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

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

Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies

...is 3-for-17 with 10 strikeouts and no homers, and moving forward, the chances of the Phillies to come back from the 3-games-to-1 deficit will depend largely on whether Howard starts...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders

The conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009

The leftovers tell us a lot from Game 2

It has been a World Series of pitching so far, with the inevitable umpiring controversy sprinkled in. Some leftovers from Game 2: Mariano Rivera is ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Lee's calm is the Yankees' storm

...naturally, Lee reached behind his back to snag the grounder and made the throw, and as the Phillies' infielders chuckled, Lee smiled, too, and shrugged. No big deal. When Lee finished off one of the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

The top matchups of the World Series

...hitters against Cliff Lee's frantic pace. The Phillies' ace left-hander works on the mound like...the Yankees will be able to get into Philadelphia's bullpen. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel thinks Martinez...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Mills to manage Astros

Brad Mills was hired by Houston to be the Astros' new manager on Tuesday after six seasons as Terry Francona's bench coach in Boston.

...CHICAGO - AUGUST 13: Cliff Lee #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Chicago Cubs on August 13...

A new chapter for Lee and Sabathia

The old friends pitched against each other in the first game ever at new Yankee Stadium back in April, and then afterward, CC Sabathia took Cliff Lee ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

McGwire has a road map, but also a guide

We saw again Sunday night an example of how others have talked about their past use of performance-enhancing drugs and moved on. Yankees pitcher Andy ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

What to watch for in Game 6 of the ALCS

Eight factors that, among others, will shape Game 6: Chamberlain Hughes 1. The Yankees' set-up men. Phil Hughes was one of the best r...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009

A game filled with crossroads

The moment Nick Swisher lifted the ball over the infield, Angels reliever Brian Fuentes shot his arm into the air, that arm driven by the exultation o...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Replay for the World Series could work

...s time for umpire challenges, writes Hal McCoy. Phillies-Dodgers The backbone of the Phillies is stars...Jimmy Rollins and Cliff Lee, but what separates Philadelphia this time of year is the incredible quality...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

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