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MLB Is About to Become Much More Exciting

Even more than you realize, the end of the shift will be a boon for lefty hitters—and the sport’s entertainment factor.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 14, 2023

Eight Players Under 30 Who Are Making Their Hall of Fame Case

These are the most likely stars at their age to reach Cooperstown.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 18, 2023

MLB stars get OK to play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic

It clears the way for MLB stars such as José Abreu, Yordan Alvarez, Randy Arozarena, Yoán Moncada and Luis Robert to play for Cuba in the WBC in March.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2022

Destiny Denied: Phillies’ Cinderella Run Falls Short

That they were in the World Series at all is remarkable. But how they lost will stick with them.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

Yordan Alvarez’s three-run homer lifts Houston Astros to World Series title

The victory marks a major turnaround in fortune for the Astros, whose previous title in 2017 was marred by a cheating scandal

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Astros Win World Series to Secure Place As Premier MLB Team

A new generation of stars helped Houston beat the Phillies and get back over the hump.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

Astros capture World Series after 4-1 win in Game 6

Dusty Baker finally got his first title in his 25th season as a manager.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2022

Alvarez blasts Astros to World Series title in G6 vs. Phils

Yordan Alvarez hit a towering three-run homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

David Murphy: The 2022 Phillies are gone, but will not soon be forgotten

HOUSTON — It ended loudly and suddenly and without any doubt: 12 outs remaining, two men on base, one devastating swing. The bat cracked and the ball jumped and all that was left was to watch. Twenty feet above the center-field wall, a season disappeared.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022

Astros end Phillies’ wild run to the World Series with 4-1 win in Game 6

HOUSTON — Zack Wheeler had more to give.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022