Sprinter’s home run brought Houston fans more than just nostalgia on Monday. He also eliminated the Astros’ bitter rival, the Seattle Mariners, whose fans cheered after Springer was hit by a pitch in Game 5. Seattle is now vanquished, and another Astros rival now awaits the Blue Jays in the World Series--the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Blue Jays don't have to travel. They'll host Game 1 of the World Series Friday against the mighty, defending champion Dodgers. It'll mark the Blue Jays' first trip to the World Series since 1993, when they won back-to-back championships in their only two previous trips to the Fall Classic.

Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz reacted to the Toronto Blue Jays Game 6 victory over the Seattle Mariners and preview Game 7. Game 1: Oct. 24 (TBD, FOX) Game 2: Oct. 25 (TBD, FOX) Game 3: Oct. 27 (TBD, FOX) Game 4: Oct. 28 (TBD, FOX) Game 5: Oct. 29 (TBD, FOX)* Game 6: Oct. 31 (TBD, FOX)* Game 7: Nov. 1 (TBD, FOX)*

The Houston Astros gained an early 2-0 lead on the Texas Rangers on Monday night but lost one of their top hitters in the first inning to an apparent injury. Yordan Alvarez, who has been great at the plate since he returned from the injured list on Aug. 26 ...

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert (5-6, 3.53 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 164 strikeouts); Astros: Jason Alexander (4-1, 4.04 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 60 strikeouts) Mariners -139, Astros +118; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston ...