Defense highlights offseason moves

Coco Crisp is nearing a deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to late word from MLB Trade Rumors' Tim Dierkes. Presumably Crisp will slot into Oa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Money talks, but baseball won't listen

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.

Postseason had many defining moments

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.

Baseball Today

Eric Karabell and Peter Pascarelli congratulate the Yankees, discuss Chase Utley not winning the MVP award and comment on A-Rod's validation.

Obstacles to a World Series rematch

...world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -- we will be...not the same, and some of the same Philly fans who believe he was a hero in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Phillies On Loss To Yankees

Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino and Chase Utley on falling to the Yankees in six games

Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown

The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.

...Utley #26 and Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies look on late in the game against the...

Chase Utley On The Verge Of Another Record

...the first five games of the World Series, Phillies' second baseman, Chase Utley, hit five home...Getty Images   Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run in the bottom...

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run in the bottom of...

The 2009 ESPN Fantasy All-Pro Team

ESPN Fantasy is proud to present the 2009 fantasy baseball All-Pro team, as determined by the Player Rater.

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run in the bottom of...

Phillies-Yankees Preview

Phillies-Yankees Preview

Six key matchups for Game 6

Six key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is hammering everything thrown in the inner half of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

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.