The offensive fireworks have been led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr, who has been outstanding this postseason. He is hitting .442 with 11 hits in 11 playoff games. The All-Star slugger has gone yard four times, driven in nine runs, and scored 11. The only games he has been held without a hit were Games 1 and 2 (both losses) against the Mariners.

Canada's first World Series since 1993 is a family affair for Dan and Ben Shulman, on the Blue Jays' call for TV and radio.

Urcheck, a longtime baseball scout, was 49. He wasn't from Philadelphia, but he epitomized what the city was about, friends say.