Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10

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

Five reasons the Phillies didn't repeat

The Phillies didn't get enough from their offense, particularly Ryan Howard, or their bullpen to repeat as World Series champions.

Utley's record-tying 5th World Series HR helps Phils cut Yanks lead to 3-2

The Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.

Phillies not ready to give up title yet

The Phillies aren't quite ready to hand over their championship belts, and in Game 5, they fought off the Yankees and forced this World Series back to New York.

Matsui's blast sends Series to Philadelphia all tied up

Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui shook the New York Yankees from their lumber slumber and sent the World Series to Philadelphia all tied up.

World Series Alums: Arkansas Duo Has What It Takes

By Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.com Deputy Editor Contributing: Paul Muyskens Arkansas is not exactly a baseball hotbed, but in this year's World Series ...

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 21: Chan Ho Park #61 of of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts to making the third out in the seventh inning...

Insider Intel: 2009 World Series

Keith Law checks in with a scout's eye on the 2009 World Series, offering five keys for the Phillies, five for the Yankees and an ultimate series prediction. Plus notes from Inside Edge, Baseball Prospectus and ESPN Stats & Information.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Manuel really thinking things through

The Phillies' Charlie Manuel may not come across as studious, but his decisions this postseason have been right on target so far.

Phillies appear primed to repeat as champs

...more, their 820 runs easily led the NL. The power that plays so well at Citizens Bank Park should also play in Yankee Stadium -- if that's where they end up. Hey, even Carlos Ruiz...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Phillies-Dodgers Preview

Phillies-Dodgers Preview

Ethier draws bases-loaded walk to cap Dodgers' rally to tie series with Phillies

Andre Ethier drew a bases-loaded from J.A. Happ that capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning and sent the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Friday to even the NL championship series at one game each.

High Noon Showdown: 10/16

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When Pedro's away, Dodgers play

The Dodgers couldn't figure out Pedro Martinez, but once he exited, L.A. began to stir -- and posted a stirring come-from-behind victory over the Phillies to even the NLCS at one win apiece.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 15: Pitcher Chan Ho Park #61 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the seventh inning of Game One of...