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This year’s World Series is probably feeling a little like Groundhog Day for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies were scheduled to host Game 3 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Monday, but the game was postponed to Tuesday …
Monday’s postponement of Game 3 of the World Series has led to a pitching change for the Philadelphia Phillies. Noah Syndergaard was originally scheduled to start and face Lance McCullers Jr. However, since Game 3 was postponed due to the rain, …
Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros went full villain as they arrived for Game 3 of the World Series. Video went viral of the Astros star Verlander giving Philadelphia fans the one-fingered salute as the Houston team bus pulled into Citizens Bank …
Framber Valdez threw a gem to lead the Houston Astros to a win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, but some of his actions while on the mound led to another round of cheating suspicions. One Hall of Fame …
Game 2 of the World Series featured a rare feat in the form of a perfect game. No, not from a pitcher, but from home plate umpire Pat Hoberg. According to data tabulated by Umpire Scorecards, Hoberg galled a perfect game in Game 2, getting all 129 …
Framber Valdez threw a gem in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, and he faced allegations of cheating from fans. The Houston Astros southpaw allowed just one run over 6.1 innings while striking out nine for the win in a 5-2 victory over …
It appears that Dusty Baker pulled a [checks notes] Dusty Baker with Friday’s loss in Game 1 of the World Series. Baker and the Houston Astros dropped their Fall Classic opener to the Philadelphia Phillies despite jumping out to an early 5-0 …
Nick Castellanos’ celebration after winning Game 1 of the World Series may not have been a coincidence. The Philadelphia Phillies outfielder went viral during Friday’s Game 1 for a gesture that he did after the final out was recorded in …
Umpires typically only get recognition on LBS for making bad calls. But umpire James Hoye deserves recognition for making a difficult but excellent call in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. Aledmys Diaz was batting for the Houston Astros in …
A young Philadelphia Phillies fan went viral on Friday night for the way he taunted an older Houston Astros fan. The Phillies came back to beat the Astros 6-5 to win Game 1 of the World Series. Philly was down 5-0 and then won the game in extra …
The Philadelphia Phillies made a huge comeback in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, and they were led by JT Realmuto and Nick Castellanos. The Houston Astros pulled ahead 5-0 after three innings, getting two home runs from Kyle Tucker. But …
A surprising player helped America cash in on free tacos. Kyle Schwarber stole second base during the top of the 7th inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night between his Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros. His stolen base was …
The Philadelphia Phillies defied the odds in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, and almost as impressive was the local radio call. Despite being down 5-0 after three innings, the Phillies came roaring back against the Houston Astros and ace …
Kyle Tucker pulled a Rhys Hoskins and then some in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday. The Houston Astros slugger Tucker kicked off the Fall Classic with a bang. Tucker opened up the scoring with a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies starter …
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado might have some good luck on his side when the World Series opens Friday. Maldonado received a shipment of a half-dozen bats from former teammate Albert Pujols, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Maldonado …
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander may have opened some old wounds with a comment he made about his longevity on Thursday. Verlander is likely to win the AL Cy Young award despite being in his first season back from Tommy John surgery at the age …
