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Zach Eflin elects free agency, as the Phillies pick up Aaron Nola’s option

A half-hour after the final out was made Saturday night, as the Houston Astros celebrated their World Series victory on the field, the two longest-tenured Phillies players stood side by side in a corner of the clubhouse and reflected on the postseason ride they had always imagined.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ted Cruz dodges beer can as he’s booed at Houston Astros World Series parade

“Ted Cruz pulled off what I thought was impossible- getting booed at a championship parade”

The Independent UK

Bonds, Clemens Headline Baseball Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era Candidates

Eight candidates no longer eligible for the BBWAA ballot have another opportunity for enshrinement in Cooperstown.

Sports Illustrated

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Fans compare Kate Upton and Justin Verlander’s relationship to Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen after Astros win

‘You won’t catch Justin Verlander in a Tom Brady situation’

The Independent UK

Hall of Fame committee will consider Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro

Former White Sox slugger Albert Belle is also on the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary baseball era committee.

Chicago Sun-Times

GM meetings signal start of important offseason for White Sox

With manager Pedro Grifol in place, the White Sox shift focus on addressing the roster.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox decline option on Josh Harrison, pick up Tim Anderson’s for 2023

Shortstop Anderson will be paid $12.5 million in 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Man becomes biggest winner in sports gambling history after scooping £65million

Mattress magnate Jim McIngvale, 71, scooped £65million after betting £8.7million at odds of 10-1 the Houston Astros would win the coveted World Series in America

Daily Mirror

Fans line up in Houston for parade celebrating Astros' win

Fans have been lining up in downtown Houston for a parade to celebrate the Astros’ World Series win over the weekend

The Independent UK

Man known as Mattress Mack wins world's 'biggest-ever sports bet' for €75 million

The 71-year-old scooped a massive $75 million, which comes in at €75,026,250 in euros.

Irish Mirror

Pedro Grifol believes in the Chicago White Sox — but the new manager needs his players to buy in: ‘We’ve just got to tighten up some things’

Pedro Grifol drew some comparisons between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals in the run-up to their back-to-back World Series appearances.

Chicago Tribune

Bill Plaschke: Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten backs Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts

Aaron Judge? Slow your roll.

Los Angeles Times

Sacramento honors a homegrown World Series champ as mayor declares ‘Dusty Baker Day’

Johnnie Baker Jr., at long last, will have his day.

Tribune News Service

Mets, Edwin Diaz agree to 5-year, $102 million contract: reports

A day after the World Series ended, the Mets wasted no time spending big money on the best closer in baseball.

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Paul Sullivan: Dusty Baker is finally a World Series winner. And his supporters are sharing in the 73-year-old’s dream come true.

Six summers ago, I walked into a downtown Chicago hotel room to the sight of Dusty Baker ironing his pants in his boxers and a T-shirt.

Sports Illustrated

Mets, Edwin Díaz Agree on Five-Year, $102 Million Contract

Diaz, a two-time All-Star, had 32 saves last season with a 1.31 ERA in 61 games.

Chicago Sun-Times

With World Series over, 131 free agents hit the market

Players can start negotiating economic terms on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

This Astros World Series Title Confirms Their Unmatched Excellence

This was the most fitting way for the Astros to win their second World Series championship in franchise history, and their first without the cloud of a cheating scandal hanging over it. Slugger Yordan Alvarez clobbered the most breathtaking home run hit in Houston since the signature ...

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The Guardian - US

Gambler ‘Mattress Mack’ wins $75m after betting on Astros to win World Series

Famed gambler Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale is a diehard Houston Astros fan but he had even more reason to celebrate when his team won the World Series

Sports Illustrated

‘Mattress Mack’ Wins Biggest Payout in Sports Betting History

The Texas businessman bet approximately $10 million on the Astros to win the World Series, and he won big.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB fans crushed Kyle Schwarber for his confusing bunt attempt late in Game 6 loss

Why did he do this?!

Sports Illustrated

The Astros Are World Series Champions—No Asterisk Needed

Houston and Dusty Baker have won their title, thoroughly and convincingly.

USA Today Sports Media Group

9 photos of Kate Upton and Justin Verlander celebrating the Astros’ World Series win

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander had a a lot of fun celebrating another World Series title.

The Guardian - US

After 2,144 wins, Dusty Baker finally gets the World Series party he deserves

The Houston Astros manager has long been seen as a tragicomic figure due to his inability to win the Fall Classic. That time has now passed

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kate Upton’s great answer when asked after World Series if she’d want Justin Verlander to retire

What a sweet moment.

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