9 must-reads before Game 1 of the World Series
In case you missed it.
Boston is buzzing with excitement as the Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. There’s a lot to know about this year’s Series, so here are some essential reads to catch up on before the first pitch.
What experts are saying about the Red Sox’ chances
This Series is shaping up to be the matchup of the century — literally. These two teams haven’t met in the World Series in 102 years. Here’s what experts think about Boston’s chances of seeing the duck boats roll back through town. (Boston.com)
Alex Cora revealed an awesome plan for his photo collage once the season ends
The photo wall in Cora’s office
, a collection of some of his favorite photos from every game, will be donated to a good cause come November. (NESN)
Why this series is the one we deserve
“We get Boston against Los Angeles in the World Series, the way it used to be the Celtics against the Lakers in all those NBA Finals,” Mike Lupica wrote for MLB.com. “But this time, it’s Boston against Los Angeles for the first time in baseball history. If you want to go through all the reasons why the World Series we’ve got is the one we should have been rooting for all along, start there.” (MLB.com)
Who’s who in the 2018 World Series
Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez have been in a season-long, too-close-to-call contest for MVP, and that’s before even taking the Dodgers into consideration. Here’s a refresher on the high-profile players. (ESPN)
The Sox’ biggest fan might be this 102-year-old woman
A 102-year-old from Rhode Island will be watching her fourth World Series game on Wednesday. Mary Latowski, an avid fan since the age of 14, plans to attend Game 2 with her grandson. And with all of the Red Sox teams that Latowski has seen over her 102 years, she insists that this is the best one so far. (WPRI)
Who’s got the edge? Breaking down position by position.
MLB.com gives a look into each position on both teams, complete with a prediction for who’s taking home the title. Who you got? (MLB)
One concern about Mookie Betts playing second base: Manny Machado
“Machado has a reputation … So the topic has to be brought up,” Nick Cafardo wrote in The Boston Globe. “Would the Red Sox hold back playing Mookie Betts at second base in the World Series because of the possibility that Machado would slide into him and injure him?” (The Boston Globe)
The Sox want to sign Mookie Betts long-term
“There’s nothing more important in baseball operations than drafting really, really well, developing well, and then hopefully retaining some players who you draft and develop as superstars,” Sox president Sam Kennedy told the Globe. “To that end, John Henry, Tom Werner, Dave Dombrowksi, yours truly have made it crystal clear to Mookie that specifically we hope he is a member of the Boston Red Sox for his career. We want nothing more than that. We also understand he has to survey the landscape, and both sides need to agree that a fair outcome is doable. I hope that is the case.” (The Boston Globe)
