Dodgers

Fans of the Minnesota Twins had to wait quite a while this offseason before their team made a move.

The The Houston Astros broke out their bats in a four-run second inning, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 Friday night for a 2-1 World Series lead.

George Springer hit a two-run drive in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium, beating Los Angeles 7-6 Wednesday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece.

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers have opened the World Series with a victory over the Houston Astros.

Tuesday's opening game of the 2017 World Series could set a weather record as game time temperatures could be in the triple digits.

CHICAGO (AP) — Wrigley Field was just 29 years old the last time the Chicago Cubs had previously won a National League pennant, and the ballpark didn't exist when the Cubbies last captured a World Series title. Wrigley and its neighboring taverns were rocking on Saturday night after the Cubs claimed their first pennant since 1945.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are one win away from their first World Series berth in 71 years.

UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken control of the National League Championship Series by blanking the Chicago Cubs for the second straight game.

UNDATED (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are now four victories away from their first World Series berth since 1945.

UNDATED (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have never been accused of taking the easy path to a playoff series victory. Game 3 of their National League Division Series was proof of that, as if their 108-year championship drought wasn't a subtle reminder.

UNDATED (AP) — The L.A. Dodgers ended the Chicago Cubs' four-game winning streak by edging the Cubs 3-2 in the second game of a weekend series between NL division leaders.

Pats get to 10-0 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots remain one of the NFL's two unbeaten teams, keeping pace with the Carolina Panthers.

Panthers still perfect...Packers catch Vikes UNDATED (AP) — The Carolina Panthers remain one of the NFL's two unbeaten teams.

Warriors still perfect...Nets break through...Aldridge leads Spurs in return to Portland UNDATED (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are still perfect in the young NBA season. The 9-0 defending NBA champions tied a franchise mark for most wins to start a season with a 100-84 pasting of the Memphis Grizzlies. Stephen Curry led the way with 28 and Andre Iguodala added 20.