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Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…

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Examining What’s Behind Kentucky’s Struggles

The pressure is building around John Calipari.

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Sacramento honors a homegrown World Series champ as mayor declares ‘Dusty Baker Day’

Johnnie Baker Jr., at long last, will have his day.

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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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Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 victory to even the World Series at 2 games apiece

PHILADELPHIA — As Cristian Javier walked off the mound for the final time Wednesday night, he kissed his hand and looked skyward. In that moment, with the Houston Astros right-hander in complete control of Game 4 of the World Series, it was difficult to say which of his feats was…

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Nolan Arenado, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Headline Gold Glove Award Winners

There were a record 14 first-time winners of the award this season.

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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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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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Phillies’ Bold Bullpen Moves Fuel Their World Series Title Push

Philadelphia made a set of aggressive decisions that led to the team’s epic Game 1 win.

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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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

David Murphy: How the Phillies and Astros built their World Series rosters

HOUSTON — Good players.

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The Yankees Didn’t Lose to the Astros Because of an Open Roof

Last night’s game should have been thrilling. The two best teams in the American League playing in one of the highest-stakes games of the season. A win for the Astros meant the Yankees would be in a difficult 0–2 hole; a win for the Yankees would’ve tied the series, 1–1,…

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Yankees unable to rally, fall into 0-2 hole in ALCS clash with Astros

HOUSTON — Aaron Judge ran up the first base line with his bat in his right hand in the eighth inning Thursday night, hoping he’d broken the spell. The Yankees slugger watched in almost disbelief as the fly ball he hit hard died just over the right-field warning track and…

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Orioles bullpen falters in 11-10 loss to Astros, wasting standout offensive performance

BALTIMORE — There won’t be any second-guessing the pitch selection. Félix Bautista, who has been a stout closer for the Orioles this season, was one strike away from sealing a fourth victory for Baltimore. With Kyle Tucker at the plate, Bautista hurled his splitter — a pitch that ranks among…

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Tigers muster little again, swept by Astros

DETROIT — The clock struck midnight on the 2022 Tigers Tuesday night, the 6-3 loss to the Astros mathematically eliminating them from the postseason for the eighth straight season.

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Tigers set franchise record with 21st shutout, fall 7-0 to Astros at home

DETROIT — Those 2022 Detroit Tigers just keep on making history.

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Kyle Bradish shuts down AL-best Astros over eight innings as Orioles begin series with 2-0 win

HOUSTON — The second batter who faced Orioles rookie right-hander Kyle Bradish on Friday night was hit by a pitch. One offering later, Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez smoked a line drive to the right side, but first baseman Ryan Mountcastle snared it with a dive, doubling up Yuli Gurriel.

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Angels blown out again as Mike Trout continues rough weekend

HOUSTON — For a moment in the Angels’ 9-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday, they had a chance to get back into the game.

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Yankees' struggles against Astros continue in 2-1 loss

The past week hasn’t been good to the idea that the Yankees are an unbeatable machine, one that’s destined for a long-awaited return to the mountaintop.

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Yankees’ Luis Severino catches Kyle Tucker stealing home while the pitcher was fixing his PitchCom device

Well, this was certainly an attempt by Kyle Tucker.

Newsday

Carlos Carrasco, Mets pummeled by Astros

NEW YORK — The first round of boos was directed toward Jose Altuve, a face of the 2017 Astros, the most reviled team in recent baseball history, when he stepped to the plate to begin the game Tuesday night.

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Yankees fall, 3-1, to ageless wonder Justin Verlander and Astros

NEW YORK — Playing in front of a sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium that could best be described as feral, the Yankees and Astros were locked in a staring contest for five innings.

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