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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.

Chicago Tribune

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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

The Independent UK

On the Day Before the World Series

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.

WEKU

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Sports Illustrated

What the Eagles are saying ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. the Steelers

Pre-game reactions: Here's what the Philadelphia Eagles are saying about acquiring a veteran pass rusher and their Week 8 matchup against the Steelers

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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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Ryan Howard says Bryce Harper’s ‘growth’ helped the Phillies reach the World Series

In the moments after Bryce Harper hit the biggest home run in the history of Citizens Bank Park, the man who hit the most home runs in Citizens Bank Park marveled at how much Harper has changed.

Los Angeles Times

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘The best dudes I’ve ever been around’: How the Phillies created a winning chemistry

This was early July, less than two weeks after Bryce Harper had three pins placed in his broken left thumb. The Phillies, minus their best player, arrived in St. Louis for a series that opened on a Friday, ran through the weekend, and wrapped up on Monday. Two day games…

The Independent UK

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

USA Today Sports Media Group

Top 6 best bets to win 2022 World Series MVP

Top 6 players to bet for World Series MVP.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Going all-in for 2022 was an easy decision for John Middleton, and the Phillies proved him right

To hear John Middleton tell it, the entire conversation lasted three minutes, maybe four.

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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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