Powerful agent Scott Boras was critical of “the fact that the system allowed” Atlanta to win the World Series, despite being under .500 on Aug. 1.
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‘We counted down the outs’: Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos recalls winning World Series title from quarantine
Anthopoulos tested positive for the coronavirus on the morning of Game 4 of the World Series in Atlanta. He details the events in quarantine.
Nationals’ Juan Soto changed mind on vaccine and hopes to convince others. ‘I was a little scared’
Juan Soto, a finalist for the NL MVP award, recently became fully vaccinated. “We’ve got to trust our doctors. It’s crazy how good they are.”
Opinion: After letting manager Bob Melvin leave for San Diego, Oakland A’s now prepare for offseason of change
Bob Melvin read the tea leaves before joining the San Diego Padres. The Oakland A’s are set to slash the payroll and begin a rebuilding process.
‘We’ll be back’: Astros manager Dusty Baker’s World Series appearance ends in heartbreak again
Dusty Baker, managing his fifth different team to the postseason, once again watched another team celebrate after the Astros lost Game 6.
‘I’m still numb’: Atlanta wins first World Series title since 1995, shuts out Astros in Game 6
Three homers – Soler, Swanson and Freeman – backed Max Fried’s six shutout innings that led Atlanta to a 7-0 victory over the Astros.
Astros stay alive with Game 5 comeback vs. Atlanta, forcing World Series back to Houston
Houston won 9-5 on Monday night to force the 2021 World Series to a Game 6, against Atlanta.
Atlanta on the brink of World Series title after dramatic back-to-back homers vs. Astros: ‘This is our house’
Back-to-back homers by Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler in the seventh inning powered Atlanta to a 3-2 victory and a 3-1 Series lead over the Astros.
‘It could have backfired’: Atlanta’s Brian Snitker knew pulling Ian Anderson was risky with no-hitter intact
Atlanta starter Ian Anderson had a no-hitter going through five innings, but was removed by manager Brian Snitker in the win.
‘I didn’t care about a no-hitter’: Atlanta takes 2-1 lead in World Series with dominant pitching
Atlanta pitchers took a combined no-hitter into the 8th inning and yielded just two hits in a 2-0 victory over the Astros in Game 3 of World Series.