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Get to know the Rangers, the Diamondbacks, and the most important stats in this unexpected World Series.

HOUSTON (AP) — As Dusty Baker officially ended one notable chapter in his illustrious career, he said Thursday he feels an obligation to do more around the game with his

Former president George W. Bush, who once was an owner of the Texas Rangers, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before World Series Game 1.

Among the players to watch in the World Series are the Texas Rangers Adolis Garcia and Nathan Eovaldi and the Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte and Zac Gallen.

Overlooked by oddsmakers and angered by analysts, the Diamondbacks listen to all the slights and keep track of them, while the Rangers say they ignore all the outside chatter. Game 1 is Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Viewership has been down for the World Series in recent years, so we decided to look at the most watched World Series over the last 10 years.

The MLB's decision to roll with a handful of first-time umps in the World Series is just asking for controversy.

“I was just supporting the D-Backs, it’s no big deal. But if it caught on fire and creates some excitement, that’s great.”

Adolis García has gone from twice being designated for assignment to becoming a record-setting American League Championship Series MVP who is now in the World Series, all after the slugger defected from Cuba in hopes of playing in the big leagues.

There’s one baseball series left to play, and it starts tonight.