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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

White Sox reportedly hire Will Venable as manager

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The Chicago White Sox have reportedly hired Will Venable to take over as manager, turning to the former big league outfielder to help turn around the team after a miserable season.

Venable, who turned 42 on Tuesday, is stepping in for Pedro Grifol, who was fired in August with the White Sox on their way to breaking the modern major league record for most losses in a season.

With Grady Sizemore serving as interim manager, the club finished with a 41-121 record.

Venable was an associate manager for Texas for the past two years. He handled daily schedule items and outfield instruction as part of his duties with the Rangers, who won the World Series in 2023 in manager Bruce Bochy’s first season.

Venable played baseball and basketball while studying anthropology at Princeton. He was an all-Ivy League performer in each sport.

He was selected by San Diego in the seventh round of the 2005 amateur draft. The outfielder played for the Padres, Rangers and Dodgers in nine years in the majors, hitting .249 with 81 homers, 307 RBIs and 135 steals in 967 games.

After his playing career ended, Venable joined the Cubs’ front office in September 2017 as a special assistant to baseball operations. He also was on the team’s major league staff for three years, spending two seasons as the first base coach and one as the third base coach.

Venable also was the bench coach for Red Sox manager Alex Cora for two years before joining the Rangers.

Venable comes from an athletic family. His father, Max, played parts of 12 seasons in the majors, and also was a minor league manager and coach. Will’s brother, Winston, played college football at Boise State and appeared in 12 games with the Chicago Bears during the 2011 season.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

World Series Game 5 live updates, score: Top moments from Dodgers-Yankees

The New York Yankees staved off a sweep in Game 4 of the World Series, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-4. Now, the Dodgers have another chance to end the series in the Bronx in Game 5 on Wednesday night (8:08 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

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The New York Yankees won Game 4 of the World Series 11-4, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in an elimination game. Now down 3-1, the Yankees have an opportunity to make history and come back from being down 3-0. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss this possible outcome.

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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Yankees fans banned from Game 5 for ‘egregious’ contact with Dodgers’ Mookie Betts

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The two New York Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts‘ attempt to make a catch in Game 4 of the World Series have been barred from attending Wednesday’s Game 5.

Yankees fans Austin Capobianco and John Peter were ejected from Game 4 after the incident with Betts in the first inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers star made a grab along the right field wall in foul territory. Even though Capobianco and Peter were ejected, the Yankees season-ticket holders told ESPN that they were told they could attend Game 5.

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However, MLB asked the Yankees to ban Capobianco and Peter from attending Game 5. Capobianco told ESPN that the Yankees warned him that he and his friend would be arrested if they attempted to attend Wednesday night’s game. It’s unclear if the ban will extend beyond Wednesday, ESPN reported.

The Yankees released a statement on Wednesday describing the incident as “egregious and unacceptable phyical contact” with Betts.

“The safety and security of players, fans and Stadium staff is the foundational element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and it cannot be compromised,” the statement continued. “Tonight marks the final home game of year, and we want every ounce of our fans’ passion on display. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one’s team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.”

Yankees fan pulls ball out of Mookie Betts’ glove in World Series Game 4

Capobianco and Peter were seen trying to rip the ball out of Betts’ glove after he made the grab on Gleyber Torres‘ fly ball. Capobianco tugged on Betts’ glove while Peter grabbed Betts’ right wrist. Torres was immediately ruled out due to fan interference.

Betts was noticeably upset with the fans after the play. He brushed aside the incident, though, when he was asked about it following the Dodgers’ 11-4 loss.

“When it comes to the person in play, it doesn’t matter,” Betts said after the Yankees extended the series with an 11-4 victory. “We lost. It’s irrelevant. I’m fine. He’s fine. Everything’s cool. We lost the game and that’s what I’m kind of focused on. We gotta turn the page and get ready for tomorrow.”

The Dodgers will have another chance to clinch a World Series title on Wednesday night as they’re up 3-1 in the series. Even if the Yankees win Game 5, Wednesday’s game is the final game scheduled at Yankee Stadium for the series. Games 6 and 7 will take place in Los Angeles, if necessary.

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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

What’s the record for most home runs in a single World Series?

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The World Series is known for its thrilling moments, and home runs often take center stage. This year, Freddie Freeman is on fire, hitting a home run in each of the four games so far. Where does his performance stack up? Check out everything you need to know about slugging in World Series history:

Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single World Series?

Three players share this record for most home runs in a single World Series with five home runs:

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Who holds the record for the most consecutive home runs in World Series games?

Freddie Freeman has broken the World Series record with a homer in six consecutive World Series games, dating back to the last two games of the 2021 World Series (Atlanta Braves) and the first four games of the 2024 World Series (Los Angeles Dodgers).

Freeman is the second player to hit home runs in four consecutive games during a single World Series, and he is the first to do so in each of the first four games. George Springer also homered in the last four games of the 2017 World Series against the Dodgers.

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Who holds the record for the most home runs in a World Series game?

The record for the most home runs hit in a World Series game is three, achieved by four players:

Babe Ruth (Yankees, 1926, 1928)
Reggie Jackson (Yankees, 1977)
Albert Pujols (Cardinals, 2011)
Pablo Sandoval (Giants, 2012)

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Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 5: Starters, lineups, how to watch

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are locking horns in the World Series, with Game 5 on Wednesday (8:08 p.m. ET on FOX).

This is the 12th time these iconic franchises are battling for a championship, but the first time since 1981.

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The Dodgers won the first three games of this series and remain just one victory away from clinching the franchise’s eighth championship.

Here is the lowdown on Game 5, including how to watch, potential lineups and more.

How can I watch the World Series?

Every game will be broadcast on FOX, and each contest is slated to start at 8:08 p.m. ET. Here is the schedule:

Who is favored?

The Yankees are currently favored to win Game 5, while the Dodgers are favored (-901) to win the series.

Who will start Game 5?

The Yankees will start ace Gerrit Cole. The Dodgers will start Jack Flaherty.

Who will be in the lineup for Game 5?

Neither team has named its starting lineup for Game 5, though we can make some guesses based on what happened the last time these pitchers matched up in Game 1. This will be updated later when lineups are official.

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