Dan Iassogna named crew chief for World Series

Dan Iassogna will serve as a crew chief in the World Series for the first time when the Houston Astros take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

Major League Baseball announced the umpires Wednesday for the best-of-seven series that begins Friday night at Houston's Minute Maid Park.

Iassogna, 53, is working the third Fall Classic of his 21-year MLB umpiring career. His crew includes Jordan Baker, Lance Barksdale, Tripp Gibson,