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The San Francisco Giants could win a third World Series in five seasons by beating the Kansas City Royals. But it won't make them a dynasty.
The World Series between the Royals and Giants will feature two teams that didn't even win 90 games during the regular season.
While many people know about the Giants, they are no rookie when it comes to the World Series having won two in the last four years, little is known about the Kansas City Royals. Here are five fun facts about America's newest favorite team.
It's not always the two best teams in the World Series but these two are the best teams in mid-October and that's what matters.
Baseball is trying to be pure again. And when you consider the final four teams in the MLB postseason, they did a good job. The Giants, Cardinals, Orioles and Royals aren't considered members of the monetary aristocracy, at least not at the level of the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers.
The Giants beat the Cardinals to make the World Series. But baseball fans outside of San Francisco will be rooting for the Royals.
The team is set to return to Baltimore later this Thursday night.
The Royals reach their first World Series since 1985 with 8 straight American League playoff wins, beating the Athletics, Angels and Orioles.
Losing in the ALCS is never fun. But knowing that you'll be back keeps the sky from falling.
The Royals lead the Orioles 2-0. The Cardinals and Giants are tied at one game. What's the chance of each possible World Series matchup?
As the Orioles prepare to play in their first American League Champion Series since 1997, the brass of the franchise extended J.J. Hardy's contract for an additional three seasons.
Riders of Maryland Area Regional Commuter trains are asking Gov. Martin O'Malley to extend service hours if the Orioles make it to the World Series.
There have been some real contenders & champions coming out of the smaller markets over the last few years as evidenced this year by The Orioles & Royals battling in this year's ACLS. These teams have to draft better, make smarter under the radar free agent signings & develop talent better but as we have seen - it's doable.
Either the Kansas City Royals or the Baltimore Orioles will be playing for a World Series.
It is pretty amazing what the Orioles did, sweeping 3 straight from the Tigers and beating 3 Cy Young winners.
Fans witnessed the Baltimore Orioles sweep the Detroit Tigers, the team many were expecting to represent the American League in the World Series. But with their dominant performance, it's clear the Orioles are now officially the team to beat not only in the AL, but in all of baseball.
Just in case you've been in a cave, the Baltimore Orioles just completed a three-game sweep of a team that had been to the Postseason four straight years.
The Baltimore Orioles' run at a World Series berth resumes Friday at Camden Yards, and fans can purchase tickets this week.
The Orioles prove once again they won't stop. And hours later, O's fan excitement is still in the air.
Playoff push. The Orioles' first postseason game is here!
I've looked at the schedule of all of the American League East teams and broke down how I thought the five teams would finish the season.
Michael Felder, a writer for Bleacher Report, joins Scott and Jeremy to talk baseball standings and college football hopefuls.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has reached a multi-year contract extension worth a reported $140 million.
The former Pikesville High School athletic director accused of using AI to impersonate his principal has just pleaded guilty to a federal child exploitation charge.
A serious car crash involving two vehicles killed one driver and injured 7 children.
Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help to identify human remains found in Kingsville more than two years ago.
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
Tuesday will be the most comfortable day of the week without the threat of showers or storms.
Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help to identify human remains found in Kingsville more than two years ago.
A Maryland House of Delegates panel gave preliminary approval to changing the legal standards governing congressional redistricting. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
A $3,000 payment will be provided to help cover expenses for drivers whose cars have been trapped for weeks in the Empire Towers parking garage in Glen Burnie.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Dali's owner and operator, which alleged that Hyundai Heavy Industries designed a dangerous ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six construction workers.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
WJZ is live at NorthBay Adventure Camp, where Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp attendees are learning and participating in teambuilding and outdoor sports programs.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has reached a multi-year contract extension worth a reported $140 million.
A new six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series between Churchill Downs Incorporated and the New York Racing Association, known as NYRA, was announced on Monday. However, Preakness wasn't included.
The Baltimore Orioles were busy wheeling and dealing on Monday, moving four players for a slew of prospects ahead of the trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox have traded for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Muggy, with scattered storms across Maryland this week
Steamy, stormy week in Maryland
Wednesday is looking like the wettest day of the workweek.
The Maryland house has passed a redistricting measure after a long period of debate. The bill will not be considered by the Senate.
A mentalist set to perform in Baltimore visits the WJZ-TV set and demonstrates his amazing abilities for the morning team.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
WJZ is live at NorthBay Adventure Camp, where Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Summer Camp attendees are learning and participating in teambuilding and outdoor sports programs.