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A bunch of reasons
-- the World Baseball Classic
-- the season opener is always on a monday and this year it was April 6th, later than usual
--TV, they like to avoid conflict with colleges and high schools and not play on Fridays
--MLB like to start series on Wednesday
-- they added a few off days to the lcs in case of rain
What else can I help you with?
What months of the year does the MLB season cover?
April through October. The World Series if long enough can run into November
What year was the World Series canceled?
There was no World Series in 1904 and 1994.
What was the highest player salary in 1978 in Major League Baseball?
Reggie Jackson, also known as Mr. October, was the highest paid player, having won the World Series the year before, and eventually the 1978 World Series too. There were no multi-year contracts back then.
How many times have the rangers made the world series?
none last year was their first year to make it to the world series
How old was Mickey Mantle when he hit his first world series home run?
Mantle hit his first home run in a World Series in Game 6 of the 1952 Series, which was played on October 6 of that year. He was born on 1931 October 30, so he was two weeks short of his 21st birthday -- thus he could not have LEGALLY celebrated the event by drinking an alcoholic beverage.
On what date does the World Series begin this year?
The World Series Starts in October after the playoffs are finished.
When did silent witness start this year?
Series 15 of Silent Witness starts late 2011/early 2012
When does the world series occur?
The World Series typically occurs in late October and can extend into early November, depending on the length of the postseason. It features the champions of Major League Baseball's American League and National League competing in a best-of-seven format. The exact dates vary each year, but it generally starts around the last week of October.
World series and Super Bowl?
The World Series is held each year in October. The team with best four out of seven games is the winner. The Super Bowl is held each year in February.
When does the regular Major League Baseball season end?
October 2009
What year it was the World Series was delayed by an earthquake?
Game 3 of the 1989 World Series between the Oakland A's and the San Fransisco Giants, was suspended on October 17, because of the Loma Prieta earthquake. The Game was played on October 27.
What months of the year does the MLB season cover?
April through October. The World Series if long enough can run into November
What date did the Cubs win the last World Series?
The Chicago Cubs have won two World Series titles, in 1907 and 1908. The Cubs have won 16 National League Pennants.
What years the gients won the World Series?
The Giants have won the World Series twice. The first time was in 1959 when they were the New York Giants. Then they moved to San Fransico,CA and won there first and only world series in San Fransico this year. The world series began on October 27 and ended on November 4 this year. The Giants were playing in San Francisco in 1959, but they did not win the World Series that year -- the Los Angeles Dodgers did. The New York Giants won the World Series in 1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, and 1954.
What sport is called the World Series?
The " World Series" itself is not a sport. It is the championship 7 game series played between two major league baseball teams each year in october. The winner of the American League and the winner of the National League play in a "best-of-seven" series hence the name "World Series"
What is the best time of the year to ski in Italy?
From late October to March.
When was the last time a base was stolen in the world series?
Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers stole second base in Game 2 of the 2011 Series, on October 20 of last year.
