In his comeback after two lost seasons, Houston’s Verlander emphasized quality over quantity. Miami’s Alcantara, meanwhile, looked like the Verlander of yesteryear.
Tag: Baseball
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Buck Showalter and Terry Francona Are M.L.B.’s Top Managers
Showalter led the Mets to the second most wins in franchise history, while Francona won a division title in Cleveland despite having the league’s youngest roster.
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Dusty Baker Finally Gets a World Series Title as Manager
Dusty Baker’s first World Series title as a manager is a crowning achievement for a beloved player, manager and person.
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Jeremy Pena of Houston Astros Wins World Series MVP
Jeremy Peña had big shoes to fill when Carlos Correa left the Houston Astros. Peña responded by being the first rookie position player to be named World Series M.V.P.
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Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series
A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”