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Riding high in summer, Dodgers on brink of wipeout in fall

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel watches his three-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) **FILE**

Astros, Dodgers set World Series HR record amid juiced ball buzz

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman celebrates after hitting in the game-winning run during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 13-12 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Column: Epic game or lousy pitching? Either way it’s a hit

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Springer rewards Hinch’s faith as Astros near Series title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Astros and Dodgers players have Oklahoma roots

By JENNI CARLSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager celebrates after a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Verlander, Keuchel and more convinced baseballs are juiced

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel is congratulated by George Springer after hitting a home run during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Astros take wild Game 5, take 3-2 lead to LA

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Houston Astros fans celebrate after there win against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 5-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Latest: Dodgers take Game 4 with big 9th inning

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Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gurriel banned 5 games in 2018 for racist gesture at Darvish

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch watches batting practice before Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Managing friends Roberts, Hinch head to head in World Series

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Astros fans get funky haircuts, tattoos for World Series

By ROBERT DOWNEN and NIKKI de LOS REYES and HILLARY BRAVO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 1986, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Mike Scott, center, reacts at first base after pitching a no-hitter and winning the NL West Division against the San Francisco Giants in the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas. At left is first baseman Glenn Davis and at right is Bill Doran. Those rainbow jerseys that were mocked so much when the Houston Astros debuted them decades ago have now become fan favorites at Minute Maid Park. The brightly colored style is sure to seen throughout the crowd when the World Series resumes this weekend. The Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are all even going into Game 3.(AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky, File)

Rainbow resurgence: Bright Astros jerseys now a fan favorite

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen sits in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jansen blows save, Dodgers dominant ‘pen pummeled in Game 2

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

In this Oct. 25, 2017 photo, Paul Daulong talks about how the Astros' trip to the World Series has helped him and his family focus on something positive as they continue rebuilding their Houston home after it was flooded during Hurricane Harvey. Daulong says he believes he and others who are recovering after Harvey will follow the example of the Astros, who went through their own recent rebuilding process after several losing seasons, and &quot;be back on top too.&quot; (AP Photo/Juan Lozano)

Astros’ World Series run lifts Houston amid Harvey recovery

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

Vin Scully talks to Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig before Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Scully delivers, and then calls in a left-handed reliever

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel walks back to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: Springer’s 2-run homer gives Astros Game 2 win

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The Latest: Dodgers take Game 1 over Astros 3-1

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, file photo, Paul Wall arrives at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Grammy-nominated rapper plans to make free grillz for the Houston Astros to celebrate their trip to the World Series as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

World Series Grillz: Rapper offers free grillz to Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

This is the cover of &quot;Banned: Baseball's Blacklist of All-Stars and Also-Rans,&quot; by Hal Bock. Hal Bock, an Associated Press sports writer from 1963-2004, served as chief baseball writer and columnist, and he covered 30 World Series. (AP Photo)

Book excerpt: The 1919 World Series: The Fix Was On

By HAL BOCK - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 21, 2015, file photo shows Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Fiers, right, being mobbed by teammates after his no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in Houston. The 2017 baseball season has in many ways been defined by the dominance of three teams. The dominance of the Astros, Dodgers and Cleveland Indians raised a fun question: What was the best team in the history of those franchises? The AP took a shot at answering this for every team in baseball, creating a timeline of greatness spanning over a century. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

A look at baseball’s greatest teams _ one for each franchise

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press