Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Links to World Series websites


Official web site

World Series history and facts (Britannica)


Why is the MLB championship called the World Series? (NBC Sports)


Wikipedia page


World Series overview (MLB)

World Series and MLB Playoffs (Baseball-Reference)


World Series winners (ESPN)


World Series History (Baseball Almanac)


World Series Origins (Snopes)


World Series opponents year-by-year (MCubed)


2016 World Series Chicago Cubs over Cleveland Indians (4-3) (Baseball-Reference)


List of World Series champions (Wikipedia)


All-time and Single-Season World Series Batting Leaders (Baseball-Reference)


Lifetime World Series Records (Fact Monster)


World Series Career Hitting Records (Baseball Almanac)


Little League ™/ Major League World Series Players (Baseball Almanac)


1989 World Series (Wikipedia)


Chicago Cubs championship gear (MLBshop.com)


Number of World Series championships won by team from 1903 to 2017 (Statista)


Can you name the MLB teams with the longest current World Series title droughts? (Sporcle)


2017 betting odds to win MLB World Series (Gaming Today)


6 Things You May Not Know About the World Series (History)


George Will’s 2018 Opening Day Quiz (Washington Post)

Twitter search


2020 WORLD SERIES




2019 WORLD SERIES

Nationals owner Ted Lerner says World Series parade worth the wait after 95 years (ESPN)

Nationals celebrate 1st World Series title with parade in DC


Nationals bring their World Series celebration to the White House ‘It’s just perfect’: Nats fans line the streets to celebrate World Series victory (Washington Post)

Nats, Astros set for World Series  (MLB)

World Series 2019: dates, TV schedule and more for MLB championship
(Bleacher Report)

Astros could force the Nationals to ditch their navy blue uniforms in World Series (Washington Post)


The World Series is back in D.C. after 86 years. Enjoy the ride, because anything can happen. (Washington Post)


Morganna 'The Kissing Bandit' still loves baseball 50 years after debut (USA Today)

ARTICLES

Houston Strongest! Astros rule the World (MLB)

A Cubs-Red Sox World Series? It’s not too early to talk about it (The Boston Globe)


2017 World Series odds: Oddsmakers like Cubs, Red Sox as MLB favorites (CBS Sports)


Five MLB franchises that could end World Series title droughts in 2017

(The Sporting News)

One reason each MLB team will not win the World Series this season 
(FOX Sports)


MLB All-Star Game will no longer determine Series home-field advantage (USA Today)


The 11 Most Memorable MLB World Series Wins (Men's Fitness)

5 MLB Teams With the Most World Series Titles (The Cheat Sheet)


Cubs are heavy wait champions! (MLB)


Cubs ordered some custom cowboy boots to commemorate their Series title (MLB)


Chicago Cubs win World Series championship with 8-7 victory over Cleveland Indians (Chicago Tribune)


The Cubs' memorable moments (Sports Illustrated)


City Releases Total Cost of Cubs World Series Run (NBC Chicago)

6 Things You May Not Know About the World Series (History)


MLB Preview: The Cubs Hope to Repeat as World Series Champions (MLB Mayhem)


Sorry, America: Ricky Vaughn won’t throw out the first pitch at a World Series game (Washington Post)


Top 15 MLB Stars Who Played In College World Series (ThoughtCo)


VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE

MLB | 2017 World Series Highlights (LAD vs HOU)

World Series G7: Giants vs. Royals [Full Game HD]


World Series winners 1995-2017


MEDIA


Los Angeles Times page


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Links to THE ATHLETICS websites











TEAM INFO

MANAGERS

Bob Melvin bio (Wikipedia)

Tony La Russa bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Alvin Dark bio (Wikipedia)

Dick Williams bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Connie Mack bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

List of Oakland Athletics managers (Wikipedia)

PLAYERS

Dennis Eckersley bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Rollie Fingers bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Jim "Catfish" Hunter bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Rickey Henderson bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Reggie Jackson bio (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Mark McGwire bio (Wikipedia)

Sal Bando bio (Wikipedia)

Vida Blue bio (Wikipedia)

Bert Campaneris bio (Wikipedia)

Jason Giambi bio (Wikipedia)

Joe Rudi bio (Wikipedia)

TEAM OWNERS AND EXECUTIVES

List of Oakland Athletics owners and executives (Wikipedia)

Billy Beane bio (A's)

Charlie Finley bio (Wikipedia)

Connie Mack bio (Wikipedia)

ARTICLES

With Warriors, Raiders looking elsewhere, A’s launch marketing takeover of Oakland (The Mercury News)

Winter Report Card: Biggest change for A's comes off the field
(Minor League Ball)

Oakland Athletics Top 20 prospects for 2017 (Minor League Ball)

This Oakland A's outfielder customized his own workout shoes 
(USA Today)

Progress report: Oakland Athletics (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Seattle Mariners, Oakland A’s had a snarky (but fun) Twitter exchange (Kansas City Star)

For data-driven Oakland A's, the 'IT coach' sets the defense (CNET)

Oakland A’s roster update after flurry of January moves (Athletics Nation)

The Top 50 Oakland A’s of All-Time (White Cleat Beat)

Alvin Dark dies at 92; All-Star shortstop, Oakland A's manager (L.A. Times)

Remembering 1971 MVP Vida Blue (White Cleat Beat)

Oakland Athletics Mark McGwire Deserved Hall of Fame Honors (White Cleat Beat)

Memories fade of former Oakland baseball owner Charles Finley (California Watch)

Charles O. Finley, Baseball Team Owner Who Challenged Traditions, Dies at 77 (NYT)

VIDEOS

September 2019 Oakland Athletics Highlights

July 2019 Oakland Athletics Highlights

Oakland A's moments of the decade (2010-2019)
 
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Brad Pitt and Billy Beane talk MONEYBALL, interview

What was Moneyball and how did it affect baseball in Oakland?


MEDIA SITES

San Francisco Chronicle page

Monterey County Herald page

Chicago Tribune page

Washington Post page
CBS Sports page

FOX Sports page

ESPN page

Bleacher Report page

SB Nation page

Yahoo! Sports page




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