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Phils’ Wheeler laments being pulled before big HR

Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. HOUSTON — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was surprised he was pulled in a critical moment in the sixth inning of his team’s World Series-ending 4-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday. “It caught me off guard a little bit,” Wheeler said after the Astros clinched the […]

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Dynasty! Love ’em or loathe ’em, the World Series champion Astros are an all-time team

Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association HOUSTON — The orange-clad spectators beneath the roof of Minute Maid Park were blaring. The train above the Crawford Boxes was whistling. Around the infield, a small horde of jubilant players turned into a writhing […]

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Colorado high school football playoffs primer

An autumn chill has descended upon the Front Range and dozens of Colorado high school football teams have turned in their helmets and pads. It’s state playoff time — for everyone but Class 3A — and the brackets are set. Here’s what to watch for with the big schools in Class 5A and 4A: Class 5A The Favorite Cherry Creek: […]

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World Series Game 4: Best moments and takeaways

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a game in which they absolutely hammered the Houston Astros to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Philadelphia jumped on Lance McCullers Jr. and never let up in the 7-0 victory Tuesday night, mashing five home runs off him to tie a World Series record for most home runs off single pitcher […]

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Arenados 10th win in row highlights Gold Gloves

Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association PHILADELPHIA — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado became the fourth infielder to win 10 consecutive Rawlings Gold Gloves on Tuesday, when baseball’s winners for the sport’s most prestigious fielding awards were announced on […]

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Stearns gives up role with Brewers baseball ops

MILWAUKEE — David Stearns is stepping down as the Brewers’ president of baseball operations but will remain with the organization in an advisory role to owner Mark Attanasio, the team announced Thursday. Matt Arnold, who has been the Brewers’ senior vice president and general manager since 2020, will take over the lead role in overseeing baseball operations. Stearns had led […]

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Steinbrenner backs Boone to return as manager

TAMPA, Fla, — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone as his manager. “As far as Boone’s concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager,” Steinbrenner said Wednesday as he left the Yankees player development complex. “I don’t see a […]

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Cardinals’ Wainwright to return for 18th season

Adam Wainwright will pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals next season, choosing to return for an 18th with the club while longtime teammates Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina head into retirement. Cardinals president John Mozeliak said Wednesday that the 41-year-old Wainwright informed the NL Central champions of his decision to return shortly after they were eliminated by the Philadelphia Phillies […]

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