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World Series – October 26-November 3, 2021

Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves,
In an All-Deep-South World Series :/
Best-of-Seven Series

2021 MLB World Series Light Banner — MLB Advanced Media, LP

2021 Fall Classic

Braves win 2021 World Series 4-2,
their first in 26 years,
fourth in franchise history

PRE-SERIES CONTENT

FastCast highlights from ALCS and NLCS

WORLD SERIES GAME 1

Framber Valdez LHP 59 - Portrait — Morton

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:09 pm CDT
Minute Maid Park
Braves / Charlie Morton, RHP at
Astros / Framber Valdez, LHP
On FOX

Braves 6 – Astros 2
WP: A.J. Minter (1-0, 3.38) | LP: Framber Valdez (0-1, 22.50)
MLB Headline:
Braves overcome another injury, dominate G1

PRE-GAME CONTENT

MLB Tonight breaks down Framber Valdez

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Braves on winning Game 1

Dusty Baker on Game 1 defeat

WORLD SERIES GAME 2

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 7:09 pm CDT
Minute Maid Park
Braves / Max Fried, LHP at
Astros / José Urquidy, RHP
On FOX

Braves 2 – Astros 7
WP: José Urquidy (1-0, 3.60) | LP: Max Fried (0-1, 10.80)
MLB Headline:
Astros knot Series: ‘We needed that game’

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Game 2 Preview on MLB Tonight

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Astros on winning Game 2

Brian Snitker on split in Houston

WORLD SERIES GAME 3

Friday, October 29, 2021 at 7:09 pm CDT
Truist Park
Astros / Luis Garcia, RHP at
Braves / Ian Anderson, RHP
On FOX

Astros 0 – Braves 2
WP: Ian Anderson (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Luis Garcia (0-1, 2.45)
MLB Headline:
Braves nearly unhittable, seize 2-1 WS lead

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Analysts preview Game 3 on MLB Tonight

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Braves on Game 3 win

Dusty Baker on lack on offense in Game 3

WORLD SERIES GAME 4

Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 7:09 pm CDT
Truist Park
Astros / Zack Greinke, RHP at
Braves / Dylan Lee, LHP
On FOX

Astros 2 – Braves 3
WP: Tyler Matzek (1-0, 2.70) | LP: Cristian Javier (0-1, 10.80) | SV: Will Smith (2)
MLB Headline:
Back-to-back HRs put Braves on cusp of title

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Analysts break down Braves starter Dylan Lee on MLB Tonight

Analysts on Astros bullpen on MLB Tonight

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

➤ With tonight’s 2-run HR, José Altuve moves into 2^nd place on the all-time postseason HR list—23.

Game highlights from mlb.com

Braves on Game 4 win

Dusty Baker on missed chances in Game 4

WORLD SERIES GAME 5

Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 7:15 pm CDT
Truist Park
Astros / Framber Valdez, LHP at
Braves / Tucker Davidson, LHP
On FOX

Astros 9 – Braves 5
WP: José Urquidy (2-0, 3.00) | LP: A.J. Minter (1-1, 7.71)
MLB Headline:
Clutch Astros send series back to Houston

PRE-GAME CONTENT

MLB Tonight crew breaks down Tucker Davidson

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Astros discuss Game 5 victory

WORLD SERIES GAME 6

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 7:09 pm CDT
Minute Maid Park
Braves / Max Fried, LHP at
Astros / Luis Garcia, RHP
On FOX

Braves 7 – Astros 0
WP: Max Fried (1-1, 4.91) | LP: Luis Garcia (0-2, 5.68)
MLB Headline:
Braves win first World Series title since 1995

PRE-GAME CONTENT

MLB Tonight breaks down Max Fried’s pitching arsenal

Dusty Baker on Game 6

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

➤ Max Fried pitches an absolute gem in Astros shutout—0 R on 4 H, with 0 BB, 0 HB, and 6 SO. Superfantastic!

Game highlights from mlb.com

Freddie Freeman on long road to World Series title

Max Fried on pitching in World Series Clincher

Jorge Soler wins Willie Mays World Series MVP Award

Brian Snitker on winning the Fall Classic

National League Championship Series – October 16-24, 2021

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National League Championship Series

Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Best-of-Seven Series

Braves win series 4-2,
win National League Pennant,
advance to World Series

PRE-SERIES CONTENT

➤ The Dodgers regular season win record (106) vs. the Braves (88), constitutes the largest win differential (18 games) in NLCS history, and the 5^th largest of any LCS matchup across both leagues. But the Braves have been hitting well, so far, in the postseason.

➤ Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy remains injured and will not play in the NLCS.

Mark DeRosa rundown on upcoming NLCS on MLB Network

Analysts on the NLCS matchup between the Dodgers and the Braves on The Rundown

Sarah Langs looks at both Championship Series on The Beat Report

Analysts on Dodgers use of an opener in Game 5 of NLDS on MLB Network

Brian Snitker on facing Dodgers in NCLS

Freddie Freeman on NCLS and the use of openers

NLCS GAME 1

Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 7:08 pm CDT
Truist Park
Dodgers / Corey Knebel, RHP at
Braves / Max Fried, LHP
On TBS

Dodgers 2 – Braves 3
WP: Will Smith (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Blake Treinen (0-1, 27.00)
MLB Headline:
Riley plays G1 hero with HR, walk-off knock

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Max Fried on NLCS Game 1 start against Dodgers

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

➤ Both MVPs—Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman—go 0-for-4.

➤ Miracle man, Austin Riley, comes through with a solo shot in the 4^th, and a walk-off RBI single.

Game highlights from mlb.com

Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies on rocking Game 1

Max Fried and Tyler Matzek on Game 1 win

Trea Turner on facing Max Fried at the plate

Dave Roberts comments on Austin Riley and Dodgers offense

Brian Snitker talks walk-off win in Game 1

NLCS GAME 2

Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 6:38 pm CDT
Truist Park
Dodgers / Max Scherzer, RHP at
Braves / Ian Anderson, RHP
On TBS

Dodgers 4 – Braves 5
WP: Will Smith (2-0, 0.00) | LP: Brusdar Graterol (0-1, 13.50)
MLB Headline:
Braves walk off Dodgers AGAIN in NLCS G2

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Max Scherzer on getting Game 2

Ian Anderson on facing Dodgers in Game 2 start

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Analysts break down Dodgers late-game managerial decisions

Analysts on Max Scherzer’s Game 2 start on MLB Tonight

Max Scherzer on pitching with a fatigued arm in Game 2 loss

Dave Roberts on disappointing 5-4 loss in Game 2

Eddie Rosario and Ozzie Albies on walk-off win

Austin Riley and Joc Peterson on big Game 2 win

NLCS GAME 3

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:08 pm CDT
Dodger Stadium
Braves / Charlie Morton, RHP at
Dodgers / Walker Buehler, RHP
On TBS

Braves 5 – Dodgers 6
WP: Tony Gonsolin (1-0, 4.50) | LP: Luke Jackson (0-1, 21.60) | SV: Kenley Jansen (1)
MLB Headline:
Belli breathes life into LA with clutch HR

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Analysts preview NCLS Game 3 starters on MLB Tonight

Brian Kenny on Dodgers “five decisive decisions”

Analysts on Austin Riley’s career since entering the league on MLB Network

Walker Buehler on pitching Game 3

Dave Roberts presser ahead of Game 3

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Dave Roberts and Dodgers discuss Game 3 win

Brian Snitker on bouncing back from Game 3 loss

NLCS GAME 4

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:08 pm CDT
Dodger Stadium
Braves / Jesse Chavez, RHP at
Dodgers / Julio Urías, LHP
On TBS

Braves 9 – Dodgers 6
WP: Drew Smyly (1-0, 5.40) | LP: Julio Urías (0-1, 10.50)
MLB Headline:
Rosario leads Braves to 3-1 NLCS edge

➤ Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner leaves game in the 7^th with apparent hamstring injury.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Dave Roberts on Urías’ outing and confidence in lineup

Braves on winning Game 4

NLCS GAME 5

Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:08 pm CDT
Dodger Stadium
Braves / Max Fried, RHP at
Dodgers / Joe Kelly, RHP
On TBS

Braves 2– Dodgers 11
WP: Evan Phillips (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Max Fried (0-1, 5.91)
MLB Headline:
Taylor’s EPIC 3-HR game keeps LA going

➤ Dodgers become the first team in postseason history to have a 3-HR player (Chris Taylor) and a 2-HR player (AJ Pollack) in a single game.

➤ Dodgers starter Joe Kelly suffers a bicep strain and leaves the game in the 1^st inning.

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Analysts on Dodgers use of pitchers

Dave Roberts on Justin Turner’s hamstring strain

Max Fried on getting the nod for Game 5

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Game highlights from mlb.com

Dodgers on Game 5 win over the Braves

Dave Roberts on Joe Kelly status

Max Fried and Freddie Freeman on Game 5 loss

NLCS GAME 6

Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 7:08 pm CDT*
Truist Park
Dodgers / Walker Buehler, RHP at
Braves / Ian Anderson, RHP
On TBS

Dodgers 2 – Braves 4
WP: Tyler Matzek (1-0, 3.00) | LP: Walker Buehler (0-1, 7.04) | SV: Will Smith (1)
MLB Headline:
‘Pure joy’ for Braves: 1^st pennant since ’99

➤ Eddie Rosario wins NLCS MVP award.

PRE-GAME CONTENT

➤ On Friday, Dodgers announce that Walker Buehler, rather than Max Scherzer, will start Game 6.

Analysts on Max Scherzer not starting Game 6 on MLB Tonight

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Braves share their emotions after winning NLCS

National League Division Series II – October 8-14, 2021

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National League Division Series II

Milwaukee Brewers (2 – 95-67, .586) vs.
Atlanta Braves (3 – 88-73, .547)
Best-of-Five Series

Braves win series 3-1,
advance to their second consecutive NLCS

PRE-SERIES CONTENT

Brian Snitker on preparing for ALDS series against the Brewers

Craig Counsell on matchup with Braves and status of Willy Adames

NLDS II – GAME 1

Corbin Burnes RHP 39 - Portrait — Morton

Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3:37 pm CDT
American Family Field
Braves / Charlie Morton, RHP at
Brewers / Corbin Burnes, RHP
On TBS

Braves 1 – Brewers 2
WP: Adrian Houser (1-0, 4.50) | LP: Charlie Morton (0-1, 3.00)
MLB Headline:
Burnes Bests Braves as Brewers win Game 1

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Charlie Morton on pitching Game 1

Corbin Burnes on ALDS series and starting Game 1

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

NLDS II – GAME 2

Brandon Woodruff RHP 53 - Portrait — Fried

Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 4:07 pm CDT
American Family Field
Braves / Max Fried, LHP at
Brewers / Brandon Woodruff, RHP
On TBS

Braves 3 – Brewers 0
WP: Max Fried (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Brandon Woodruff (0-1, 4.50)
MLB Headline:
Braves even NLDS behind Fried’s 9-K gem

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Max Fried on pitching in Game 2

Brandon Woodruff on starting Game 2

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Max Fried hurls like a champion, shutting out the Brewers on 3 hits, walking none and striking out 9. He goes above and beyond on defense, fielding several hit balls. Brewers get two men on with one out in each of the last three innings, but can’t get them home.

Max Fried strikes out 9 over 6 innings

Tyler Matzek and Max Fried discuss their outings in Game 2 win

NLDS II – GAME 3

Freddy Peralta RHP 51 - Portrait — Peralta

Monday, October 11, 2021 at 12:07 pm CDT
Truist Park
Brewers / Freddy Peralta, RHP at
Braves / Ian Anderson, RHP
On TBS

PRE-GAME CONTENT

Braves 3 – Brewers 0
WP: Ian Anderson (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Adrian Houser (0-1, 12.00)
MLB Headline:
Joctober! Pinch HR lifts Braves to NLDS lead

Freddy Peralta on getting the nod for Game 3

Ian Anderson on starting Game 3

Craig Counsell on NLDS so far on MLB Tonight

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

NLDS II – GAME 4

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 4:07 pm CDT
Truist Park
Brewers / Eric Lauer, LHP at
Braves / Charlie Morton, RHP
On TBS

Brewers 4 – Braves 5
WP: Tyler Matzek (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Josh Hader (0-1, 4.50) | S: Will Smith
MLB Headline:
Freddie! Late HR send Braves back to NLCS

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT

Analysts break down Freddie Freeman’s clutch home run on MLB Tonight

Brian Snitker on winning the NLDS

Brewers on disappointing end to 2021 season

Week of September 27-October 3, 2021

Three-Game Series at Detroit (Continued)

Matt Manning RHP 25 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Keuchel

Monday, September 27, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park – Makeup of September 22
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

W, 8-7, 89-68 (.567), W2 | WP: Dallas Keuchel (9-9, 5.13) | S: Liam Hendriks (37) | Game 157

Game highlights from mlb.com

Two-Game Series vs. Cincinnati Reds

White Sox win series 2-0

Reynaldo López RHP 40 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Riley O'Brien RHP 21 — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Reds / Riley O’Brien, RHP

W, 7-1, 90-68 (.570), W3 | WP: Reynaldo López (4-3, 2.98) | Game 158

In his major league debut, Reds starter Riley O’Brien records his first ER (first HR given up), first BB, and first K—all in the first inning! He goes HR, BB, K, BB, in the 2^nd, before manager David Bell sends him to the dugout. DEFENSE: Reynaldo López puts up a quality start, giving up just 1 R/ER on 2 H (0 BB, 4 SO) in 6.0 IP. José Ruiz goes 1B, GO, 1B, in the 7^th, but gets out of the inning with a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer goes HBP, E5, FC, 4-6-3 DP, in the 8^th. Matt Foster retires 3 in order, to end it. OFFENSE: Hard-hit home runs galore! Luis Robert solo HR (11), in the 1^st. Yoán Moncada solo HR (13), in the 2^nd. Gavin Sheets solo HR (10), in the 4^th. Gavin Sheets 1B scores Eloy Jiménez (singled, advanced to 2B on Yoán Moncada BB, advanced to 3B on Leury García sac bunt) and César Hernández FC scores Yoán Moncada (walked, advanced to 2B on Leury García SB, advanced to 3B on Gavin Sheets 1B), in the 6^th. Luis Robert 2-run HR (11) scores César Hernández (doubled, stole 3B on WP), in the 8^th. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Cardinals to NL Wild Card Game

Cardinals Primary Dark - Since 1999 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

With tonight’s 6-2 win over the Brewers—their 17^th consecutive win—the red-hot Cardinals clinch the second spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6.

Sonny Gray RHP 54 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Rodón

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Reds / Sonny Gray, RHP

W, 6-1, 91-68 (.572), W4 | WP: Carlos Rodón (13-5, 2.37) | Game 159

Game highlights from mlb.com

Astros Clinch AL West

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September 30—With today’s 3-2 win over the Rays, the Astros clinch the American League West Title. They will take on the White Sox in the ALDS.

Braves Clinch NL East

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September 30—With today’s 5-3 win over the Phillies, the Braves clinch the National League East Title. They will face the Brewers in the NLDS.

Three-Game Series vs. Detroit Tigers

October 1—Ryan Tepera activated from IL

October 1—Mike Wright, Jr. designated for assignment

White Sox win series 2-1

Wily Peralta RHP 58 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Lynn

Friday, October 1, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Tigers / Wily Peralta, RHP

W, 8-1, 92-68 (.575), W5 | WP: Lance Lynn (11-6, 2.69) | Game 160

➤ The White Sox are still alive for the #2 seed in the American League, and home-field advantage in the ALDS.

Game highlights from mlb.com

Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

W, 5-4, 93-68 (.578), W6 | WP: Aaron Bummer (5-5, 3.51) | S: Liam Hendriks (38) | Game 161

➤ With the Astros 10-4 win today over the Athletics, they will host the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS, on October 7. If the Sox win and the Astros lose tomorrow, both teams will have the same season record, but the Astros won the season series 5-2, which would give them home-field advantage.

DEFENSE: Lucas Giolito labors, but ends up with a respectable 1 R/ER on 2 H (1 BB, 3 SO) in 5.0 IP. Ryan Burr allows a H and issues a BB with no outs, but gets out of it with a K and a Tim Anderson unassisted DP, in the 6^th. Dallas Keuchel’s new role as a reliever is off to a poor start. He goes LO, 1B, K RBI 1B, RBI 2B, BB, RBI 1B, in the 7^th, before Matt Foster steps in to make the final out (LO), making it 4-0 Tigers. Aaron Bummer pitches a clean 1-2-3 8^th. Liam Hendricks does his usual bang-up job, retiring 2 in a row (2 SO), for the save. OFFENSE: Tigers starter Matt Manning struck out 7 White Sox, allowing just 2 H and no R (1 BB) in 5.0 IP. But their bullpen fell to the White Sox. Down 4-1 in mid 7^th, the Sox bats came to life: Yoán Moncada RBI 2B scores Yasmani Grandal (doubled). Gavin Sheets RBI 1B scores Moncada. Tim Anderson RBI 1B brings in Sheets (advanced to 2B on Leury Garcia 1B). In the 8^th, Yoán Mocada seals the deal with a 2-run HR that brings home Billy Hamilton (PR for Eloy Jiménez, who walked). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Tyler Alexander LHP 70 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Cease

Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Tigers / Tyler Alexander, LHP

L, 5-2, 93-69 (.574), L1 | LP: Reynaldo López (4-4, 3.43) | Game 162

Game highlights from mlb.com

Giants Clinch NL West

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October 3—With today’s 11-4 win against the Padres, the Giants clinch the National League West title. With the best record in the NL (107-55), they will take on the winner of the Wild Card Game (October 6) in the NLDS.

Yankees to AL Wild Card Game

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October 3—With today’s 1-0 walk-off against the Rays, the Yankees clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Red Sox in Boston, due to Boston’s 10-9 edge in the regular season series.

Red Sox to AL Wild Card Game

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October 3—With today’s 7-5 victory over the Nationals, the Red Sox clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Yankees at home, due to their narrow 10-9 win of the regular season series.