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World Series | 2009 MLB Playoffs Schedule | Tickets

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Postseason had many defining moments

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

While 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, 2009

Shades of the 2004 ALCS?

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Phillies hold slight edge heading home

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

The World Series we've been waiting for

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Moves making ALCS more interesting

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The ALCS continues, and so too will the examination of the jobs being done by managers Mike Scioscia and Joe Girardi.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

For Angels, it all begins with Lackey

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The Angels are up against the wall, but don't underestimate their chances to still win the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Energized Halos face big test in Game 4

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

In 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, 2009

Slew of mistakes have haunted Angels

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

A-Rod letting his play speak for him

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Instead 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, 2009

Sabathia driven by 'an ace mentality'

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

CC 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, 2009

Emboldened critics target Moss

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The Patriots' newfound vulnerability has opponents lining up to take their shots. This week, Randy Moss is the target.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Harsh reality is Patriots are rebuilding

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The rebuilding Patriots are going through growing pains.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

LeBron's miscalculation about numbers

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

LeBron overlooks a thing or two when he says the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23. Like Jackie Robinson. And American history. King James should know better.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Tide turning on perception of Patriots?

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Belichick's 4th-down call latest in a troubling trend for Pats on the big stage.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Money talks, but baseball won't listen

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Did the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009