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Ranking MLB's Top 10 World Series Contenders Heading into February

Taking a temperature reading in the dead of winter is never fun, but with February officially underway and spring training just around the corner, it won't be long before everything starts to thaw and eventually warm up in Major League Baseball.

Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Keys to World Series Game 6

Following their victory in Game 5 of the World Series, the Boston Red Sox are now just one win away from clinching their third World Series title in the past 10 years.

The remainder of the series will be played at Fenway Park, and the Red Sox would ideally like to close things out during Game 6. However, the St. Louis Cardinals are a strong opponent, and they are more than capable of winning two difficult road games.

There are a number of keys to World Series Game 6 that will have an impact if we see a decisive Game 7.

World Series 2013: Cardinals' Hitting Woes Open Door for Red Sox to Win Title

The St. Louis Cardinals’ hitters need to shake the rust, and fast.

Should David Ortiz Be World Series MVP Even If the Red Sox Lose?

How much do you know about Bobby Richardson?

Not much, I'm guessing. Richardson had a couple of seasons in which he hit .300, but he ultimately retired with a pedestrian .266 average and a pedestrian .634 OPS. A modern baseball fan doesn't think of him as one of the titans of the game.

World Series 2013: Red Sox Need to Get to Michael Wacha Early to Avoid Game 7

As the 2013 World Series shifts back to Fenway Park for Game 6, the Boston Red Sox are now one win away from winning their third championship in 10 seasons. The game on Wednesday will feature a rematch from Game 2 that saw St.

World Series Schedule 2013: Listings and Prediction for Fall Classic Conclusion

The 2013 World Series has been a memorable one for many reasons and has gone back and forth, but it's sure to end with more excitement with the series' final game (or two games) in Fenway Park.

Pitching matchups have made an impact on this series, but a couple of games have come down to wacky plays that you couldn't otherwise predict. 

World Series 2013: What Red Sox Must Do in Game 6 to Clinch Championship

The Boston Red Sox won the all-important Game 5 of the 2013 World Series on Monday night to take a pivotal 3-2 lead, and they'll need a big-time performance to wrap it up in six games at Fenway Park.

Cardinals vs. Red Sox: Biggest Keys as World Series Shifts to St. Louis

The Boston Red Sox stormed out of the gates in Game 1, taking advantage of some mistakes to grab an early World Series lead. The St. Louis Cardinals fought back to win Game 2 at Fenway Park, which sends the Fall Classic to St. Louis all square at one.

It doesn't come as a surprise that the two evenly matched teams are deadlocked after two games. In fact, it wouldn't be a shock to see them tied after six games as well. They were the best teams in their respective leagues this season and are now battling for the ultimate prize.

World Series 2013: Key Adjustments That Will Decide Fall Classic

The Boston Red Sox took Game 1 in dominant fashion, and the St. Louis Cardinals used opportunistic base-running to win Game 2.

Now, the 2013 World Series is tied at 1-1.

A pair of dramatic games has put the series in toss-up position, as neither team has a true advantage.

The question is, what adjustments much each team make to earn the advantage in the World Series?

World Series 2013 Schedule: Where and When to Catch Remaining Games

The first two games of the 2013 World Series have been like night and day, with the Boston Red Sox taking Game 1 and the St. Louis Cardinals taking Game 2.

The Red Sox won 8-1 in the first game of the series, getting to Adam Wainwright early and often.  In Game 2, the Cardinals were able to make the most of a key seventh inning, scoring three total runs in the 4-2 win.

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Tampa Bay
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Chicago
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Minnesota
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Los Angeles
17%
Texas
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Total votes: 270

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