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.
Category: World Series
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How Dave Dombrowski Led the Phillies to the World Series
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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World Series Game 1: JT Realmuto’s Homer Gives Phillies 10th Inning Win
The New York Times – Sports:Houston got off to an early 5-0 lead but watched it evaporate. Realmuto tied the game with a double in the fifth and put his team ahead to stay with a homer in the 10th.
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Houston’s Justin Verlander Struggles in the World Series. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:Houston’s ace is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation but his disappointing start in Game 1 raised his career E.R.A. in the World Series to 6.07.
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World Series: JT Realmuto Learned Success From his Wrestling Family
The New York Times – Sports:J.T. Realmuto grew up watching his family — including the two-time gold medalist John Smith — dominate one sport. It helped him visualize success in another.
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World Series: Jeremy Pena Won Over Astros on Way to NLCS MVP
The New York Times – Sports:When Jeremy Peña did Michael Jordan’s shrug after a big home run, it was a rare glimpse into the confidence that let him take over seamlessly for Carlos Correa.
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Astros Favored Over Phillies to Win World Series
The New York Times – Sports:Houston and Philadelphia will face off in a matchup of teams that have caught fire in the postseason. Game 1 is set for Friday in Houston.