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…

Jimmy Sebring hit the first World Series homer back in 1903 and in the third game of the 118th Fall Classic, Alec Bohm of the…

Kevin Long’s knowledge and experience as a hitting coach helped the Phillies win a pennant. Just like it did with the Yankees, the Mets and…

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…

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…

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…

For a city that rarely reaches the top, Philadelphia has a strange pattern of success against Houston. The Astros will try to overcome that in…

The 1980 N.L.C.S. between Houston and Philadelphia has endured as one of the greatest postseason series in history. This year’s World Series has big shoes…

Harper’s two-run home run in the eighth inning gave this city something few expected: the 2022 N.L. pennant.

“This is probably one of the worst days of my life,” said San Diego’s starter, Mike Clevinger. “That sums it up.”