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News Articles: World Series

The Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston.

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The Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

November 06, 2022
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Cristian Javier of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 2, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Houston Astros pitchers make history and record a World Series no-hitter

Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

November 03, 2022
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  • Tom Goldman and
  • Kevin Drew
Bryce Harper, center, of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia.

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The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies will face each other in the World Series

Major League Baseball has its World Series lineup cards set, as the Houston Astros will face the Philadelphia Phillies.

October 24, 2022
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  • NPR Staff
President Joe Biden holds up a jersey during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. From left, Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, manager Brian Snitker, Biden, and Braves President and CEO Terry McGuirk.

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Biden praises Braves' 'unstoppable, joyful run' to 2021 win

President Joe Biden says the Atlanta Braves will be "forever known as the upset kings of October" for their improbable 2021 World Series win. He called the series an "unstoppable, joyful run." Biden welcomed the champs for a packed East Room ceremony on Monday.

September 26, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Braves players Dansby Swanson, Touki Tousaaint and Joc Pederson cheer under a shower of confetti during the team’s celebration at Trusit Park on Nov. 5.

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Biden to host 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves

President Joe Biden will host the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House. Biden is getting in the Sept. 26 visit just a few days before the 2022 regular season wraps up and playoffs begin.

September 19, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley runs to first on a game winning RBI during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Atlanta.

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All-Star Riley agrees to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves

All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in team history and a surprise given he had three additional seasons under club control.

August 02, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman admires The Commissioner's Trophy during the team’s victory celebration at Truist Park on Nov. 5.

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Can't get enough! Here's a photo gallery of the Atlanta Braves World Series Parade

Atlanta Braves players and fans descended on the city of Atlanta and Cobb County on Nov. 5 to celebrate the first World Series championship for the team since 1995. 

November 08, 2021
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  • Riley Bunch
Some of the Atlanta Braves players celebrate on top of a double decker bus during the parade.

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'Champions forever': The Atlanta Braves players and fans alike celebrate World Series victory

Well before 8 a.m., dozens of people gathered Friday in the Battery at Truist Park — the first fans to arrive for a celebration of the Atlanta Braves World Series victory that will culminate with a Ludacris and Big Boi concert this evening.

November 05, 2021
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  • Riley Bunch
Atlanta Braves' Adam Duvall celebrates after his grand slam home run during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta.

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Atlantans tricked out of Halloween hometown World Series win

Atlanta was denied a hometown celebration when the Houston Astros rallied from an early 4-0 deficit for a 9-5 win in Game 5 of the World Series.

November 01, 2021
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, hugs Atlanta Braves' Eddie Rosario after winning Game 6 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to win the series.

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'It's been a lot of fun': Braves blogger calls Atlanta's World Series run surreal

It took more than two decades, but the Atlanta Braves are back in the World Series. "It's been a lot of fun," said blogger Eric Cole. 

October 29, 2021
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Tiffany Griffith
World Series game one

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World Series economic impact in Cobb County estimated to be in the millions

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce doesn’t have a predicted economic impact from the games, but President and CEO Sharon Mason said all of the hotels in the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) are sold out.  

October 27, 2021
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  • Tim Darnell
The grounds crew prepares the field during a workout prior to the start of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park on Monday in Houston.

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Why some fans say the Braves vs. Astros World Series is a matchup of good vs. evil

World Series action starts Tuesday night between the Astros and the Braves. The Astros have been in the series three of the past five years. The Braves haven't been there since 1999.

October 26, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman and
  • Tom Goldman
Ryan Pressly of the Houston Astros celebrates with Martin Maldonado after the final out in the ninth inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Friday  and advancing to the World Series.

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Houston Astros head to World Series, just a few years after their cheating scandal

Officials found that the Astros were sign-stealing in 2017 and partly in 2018, but team officials say their past is firmly behind them.

October 23, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly rehired Alex Cora as the team's manager. He is seen above as he gestures toward the outfield after a win over the San Francisco Giants in a game at Fenway Park in Boston in 2019.

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After Suspension For Sign-Stealing Scandal, Red Sox Rehire Alex Cora

Cora, who as a first-year manager helped lead the Red Sox to a World Series championship in 2018, had been suspended by Major League Baseball for the duration of the shortened 2020 season.

November 07, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to win the 2020 MLB World Series on Tuesday. Turner was removed from the game in the eighth inning after a positive coronavirus test.

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Dodgers 3rd Baseman Tests Positive For COVID-19 — Then Celebrates With Teammates

Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series when his COVID-19 test came back positive. But when the Dodgers won, he joined in the gaiety — and now faces a "full investigation."

October 29, 2020
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  • Matthew S. Schwartz
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