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Utley's HR power speaks loudly for him
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comChase Utley is carrying the Phillies with Reggie-esque power numbers in the World Series, but winning is all that drives him.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Phillies awoke nearly silent Rodriguez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez was off to a poor start in the World Series and seemed destined for another offseason of criticism, but that's all changed after a homer in Game 3 and a huge hit late in Game 4.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Southpaws in the spotlight
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe resurgent Andy Pettitte faces the shaky Cole Hamels in Saturday night's pivotal Game 3 of World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Girardi wins battle of managerial wits
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and ...
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009WS Game 1: Road warriors
Jerry Crasnick...48-33 road record during the regular season and is 3-1 in away games in the postseason. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, only two National League World Series clubs in the past 20...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009Hot Yankee bats go cold in Game 1
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez and the Yankees' offense stumbled through a rough opening game of the World Series, silenced by a complete-game gem from the Phillies' Cliff Lee.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Girardi managing just fine
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSecond-guess him all you want. Joe Girardi -- in his first postseason as a manager -- has the Yankees in position to win their 27th World Series title.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009ALCS: Some veteran advice
Jerry Crasnick...who was a model of reliability during the regular season, but has been eminently hittable in the playoffs. Precisely what Rivera plans to say to Hughes, he kept to himself. "Mo did it on his...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009ALCS: Figgins stays put at leadoff
Jerry Crasnick...understandably hesitant to make a change, even though Figgins is batting .065 (2-for-31) in the postseason. Figgins was still in the leadoff spot Sunday night against Andy Pettitte. He's a career .286...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009Yankees arrive at desired destination
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees set out with a simple purpose -- reach the World Series and win it. By dispatching the Angels, New York has completed half the equation.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Girardi calm amid stormy Bronx weather
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees won't alter their plans at all despite having the opportunity to do so after rain forced the postponement of Game 6 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009ALCS: Lackey still tough on A-Rod
Jerry Crasnick...m. ET The Twins and Angels pitching staffs have been relatively powerless against Alex Rodriguez in the postseason, but John Lackey continues to stand up nicely against A-Rod. Rodriguez fouled out in his first...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009ALCS: Burnett usually a strong starter
Jerry Crasnick9:15 p.m. ET A.J. Burnett, who was lit up for four first-inning runs by the Angels on Thursday, is not a pitcher who suffers first-inning blues as a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009ALCS: Salmon back in familiar waters
Jerry Crasnick8:02 p.m. ET Longtime Angels favorite Tim Salmon returned to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before ALCS Game 5. Since his retirement in 2006,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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