Due to New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez being on the shelf until at least the All-Star break due to hip surgery, the team finds themselves in dire need of more offense, which is why they're reportedly trying to bolster it by getting superstar Chipper Jones to come out of retirement.

After a disappointing 8-3 loss in Game 1 of the World Series, the Detroit Tigers will look to even up the score when they take on the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 on Thursday. Tigers ace Justin Verlander was uncharacteristically knocked around for 5 runs in just four innings pitched while Barry Zito of the Giants pitched a solid five innings only surrendering one run.

The San Francisco Giants face off against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night. Ace Justin Verlander (17-8, 2.64 ERA) will take the mound for the Tigers while veteran lefty Barry Zito (15-8, 4.16 ERA) gets the call for the Giants.

With their backs to the wall in Sunday's game, the San Francisco Giants have now forced the St. Louis Cardinals into a deciding Game 7 of the NLCS. Monday night's elimination matchup will feature Kyle Lohse (16-3, 2.86 ERA) on the hill for the Cardinals up against Matt Cain (16-5, 2.79 ERA) of the Giants.