The New York Times - 29 Oct 2022 06:59

Houston got off to an early 5-0 but watched it evaporate. Realmuto tied the game with a double in the fifth and put his team ahead to stay with a homer in the 10th.

Major League Baseball has canceled its postseason tour of South Korea.
The New York Times - 29 Oct 2022 09:21

Houston's ace is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation but his disappointing start in Game 1 raised his career E.R.A. in the World Series to 6.07.

The Marlins hope to develop players at their new academy in the Dominican Republic, which they opened Friday in Boca Chica.

Here are all the updates, best plays and analysis from Game 1 of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros.

Nolan Arenado is not opting out of his contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Cardinals' third baseman will make $144 million over the next five seasons.

After early success but plenty of inconsistency, Framber Valdez turned his focus to his mental game -- and became one of the best pitchers in the sport.
The New York Times - 29 Oct 2022 18:02

A dynasty-to-be ended up with only one championship, but Schwarber, an affable slugger known for (very) long home runs, is back in the Fall Classic with Philadelphia.
NY Daily News - 29 Oct 2022 16:30

If nothing else, this Astros-Phillies World Series is serving as an eye-opener for the Yankees and Mets as to just how much work they both have to do to earn themselves a berth on baseball's grand stage.

All October, the Phillies have been full of surprises. Their latest magic trick -- ending the Astros' winning streak and stealing home field advantage -- might be their best yet.

Astros ace Justin Verlander tipped his cap to the Phillies after blowing an early 5-0 lead Friday night in a stunning loss in Game 1 of the World Series
The New York Times - 29 Oct 2022 09:23

Houston got off to an early 5-0 lead but watched it evaporate. Realmuto tied the game with a double in the fifth and put his team ahead to stay with a homer in the 10th.

The Phillies overcame an early 5-0 deficit, capped by J.T. Realmuto's 10th-inning homer in a stunning 6-5 win over the Astros in Game 1 of the World Series.

Players' union head Tony Clark said years of inattention by Major League Baseball had contributed to the World Series being played without any U.S.-born Black players for the first time since 1950.
The New York Times - 29 Oct 2022 02:16

Plucky Philadelphia won the National League pennant as a wild card and is in Houston facing the 106-win Astros.