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Cristian Javier Rides His ‘Invisi-Ball’ to a Storybook World Series Win

In more ways than one, Houston’s Game 4 starter turned back the clock and made history Wednesday behind the ride of an unhittable fastball.

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Astros’ Backup Backstop Earns an Outsized Piece of No-Hit History

Christian Vázquez juggled the preferences and personalities of four pitchers to help Houston hurl just the second no-hitter in World Series history.

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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Phillies have a blast against Astros’ Lance McCullers in World Series Game 3 victory

Rhys Hoskins, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber homered in the first five innings, 1,950 feet of long balls that powered Philadelphia to a 7-0 victory and a 2-1 Series lead.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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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

World Series game three postponed by rain

Washington (AFP) - Game three of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed from Monday because of heavy rain in the Philadelphia forecast, Major League Baseball said.

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Phillies turn to 'Thor' in bid to reclaim World Series edge

Washington (AFP) - With a long-haired pitcher nicknamed "Thor" and some help from their passionate home supporters, the Philadelphia Phillies will try to reclaim the World Series lead over Houston on Monday.

AFP

Astros still have their haters, but Dusty Baker somehow manages to get love

It's been 41 years since Dusty Baker won a World Series title.

Los Angeles Times

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

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

Why is Astros manager Dusty Baker called ‘Dusty’? Here’s the story

Here's the story.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Paul Sullivan: Everything you need to know about the 118th World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros

A year that began with a protracted labor dispute ends with an intriguing World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros.

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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…

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Everything You Need to Know About the Astros-Phillies World Series

Houston is the much deeper team. Philadelphia is the Team of Destiny. Here’s your guide to the Fall Classic.

WEKU

The World Series begins with upstart Philly taking on Houston, the tainted juggernaut

It's the fourth World Series for the Houston Astros since 2017. They're tangling with the Philadelphia Phillies who made an unlikely playoff run to reach their first Series since 2009.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: Forgive and forget? Astros should go into World Series embracing their villainy

HOUSTON — This is not just about the Dodgers. David Robertson never pitched for the Dodgers.

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Baker laments lack of US-born Black players in World Series

Dusty Baker is deeply disturbed that there project to be no U.S.-born Black players in this year's World Series

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Baker Addresses How No U.S.-Born Black Players Expected to Play in World Series

For the first time in over 70 years, there will be no U.S.-born Black players in the Fall Classic.

AFP

No US-born Black players in World Series for first time since 1950

Washington (AFP) - Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says the first World Series since 1950 without a US-born Black player "looks bad" but is counting upon a new generation to restore baseball diversity.

WEKU

Ahead of the World Series, Phillies radio announcer shares the art of play-by-play

Scott Franzke has been calling MLB games in Philadelphia since 2006. He sizes up the teams headed into the World Series and reflects on upcoming changes designed to put more action in the game.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Lovable Astros? They'll always be the team that cheated the Dodgers out of the World Series title.

Those suddenly lovable Houston Astros have become the universally respected favorites to win the upcoming World Series.

AFP

Astros seek untainted World Series title against Phillies

Washington (AFP) - After a sign-stealing scandal tainted their 2017 Major League Baseball title, the Houston Astros seek an unblemished crown against the Philadelphia Phillies when the World Series begins on Friday.

Tribune News Service

La Velle E. Neal III: Twins connections in Astros-Phillies World Series run deep

It was a well-intentioned text message meant to acknowledge the contributions of a longtime Twin Cities baseball executive.

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