World Series
noun
: a contest or event that is the most important or prestigious of its kind
the World Series of the equestrian world
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This tournament is the World Series of poker.
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Aroldis Chapman worked around a leadoff single by 2018 World Series champion Christian Vázquez to pitch a scoreless top of the ninth.
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Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The backstop, who was set to become a free agent after the World Series, will receive $2 million up front.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Cora was the Houston Astros’ bench coach in 2017 when the Dodgers were victimized by a sign-stealing scheme during the World Series, which the Astros won in seven games.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
David Ross — the manager fired by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer after Counsell agreed to a five-year, $40 million contract — has reemerged as an ESPN broadcaster and a co-host with Anthony Rizzo on a podcast reuniting members of the 2016 World Series team.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The backstop, who was set to become a free agent after the World Series, will receive $2 million up front.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Cora was the Houston Astros’ bench coach in 2017 when the Dodgers were victimized by a sign-stealing scheme during the World Series, which the Astros won in seven games.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
David Ross — the manager fired by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer after Counsell agreed to a five-year, $40 million contract — has reemerged as an ESPN broadcaster and a co-host with Anthony Rizzo on a podcast reuniting members of the 2016 World Series team.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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