RARE PHOTOS: 10 - The Real Truth

Astros’ Justin Verlander Explains Why He Flipped Off Phillies Fans

Upon arriving in Philadelphia on Monday, Verlander exchanged some, let’s say, pleasantries with the locals.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2022

Resetting the World Series Stage After Rainout Postpones Game 3

The Astros and Phillies' pitching plans will change for the rest of the week—and that forecasts well for one team.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2022

Phillies, Astros rained out Monday; Game 3 set for Tuesday and Game 5 pushed to Thursday

PHILADELPHIA — It took 4,746 days for the World Series to return to Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 1, 2022

Justin Verlander Crumbles Yet Again in the World Series

The Astros ace couldn’t erase his legacy of Fall Classic failures in Game 1 vs. the Phillies.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022

J.T. Realmuto, Phillies rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

J.T. Realmuto homered in the 10th inning and the Phillies, saved by right fielder Nick Castellanos’ sliding catch in the ninth, rallied from five runs down to beat the Astros 6-5.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2022

World Series: Phillies stun Astros in extras, lead 1-0

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The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Bill Shaikin: Phillies’ comeback in World Series Game 1 shows Astros are far from invincible

HOUSTON — This was the year baseball finally told the pitchers to throw away their bats for good. The designated hitter, beloved by some and reviled by others, would be the law of the land in all the major league lands.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022

Phillies Steal Game 1 on J.T. Realmuto’s 10th-Inning Home Run

Philadelphia trailed 5–0 after three innings but never relented.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022

Astros jump on Zack Wheeler and the Phillies to even the World Series 1-1 heading back to Philly

HOUSTON — As the longest season of Zack Wheeler’s career unfolded this month, he approached each postseason start for the Philadelphia Phillies in the same way that Usain Bolt might tackle a long-distance relay race.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 29, 2022

The Phillies Are the Anti-Astros

This World Series matchup is full of contrasts. The Astros have Dusty Baker, in his 25th season as a big-league manager, while the Phillies have Rob Thomson, in his first. One of them will win their first title as a skipper by the time this thing is over. Houston has…

Sports Illustrated · Oct 28, 2022