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The Astros Are World Series Champions—No Asterisk Needed

Houston and Dusty Baker have won their title, thoroughly and convincingly.

Sports Illustrated

9 photos of Kate Upton and Justin Verlander celebrating the Astros’ World Series win

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander had a a lot of fun celebrating another World Series title.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kate Upton’s great answer when asked after World Series if she’d want Justin Verlander to retire

What a sweet moment.

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Kate Upton Crashes Fox Set After Astros Win World Series

Justin Verlander’s wife joined the crew in celebration of the Astros winning the MLB title.

Sports Illustrated

Kate Upton Asked If She Wants Husband Justin Verlander to Retire

The star pitcher’s wife crashed the Fox set and answered the question about Verlander’s future.

Sports Illustrated

The Many Thrills of This World Series

This World Series has been an absolute success so far, a wonderful display of baseball and all the different ways it can thrill us. First, of course, was the Phillies’ six-run, extra-inning comeback win in Game 1, demonstrating the truth behind the “ain’t over till it’s over” Yogism. It also…

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Philadelphia has at least 90,000 reasons to love the Houston Astros: their wage-tax dollars

Not that they would be rooting for the Astros, but the people in Philadelphia’s Revenue Department had at least 90,000 reasons to cheer the arrival this week of the likes of José Altuve, Alex Bregman, Ryan Pressley, and Justin Verlander.

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Verlander Completes Epic Comeback Year With First World Series Win

He returned from Tommy John surgery and once again was the best pitcher in the AL. Still, there was one thing missing.

Sports Illustrated

Houston Astros close in on second World Series with road win in Philadelphia

In previous Series tied 2-2, the game-five victor has won 31 of 47 times

The Independent UK

Bill Shaikin: Justin Verlander’s first World Series victory has Astros a win away from title

PHILADELPHIA — What defines a legacy?

Los Angeles Times

Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies for 3-2 lead

Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the victory that long eluded him, and rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run for a 3-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Astros shut down Phillies again in 3-2 victory, head back to Houston one win from World Series title

PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies took their positions and made a few warmup throws before the sixth inning Thursday night, Nick Castellanos squatted in right field, alone with his thoughts.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Three Thoughts as Astros Outlast Phillies in World Series Game 5

Justin Verlander gutted out his first Fall Classic win to put Houston one win away from the title.

Sports Illustrated

Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2

Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to head home with a 3-2 lead

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Combined No-Hitters Are Stupid

Last night, in the Astros’ 5–0 win over the Phillies in Game 4, a team had no hits in a World Series game for just the second time in history. Except, it didn’t feel like history, at least not in the type of history that will go down in World…

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Justin Verlander’s brother questions Texans wearing red against the Eagles

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander's brother doesn't know why the Houston Texans are wearing red against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | ’Stros No-No Makes it 2–2

Cristian Javier’s fastball was too much to handle for the Phillies.

Sports Illustrated

The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

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The Astros Benefit From the Rainout Just as Much as the Phillies

The immediate takeaway from last night’s rainout is that the postponement benefits the Phillies, who get an extra day of rest for their pitching staff, which isn’t as deep as that of the Astros. Ranger Suárez and Aaron Nola are still scheduled to pitch tonight and tomorrow night, as was…

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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

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

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The Astros tie the World Series against the Phillies, taking a 5-2 win in Game 2

Just like in Game 1, the Astros rushed to a 5-0 lead. Unlike ace Justin Verlander in the opener, Framber Valdez and Houston held on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies.

Sports Illustrated

Nick Castellanos’s Clutch Plays Set Up Thrilling World Series

Man, oh man, that was fun. At its best, the World Series is the perfect display of what makes our game special, and last night’s Game 1 had everything. The Phillies pulled off the rare World Series comeback of five or more runs to beat the Astros, 6–5, in 10…

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Verlander Takes Responsibility for Astros’ Stunning Loss

The Houston ace squandered a five-run lead en route to the home team’s extra-inning loss.

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