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July 13, 2025

World Series

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Rodón, Stanton highlight NC connections to the World Series

November 1, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

It’s safe to say the first World Series start for former Holly Springs High School and NC State standout pitcher Carlos Rodón could have gone much better. As the Yankees’ starter in their 4-2 Game […]

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Alvarez blasts Baker, Astros to World Series title over Phillies

November 5, 2022 The Associated Press

HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 […]

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Working media: A story of dads and sons and pins

October 30, 2021 Shawn Krest

ATLANTA — Game 3 of the 2021 World Series featured a two-hit shutout and a victory by the Atlanta Braves in front of an emotional home crowd. Hours before the first pitch, I sat in […]

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Baseball lifers Dusty Baker, Brian Snitker make World Series family affair

October 26, 2021 Shawn Krest

The last time Dusty Baker was in the World Series, his son nearly got run down. Darren Baker, then 3 years old, was helping his dad’s San Francisco team as a very small batboy when […]

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Bypassing college proved right move for Trot Nixon

August 13, 2021 Brett Friedlander

Technically, Trot Nixon came within one day of becoming a two-sport star at NC State.  In reality, he never actually got that close.  As much as he relished the opportunity to play football and baseball at the […]

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Former Campbell standout Ryan Thompson overcomes surgery, reaches World Series

October 28, 2020 Brett Friedlander

A year ago, Ryan Thompson was substitute teaching and helping his mother lead a Wii dance club in his hometown of Turner, Oregon. Twelve months later, he’s pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays in the […]

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The Bull Classic: World Series teams feature more than 20 former Durham minor leaguers

October 21, 2020 Shawn Krest

The Durham Bulls didn’t play this season, but the iconic minor league franchise will be on center stage for baseball’s biggest moments. While the pandemic may have kept the DBAP empty this year, the core […]

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100 in 100: Caldwell County’s Madison Bumgarner, World Series MVP

April 6, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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100 in 100: Ashe County’s Monte Weaver, World Series pitcher-turned-WWII vet

March 24, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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World Series champ Nationals take celebration to White House

November 6, 2019 Stephen Whyno | The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports on Monday while honoring the World Series champion Washington Nationals, who had a handful of players skip the White House visit. Amid an impeachment inquiry […]

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