Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10
ESPN.com news servicesThe Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009What's next for Phillies?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...doesn't return, the Phillies' top four of Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, J.A. Happ, and Joe Blanton ranks right near the top of National League rotations, and Brett Myers is a perfectly useful...
Blog | November 05, 2009This and That
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Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster OlneyThe great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of hitters are (or at lea...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
World Series Game 4 news and notes
ESPN.comESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 4 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Yankees are playing Series spoilers
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comAn actual Fall Classic had been predicted, but the Yankees are turning it into a ho-hum romp toward a 27th world championship.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Benches warned after A-Rod hit again
Associated PressThe Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after New York's Alex Rodriguez was hit in the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of Game 4 -- tying the World Series record by getting hit for the third time.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Burnett to face Lee on short rest
Associated PressA.J. Burnett will start Game 5 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest Monday night.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Baseball's next great economic disparity
Buster OlneyBaseball's financial structure appears to have reached a tipping point that can be defined simply. "The arbitration process is now outdated," said a h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009
Blanton to work both sides of plate
Special to ESPN.comPhillies starter Joe Blanton will use both sides of plate against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009
Phillies awoke nearly silent Rodriguez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez was off to a poor start in the World Series and seemed destined for another offseason of criticism, but that's all changed after a homer in Game 3 and a huge hit late in Game 4.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 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.
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