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This Astros World Series Title Confirms Their Unmatched Excellence

This was the most fitting way for the Astros to win their second World Series championship in franchise history, and their first without the cloud of a cheating scandal hanging over it. Slugger Yordan Alvarez clobbered the most breathtaking home run hit in Houston since the signature ...

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Dusty Baker Is One Win From Elusive World Series Title

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

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The Many Thrills of This World Series

This World Series has been an absolute success so far, a wonderful display of baseball and all the different ways it can thrill us. First, of course, was the Phillies’ six-run, extra-inning comeback win in Game 1, demonstrating the truth behind the “ain’t over till it’s over” Yogism. It also…

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SI:AM | ’Stros No-No Makes it 2–2

Cristian Javier’s fastball was too much to handle for the Phillies.

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The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

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The Astros Benefit From the Rainout Just as Much as the Phillies

The immediate takeaway from last night’s rainout is that the postponement benefits the Phillies, who get an extra day of rest for their pitching staff, which isn’t as deep as that of the Astros. Ranger Suárez and Aaron Nola are still scheduled to pitch tonight and tomorrow night, as was…

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Three World Series Questions for the Next Three Games

If you thought the first two World Series games were exciting, just wait until tonight. For the first time in 13 years, Philadelphia is hosting a World Series game—and it’s on Halloween night, against the villains of baseball, one day after the Eagles defeated the Steelers at home to improve…

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Kyle Schwarber Missed It by That Much… Twice!

Although last night’s game, which the Astros won 5–2 to even the World Series, 1–1, failed to match the thrill of the Phillies’ comeback victory in Game 1, it still delivered plenty of exciting moments. The first inning, for instance, featured three doubles on the first four pitches, ...

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Maldonado’s Borrowed Bat From Pujols Deemed Illegal to Use

The Astros catcher recorded an RBI against the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series.

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Joe Maddon isn't trying to 'vilify' Angels in new book: 'There was no attack anywhere'

Joe Maddon still wants to be a major league manager. He's said as much out loud, as well as in the closing pages of his new book, "The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life," written by Tom Verducci, which was released Oct. 11.

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SI:AM | Bryce Harper Might Be the Only Thing That Can Stop the Astros

He’s on a serious roll in the postseason.

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The Best of Sports Illustrated’s Bryce Harper Coverage Over the Years

From making his debut on the cover at 16 to sending the Phillies to the World Series, Harper’s career has been one of a kind.

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SI:AM | Man United Is Fed Up with Cristiano Ronaldo

His second run with the team may be coming to an end.

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The Padres Strike Back to Set Stage for Epic Postseason Series

Things looked bleak in San Diego during the top of the second inning in yesterday’s NLCS Game 2 between the Padres and Phillies. San Diego had Blake Snell on the mound facing a Philadelphia lineup that was soft-contacting its way to a 2–0 series lead. Even the sun gods were…

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SI:AM | The Astros Just Keep Rolling

Justin Verlander was incredible in leading Houston to victory in Game 1.

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Four Things to Know About Division Series

The best thing about today is that we get to watch four playoff games. The second best part? We finally can see the top four teams (two from each league) in postseason action. Indeed, because of the new 12-team format, the Dodgers, Braves, Astros and Yankees all received first-round byes.…

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Inside the MLB Culture Wars That Led to Joe Maddon’s Firing

How could a World Series-winning manager with 19 years of experience lose his job over a 12-game sample?

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SI:AM | Aaron Judge Finally Did It

He was running out of games to pass Roger Maris but came through with No. 62 in Game 161.

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Shohei Ohtani Deserves to Win AL MVP Over Aaron Judge

The Angels’ star has made the impossible an inevitability, so much so that the Yankees’ slugger has overshadowed him.

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Aaron Judge Believes Bonds’s 73 Home Runs Is True Record

He explained why he thinks this is the real mark.

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SI:AM | What We Know—and Don’t—About Ime Udoka’s Suspension

The Celtics have suspended their coach for the season, but there’s more to the story.

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SI:AM | Roger Federer’s Grand Finale

He picked an excellent partner for the final match of his career.

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Can the Mets Be a ‘Normal’ Winning Team?

Plus, the Sun force Game 4, and the Chiefs outduel the Chargers.

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SI:AM | Broncos Country Missed Its Ride

Plus, behind the scenes of Aaron Judge’s breakthrough season.

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The Good, the Bad and the Meh of MLB’s Rule Changes

Regular readers of this newsletter know I disagree with Rob Manfred frequently. His handling of MLB labor issues is callous, and at best, he is an awkward public speaker. His treatment of minor leaguers is inhumane, and he has mishandled multiple baseball cheating scandals. For all of these ...

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