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Pedro exits in quite the hurry

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Pedro Martinez's outing in Game 6 of the World Series was brief, as was his bizarre session with reporters after he tried to bolt the Phillies' clubhouse without speaking to the media.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

From the land of opportunity

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Arkansas natives A.J. Burnett and Cliff Lee square off in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Tex struggles, but Yanks' offense OK

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Despite Mark Teixeira's struggles, the Yankees remain content with an offense that produced 21 runs and two wins in three games in Philadelphia.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

What slump? Swisher finally busts loose

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Benched in Game 2 with a .114 batting average, Nick Swisher broke out of his slump in a big way in Saturday's Game 3 to help propel the Yankees.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Wolf still has loyal fans in Philly

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Dodgers starter Randy Wolf has forged a special bond with a group of fans who were behind him from the very beginning in Philadelphia.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Mistakes prove costly for Angels

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

The Angels have pitched well in the first two games of the ALCS against the Yankees, but their defense and pitching have let them down.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Weather could cause problems in ALCS

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

Contingency plans are in place if bad weather forces the postponement of Saturday's scheduled second game of the ALCS between the Yankees and Angels at Yankee Stadium.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

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