HOUSTON (AP) — The starting pitchers have been announced for Game 1 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and visiting Atlanta Braves.
Framber Valdez gets the nod for the Astros following a brilliant performance in his previous start. He is the only hurler in the postseason to last eight innings, allowing one run and three hits in a Game 5 victory over the Red Sox in the AL Championship Series.
The Braves will counter with Charlie Morton, who pitched for Houston from 2017-18 and got the win in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series.
Work stoppage almost certain on Dec. 2
HOUSTON (AP) — Baseball’s ninth work stoppage and first in 26 years appears almost certain to start Dec. 2, freezing the free-agent market and threatening the start of spring training in February.
Negotiations have been taking place since last spring, and each side thinks the other has not made proposals that will lead toward an agreement replacing the five-year contract that expires at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 1.
The luxury tax system that started with the 2003 season sunsets with the expiration of the labor contract, with the exception of completing accounting and payments for the 2021 tax year. Uncertainty over the 2022 season probably will cause high-spending clubs to delay reaching pricier player agreements.
