Philadelphia edge ahead of Houston in World Series after big win
The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a 2-1 lead in the World Series following a commanding 7-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
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World Series Game 3 postponed due to inclement weather
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1.
No nerves for Astros' McCullers ahead of World Series return
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr will make his long-awaited return to the World Series stage after missing last year's Fall Classic with a forearm injury that left him in an even more stressful role as a spectator.
Phillies erase 5-run deficit, stun Astros in 10th inning to win World Series opener
A timely swing by J.T. Realmuto propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to an unlikely win in the World Series opener.
Six Blue Jays nominated for Silver Slugger Award
The Toronto Blue Jays have six players nominated as American League Silver Slugger Award finalists, MLB announced Thursday.
Stearns stepping down as Brewers' president
MILWAUKEE (AP) — David Stearns is stepping down as the Milwaukee Brewers’ president of baseball operations but will remain with the organization in an advisory role to owner Mark Attanasio, the team announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Phillies reach World Series — and a Canadian is managing them
Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the post-season, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million US slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.
Padres' bats come alive in Game 2 comeback win to even NLCS
SAN DIEGO — Juan Soto and Josh Hader absorbed most of the attention, but Brandon Drury and Josh Bell were in-season acquisitions of similar importance to the San Diego Padres — a belief further emphasized by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s ensuing suspension. Bell and Drury represented key power bats in the middle of the lineup, a key source of protection for Soto and Manny Machado. And on Wednesday, with the Padres in desperate need of a victory, their bats finally came alive.