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World Series | 2009 MLB Playoffs Schedule | Tickets

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White Sox go from cursed to first

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Everyone was calling the White Sox chokers in September. Now they can call them champions.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2005

Game 3 evolves into a timeless classic

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Game 3 was like no other in World Series history, but most amazing of all -- the long-suffering Sox are win one away.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2005

Roof expected to be open for Game 3

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Commissioner Bud Selig is expected to decide to open the Minute Maid Park roof for Game 3 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2005

Astros haven't ruled Clemens out

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Roger Clemens is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, and his staturs for the rest of the World Series is up in the air.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2005

No Yankees or Red Sox? No problem

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

So no Yankees or Red Sox? Jayson Stark offers up 10 reasons why the World Series will be even better this year.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005

Bagwell epitomizes professionalism

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jeff Bagwell has contributed little on the field this season, but he still carries much weight with the Astros, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2005

Astros cast out ghosts of past Octobers

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It took 43 years of heartache. But the ever-hovering Astros have finally landed in the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005

October failure always magnified

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Will the disastrous events of Game 5 leave a scar on Brad Lidge and the Astros? We'll soon find out.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2005

How Pujols changed the world

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Can you believe it? With one magical, majestic swing, Albert Pujols brought the Cardinals back from the dead, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2005

Astros pull yet another Houdini act

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Game 4 was another warped thriller in favor of the Astros, who are one win from their first World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005

Clemens' legend only grows in Texas

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Roger Clemens' extraordinary magnetism has transformed Houston into a baseball town.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2005

In the playoffs, anything goes

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Just about anything can happen in the postseason. Don't believe it? Let Jayson Stark show you the evidence in Useless Playoff Info.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2005

Amazing moments from a genuine classic

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From an unlikely hero to a living legend, the Astros and Braves staged a truly epic battle in Game 4, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005

Least-known great pitcher? It's Oswalt

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Roy Oswalt may not be a household name, but he's well-known to the Braves hitters he'll face in Game 3.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005

Rookie takes Rocket out of the yard

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With one swing of the bat, rookie Brian McCann hit an historic home run, powering the Braves to a win in Game 2.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005