Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Phillies get new third baseman

Only a physical stands in the way of Placido Polanco becoming the Phillies' next third baseman.

Source: Phils pursue Polanco

The Phillies are targeting Placido Polanco to play third, according to a source.

Rollins, Victorino win NL Gold Gloves

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies

The 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.

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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.

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.

Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

Shades of the 2004 ALCS?

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.

Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6

...with a 3.24 ERA in four starts this postseason. By Eduardo Perez, ESPN The defending champion Phillies fought their way back into the World Series with a big victory at home, pushing the World...

Utley's record-tying 5th World Series HR helps Phils cut Yanks lead to 3-2

The Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.

Short rest leads to Burnett's short start

Yankees manager Joe Girardi needs to rethink his pitching plan after watching A.J. Burnett fall woefully short on three days' rest in Game 5.

Utley ties Jackson with 5th HR

Chase Utley hit his fifth homer of the World Series, tying Reggie Jackson's record for the most in one Fall Classic.

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates the Phillies 8-6 victory with Raul...

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Jimmy Rollins #11 and Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their 8-6 win against the New...