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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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.
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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.
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World Series: Framber Valdez and Astros Even Series With Game 2 Win
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.