Playoff Games – Page 37

How the Phillies Used ‘Stupid Money’ to Rebuild Their Roster

Looking to revamp his struggling team, Philadelphia’s owner spent wildly on stars like Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber. Those stars led the team to an N.L.C.S. win.

By Tyler Kepner

Baseball Darvish, Yu Harper, Bryce (1992- ) Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Games San Diego Padres Schwarber, Kyle (1993- ) Wheeler, Zack

NLCS: Zack Wheeler and Phillies Beat Padres in Game 1

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both went deep, and Zack Wheeler and Philadelphia’s bullpen combined to allow only one hit in a hard-fought Game 1.

By Scott Miller

Baseball Cortes, Nestor Jr (1994- ) New York Yankees Playoff Games

On Short Rest, Nestor Cortes Pitches Yankees Past Guardians

Nestor Cortes’s gutsy performance on short rest helped the Yankees get past Cleveland and has the bullpen rested ahead of the American League Championship Series.

By Gary Phillips

Baseball Cortes, Nestor Jr (1994- ) Houston Astros New York Yankees Playoff Games Stanton, Giancarlo

Yankees Beat Guardians in Game 5, Advancing to ALCS

Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge gave the Yankees an early lead in Game 5 of their division series and Nestor Cortes and the bullpen made it last. Next up: the Houston Astros.

By James Wagner