Category: Baseball

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.
World Series: Phillies Hit 5 Homers in Game 3 Win Over Astros

The New York Times – Sports:
In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies took Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. deep five times and cruised to victory.
World Series: Batting Coach Kevin Long Helps Phillies Adjust

The New York Times – Sports:
Kevin Long’s knowledge and experience as a hitting coach helped the Phillies win a pennant. Just like it did with the Yankees, the Mets and the Nationals.
Game 3 of the World Series Is Postponed Because of Rain

The New York Times – Sports:
The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied at one game apiece. The series is scheduled to resume Tuesday, and each remaining game will be pushed back one day.
How Dave Dombrowski Led the Phillies to the World Series

The New York Times – Sports:
Dave Dombrowski has led four franchises to the World Series as a president of baseball operations, and he has done it by embracing tradition and analytics.
World Series: Yordan Alvarez’s Family Is Here From Cuba to Cheer for Astros

The New York Times – Sports:
It took years for Yordan Alvarez’s parents to get to the United States from Cuba to see him play for the Houston Astros. They are soaking in every second.
Roz Wyman, Who Helped Bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles, Dies at 92

The New York Times – Sports:
As a City Council member, she vowed to bring Major League Baseball to the city and persuaded the team’s owner, Walter O’Malley, to move from Brooklyn.
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.
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.
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.
Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson Makes the Right Calls in World Series Game 1

The New York Times – Sports:
Determined to capitalize on his team’s momentum, Phillies Manager Rob Thomson went to his top relievers early in Game 1. The moves paid off with a win on the road.
World Series: Nick Castellanos Saved Phillies With Catch in Game 1

The New York Times – Sports:
A fly ball in the ninth inning could easily have been a winning hit for Houston, but Nick Castellanos made a long run and a sliding catch, just has he had done against Atlanta.