Mattingly and the Blue Jays came two outs shy of winning their first World Series title since 1993. However, the Dodgers rallied in the ninth inning and completed the comeback to become baseball’s first repeat champions since the 1998-2000 Yankees.

Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly's message of patience, perseverance and being there for his kids still resonates today.

On a cool, rainy day in April of 2002, I was visiting with Don Mattingly on his farm in Evansville, Ind., for a book I was writing, “Pride of October,” on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of

The long wait is finally over. After 5,231 games over 36 seasons as a player, coach and manager, Donnie Baseball is going to his first World Series. “Obviously it feels great to get there, and I feel like we’re gonna play well too,

Reaching the World Series for the first time at the end of his 39th season in professional baseball, Don Mattingly gives more than advice to Toronto manager John Schneider. Donnie Baseball provides cover.

Donnie Baseball. You’ve got to have quite the career to earn a name like that. How about 6 All-Star Appearances, 9 gold gloves, 3 silver sluggers , and of course, his 1985 AL MVP Award.

Yankees great Don Mattingly never appeared in a World Series while wearing pinstripes. Now he has a chance to win one with the Blue Jays.

Inspired by a true story of survival.

Casey’s Dugout in Evansville held a special watch party Friday supporting Evansville’s own hometown hero, Don Mattingly.