, of falsely stating on a podcast that West borrowed a pitcher's car in return for an easier strike zone.

Justin Verlander became the career leader in postseason strikeouts Wednesday when he surpassed John Smoltz's mark of 199 by fanning Victor Robles in the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series.

Commissioner Rob Manfred said his office was working with the players' union to change its drug-testing policy. He also addressed M.L.B.'s inquiry into Brandon Taubman's clubhouse outburst.

Major League Baseball and its players' union are optimistic talks are progressing on testing for opioids following the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Commissioner Rob Manfred said his office was working with the players' union to change its drug-testing policy. He also addressed M.L.B.'s inquiry into Brandon Taubman's clubhouse outburst.

Although George Springer defended how he ran out an eighth-inning double in Game 1 of the World Series, Astros manager AJ Hinch said Wednesday that the two discussed the play, and he thinks Springer made an "honest mista...

The Angels' Mike Trout and the Brewers' Christian Yelich, who both missed most of the stretch run with injuries, were honored with the Hank Aaron Award for outstanding offensive performance this season.