Torkelson, Greene lead Tigers to second straight win in Houston HOUSTON — This was the vision. This is what it was supposed to look like. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023
San Diego State’s Dutcher took an extra-long route — starting at Illinois — to the Final Four Few, if any, coaches in Final Four history paid their dues longer than the 63-year-old leader of the Aztecs. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023
Luis Robert Jr.’s 9th-inning catch — ‘one of the best I’ve ever seen’ — preserves the Chicago White Sox’s 4-game split in Houston HOUSTON — Kyle Tucker appeared to have an extra-base hit. Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023
Another solid start not enough for White Sox in 6-4 loss to Astros HOUSTON — It’s not easy navigating through a Houston Astros lineup that includes Jeremy Peña, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker, along with new addition José Abreu. Chicago Tribune · Apr 2, 2023
White Sox do some good things but lose second straight to Astros Moncada, Zavala homer, but Astros’ soft contact does in Giolito, Santos in 6-4 loss Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023
Cease dominant, Vaughn delivers in White Sox’ Opening Day victory over Astros Andrew Vaughn’s two-run double breaks a 1-1 tie in the ninth as the Sox win in manager Pedro Grifol’s debut. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023
Trea Turner’s grand slam rallies Team USA past Venezuela and into WBC semis MIAMI — Trea Turner spent some of his teenage years hitting home runs about 60 miles north of loanDepot park. Miami Herald · Mar 19, 2023
White Sox Star Tim Anderson Proving He’s a Bargain at the WBC The World Baseball Classic has become the perfect showcase for Anderson’s many talents. Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2023
Team USA Is So Money, It’s ‘Ridiculous’ Take a good look at the Americans’ WBC roster, folks. There has never been a team like this, at least not by net worth. Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2023
Fantasy Baseball: Players That Will Benefit From Banning the Shift Sluggers that were shifted on the most could see a rise in batting average, on-base percentage. Sports Illustrated · Mar 7, 2023
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… Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023
Examining What’s Behind Kentucky’s Struggles The pressure is building around John Calipari. Sports Illustrated · Jan 13, 2023
Sacramento honors a homegrown World Series champ as mayor declares ‘Dusty Baker Day’ Johnnie Baker Jr., at long last, will have his day. Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022
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… Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 3, 2022 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…
Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2022 Nolan Arenado, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Headline Gold Glove Award Winners There were a record 14 first-time winners of the award this season.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2022 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…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022 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…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · 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.
Sports Illustrated · 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.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · 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 28, 2022 David Murphy: How the Phillies and Astros built their World Series rosters HOUSTON — Good players.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2022 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,…