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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.

WEKU

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

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.

Los Angeles Times

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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

Democrats will swing at Oz with an abortion ad during the World Series

PHILADELPHIA — National Democrats are taking a big swing at Mehmet Oz during the World Series.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

Sports Illustrated

John Romano: Slap on the wrist could lead to a ring on the finger for the Astros

It’s not their fault, at least not most of them.

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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…

Sports Illustrated

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

Jon Sciambi looks forward to 2023 World Series, looks back on 2022 Cubs broadcasts

Next season, Sciambi will replace Dan Shulman on ESPN Radio’s broadcast of the Fall Classic. Sciambi has called “Sunday Night Baseball” for the network since 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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The first televised World Series spurred America's television boom, 75 years ago

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk desperately waving at his home run to stay in play. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson pumping his arms as he hobbles around second base after muscling a home run off Dennis Eckersley, the Oakland A’s dominant closer. The ground ball hit by New…

Sports Illustrated

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB made the right choice on the umpires for the 2022 World Series

Here are the World Series umpires.

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

Newsroom.co.nz

Can Fast5 open the door for Olympic netball?

For the first time in netball history, women and men will play at the same global tournament, at next week's Fast5 World Series and it could be the catalyst for playing netball at an Olympics.

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.

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