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Baseball Bargains: Five Underrated Free Agents Still Available

Black Friday is here, and there are a number of MLB free agents still remaining that baseball executives should consider.

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David Murphy: Bryce Harper’s comments are just one reason to think the Phillies will go big in free agency

PHILADELPHIA — The offseason was less than an hour old when the annual lobbying campaign began. Somebody asked Bryce Harper if he wanted to send a message to the fans about the Phillies’ determination to repeat as National League champs. Instead, he responded with a message that seemed intended for…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Phillies in position for major free-agent move at shortstop after parting with Jean Segura

PHILADELPHIA — Does it mean what it looks like it means?

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Phillies’ biggest offseason questions: Harper’s elbow, shortstop addition and Painter in 2023?

HOUSTON — Once it was over, Kyle Schwarber did what he almost always does after a game, win or lose. He sat down at his locker, cracked a beer, and decompressed with half a dozen teammates.

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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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SI:AM | The Astros’ Clutch Gloves

Trey Mancini and Chas McCormick came through when Houston needed them.

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Trey Mancini Saves the Astros With His Glove as His Bat Fails Him

He was traded to Houston to add some thump to the lineup. Instead, his signature moment came on defense.

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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

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.

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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.

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World Series Game 2: Philadelphia Phillies 2-5 Houston Astros – as it happened

As it happened: The Astros moved level in the World Series with a 5-2 win over the Phillies in Saturday night’s Game 2. Hunter Felt was watching

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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.

WEKU

No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950

No U.S.-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week

The Independent UK

Marcus Hayes: Phillies describe Bryce Harper in one word after he calls his shot and wins the NLCS

It wasn’t exactly Yankees icon Babe Ruth pointing two fingers to Wrigley Field’s center-field wall, then belting a homer on the next pitch in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series to shut up hectoring Cubs players, but it was as close as we’ll get in these gentler days.

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Stop Blaming the Umpires for Everything

Bad calls live on forever. Some of the most infamous examples: Don Denkinger in Game 6 of the 1985 World Series. A.J. Pierzynski’s reaching on a dropped third strike that wasn’t in ALCS Game 2 in 2005.Kent Hrbek’s pulling Ron Gant off first base and tagging him out in Game…

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Jean Segura’s Wild Ride Takes Phillies Closer to World Series

It was a dramatic performance from the second baseman full of ups and downs. But ultimately it was just enough for Philadelphia to take a series lead.

AFP

Phillies edge Padres to lead MLB playoff series

New York (AFP) - Kyle Schwarber belted another home run as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Padres fall flat in Game 3 against Phillies, again trail NLCS

PHILADELPHIA — The San Diego Padres took advantage of what the Philadelphia Phillies handed them but managed nothing else in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.

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Phillies’ Segura Channels Rhys Hoskins, Spikes Bat on RBI Single

The Philadelphia infielder took a celebration out of his teammate’s book on Friday night.

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Kyle Wright Delivers Yet Another Win When Atlanta Needs It Most

The 2022 MLB wins leader took the mound Wednesday in what amounted to a must-win game for the Braves. He, and his curveball, responded with aplomb.

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Bryce Harper and the Phillies are making bunts cool again

ATLANTA — It was just Matt Vierling’s fifth time at bat in the postseason, but it doesn’t take a degree in October Baseball to understand the importance of an extra 90 feet.

AFP

Phillies edge Braves in MLB playoff series opener

New York (AFP) - Nick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a key catch late as the Philadelphia Phillies edged Atlanta 7-6 on Tuesday in a Major League Baseball playoff series opener.

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A Series of Unfortunate Decisions

The Cardinals absolutely crumbled in the ninth inning yesterday. There’s no other way to explain how they went from up two with two outs to go for a win, to down four and having to bat in the bottom of the ninth. Closer Ryan Helsley, who was called upon to…

AFP

Padres, Guardians, Mariners, Phillies win MLB playoff openers

New York (AFP) - Yu Darvish delivered a stellar pitching performance and San Diego sluggers smacked four home runs to power the Padres over the New York Mets 7-1 as the Major League Baseball playoffs began Friday.

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The Ninth Inning From Hell

The Cardinals were two outs from a Game 1 win when everything fell apart.

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