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How Dave Dombrowski Led the Phillies to the World Series

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.

By David Waldstein

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World Series: Yordan Alvarez’s Family Is Here From Cuba to Cheer for Astros

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.

By James Wagner

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Roz Wyman, Who Helped Bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles, Dies at 92

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.

By Richard Sandomir

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World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win

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.

By Tyler Kepner