The World Series matchup is set. Following last night’s 11-2 win in Game 7 of the ALCS, the Boston Red Sox will host the Colorado Rockies in Game 1 on Wednesday night.Outgoing New York Yankees manager Joe Torre has declined Fox’s offer to join Joe Buck and Tim McCarver as an analyst for the Fall Classic, Sports Illustrated ports. “Joe was flattered to be asked but respectfully declined because he has made some family commitments," Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell told SI.com. After 12 years managing the club, last week Torre rejected the Yankees' one-year contract extension. Torre will appear on Late Show with David Letterman next Monday (Oct. 29, 11:35 pm/ET, CBS).The World Series schedule (all games on Fox at 8 pm/ET) will be:Game 1: Wednesday, Oct. 24Game 2: Thursday, Oct. 25Game 3: Saturday, Oct. 27Game 4: Sunday, Oct. 28Game 5: Monday, Oct. 29*Game 6: Wednesday, Oct. 31*Game 7: Thursday, Nov. 1**if necessaryread more
Joe Torre ended his reign as manager of the New York Yankees yesterday, and to commemorate his remarkable career with the Bronx Bombers ESPN Classic will air a four-game marathon of some of his biggest victories tonight (Oct. 19, 7 pm/ET).On Thursday Torre rejected the Yankees offer for a one-year contract. He coached the team for 12 seasons, leading the team to the World Series six times, including four wins. For the third consecutive season, the Yankees last week were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round.The four games ESPN Classic is airing are:• 1996 World Series, Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves, Game 6 • 1998 World Series, Yankees vs. San Diego Padres, Game 1 • 2000 World Series, New York Mets vs. Yankees, Game 5 • 2001 World Series, Yankees vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, Game 5read more