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World Series

Chris Coghlan playing for the Cubs.

This Harvard-Backed Athletic Wearable Is the MLB’s Favorite New Toy

The device, developed by Harvard grad Will Ahmed, has been dubbed "Moneyball 2.0" and is used by athletes like Chris Coghlan.
By John Bonazzo
Yeah, this was surreal all right.

Even Merriam-Webster Admits 2016 Was ‘Surreal’

The dictionary publisher released its annual "Word of the Year" list on Monday, and "surreal" was the leader of the pack.
By John Bonazzo
The Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning the 2016 World Series.

How the Chicago Cubs Used Big Data to Win the World Series

The team had help from two pioneering companies which use tools like motion capture to improve pitchers' performances.
By John Bonazzo
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 24: A lion sculpture outside the Art Institute of Chicago wears a batting helmet to help the city celebrate the Chicago Cubs making it into the World Series on October 24, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs will face off against the Cleveland Indians in the World Series beginning tomorrow. This will be the Cubs first trip to the Series since 1945. The Indians last trip to the Series was 1948.

Art Institute Lions Don Chicago Cubs Hats, 600 Women Artists Pose for Group Photo

By Alanna Martinez
Mayor Bill de Blasio tossing out a first pitch at Citi FIeld. (Photo: Rob Bennett/NYC Mayor's Office)

Bill de Blasio Urges Worried Mets Fans to ‘Take a Chill Pill’

By Jillian Jorgensen
The tragic death of gym teacher and Mets fan Josh Abrams has led to an outpouring of support from the Mets organization and givers on GoFundMe. (Photo: GoFundMe)

New York Mets Pay Tribute to Fan Who Died in Tragic Accident

By John Bonazzo
Silver medal for spending green.

Yankees’ Budget Dips to Second Place for the First Time in 15 Years

By Vinnie Mancuso
Christie. (Getty)

For New Yorkers, a Week of Big Surprises

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