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Why is Philadelphia’s MLB team called the Phillies? Here’s the origin story

Here's why they're called the Phillies.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why is Houston’s MLB team called the Astros? Here’s the origin story

We have an answer.

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.

Chicago Tribune

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David Murphy: How the Phillies and Astros built their World Series rosters

HOUSTON — Good players.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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…

Sports Illustrated

Cubs part with hitting coach Greg Brown, promote Dustin Kelly

Kelly previously served as the Cubs’ minor-league hitting coordinator.

Chicago Sun-Times

Philadelphia Phillies vs Houston Astros MLB World Series dubbed "World Cup of baseball"

EXCLUSIVE: Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley spoke to Mirror Sport ahead of the 2022 World Series, which pits his beloved team against the Houston Astros

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33 photos of the savage signs MLB fans have brought to taunt the Astros

So many signs and garbage cans this season!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Dodgers Like Correa If Turner Leaves in Free Agency

Los Angeles could have a hole to fill at shortstop this offseason.

Sports Illustrated

The Philly pole climber who caught and shotgunned 7 beers says ‘This is not my first rodeo’

PHILADELPHIA — Sean Hagan was at Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse watching the game and doing “tea-offs” with other customers to see who could slam bottles of Twisted Tea Light the fastest when the Phillies won the National League Championship Series Sunday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Judge Didn’t Unfollow Yankees, Despite Rumors

Fans in New York can breathe a sigh of relief.

Sports Illustrated

Lucas Giolito on Astros’ 2017 World Series: ‘All those teams were cheating’

Maybe Houston wasn't the only problem.

USA Today Sports Media Group

World Series 2022: Game 1 odds, predictions and prop pick for Phillies vs. Astros

Predictions for Game 1 of the World Series.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zack Wheeler Says Jacob deGrom Is ‘Happy’ With Mets

The Mets star pitcher is expected to opt out of his contract this offseason.

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SI:AM | Five Keys to the World Series

Do the Phillies have what it takes to knock off the Astros?

Chicago Sun-Times

How the Cubs are building the core for their next playoff contender

Look no further than the World Series participants, the Astros and Phillies, for examples of the importance of homegrown talent.

USA Today Sports Media Group

World Series 2022: Winner, series length and MVP picks from Astros-Phillies

Our picks for a World Series winner, MVP and more.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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Paul Sullivan: So many ‘what ifs’ in a disappointing Chicago White Sox season, but a new manager can do only so much

With the World Series set to begin Friday at Minute Maid Park in Houston, you can’t help but wonder what could’ve been for the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Tribune

Spend big (Phillies) or replenish the system (Astros)? The Cubs can find a roster-building balance in the World Series teams.

Financially investing in a roster can serve as a postseason separator for major-league teams.

The Guardian - US

World Series 2022 predictions: Can the Phillies spoil the Astros’ perfect run?

It’s Philadelphia v Houston in the 118th Fall Classic. Our writers forecast the MVP, trends to watch and the eventual champion

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.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Benjamin Hochman: Something must change with how Cardinals build playoff-ready roster

John Mozeliak didn’t like the way it was phrased. That’s fair. To his credit, his Cardinals front office has built a perpetual winning culture — the Cards have had a record above .500 in each of the past 15 years.

The Independent UK

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

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