2016 World Series (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "2016 World Series" in English language version.

Last modified: 17:50:24, 24 July 2026 (UTC)

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abc7chicago.com (Global: 4,572^nd place; English: 2,316^th place)

D'Onofrio, Jessica; Elgas, Rob; Horng, Eric; Jordan, Karen; Nagy, Liz (October 25, 2016). "Cleveland Indians defeat Chicago Cubs 6–0 in World Series Game 1". ABC 7 Chicago. Cleveland: ABC, Inc. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2016.

adage.com (Global: 2,700^th place; English: 1,403^rd place)

Crupi, Anthony (November 3, 2016). "One for the Ages: Cubs-Tribe Thriller Is Most-Watched MLB Game in 25 Years". AdAge.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.

ap.org (Global: 1,968^th place; English: 1,138^th place)

bigstory.ap.org

Blum, Ronald. "MVP Hosmer, Perez lift AL to All-Star win, Series home field". San Diego. Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
Trister, Noah (September 27, 2016). "Indians clinch AL Central crown with 7–4 win over Tigers". Detroit. Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
Graves, Will (October 27, 2016). "Rizzo, Zobrist lead Cubs' offensive outburst in Game 2". Cleveland. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 3, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
Graves, Will (November 3, 2016). "Zobrist's big hit gives Cubs newcomer World Series MVP". Cleveland. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 12, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

apnews.com (Global: 101^st place; English: 62^nd place)

"Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs". AP NEWS. November 17, 2020. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
"Guardians chosen as new name for Cleveland's baseball team". AP News. July 23, 2021. Archived from the original on August 9, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2023.

archives.gov (Global: 319^th place; English: 166^th place)

trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov

"President Trump Welcomes the Chicago Cubs to the White House". whitehouse.gov. June 29, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2018 – via National Archives.

awfulannouncing.com (Global: 3,889^th place; English: 1,840^th place)

Lucia, Joe (October 25, 2016). "Your 2016 World Series announcing schedule". Awful Announcing. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

baseball-reference.com (Global: 122^nd place; English: 74^th place)

"Corey Kluber Postseason Statistics". Baseball Reference. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
"Kyle Schwarber Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.

bbc.com (Global: 26^th place; English: 23^rd place)

"World Series baseball: Chicago Cubs end 108-year wait for win". BBC Sport. November 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2016.

bellmedia.ca (Global: 6,626^th place; English: 4,263^rd place)

"RDS présente la SÉRIE MONDIALE en exclusivité francophone du 25 octobre au 2 novembre". Bell Media Press Room (in French). October 24, 2016. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.

bleedcubbieblue.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Sanchez, Sara (February 22, 2024). "Re-live Game 7 of the 2016 World Series with Joe Maddon and Terry Francona". Bleed Cubbie Blue. Retrieved December 12, 2025.

bt.com (Global: 7,592^nd place; English: 4,445^th place)

sport.bt.com

"Cleveland Indians v Chicago Cubs: How to watch the World Series". BT Sport. October 26, 2016. Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.

cantonrep.com (Global: low place; English: 5,374^th place)

Kane, Dan (October 26, 2016). "Tom Hamilton not heard on Indians' local radio affiliates during World Series". The Repository. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

cbssports.com (Global: 278^th place; English: 143^rd place)

Keri, Jonah (October 24, 2017). "Ranking the 10 best World Series of all time before the Dodgers and Astros face off". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
Snyder, Matt (October 26, 2016). "Cubs-Indians 2016 World Series: Kyle Schwarber's return, at least, was a success". Cleveland: CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
Anderson, R.J. (October 26, 2016). "Cubs-Indians World Series Game 2: Final score, things to know as Cubs even series". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
Reiter, Bill (October 27, 2016). "World Series Game 2: Cubs' Arrieta finds greatness when his team needs it most". Cleveland: CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
Anderson, R.J. (October 29, 2016). "Indians-Cubs World Series 2016: Maddux, Jenkins to throw out Game 4 first pitch". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on November 5, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
Axisa, Mike (October 30, 2016). "Indians-Cubs World Series 2016: Sandberg to throw out Game 5 first pitch". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
Anderson, R.J. (July 30, 2021). "Anthony Rizzo trade grades: Yankees ace another deal for lineup upgrade as Cubs say goodbye to fan favorite". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.

chicagotribune.com (Global: 143^rd place; English: 80^th place)

Rosenthal, Phil (October 24, 2016). "How Chicago, the world — and the Cubs — have changed since 1945". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
Bannon, Tim (October 29, 2016). "Vince Vaughn will sing 7th-inning stretch at World Series Game 4". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
Skrbina, Paul (December 16, 2016). "Aroldis Chapman says Cubs manager Joe Maddon 'abused him a bit'". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on February 21, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
Rosenbloom, Steve (November 4, 2016). "Do you really appreciate what Albert Almora Jr. did in Game 7?". Cleveland: Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
Sullivan, Paul (November 3, 2016). "Chicago Cubs win World Series championship with 8–7 victory over Cleveland Indians". Chicago Tribune. Cleveland. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
Gonzales, Mark (December 6, 2016). "Cubs issue 66 full playoff shares worth $368,871.59 a piece". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
Soong, Kelyn (October 27, 2016). "'Parks and Recreation' very deliberately predicted a Cubs 2016 World Series win". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
Gonzales, Mark (April 19, 2020). "Cubs Q&A: Is Ben Zobrist retired? How would the Cubs fare in a Florida-Arizona split? Any Marquee Sports updates?". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

chroniclet.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Assenheimer, Chris (October 24, 2016). "World Series notes: Cy Young candidates Corey Kluber and Jon Lester set to square off in Game 1". The Chronicle-Telegram. Cleveland: Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2016.

cleveland.com (Global: 700^th place; English: 346^th place)

Meisel, Zack (October 23, 2016). "Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan will fly all team employees to a World Series road game". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland. Archived from the original on October 27, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
Meisel, Zack (October 25, 2016). "'95 reunion: Kenny Lofton, Carlos Baerga to throw out ceremonial first pitches before World Series games in Cleveland". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
Meisel, Zack (November 1, 2016). "A presidential pitch: Former Cleveland Indians hurler Dennis Martinez, El Presidente, to throw out first pitch at Game 6". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
Meisel, Zack. "Jim Thome to throw out ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 7 of the World Series". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
Zachariah Durr, cleveland com (September 15, 2017). "Countdown to victory! 22 shout-outs to "Windians" record-making history". cleveland. Retrieved September 17, 2024.

closecallsports.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"2016 World Series Umpires Features Retiring Hirschbeck". Close Call Sports. Archived from the original on May 25, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2016.

cnn.com (Global: 36^th place; English: 26^th place)

edition.cnn.com

Martin, Jill (October 27, 2016). "Cubs level World Series with first Fall Classic win since 1945". CNN. Archived from the original on October 27, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.

csnchicago.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Stankevitz, JJ. "Jon Lester ready if needed to pitch out of bullpen in games 6 or 7 of World Series". Chicago: CSN Chicago. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
"Watch: Brett Eldridge leads Cubs fans in 'Go Cubs Go'". Comcast SportsNet Chicago. NBC Universal. November 4, 2016. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2016.

dailyherald.com (Global: 4,141^st place; English: 2,196^th place)

Placek, Christopher (October 9, 2015). "'Back to the Future' writer says 2015 Cubs prediction no longer a joke". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Archived from the original on October 9, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.

dnainfo.com (Global: 6,155^th place; English: 3,074^th place)

Breen, Justin (October 24, 2016). "Dexter Fowler Would Be The First Black Cubs Player In The World Series". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on May 22, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
Ariel Cheung; Ed Komenda; David Matthews; Evan F. Moore (November 2, 2016). "Game 7 Of The World Series Is In A Rain Delay In Extra Innings". DNA Info. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

espn.com (Global: 42^nd place; English: 25^th place)

Marchand, Andrew (October 26, 2016). "Corey Kluber sets World Series record with 8 K's in first 3 innings". Cleveland: ESPN. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
Doolittle, Bradford (October 27, 2016). "Next stop: Chicago! Cubs trounce Tribe, even World Series". Cleveland: ESPN. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
Doolittle, Bradford (November 2, 2016). "Addison Russell ties World Series record with 6 RBIs in one game". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
"Cubs bring back former catcher Ross as manager". ESPN. October 23, 2019. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
"Giants ramp up for West race, get Cubs' Bryant". ESPN. July 30, 2021. Archived from the original on November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
"Mets trade OF prospect to Cubs for star SS Baez". ESPN. July 30, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2023.

espnmediazone.com (Global: 9,895^th place; English: 4,948^th place)

Skarka, Michael (October 24, 2016). "ESPN Provides Extensive On-SIte Coverage from the 112th World Series" (Press release). ESPN MediaZone. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

fangraphs.com (Global: 3,528^th place; English: 2,119^th place)

community.fangraphs.com

"Reflecting on the Cubs' Five-Year Run". Community Blog. November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

fansided.com (Global: 8,401^st place; English: 5,220^th place)

Patuto, Greg (November 7, 2016). "5 best moments from the 2016 World Series". FanSided.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
Williams, Cody (November 2, 2016). "World Series 2016: Indians score two on wild pitch, pull closer at 5–3". Fansided. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

fox32chicago.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Flosi, Nic. "Cubs World Series celebration ranks as 7th largest gathering in human history". fox32chicago.com. Fox32. Archived from the original on November 5, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.

fox4kc.com (Global: low place; English: 7,272^nd place)

"Royals trade Martin Maldonado to Cubs for LHP Mike Montgomery". FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. July 16, 2019. Archived from the original on November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.

foxsports.com (Global: 955^th place; English: 535^th place)

"FOX Sports Embarks on 'Hunt for October' with Announcement of MLB Postseason Broadcaster Lineup". Fox Sports. October 6, 2016. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
"FOX, FOX Deportes & FOX Sports GO Combine to Deliver Most-Watched World Series Game 1 Since 2004". Fox Sports. October 26, 2016. Archived from the original on November 1, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
"World Series Game 2 Draws 17.8 Million Viewers for FOX Sports". Fox Sports. October 27, 2016. Archived from the original on February 26, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
"Indians vs. Cubs Game 3 Is Most-Watched World Series Game 3 Since 2004". Fox Sports. October 29, 2016. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
"FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports GO Combine To Deliver 17 Million Viewers For World Series Game 4". Fox Sports. October 30, 2016. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
"Indians vs. Cubs Sunday Night is Most-Watched World Series Game 5 Since 1997". Fox Sports. October 31, 2016. Archived from the original on February 26, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
"World Series Game 6 is Most-Watched Game 6 Since 1997". Fox Sports. November 2, 2016. Archived from the original on February 26, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
"World Series Game 7 Averages Over 40 Million Viewers". Fox Sports. November 3, 2016. Archived from the original on December 16, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

ghostarchive.org (Global: 64^th place; English: 28^th place)

Sherlock, Ruth (October 23, 2016). "Chicago Cubs Finally Shake off 'Curse of the Billy Goat' After 71 Years With Historic Baseball Win". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on January 12, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2016.

hollywoodreporter.com (Global: 30^th place; English: 22^nd place)

"ESPY Awards: Complete Winners List". Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 3, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
O'Connell, Michael (November 3, 2016). "TV Ratings: World Series Climax Tops 40 Million Viewers, Biggest Game in 25 Years". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

kron4.com (Global: low place; English: 9,262^nd place)

"The 10 Longest Championship Droughts in Professional Sports". KRON4. November 3, 2016. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.

latimes.com (Global: 32^nd place; English: 21^st place)

Shaikin, Bill (September 9, 2017). "Three up, three down: Just call them the WINdians". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.

mlb.com (Global: 113^th place; English: 81^st place)

Newman, Mark (August 24, 2016). "To the races: MLB postseason schedule Announced". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on September 17, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
Landers, Chris (September 28, 2018). "There have been 40 World Series Game 7s, and we ranked them all". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on December 14, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
"Boxscore: Chicago vs. Cleveland, Game 1". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
"Boxscore: Chicago vs. Cleveland, Game 2". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
"Boxscore: Cleveland vs. Chicago, Game 3". Major League Baseball. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
"Boxscore: Cleveland vs. Chicago, Game 4". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
"Boxscore: Cleveland vs. Chicago, Game 5". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
"Boxscore: Chicago vs. Cleveland, Game 6". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
"Boxscore: Chicago vs. Cleveland, Game 7". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
Footer, Alyson; McCalvy, Adam. "Game 2 bumped up to 7 ET tonight on FOX". MLB.com. Cleveland: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
Bastian, Jordan; Muskat, Carrie (October 29, 2016). "Blank you very much! Tribe 1–0 W epic". MLB.com. Chicago: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
Bastian, Jordan; Muskat, Carrie (October 29, 2016). "3 Won! Tribe blowout has Cubs on brink". MLB.com. Chicago: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
Castrovince, Anthony (October 31, 2016). "Ramirez's 1st postseason HR gets Indians started". MLB.com. Chicago: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on August 26, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
Muskat, Carrie (October 31, 2016). "Bryant's blast sparks Cubs' winning rally". MLB.com. Chicago: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on August 26, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
Bastian, Jordan; Muskat, Carrie (October 31, 2016). "Chappy Halloween! Cubs' trick? 6 for heat". MLB.com. Chicago: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on August 26, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
Muskat, Carrie (November 1, 2016). "Slam from Russell the Cubs' first in Series history". MLB.com. Cleveland: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
McCalvy, Adam (November 1, 2016). "Bryant's HR ignites Cubs' first-inning frenzy". MLB.com. Cleveland: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on September 28, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
McCalvy, Adam (November 2, 2016). "Fowler makes history with leadoff HR". MLB.com. Cleveland: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on November 3, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
DiComo, Anthony. "Baez's homer chases Kluber in Game 7". MLB.com. Cleveland: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
Bastian, Jordan; Muskat, Carrie (November 2, 2016). "Cubs are heavy wait champions!". MLB.com. Cleveland: MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
Trezza, Joe (November 2, 2016). "Zobrist's heroics net MVP honors". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
Langosch, Jennifer. "Fowler joins Cardinals on 5-year deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
"Yankees finalize 5-year deal with Chapman". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
"Cubs acquire closer Davis from Royals for Soler". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
"Cubs trade catcher Montero to Blue Jays". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

nbcchicago.com (Global: 4,529^th place; English: 2,376^th place)

"No Timetable on Finishing Addison Russell Investigation, MLB Commissioner Says". NBC Chicago. October 3, 2018. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

nypost.com (Global: 376^th place; English: 247^th place)

Kernan, Kevin (October 26, 2016). "Drone lover Trevor Bauer says bloody pinkie fine for Game 2". Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.

nytimes.com (Global: 7^th place; English: 7^th place)

Kepner, Tyler (October 25, 2016). "World Series Preview: For Cubs or Indians, Decades of Waiting Are Nearly Over". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 23, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
Wagner, James (October 27, 2016). "Cubs Pull Even in World Series as Indians' Play Proves Sloppier Than the Weather". The New York Times. Cleveland. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
Mather, Victor; Waldstein, David (October 28, 2016). "World Series: Here's What Happened in Game 3". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
Waldstein, David (October 29, 2016). "Indians Defeat Sloppy Cubs to Take a 3–1 World Series Lead". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 4, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
Kepner, Tyler (November 3, 2016). "With a Cure-Breaking Hit, Ben Zobrist lives a dream he never expected". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 4, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

realclearsports.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

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Hirsch, Sheldon. "Maddon's Over-Thinking Nearly Cost Cubs". Cleveland: RealClearSports. Archived from the original on December 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

retrosheet.org (Global: 1,447^th place; English: 685^th place)

"Terry Francona". Retrosheet. Archived from the original on October 5, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2016.

sbnation.com (Global: 1,809^th place; English: 950^th place)

Normandin, Marc (August 23, 2016). "2016 MLB playoff schedule released". SBNation.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
Stephen, Eric (October 22, 2016). "2016 World Series schedule: Cubs vs. Indians". SBNation.com. Archived from the original on October 25, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.

seccountry.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Smith, Alex (November 2, 2016). "Former SEC star David Ross makes World Series history in final career game". SEC Country. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

si.com (Global: 186^th place; English: 107^th place)

Rapaport, Daniel (October 4, 2017). "Which teams have the longest World Series droughts?". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
"Chicago Cubs clinch NL Central Division title". Sports Illustrated. September 15, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
Rapaport, Daniel (October 4, 2017). "Which Teams Have the Longest World Series Droughts?". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
Reiter, Ben (October 26, 2016). "Kyle Schwarber's successful return a silver lining for Cubs in Game 1 loss". Sports Illustrated. Cleveland. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
Verducci, Tom (November 14, 2016). "WORLD SERIES It Happened". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
Chavez, Chris. "Jake Arrieta to sign three-year deal with Phillies". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2020.

sportingnews.com (Global: 1,022^nd place; English: 547^th place)

Foster, Jason. "The 10 most memorable Game 7s in World Series history, ranked". Chicago: Sporting News. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
Spector, Jesse (November 3, 2016). "World Series 2016: Rajai Davis' HR becomes footnote to Cubs' epic victory". Cleveland: SportingNews.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

sports.yahoo.com (Global: 363^rd place; English: 207^th place)

Busbee, Jay (October 21, 2024). "'Game 7': Prime Video's exhilarating, uneven look at sports' finest moments". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.

sportskeeda.com (Global: 1,389^th place; English: 895^th place)

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