The New York Times – Sports:
Four years after coming to the team in a polarizing trade, Edwin Díaz was rewarded with the richest contract ever for a relief pitcher: $102 million.
Author: Scott Miller
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Paul Goldschmidt of St. Louis Cardinals Wins NL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:
Goldschmidt, a first baseman for St. Louis, flirted with the triple crown and beat out San Diego’s Manny Machado and his fellow Cardinal Nolan Arenado for the award.
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Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”
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Christian Javier and Astros Throw Second No-Hitter in World Series History
The New York Times – Sports:
Cristian Javier and three relievers shut down the powerful Philadelphia Phillies, tying the World Series and accomplishing a feat that hadn’t happened since 1956.
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The Pieces Around Them Change, but Houston’s Core Sets the Tone
The New York Times – Sports:
Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman have reached the A.L.C.S. in six straight seasons. Through triumph and scandal, they have taught a rotating cast of teammates how to win.
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World Series Lance McCullers Says He Was Not Tipping Pitches in Game 3
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. set a World Series record by allowing five home runs. The Phillies hinted they were onto something but McCullers said he just pitched poorly.
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World Series: Framber Valdez and Astros Even Series With Game 2 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston set the tone against Philadelphia with three straight hits to start the game, giving Framber Valdez and the Astros bullpen all the support they needed for a big win at home.
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World Series: Kyle Schwarber Did What the Cubs Couldn’t
The New York Times – Sports:
A dynasty-to-be ended up with only one championship, but Schwarber, an affable slugger known for (very) long home runs, is back in the Fall Classic with Philadelphia.
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Houston’s Justin Verlander Struggles in the World Series. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s ace is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation but his disappointing start in Game 1 raised his career E.R.A. in the World Series to 6.07.