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Everything You Need to Know About the Astros-Phillies World Series

Houston is the much deeper team. Philadelphia is the Team of Destiny. Here’s your guide to the Fall Classic.

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The World Series begins with upstart Philly taking on Houston, the tainted juggernaut

It's the fourth World Series for the Houston Astros since 2017. They're tangling with the Philadelphia Phillies who made an unlikely playoff run to reach their first Series since 2009.

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World Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Astros vs. Phillies

Houston is undefeated in the playoffs thus far, but Philadelphia’s team of destiny looks to change that in the World Series.

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‘The best dudes I’ve ever been around’: How the Phillies created a winning chemistry

This was early July, less than two weeks after Bryce Harper had three pins placed in his broken left thumb. The Phillies, minus their best player, arrived in St. Louis for a series that opened on a Friday, ran through the weekend, and wrapped up on Monday. Two day games…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Top 6 best bets to win 2022 World Series MVP

Top 6 players to bet for World Series MVP.

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How the Phillies Can Upset the Astros and Win the World Series

Bryce Harper and Philadelphia will need more than team-of-destiny vibes to beat Houston.

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La Velle E. Neal III: Twins connections in Astros-Phillies World Series run deep

It was a well-intentioned text message meant to acknowledge the contributions of a longtime Twin Cities baseball executive.

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Marcus Hayes: Bryce Harper, superhero, blasts the Phillies to the World Series

This is what superheroes do. They come to the rescue.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper’s homer lifts Phillies past Padres and on to the World Series

PHILADELPHIA — As Bryce Harper stepped to the plate in the eighth inning Sunday, a runner on base and the Phillies trailing by one run, Rhys Hoskins stood in the dugout and swayed, arms behind his back, occasionally bobbing up and down on his tiptoes, a 240-pound mass of nervous…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Most ‘undervalued’ move at the trade deadline? Kyle Schwarber says it’s Brandon Marsh

When the San Diego Padres pulled off a prospect-packed, eight-player swap for Juan Soto, the general consensus within and especially outside the industry was that they won the trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies come back twice to take commanding 3-1 lead over Padres in NLCS

PHILADELPHIA — Elation. Disaster.

Tribune News Service

Juan Soto Issued a Warning Shot. The Phillies Better Beware.

He hasn’t quite found his groove with the Padres. That’s about to change.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies Look to the Past for Their Winning Pitching Strategy

Philadelphia is turning back the clock with its old-school approach to pitching in the postseason. Can the Padres catch up before it’s too late?

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Marcus Hayes: Phillies’ money players Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, and Kyle Schwarber win Game 1 of the NLCS

SAN DIEGO — In the past three years, John Middleton committed more than half a billion dollars to three players. He got his money’s worth Tuesday night.

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Padres held to one hit, lose Game 1 of NLCS to Phillies

SAN DIEGO — It was history simply by taking place.

Sports Illustrated

Guardians and Yankees Ready for Rain-Free, Do-Or-Die Game 5

Well, nothing happened last night. The Yankees and Guardians were supposed to play Game 5 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium. The gates opened at 5 p.m. ET for a 7:07 start time. At 6:20, the Yankees announced that the game would be delayed, and that they would “provide updates…

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NL Championship Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Padres-Phillies

Which team will advance from the National League to compete in the World Series? Our MLB writers make their picks.

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The NLCS Comes Down to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado

The two superstars have been on parallel tracks for years. Now, they face off with a World Series appearance on the line

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Phillies close out Braves with 8-3 victory to advance to first NLCS since 2010

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ Brandon Marsh stepped up to the plate in the second inning with runners on first and third and one out on Saturday in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Braves. He had yet to record a hit in the series, but found…

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Mark Bradley: The resourceful Braves turn a taut Game 2 into a vital NLDS victory

ATLANTA -- This is how fast it can happen. With two out in the sixth inning, Zack Wheeler had retired 17 of 18 hitters, needing 58 pitches to run through the Braves’ batting order twice. His 59th delivery – a sinker that bore in, as opposed to down – plunked…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies should be glad to get a split despite Zack Wheeler’s loss in Game 2 of the NLDS

ATLANTA — You’re greedy. We get it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Braves finally get to Zack Wheeler in sixth to top Phillies, 3-0, and even NLDS 1-1

ATLANTA — Phillies starter Zack Wheeler was cruising until the sixth inning against the Braves in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night. After allowing one base runner through his first five, on just 50 pitches, Wheeler struck out Marcell Ozuna, induced a lineout from Eddie…

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Harrison Bader’s Other Play That Led to the Yankees’ Win

Yesterday was the first day of the four division series. It was also the first time I ever attended a postseason game. Presumably, some of you reading this newsletter have experienced the atmosphere of playoff baseball in person. If you haven’t, you surely have read some of our game’s greatest…

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Michael Cunningham: Underdog Phillies immediately show Braves this won’t be easy

ATLANTA — The Phillies ended their postseason drought at 10 years only because MLB added an extra wild card this year. They were the lowest seed to make it through the wild-card round. The Phillies are up against the Braves in the National League Division Series. The defending World Series…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies steal a win from Braves in NLDS with aces Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola on deck. Ya gotta believe.

ATLANTA — The Phillies slid into the playoffs like mice into a hole, but now that they’re there, they’re roaring like lions.

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