Jeremy Peña had big shoes to fill when Carlos Correa left the Houston Astros. Peña responded by being the first rookie position player to be named World Series M.V.P.
Category: Houston Astros
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Jeremy Pena of Houston Astros Wins World Series MVP
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Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series
The New York Times – Sports:A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”
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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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World Series: These Are Still Jeff Luhnow’s Astros
The New York Times – Sports:Jeff Luhnow was fired over Houston’s elaborate sign-stealing scheme. He takes responsibility but not blame and has moved on to building soccer teams.
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Here’s a Curveball: What About Pressly for Series M.V.P.?
The New York Times – Sports:No player has enhanced his team’s chances of winning the World Series more than Ryan Presley, whose hellacious breaking pitches have Houston on the cusp of a title.
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World Series: Struggling Phillies Bring Back Memories of 1983
The New York Times – Sports:Wearing throwback uniforms meant to evoke the glory of 1980, Philadelphia found itself lost at the plate, just as the team had been in 1983.
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World Series: Catches by Chas McCormick and Trey Mancini Saved Game 5 for Astros
The New York Times – Sports:Chas McCormick grew up near Philadelphia in a family of Phillies fans, but his catch at the wall in Game 5 has Houston one win away from a World Series title.
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World Series: Justin Verlander and Astros Beat Phillies in Game 5
The New York Times – Sports:Justin Verlander finally got his first World Series victory, Jeremy Peña carried the offense and Houston has Philadelphia on the ropes as it heads home for Game 6.
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‘These Guys Are Nasty’: Houston Thrives With Unexpected Stars
The New York Times – Sports:Cristian Javier and Framber Valdez were never top prospects, but Houston’s Dominican starters are part of a superb group of Astros pitchers starring in the World Series.
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World Series: Catcher Christian Vazquez Helps Guide Astros to No-Hitter
The New York Times – Sports:Christian Vázquez is still relatively new to the Houston Astros but he helped guided his team’s pitching staff to the second no-hitter in World Series history.
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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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Christian Javier and Astros Throw Second No-Hitter in World Series History
The New York Times – Sports:Cristian Javier and three relievers shut down the powerful Philadelphia Phillies, tying the World Series and accomplishing a feat that hadn’t happened since 1956.