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Ranking the Dodgers’ Nine World Series-Winning Teams

Now that Los Angeles has added to its trophy collection, let’s see how this year’s Dodgers stack up to the franchise’s other champions.

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ESPN Analyst Believes Injured Tyrese Haliburton Must Play in Game 6

Pacers star is dealing with a calf strain.

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Hang Freddie Freeman’s Swing in the Louvre (or the Hall of Fame)

Freeman’s one-of-a-kind hitting motion will one day earn him a bust in Cooperstown, and will likely win the Dodgers the 2024 World Series. Even his teammates aren’t sure how he does it.

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Kirk Gibson Recalls 1988 World Series Home Run After Freddie Freeman's Heroics

Gibson spoke with SI's Tom Verducci about the similarities between his famous Game 1 homer and Freeman's: "Freddie has no clue yet what it means to the game and the history of the game."

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Joe Davis's Call of Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Was Perfect Tribute to Vin Scully

Joe Davis's call of Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam paid homage to the late great Vin Scully, a longtime Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster who also called a classic World Series moment.

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Joe Davis channeled Vin Scully’s epic call of Kirk Gibson’s home run on Freddie Freeman’s grand slam

Freddie Freeman recreated Kirk Gibson's iconic home run and Joe Davis knew just how to react

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Freeman's Historic Grand Slam Seals Dodgers' Game 1 Victory

Experience the thrill of Game 1 as Freddie Freeman's grand slam secures a dramatic victory for the Dodgers over the Yankees in the World Series.

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Nestor Cortes Left to Digest Loss After Aaron Boone’s Questionable Game 1 Move

The Yankees pitcher hadn’t appeared in a game since Sept. 18 yet was called upon by his manager to face the heart of the Dodgers’ order with Game 1 of the World Series on the line.

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Freddie Freeman’s Insistence On Playing Through Injury Pays Off

The Dodgers’ star first baseman has lobbied to stay in the lineup since being hobbled last month by a sprained ankle. Friday’s walk-off grand slam validated his confidence.

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Sports World Reacts to Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Grand Slam in Epic World Series Game 1

With the Dodgers down to their final out, L.A.'s first baseman delivered a moment reminiscent of Kirk Gibson's iconic 1988 homer.

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Tigers Analyst Carlos Peña Saw Spencer Torkelson's Home Run Coming, Celebrated Accordingly

Carlos Peña authored another memorable Tigers moment.

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Full-Count Pitch Selections Define MLB Pitchers, for Good and Bad

Explaining why a hurler’s pitch selection on a 3–2 count works as baseball’s “truth serum.”

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Adding Time to the Pitch Clock in Key Spots Would Be a Foolish Mistake

There’s no reason to go back to the dawdling pace that the sport previously adopted, even for one inning.

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LeBron James joked with a courtside Patrick Mahomes about both playing through foot injuries

Maybe a limping James could actually channel some of his inner Mahomes and give L.A. a Kirk Gibson-esque finish to the season.

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Bill Plaschke: Hometown hero Justin Turner wore L.A. on sleeve and carried city in heart

LOS ANGELES — He was never their best player. He was never their biggest star.

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The first televised World Series spurred America's television boom, 75 years ago

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk desperately waving at his home run to stay in play. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson pumping his arms as he hobbles around second base after muscling a home run off Dennis Eckersley, the Oakland A’s dominant closer. The ground ball hit by New…

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Bill Plaschke: Who to blame for Dodgers' October failure? How about the players?

LOS ANGELES — For days after the biggest disappointment in Dodgers history, fans have been furiously fanning the blame as if it were an ugly yellow towel.

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Yordan Álvarez had a cold-blooded reaction to his walk-off 3-run shot that sent Astros fans into a frenzy

Imagine being THIS calm in such a historic moment.

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Michigan State football all-time roster: Offensive starters and backups

See which legends made the cut in our all-time Michigan State football roster, starting with the offensive starters and backups.

Boston Herald

Jason Mastrodonato: Dennis Eckersley’s humility is what made him one-of-a-kind in NESN’s broadcast booth

Run into Dennis Eckersley in the press box or media elevator at Fenway Park and chances are, he’s going to ask you a question.

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SI:AM | Vin Scully’s Best Calls

Over the course of 67 years in the booth, the legendary announcer was the soundtrack to some of the biggest moments in sports.

Los Angeles Times

Vin Scully, forever the voice of the Dodgers, dies at 94

LOS ANGELES — The way Vin Scully called a baseball game, it felt like bumping into an old friend. There were stories to tell and memories to share, his soothing banter as familiar as green grass and warm breezes on a sunny afternoon.

The Independent UK

Vin Scully's top calls from a Hall of Fame career

Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully called thousands of games involving the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers during his 67 years in the booth

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Vin Scully’s voice, a serenade of rebirth, will live on forever in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — He was the soundtrack of a city, the muse of millions, the voice of home.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Welcome to Baseball USA — where the All-Star Game should always be played

The most impactful player in baseball history grew up here, Jackie Robinson learning his craft on the sandlots of Pasadena just up the road from Chavez Ravine.

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