Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

A year after MLB’s lockout, the free agent and trade markets look more lively than the past few winters.

Representing some of baseball’s top free agents this winter, Scott Boras did his shtick as the market starts to heat up.

After winning Game 6 of the World Series, Astros’ Dusty Baker reflected on his 25-year journey as a manager, and can finally say he’s a champion.

Dusty Baker, who had won more games (2,093) than any manger without a World Series title, has his ring.

Justin Verlander, Jeremy Peña could be forever linked in Astros’ history after leading Houston to a Game 5 win vs. the Phillies.

The Astros tried to act like it was just a routine World Series victory, but his was huge. It wasn’t just another victory, it was a statement.

The Astros sent the Phillies to their first postseason loss at home this year, and assured that the World Series will be headed back to Houston.

Bryce Harper once again set the tone of the game with his two-run home run in the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series.

The Phillies, who are undefeated at home this postseason, put on a power show at the outset, and never relented on their way to a 7-0 win.