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Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile 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.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Shades of the 2004 ALCS?
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Phillies hold slight edge heading home
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Phillies are in a better position than the Yankees to just barely take control with the World Series shifting to Citizens Bank Park.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009The World Series we've been waiting for
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are the best teams not just in their respective leagues but also in all of baseball.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Moves making ALCS more interesting
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe ALCS continues, and so too will the examination of the jobs being done by managers Mike Scioscia and Joe Girardi.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009For Angels, it all begins with Lackey
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Angels are up against the wall, but don't underestimate their chances to still win the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Energized Halos face big test in Game 4
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comIn order to pull even in the ALCS, the Angels must figure out a way to solve CC Sabathia in Game 4.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Slew of mistakes have haunted Angels
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Angels' impact players aren't producing, and coupled with their physical and mental mistakes have made it likely they won't recover in the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009A-Rod letting his play speak for him
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comInstead of talking to the media, Alex Rodriguez is leaning on his extraordinary talent to change the perception about his postseason failures.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Sabathia driven by 'an ace mentality'
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comCC Sabathia knows all about success in the regular season. But after falling flat in the past two postseasons, he's focused on becoming a success in October.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009Rays players thought they were down to their last out
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comBaseball decided that the World Series would not end with an embarrassing rain-shortened finale, but nobody told the players.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Pena excelling … and doing it his way
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comCarlos Pena was steadfast in his belief on how to hit. And while he struggled early in his career, he's now flourishing with the Rays.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008What happens if Tampa Bay wins the World Series?
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Tampa Bay Rays are at a critical juncture as a franchise. Even if they win the World Series, they just might lose.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Rays can't let their thoughts betray them
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comAfter a devastating loss in Game 5, the Rays can't let their thoughts betray them if they hope to advance to the World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008Maddon leading the cultural revolution
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThere is a segment of the baseball establishment that's willing to listen to Rays manager Joe Maddon, but there's a segment that looks at him with a skeptical eye.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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