...dropping a fly ball with two outs in the ninth inning during game two of the 2009 NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 3-2. Mandatory Credit...

...29) pitches in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the 2009 NLDS at Dodger Stadium

...of the Colorado Rockies cheer for their team against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Coors Field on October 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado

Three Strikes -- Deadlines and dollars edition

Strike One -- Deal of the Year Dept. Was Cliff Lee the greatest trade-deadline starting-pitching acquisition ever? After considering the evidence, I'...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

...relief pitcher Scott Eyre delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of game three of the 2009 NLDS against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

Bullet grazes Padilla's leg

Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla was treated for a minor gunshot wound after a hunting accident in Nicaragua on Tuesday.

Five reasons the Phillies didn't repeat

The Phillies didn't get enough from their offense, particularly Ryan Howard, or their bullpen to repeat as World Series champions.

Phillies not ready to give up title yet

The Phillies aren't quite ready to hand over their championship belts, and in Game 5, they fought off the Yankees and forced this World Series back to New York.

Lee needs to get close to A-Rod

Cliff Lee needs to work inside against Alex Rodriguez in Game 1 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

...Cliff Lee #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Colorado Rockies in Game Four of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Coors Field on October 12, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. NEW YORK...

Manuel really thinking things through

The Phillies' Charlie Manuel may not come across as studious, but his decisions this postseason have been right on target so far.

Instant replay for the World Series? Yes

Umpires make mistakes, just like players do. So why not institute instant replay for the World Series?

...bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of game three of the 2009 NLDS against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

A-Rod's adjustments may be paying off

The camera in center field caught the full picture of Alex Rodriguez on Tuesday night, present and past. As Rodriguez turned and blasted his fifth hom...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

...MO - OCTOBER 10: : : : : : Pitcher Vicente Padilla #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri