During the 2011 baseball season, MLB took over operations of the Dodgers as the franchise teetered on the edge of bankruptcy proceedings, Mariano Rivera became the first pitcher in MLB history to make 1000 appearances with one team, and Tony La Russa became only the second man to manage in 5,000 big-league games. In the Fall Classic, the American League Champion Texas Rangers (96-66) face off (again) against the National League Champion St. Louis Cardinals (90-72) . . .
World Series Time Machine: 1985
The 1985 baseball season saw Pete Rose (4192 hits), Nolan Ryan (4000 Ks) and Rod Carew (3000 hits) reach legendary milestones, Von Hayes become the first player in MLB history to homer twice in the 1st inning of a game, and Tibetan fireballer Sidd Finch fool the baseball world. In the Fall Classic, the American League Champion Kansas City Royals (91-71) face off (again) against the National League Champion St. Louis Cardinals (101-61) . . .
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