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Astros, Phillies set rosters ahead of World Series
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Friday, 28 October 2022 10:44
HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies made only minor changes from their championship series rosters for their World Series rosters ahead of Game 1 on Friday night.Houston added left-hander reliever Will Smith, who was left off the roster for the first two rounds of the playoffs. The 33-year-old Smith was acquired in a trade with the Braves this…
The only World Series preview you need: Predictions, inside intel and more
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Friday, 28 October 2022 08:59
It's 2022 World Series time in Houston!Thanks to the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies making short work of their opponents in the previous round, baseball fans had to go four October days without playoff baseball. But the wait is finally over!With the first pitch of World Series Game 1 scheduled for 8:03 p.m. ET on Friday night at Minute Maid…
Baker: Lack of US-born Black players in WS 'hurts'
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Thursday, 27 October 2022 18:42
HOUSTON -- Dusty Baker grew up watching Black stars shine in the World Series, paving his path to a life devoted to baseball.When he leads the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, the AL and NL champions are expected to play without any U.S.-born Black players for the first time…
Verlander 'just trying to be present' as FA looms
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Thursday, 27 October 2022 18:42
HOUSTON -- Justin Verlander ventured into the free agent market for the first time last offseason and could do so again in a matter of weeks. His contract comes with a $25 million player option for 2023, granted by virtue of him reaching, and easily surpassing, the 130-inning threshold this season.But in all likelihood he'll decline it in search of…
Jays' Springer has surgery to remove bone spur
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Thursday, 27 October 2022 14:14
TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had surgery this week to remove a bone spur from his right elbow.Springer, 33, skipped the All-Star Game in July because of pain in the elbow and later sat out 10 days in August. The team said Thursday he is expected to be ready for spring training.The surgery was performed by Dr.…
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