New state of the Phillies' farm system

When the fine print settles from one of the biggest trades in the history of pitching-kind, I know exactly what people will be asking for at least the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

The Yankees' case for Halladay

The Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Deadline looming for arbitration offers

World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks.

Schneider, Phillies agree to deal

Free-agent catcher Brian Schneider and the Phillies agreed to a $2.75 million, two-year contract.

Carlos Ruiz slides in with the winning run in an NLCS Game Four win against the Dodgers

L.A. 1-0 Chivas: Donovan penalty cements win

...do something special."Donovan's goal was the 16th of his career in postseason play, tying Carlos Ruiz's MLS record."We had plenty of opportunities to be on top," said Chivas USA coach...

Donovan shines again in the playoff spotlight

The MLS playoffs have become Landon Donovan's stage on which to shine, as he proved again against Chivas USA, writes Steve Davis.

Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10

The Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.

World Series Game 6 news and notes

ESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 6 of the World Series.

Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

...New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (top) throws to first after forcing out Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) to turn a double play during the eighth inning of game five of the 2009...

Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6

Diamond Images/Getty Images Andy Pettitte is 3-0 with a 3.24 ERA in four starts this postseason. By Eduardo Perez, ESPN The defending champion Ph...

Utley ties Jackson with 5th HR

Chase Utley hit his fifth homer of the World Series, tying Reggie Jackson's record for the most in one Fall Classic.