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World Series | 2009 MLB Playoffs Schedule | Tickets

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Astros haven't ruled Clemens out

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Roger Clemens is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, and his staturs for the rest of the World Series is up in the air.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2005

No Yankees or Red Sox? No problem

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

So no Yankees or Red Sox? Jayson Stark offers up 10 reasons why the World Series will be even better this year.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005

Bagwell epitomizes professionalism

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jeff Bagwell has contributed little on the field this season, but he still carries much weight with the Astros, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2005

Astros cast out ghosts of past Octobers

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It took 43 years of heartache. But the ever-hovering Astros have finally landed in the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005

October failure always magnified

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Will the disastrous events of Game 5 leave a scar on Brad Lidge and the Astros? We'll soon find out.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2005

Clemens' legend only grows in Texas

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Roger Clemens' extraordinary magnetism has transformed Houston into a baseball town.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2005

In the playoffs, anything goes

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Just about anything can happen in the postseason. Don't believe it? Let Jayson Stark show you the evidence in Useless Playoff Info.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2005

Amazing moments from a genuine classic

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From an unlikely hero to a living legend, the Astros and Braves staged a truly epic battle in Game 4, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005

Least-known great pitcher? It's Oswalt

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Roy Oswalt may not be a household name, but he's well-known to the Braves hitters he'll face in Game 3.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005

Rookie takes Rocket out of the yard

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With one swing of the bat, rookie Brian McCann hit an historic home run, powering the Braves to a win in Game 2.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005

Pettitte could be better than Beltran

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Game 1 winner Andy Pettitte may turn out to be more valuable than Carlos Beltran was last October, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2005

Pitching will lead Astros to title

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Led by the three-headed monster of Clemens, Pettitte and Oswalt, the Astros will win the World Series, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2005

Cards all hearts

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Cardinals saw their season slipping away. That's when Albert Pujols did something about it, Jayson Stark writes.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2004

Super 6 sets up a splendid 7

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jim Edmonds' homer capped off a thrilling Game 6. Now, here's hoping a classic NLCS finale awaits, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2004

Missing out on a true gem

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Brandon Backe and Woody Williams battled it out in a dual for the ages in Game 5. Too bad America wasn't watching.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2004