That’s the Cubs franchise record for a World Series game. The only Cubs pitcher who’s come close to that since is Jake Arrieta, who struck out nine in G

The Seattle Mariners have never played in a World Series. In fact, they've only ever played in one ALCS (2001). Their hopes and dreams of getting to this season's World Series, and even winning it, are still five wins away. And it's the first win of those pending five that feels the most daunting.

Detroit appeared in four World Series before finally winning a championship, including enduring consecutive World Series losses from 1907 to '09. The franchise has made the World Series a total of 11 times over its 124-year history, and holds just a win percentage of .363 in the championship round.

Dan Wilson shared a locker room with Mariners greats during his playing career. Now, he's managing a team that's electrifying Seattle and might go all the way.

Baseball is a sport filled with history. Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers have jumped out to a 3-0 series lead, putting Aaron Judge and the Yankees on the brink of elimination. World Series sweeps are rare, and it's been over a decade since it last happened.

Fans gathered at what remains of Forbes Field this week to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Mazeroski's walk-off homer.

The Milwaukee Brewers have played in a World Series, although they've never won one. But a look back at that World Series history reveals a quirk that's a hard one to fathom if you aren't well-versed in baseball history. The only time the Brewers have reached the Fall Classic was 1982. They lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.