The New York Times – Sports:
Playing their 13th consecutive road game, the Phillies opened a division series by beating the defending champions.
Category: Philadelphia Phillies
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St. Louis Cardinals Eliminated by Philadelphia Phillies in Wild-Card Round
The New York Times – Sports:
With the Phillies topping the Cardinals in the wild-card round, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina have likely played their final game. Cooperstown is waiting.
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Book Excerpt: The Grandest Stage A History of the World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
In his new book, Tyler Kepner digs into the history of the Fall Classic, including a look at unheralded players who stepped up for their teams at exactly the right time.
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How Team Dietitians are Changing How Baseball Players Eat
The New York Times – Sports:
With each team required to have a dietitian on staff, the days of pizza, hot dogs and nachos are largely over.
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Jean Segura and Phillies Complete Wild Comeback Over Cardinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Jean Segura had never played in the postseason, but his two-run single put Philadelphia on top to stay in a wild ninth inning that completed an unusual comeback.
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How the New Wild Card Format Will Change MLB’s Postseason
The New York Times – Sports:
With 40 percent of teams qualifying for the playoffs, and four teams getting first-round byes, October will have a very different feel. And plenty of new merchandise.
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How Rob Thomson Got the Phillies on Track for the Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
Rob Thomson has quietly turned around the Phillies’ season. If he can end the franchise’s playoff drought, people might stop confusing him with other guys.
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Pete Rose Dismisses Questions About Sexual Misconduct
The New York Times – Sports:
After attending an on-field celebration of the 1980 Phillies, Rose refused to answer questions about allegations from a 2017 lawsuit. “It was 55 years ago, babe.”
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Mark Appel Makes MLB Debut Nine Years After Being No. 1 Pick
The New York Times – Sports:
After nine long years, Mark Appel, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft, finally made his major league debut.