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World Series

This category is for the final round of the Major League Baseball season and postseason which is called the World Series. Here you can ask questions about previous World Series, World Series games, the teams, the players, the records and much more.

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What determines the designated hitter in the World Series?

World Weries games played in the American League team's home field will allow designated hitters, those played in the National League team's home field will not have DH's.

The name of the world body that is promoting 'drug free sport' at all international events?

The World Anti-Doping Agency is the agency that promotes 'drug free sport' at international sporting events. It is an independent body that promotes and monitors the fight against doping in all sports.

Who were the 8 players banned for life because of cheating in the 1919 world series?

The eight players banned for fixing the 1919 World Series were Eddie Cicotte, Oscar Felsch, Arnold Gandil, Joe Jackson, Fred McMullin, Charles Risberg, George Weaver and Claude Williams.

Why do catchers ice their hands after a game?

Because when the person is catching, The ball is hitting their hand so therefore after a game they should ice their hand.

When were the Texas Rangers in any other world series?

2010-2011 were the first ever appearances for the Texas Rangers in a World Series.

The team made the playoffs in 1996, 1998, 1999, but were eliminated by the Yankees each time.

How do you preserve an old autographed baseball?

You keep it.

Get an ultraviolet ray protective display case and place the ball in it. This will protect the ball by keeping out the ultraviolet rays from sunlight that can damage the ball. These cases can be found online or at a good collectibles store. Using your favorite search engine, search for "ultraviolet ray protective display case" to find out more about them and where they can be purchased online.

Will the world ever run out of plastic?

Once we run out of oil we will run out of plastic

Who did kirk Gibson pinch hit for in game 1 of the 1988 World Series?

Dave Anderson was due to bat next in the pitchers spot when Tommy Lasorda inserted Kirk Gibson to pinch hit....And the rest as they say, is history....zigzag528

Who played in the 1971 World Series?

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles 4 games to 3 in the 1971

World Series.

How many championships have the Rockies won?

Since their inagural season in 1993, the Rockies have been to one World Series in 2007 that they did not win.

What is the value of a game ticket stub signed by Mark McGwire in near perfect condition from the 1998 game when he hit 62?

September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire hit his record breaking Home run off Chicago Cubs' pitcher Steve Trachsel to break Roger Maris' single season home run record of 61.

A Mark McGwire 62nd home run full ticket is worth about $90.-$120. unsigned.

A Mark McGwire signed 62nd home run ticket is worth About $250.-$300. and for a stub about $150.-$200.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Condition of the ticket or stub is important. Rips, crease, and fading could bring the price down significantly. With ticket stubs if the stub was not torn cleanly it will effect the value. For more information on Vintage baseball tickets visit the link I left below.

Who took the Boston Red Sox to the World Series in 1903?

Jimmy Collins led the 1903 Boston Americans (later to be known as the Red Sox, aka the Boston Pilgrims & the Boston Beaneaters) to the first World Series title. The Red Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 games to 3.

How much is a 1994 World Series ball signed by Joe DiMaggio worth?

A Joe DiMaggio single-signed baseball is worth between $400.-$600.

Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions. The 1994 World Series baseball will not add value but, could make the signature more desired. In a recent auction a Joe DiMaggio single-signed baseball sold for $507.

What is the first manufactured stamped World Series and all-star baseballs?

Official Rawlings World Series and All-Star BaseballsRawlings started making the official World Series game baseballs in 1978 that have an Official World Series logo printed on the ball. Before 1978 official regular season American baseballs were used when playing in the AL ballpark, and Official National League baseballs were used while playing in the NL ballpark. Rawlings started to make All-Star baseballs in 1979 that featured the All-Star logo.

Who are the black sox's?

The black sox was the 1908 white sox.

the were called "black" because they fixed the world series

When was the last time the Cubs won their divison?

The Cubs last won the NL Central Division in 2008.

Who won the 2007 and 2008 World Series?

The Boston Red Sox won the 2007 World Series, and the Philladelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series.