world series (baseball)

"In 2019, nineteen-year-old outfielder Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Read about Soto's journey from the Dominican Republic to Washington, D.C., and see what the future holds for the young superstar"--.

A brief introduction to the World Series, discussing when it began, how baseball teams get to the series and more.

The World Series has decided the champion of Major League Baseball since 1903! 30 teams swing it out each year for a chance to take home the Commissioner s Trophy and become the champion of America s favorite pastime. Students will read about big hits, repeat champions, and much more in this exciting title.

Describes the backgrounds and motives of the players, the actual plays of the series, the indictments, and the famous 1921 trial.

Describes the history of the World Series, the championship series of major league baseball, and includes historical facts, trivia, and notable World Series players.

A photographic chronicle of the 1996 World Series in which the New York Yankees made an unexpected comeback from two games down to win over the favored Atlanta Braves in their first trip to the Series in fifteen years.

Contains anecdotes, inside baseball information and player profiles which illustrate the history of baseball's turmoil since the famous 1975 World Series.

Presents incidents from the World Series from 1905-1981, some representing greatness, and some, "goofs.".

Chronicles the major events of the 1969 New York Mets World Championship Season.