With a World Series Grand Slam, Anthony Volpe Lived Out Childhood Dreams

Like many kids who grew up playing baseball in the New York area, Anthony Volpe wanted to become the Yankees’ shortstop.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Yankees avoid sweep with a slam-bang World Series Game 4

Los Angeles couldn't finish off New York as Anthony Volpe's grand slam highlighted a big night for the Bronx Bombers' bats.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

World Series 2024: Anthony Volpe delivers unforgettable October moment, energizing the Yankees, the home crowd and the series

The 23-year-old shortstop lived out his childhood dream and helped the Yankees force a Game 5.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Freddie Freeman wins Game 1 with first walk-off grand slam in World Series history

Freeman clears the bases with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th to save LA. Fan interference on a Gleyber Torres deep ball in the 9th looms large.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

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Sports - ESPN - October 31

Dodgers Take Game 1 of World Series With Grand Slam in 10th Inning

Freddie Freeman was the hero for Los Angeles, hitting a grand slam to secure a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Dodgers walk-off grand slam wins World Series opener

Freddie Freeman hits the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in extra innings in game one.

Freddie Freeman’s Grand Slam Changed the Game and Made World Series History

The first walk-off grand slam in World Series history delivered a 6-3 extra-inning Dodgers victory over the Yankees.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

10-year-old catches historic World Series grand slam

Fifth-grader Zachary was seated in right field for Game 1 of the World Series, in perfect position to retrieve the 10th inning grand slam ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman that ...

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5

Anthony Volpe’s third-inning grand slam overcame Freddie Freeman’s record-setting home run, and the New York Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers that ...

Sports - ABC News - October 30

World Series Game 1: Freeman lifts Dodgers with incredible 10th-inning walk-off grand slam

The highly anticipated series opener in Los Angeles more than lived up to the hype.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Freeman’s walk-off grand slam lifts Dodgers over Yankees in World Series opener

Dodgers beat Yankees in 10 innings on Freeman’s slam Walk-off grand slam is first in history of World Series Yankees v Dodgers: World Series Game 1 – as it happened Freddie Freeman hit the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 to move one win away from World Series title

Follow live updates and the latest coverage of World Series Game 1 as the Dodgers face the Yankees. Get real-time scores, highlights, and key player moments from the game.

The other star of Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam: Fox broadcaster Joe Davis

Joe Davis needed only six words to elevate Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year

Freddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam

Nestor Cortes was so happy to reach the World Series, he was willing to sacrifice his elbow and perhaps millions of dollars

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman channels Kirk Gibson with walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of World Series

An improbable year.

Kid thought he was going to dentist. Dad took him to World Series and he caught Freddie Freeman's grand slam

A 10-year-old Dodgers fan believed he was getting out of class early to get braces removed. Instead, he attended the World Series and caught Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Freddie Freeman's historic World Series grand slam ball to hit auction block

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block

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Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning lifts Dodgers over Yankees 6-3 in thrilling World Series opener

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Littler wins Grand Slam to go fifth in world rankings

Teenager Luke Littler continues his sensational maiden professional year by winning the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-3 trashing of qualifier Martin Lukeman.

Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4

Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Yankees vs. Dodgers: Previewing every matchup in dream World Series

From Aaron Judge and Juan Soto to Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, baseball's biggest names will match games on the brightest stage. Who will win?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Anthony Volpe does it all, Yankees rout Dodgers in Game 4

Anthony Volpe's grand slam powered the Yankees' to an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday.

Freeman hits 1st game-ending slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3

Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a ...

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Freeman's grand slam ends G1: 'As good as it gets'

Freddie Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history, giving the Dodgers a stunning win over the Yankees in Game 1.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Van Gerwen exits Grand Slam but Littler progresses

Michael van Gerwen fails to make it through to the Grand Slam of Darts last 16 but Luke Littler breezes through to the knockout stage.

Judge vs. Ohtani in the World Series is a once-in-a-generation event

Two larger-than-life superstars sharing baseball's biggest stage rarely happens.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Passan: Yankees need to wake up before this dream World Series ends as a New York nightmare

After stumbling to a 0-2 Fall Classic deficit, the Bombers' margin for error has disappeared.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Anthony Rizzo, Alex Verdugo discuss uncertain Yankees futures after World Series loss

The biggest story of the Yankees' offseason will be their attempt to keep Juan Soto. But while the Yanks try to do that, there are a handful of their other key players who are also about to hit the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Yankees decline 2025 option on Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole opts out of deal

After a loss in the World Series, New York has kicked off what is likely to be a busy offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

The Perks of Being Baseball’s Wallflower on the Final Out of a World Series Win

A catcher aims to go unnoticed most games. But the position may have the best seat in the house when it matters most.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

On the thrill -- and honor -- of a first-time Baseball Hall of Fame vote and a childhood dream come true

CBS Sports' Matt Snyder casts his first official ballot this year

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Littler fights back to reach Grand Slam quarter-finals

Luke Littler produces a stunning fightback to beat Mike de Decker 10-9 and reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals.

23 years, 22 Grand Slams - the stats behind Nadal's success

BBC Sport looks at the statistics behind Rafael Nadal's success as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares for his final tournament.

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