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Burrell's final moment in Philly? Vet delivers key hit in Game 5

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

If free-agent-to-be Pat Burrell does indeed leave Philadelphia after nine seasons, he'll leave as a champion.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

In critical condition, Rays counting on Kazmir

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Games don't get more critical than Game 5 for the Rays, who hand the ball to Scott Kazmir down 3-1.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Hard work, athleticism sustain Sonnanstine

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Andy Sonnanstine doesn't have the best stuff on the Rays' staff, but they aren't concerned about putting him on the mound in Game 4.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Phillies upset about World Series introductions

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Some of the Phillies are upset and that reserve players and coaches were not introduced at the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Bartlett quietly helps Rays win, America eat

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Jason Bartlett's numbers don't necessarily jump off the page, yet he is critical to the Rays' success.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Rays' Shields thriving on Game 2 opportunity

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

James Shields is upset he couldn't finish off the Red Sox in the ALCS, but now he has a chance to pull the Rays even in the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

SoCal-cool Hamels stays hot, finishes off Dodgers

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

With a trip to the World Series on the line, Phillies ace Cole Hamels was at ease going into the biggest game of his young career.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Billingsley plays blame game after rough outing

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Chad Billingsley, who was roughed up in a Game 2 loss against the Phillies, was not pleased with the game called by his catcher, Russell Martin.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Hamels' postseason approach impresses teammates

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels has taken a giant leap forward in learning more about himself, and how he approaches his job.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Angels seething after being squeezed out of the playoffs

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

After getting bounced by the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS, some Angels were more than a little upset. They were angry.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Lester at ease pitching in big games

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Big games don't seem to bother Jon Lester, who heads to the mound Monday as the Red Sox try once more to close out the Angels in their best-of-five ALDS, writes Amy K. Nelson.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008

Brewers can't seem to locate offense

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

The Brewers are down 2-0 in their best-of-five NLDS with the Phillies, and they have their offense to blame.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Series MVP perfect ending for Lowell

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Batting .400 and delivering clutch hit after clutch hit gave Mike Lowell the honor of being named the MVP of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007

Ellsbury gives Red Sox spark at top of order

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Put into the leadoff spot, rookie Jacoby Ellsbury gave the Red Sox an unexpected lift in their victory in Game 3.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2007

Is Lowell the 'M-V-P?' He was in Game 2

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Mike Lowell, who will be a free agent in the offseason, produced in Game 2 as he has all season, leading the Red Sox one step closer to a World Series title.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007