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Game 2 takeaways: Dodgers take 2-0 World Series lead, but Ohtani exits with injury
The Dodgers downed the Yankees, but now await word on the status of their superstar.
Dave Roberts on Ohtani injury: 'We're encouraged'
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New York vs. L.A. (via Brooklyn): A history of Yankees-Dodgers World Series rivalry
The storied franchises have met 11 times before in the Fall Classic -- creating some of MLB's most iconic postseason moments.
World Series mega-preview for Dodgers-Yankees showdown
Everything you need for this year's Fall Classic, from who has the edge to how many games the Series will go.
TRENDING AT THE WORLD SERIES
MTV's debut, 'Arthur's Theme' and more trends from last Yankees-Dodgers World Series
The two iconic clubs have faced off 12 times in the Fall Classic -- but not since 1981, when the world was a much different place.
Dodgers' deep fried sandwich is latest to join new MLB ballpark foods
A handful of MLB teams are debuting unique food creations this season.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Judge vs. Ohtani is a gift: How the universe converged to produce a dream World Series showdown
Two larger-than-life superstars sharing baseball's biggest stage rarely happens. This is what it took to make this year's confluence a reality.
Who has more star power? Ranking all 52 World Series players
From baseball's elite to the last men off the bench, here's how both rosters stack up.
BETTING ON THE FALL CLASSIC
World Series Odds: Dodgers open as slight favorite over Yankees
The Dodgers opened as favorites over the Yankees ahead of the 2024 World Series.
Props, picks, future bets
Here are our 2024 MLB World Series betting tips along with picks to win MVP.
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Dave Roberts on Ohtani injury: 'We're encouraged'
Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder, but the team is "encouraged" for his status moving forward.
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Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead
— Yoshinobu Yamamoto walked back to his dugout and made the slightest tip of his cap to cheering fans. He left Japan for moments like this, an opportunity to put the Los Angeles Dodgers in control of the World Series.
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- Ohtani hurts shoulder in G2, set for more testing
- Yamamoto, Dodgers put Yanks in 2-0 Series hole
- Dodgers tab Buehler as G3 starter in New York
- MLB wants clarity on Trop status by Christmas
- Judge, Ohtani top Players Choice Award winners
- Dodgers leave top reliever Phillips off WS roster
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