Jeremy Pena of Houston Astros Wins World Series MVP
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.
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Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series
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
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.
World Series: These Are Still Jeff Luhnow’s Astros
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.