Money talks, but baseball won't listen
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comDid 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, 2009Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10
ESPN.com news servicesThe Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Postseason 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, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster OlneyCharlie Manuel quoted a general after Game 6, in pronouncing that the baseball world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
AllNight
Keith Law covers Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard, Pedro Martinez, the Yankees' bullpen and Game 6 of the World Series
Audio PodCast | November 04, 2009Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster Olney...a factor. Pettitte's command early in the game will dictate how long he can go. Pedro Martinez versus the chill: Older pitchers will tell you that pitching in warmer weather definitely helps them...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Five reasons the Phillies didn't repeat
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineThe Phillies didn't get enough from their offense, particularly Ryan Howard, or their bullpen to repeat as World Series champions.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 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 not ready to give up title yet
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe 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.
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, 2009Game 3 set for yet another starting pitchers' duel
ESPN.com...Lee was far superior in Game 1. A.J. Burnett was absolutely phenomenal Thursday night, but Pedro Martinez wasn't far behind. The key for Hamels will be to rely on the breaking ball...
Page | ConversationHamels must improve fastball command
Special to ESPN.comCole Hamels must improve the command of his fastball when he faces the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009
What slump? Swisher finally busts loose
Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.comBenched in Game 2 with a .114 batting average, Nick Swisher broke out of his slump in a big way in Saturday's Game 3 to help propel the Yankees.
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