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November 4, 2022 | 5:24 AM

Phillies on the brink of elimination in the World Series, after 3-2 loss to Houston

After 16 years of trying, the Astros' Justin Verlander finally gritted out his elusive first World Series win.
By Ronald Blum/The Associated Press
November 3, 2022 | 5:25 AM

Phillies no-hit in game four, as Houston tosses 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956.

By Ben Walker/The Associated Press
November 2, 2022 | 5:28 AM

Bryce Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros 7-0

Philadelphia is two wins away from its first World Series championship since 2008.

By Dan Gelston/The Associated Press

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November 1, 2022 | 5:14 AM

World Series: Tied 1-all, Astros-Phillies resume after rainout

Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is still set to pitch Tuesday night. The Phillies changed their pitching plans, with Ranger Suárez now set to start instead of Noah Syndergaard.

By The Associated Press
October 31, 2022 | 5:23 AM

Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all

Already frenzied during the NL playoffs, Citizens Bank Park figures to be positively pulsating for Game 3 — providing the rain that’s in the forecast doesn’t dampen things.

By Ben Walker/The associated Press
October 28, 2022 | 5:19 AM

Oh Canada: Phillies Rob Thomson 1st Canadian-born World Series manager

Game one of the World Series between Philadelphia and Houston is Friday night.
By Stephen Hawkins/The Associated Press
October 24, 2021 | 7:47 AM

Brave new world: Atlanta beats LA 4-2, heads to World Series

Eddie Rosario capped a remarkable NL Championship Series with a three-run homer that sent the Atlanta Braves to the World Series for the first time since 1999.

By Paul Newberry/AP
September 28, 2020 | 5:39 AM

Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in 28-21 victory

Slicing into the backfield relentlessly, the Steelers put the clamps on the Texans in the second half to rally for a 28-21 victory that pushed them to 3-0 for the first time in a decade.

By Will Graves/The Associated Press
February 14, 2020 | 5:37 AM

Houston Astros apologize for sign-stealing, but provide fuel for critics

The apology appeared to be an attempt to turn the page for the embattled team.
By Merrit Kennedy/NPR
January 15, 2020 | 5:21 AM

Red Sox manager Alex Cora to ‘part ways’ with Boston after sign-stealing scandal

A lengthy investigation by Major League Baseball concluded he helped develop the sign-stealing system in Houston and Boston.
By Vanessa Romo/NPR
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