The New York Times – Sports:
Dusty Baker first World Series title as a manager is a crowning achievement for a beloved player, manager and person.
Category: Baker, Dusty
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Houston Astros Win World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Dogged by criticism that they could not win without sign-stealing, Houston beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to complete a nearly perfect postseason.
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Dusty Baker Has Managed in Two of Three Postseason No-Hitters
The New York Times – Sports:
Manager Dusty Baker has been in a dugout for two of Major League Baseball’s three postseason no-hitters: Roy Halladay’s in 2010 and the Astros’ combined effort in Game 4.
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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: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Houston’s Framber Valdez flamed out in last year’s World Series but he learned from those mistakes and dominated the Phillies in a crucial Game 2 win.
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World Series: Jeremy Pena Won Over Astros on Way to NLCS MVP
The New York Times – Sports:
When Jeremy Peña did Michael Jordan’s shrug after a big home run, it was a rare glimpse into the confidence that let him take over seamlessly for Carlos Correa.
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World Series Preview: Philadelphia Has an Edge on Houston
The New York Times – Sports:
For a city that rarely reaches the top, Philadelphia has a strange pattern of success against Houston. The Astros will try to overcome that in the World Series against the Phillies.
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ALCS: Astros Rolling Even as Jose Altuve Struggles
The New York Times – Sports:
Jose Altuve’s double on Saturday was his first hit of the postseason and Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker are struggling against the Yankees. Regardless, Houston is up, 3-0.
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Underdog Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres Head to NLCS
The New York Times – Sports:
The 111-win Dodgers and defending champion Atlanta are gone, and Cleveland hopes to outlast the Yankees. The Astros’ doing what was expected of them makes them the outlier.