Postseason had many defining moments

While 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.

The World Series we've been waiting for

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are the best teams not just in their respective leagues but also in all of baseball.

Phillies' Howard takes home NLCS MVP

With one big swing after another, Ryan Howard delivered many of the clutch hits the Philadelphia Phillies needed to return to the World Series.

Who will take the fall?

Clutch players make or break any MLB team's postseason run. Buster Olney examines which traits are key in being a clutch performer in October.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Phillies walk off into history

Jimmy Rollins' two-out, two-run, game-winning double in the bottom of the ninth didn't just win Game 4 for the Phillies and give them a 3-1 NLCS lead over L.A. — it also finished a game that will live in postseason history.

Rivera just keeps on ticking … and dominating

...three straight postseason saves. We have seen All-Star closers such as Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Huston Street and Ryan Franklin have their exit moments. It's proof -- like Kirk Gibson's home run...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Colorado Rockies

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Colorado Rockies, who, just like in 2007, were left for dead, came back, made the playoffs and -- well, unlike in 2007, they didn't get so far. Now what? Let's investigate.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Tuesday Taters

...working. I won't give away the ending, but Emma played it real smart. • Huston Street mans up. • Speaking of Street, it's certainly fair to question the closer model...

ATH : Phillies Comeback Winner

The Philadelphia Phillies closed-out the series against the Colorado Rockies in dramatic fashion last night.

Video | October 13, 2009

Manuel's faith in Lidge pays off

The fates of managers and pitching coaches are tied to their pitchers, and when a pitcher starts to go bad, some staffers instinctively separate thems...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009

DENVER - OCTOBER 12: Huston Street #16 of the Colorado Rockies sits dejected in the dugout after the loss against the Philadelphia...

Phillies wind their way back to NLCS

DENVER -- The champs have been here before, riding down this same October highway. They know where it leads. They know each twist in the...

Howard's two-out double, Werth's RBI single in ninth blast Phils into NLCS

Ryan Howard hit a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning and scored on Jayson Werth's single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Colorado Rockies 5-4 Monday night to reach the NL championship series.

Baserunning, bullpens keys to Game 1, ALCS

Getty Images Chone Figgins led the Angels with a .395 on-base percentage and 42 stolen bases. By Eduardo Perez, ESPN Both the Angels and the Yank...

Umpire acknowledges missing call

Shane Victorino joked about Chase Utley's single off his right knee that put the Philadelphia Phillies on the cusp of advancing to the NL championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the other clubhouse, it was no joking matter.