Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 200927 titles, 27 World Series facts
David Schoenfield, Page 2In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009A-Rod starts rally, Pettitte hits RBI single as Yankees claim 2-1 lead over Phillies
Associated PressAlex Rodriguez wound up with a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night for a 2-1 edge.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 31, 2009Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Haters, it's time to root for A-Rod
David Schoenfield, Page 2David Schoenfield demands you stop hating on Alex Rodriguez and show him some postseason love.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009A wrong message in McGwire's return
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comTony La Russa, Bud Selig and others celebrating Mark McGwire's return to baseball still don't get it. This isn't the lesson baseball needs to be teaching.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Cardinals add McGwire as hitting coach
ESPN.com news servicesTony La Russa is returning to the Cardinals as manager on a multiyear term contract, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, but there will be changes on his coaching staff.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009Deadline for collusion grievance moved
Associated PressPlayers and owners have agreed to push back the deadline for a collusion grievance over last winter's free agents until the end of this offseason.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Who runs this town? (Part 5)
Cameron Martin, Special to Page 2Page 2 goes region by region to determine which sports figures have the most juice in each city.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Who runs this town? (Part 4)
Cameron Martin, Special to Page 2Page 2 goes region by region to determine which sports figures have the most juice in each city.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009Who runs this town? (Part 2)
Cameron Martin, Special to Page 2Page 2 goes region by region to determine which sports figures have the most juice in each city.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Cards' La Russa will weigh options
Associated PressTony La Russa isn't sure he will return for 2010 after a disappointing end to the season.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009Bonds honored by San Fran hospital
Associated PressBarry Bonds handed out T-shirts, posed for pictures and romped with young patients as a San Francisco hospital opened a playroom bearing his name.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Beckett's formula for October success
Pedro Gomez, ESPNBoston.comEasy does it: Josh Beckett takes it slow come playoff time.
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