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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Bogaerts won two World Series championships, five Silver Slugger awards, and was a four-time All-Star during his 10 seasons in Boston.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Entering the season, the back-to-back World Series champions have a deep starting rotation, even accounting for a possible six-man rotation, which manager Dave Roberts hinted at during the offseason as a way to give starters extra rest over a long season.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Stanton came close to achieving his goal in 2024, powering the Yankees through the playoffs – he was named ALCS MVP — and to the World Series.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Hideki Matsui powered the middle of New York’s lineup through the 2000s, helping the Yankees win their last World Series title in 2009.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Entering the season, the back-to-back World Series champions have a deep starting rotation, even accounting for a possible six-man rotation, which manager Dave Roberts hinted at during the offseason as a way to give starters extra rest over a long season.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Stanton came close to achieving his goal in 2024, powering the Yankees through the playoffs – he was named ALCS MVP — and to the World Series.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Hideki Matsui powered the middle of New York’s lineup through the 2000s, helping the Yankees win their last World Series title in 2009.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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