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As I sat down to write today’s newsletter, I couldn’t help but think of the title of an episode of The West Wing, “On the Day Before.” Today, of course, is the day before the World Series, so I naturally wanted to make “On the Day Before” the title and…

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David Murphy: The Phillies can win the World Series if they win these three matchups

You are going to spend a lot of the next 24 hours reading all kinds of reasons why the Phillies will enter Friday’s World Series opener as a heavy underdog against the Astros. Those reasons are more than valid. But this year’s postseason is a perfect example of how little…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

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Here’s What Makes the Astros So Dominant Ahead of the World Series

If Houston can succeed against Philadelphia with its winning formula, it could be the first team to go undefeated in the postseason.

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She fled Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Now this Philly high schooler won MLB recognition and a trip to the World Series

PHILADELPHIA — Maritza Lopez-Gonzalez moved to Philadelphia when she was 13, after Hurricane Maria ravaged her native Puerto Rico. She knew no English.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

SI:AM | It Just Keeps Getting Worse for the Lakers

They can’t blame Russell Westbrook for this latest loss.

Sports Illustrated

The Trials and Tribulations of Changing How MLB Players Communicate

PitchCom has revolutionized how MLB players relay pitch signals. But instituting it this season was a mighty undertaking that met some resistance around the sport.

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World Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Astros vs. Phillies

Houston is undefeated in the playoffs thus far, but Philadelphia’s team of destiny looks to change that in the World Series.

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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.

Los Angeles Times

Mariano Rivera Says Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Should Be Fired

The Hall of Fame closer didn’t mince words following New York getting swept by the Astros in the ALCS.

Sports Illustrated

Larry Stone: Have the Mariners closed the gap on the Astros? It may not matter.

The Houston Astros are back in the World Series for the fourth time in the past six years, which to many Mariners fans might be only slight less distressing than having the similarly loathed Yankees represent the American League.

Tribune News Service

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts weighs in on the Phillies-Astros World Series

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Houston area native Jalen Hurts had this to say about the Phillies-Astros matchup in the World Series

USA Today Sports Media Group

Hal Steinbrenner plans on Aaron Boone returning as Yankees manager: ‘I believe he is a very good manager’

Despite five seasons of failing to reach the Fall Classic, Hal Steinbrenner sees no reason to make a change with his manager. Aaron Boone is expected to return as the Yankees skipper for a sixth season.

Tribune News Service

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

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Top 6 best bets to win 2022 World Series MVP

Top 6 players to bet for World Series MVP.

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How the Phillies Can Upset the Astros and Win the World Series

Bryce Harper and Philadelphia will need more than team-of-destiny vibes to beat Houston.

Tribune News Service

Aaron Judge bet on himself, had historic regular season ... what comes next for Yankees slugger?

Aaron Judge was consistent through the end. The Yankees’ slugger never let himself talk about his free agency during the season. After he turned down an extension offer worth $234 million on Opening Day, Judge made himself focus on the field.

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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Aaron Judge on Impending Free Agency: ‘We’ll See What Happens’

The AL single-season home run king said he wanted to remain a Yankee, but offered up little clarity as to what his future holds.

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Report: Yankees Expected to Retain Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman

The team’s owner Hal Steinbrenner reportedly wants to bring back the general manager and team manager next season.

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Michael Kay Rips Yankees for Using ’04 Red Sox As Motivation

He said he spoke to several Yankees players from 2004 and they were “outraged” by the move.

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Two Giants Players Among Top Fantasy Adds This Week

Plus, odds and schedule for Phillies-Astros World Series and a Super Bowl odds update.

Benzinga

Bad Omen? Every Time A Philadelphia Baseball Team Wins The World Series, There's A Severe Recession

The Houston Astros have a lot of haters following the team’s infamous cheating scandal that broke in 2019. But maybe, just maybe, the Astros are who we all should be rooting for in this year’s Fall Classic. Dating back to the early 20th century, every single time a Philadelphia baseball…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Benjamin Hochman: Astros hitters cheated the game and that's hard to forget

Hate ’em or hate ’em, the Astros are in the World Series.

Tribune News Service

Yankees reflect on how and when the 2022 season fell apart

The Yankees’ season started with 52 wins in 70 games.

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