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Fall Classic fixture Morton faces World Series newbie Valdez

Though the uniform keeps changing, Charlie Morton is becoming a Fall Classic fixture, starting in the World Series for the third time in five seasons this week

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A capsule look at World Series between Braves and Astros

A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series notebook: McCullers out; top 2 picks of 2015 in

Lance McCullers won't pitch in the World Series for the Houston Astros because of his forearm strain

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Astros, Braves start final World Series prep

The Astros and Braves are making final preparations in Houston before opening the World Series on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable for World Series McCullers (forearm) won't be available to pitch in the World Series, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact McCullers missed the ALCS after he sustained a right forearm injury in mid-October, and he hasn't yet resumed throwing. The righty underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage, and his injury isn't believed to be a long-term concern. However, he'll now shift his focus toward preparing for spring training in 2022.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Valdez to start Game 1 of World Series vs Braves

Framber Valdez will start for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García to start Game 6 of ALCS for Astros against Red Sox

Rookie Luis García will start for the Houston Astros against the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series with a trip to the World Series on the line

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not throwing Manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that McCullers (forearm) hasn't yet resumed throwing, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact McCullers has been sidelined since Game 4 of the ALDS due to a forearm strain, although the team's medical staff has determined that the right-hander isn't dealing with any structural damage. The 28-year-old appears unlikely to pitch in the World Series if the Astros advance, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him available for spring training in 2022.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Dodgers seek NLCS rally as series shifts to LA

Trailing 2-0 in the NL Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the Atlanta Braves right where they want them

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros scramble after pitchers pounded for 25 runs by Boston

Houston’s pitching staff will need to adjust quickly after allowing 25 runs and 32 hits to Boston in the first three games of the AL Championship Series, a barrage that made the lo...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest

The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grand game: Boston's 2 slams lead 9-5 ALCS win over Astros

The Boston Red Sox became the first team to slug two grand slams in a postseason game, with J

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: LA hopes to maximize Scherzer with extra rest

The Dodgers are ready to start ace Max Scherzer in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, a day after manager Dave Roberts scratched the veteran right-hander to get...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' García exits ALCS Game 2 early with knee injury

Houston starter Luis García left Game 2 of the AL Championship Series in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox with right knee discomfort

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston's McCullers looking for ways to help despite injury

Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers is looking for ways to help the team off the field while sidelined with an arm injury during the AL Championship Series against the Boston Red So...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1

Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championshi...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1

Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championshi...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Not so fast big guy' - The 'MLB on FOX' crew debates if Astros should be favored over Red Sox in ALCS

'Not so fast big guy' - The 'MLB on FOX' crew debates if Astros should be favored over Red Sox in ALCS

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • Fox Sports

Avoids structural damage Manager Dusty Baker said Friday that McCullers (forearm) is dealing with a muscle strain and has no structural damage, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has already been ruled out for the ALCS after exiting his Game 4 start versus Tampa Bay with the injury, but he's avoided any long-term concerns. It remains to be seen whether McCullers will be available for the World Series should the Astros defeat the Red Sox. Jake Odorizzi was left off the initial playoff roster but will join Houston for the ALCS in the wake of the injury.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houston ace McCullers left off ALCS roster against Red Sox

Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. has been left off the team’s roster for the AL Championship Series against Boston, a huge blow to a team looking to advance to the World Series for t...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left off ALCS roster McCullers (forearm) was left off the Astros' roster for the ALCS against the Red Sox.

Impact The move was an expected one, as reports emerged Thursday that McCullers wasn't going to be able to pitch in the series after leaving his start in Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox with forearm discomfort. While he isn't believed to be dealing with a long-term issue, it's no surprise that he'll miss at least a bit of time. Whether or not he'll have a chance to pitch in the World Series should the Astros win the AL pennant remains to be seen. Jake Odorizzi was added to the ALCS roster after being left off for the ALDS and could step into Houston's rotation in McCullers' absence.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cora meets former team again with Red Sox vs Astros in ALCS

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora will look to take down his former team in the AL Championship Series for the second time in four years after beating the Houston Astros on the way...

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to pitch in ALCS McCullers (forearm) is expected to miss the ALCS against the Red Sox, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact McCullers left his start in Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox with forearm discomfort. While an MRI revealed no long-term concerns, the injury is expected to prevent him from pitching for at least the immediate future. Whether or not he'd be in contention for the World Series should the Astros advance is not yet clear. In the meantime, Houston could turn to Jake Odorizzi, who was left off the ALDS roster, or potentially Zack Greinke, who may not be fully stretched out to start after missing time at the end of the regular season with a neck injury.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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This Date in Baseball-Oct 21

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes MRI McCullers (forearm) recently underwent an MRI and isn't believed to be dealing with a long-term injury, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact McCullers exited Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Tuesday due to right forearm discomfort. Although the results of his MRI were relatively encouraging, it's not yet clear whether the 28-year-old will be able to pitch in the ALCS.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE