The Latest Breaking News from Zack Wheeler

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

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

The only thing missing from his résumé is a championship as a manager, and he is one win away from changing that tonight.

PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies took their positions and made a few warmup throws before the sixth inning Thursday night, Nick Castellanos squatted in right field, alone with his thoughts.

PHILADELPHIA —Aaron Nola left Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday in the fifth inning, having not allowed a run. Funny, how a sentence can be factually accurate yet convey nothing close to the proper context of a situation, of this tenuous situation that the Phillies now face. Yes,…

The Astros and Phillies' pitching plans will change for the rest of the week—and that forecasts well for one team.

All along, the Phillies liked their chances in any postseason series, against any team, provided they were able to start Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola in the first two games. It’s what makes them dangerous. It’s probably the biggest reason they won the pennant.

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.

The second baseman broke out of his long postseason funk in Houston’s win over the Phillies in World Series Game 2.