Kiss '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
Burnett looking for head start
Special to ESPN.comA.J. Burnett will be trying to get ahead early in counts against the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009
Insider Intel: 2009 World Series
Keith Law, ESPN InsiderKeith Law checks in with a scout's eye on the 2009 World Series, offering five keys for the Phillies, five for the Yankees and an ultimate series prediction. Plus notes from Inside Edge, Baseball Prospectus and ESPN Stats & Information.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Dodgers have three tries vs. Blanton
Special to ESPN.comThe trio of Manny Ramirez, Andre Ethier and James Loney present the biggest challenge for Phillies starter Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the NLCS.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009
Angels present a challenge for Sabathia
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels have hit well against left-handed pitchers' fastballs this season, which should make things difficult for CC Sabathia in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009
Hamels has no problem with L.A.
Special to ESPN.comCole Hamels has a very good history against the Dodgers, whom he faces in Game 1 of the NLCS on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
The baserunning report
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusBaserunning is crucial to postseason success. So which of the remaining LCS teams take to the base paths the best? Baseball Prospectus explains using its EqBRR metric.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Insider Intel: Phillies vs. Dodgers
Keith Law and Baseball Prospectus, ESPN InsiderKeith Law previews the Phillies vs. Dodgers 2009 NLCS, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Pujols' homerless streak at 23 games
Special to ESPN.comWith the Cardinals down two games to none against the Dodgers, this is no time for Albert Pujols to be in a home run drought.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009
BP: An analysis of playoff ballparks
Clay Davenport, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at the 2009 MLB playoff ballparks and finds guys who are likely to shine because of the parks they'll be playing in.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Scouting the Philadelphia Phillies
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.Philadelphia has several areas of real strength and only one major weakness: its bullpen.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Chicago Cubs
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the team that led the National League in wins last season, the Chicago Cubs.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009
Top 10 prospects for 2010 season
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey lists the top 10 prospects who could make a significant impact next season.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009
Fastball has Jimenez going full speed
Special to ESPN.comThanks to an improved fastball, Ubaldo Jimenez is 5-0 with a 1.63 ERA since the All-Star break.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009
Howard hard to handle in close games
Special to ESPN.comRyan Howard is a tough out in tight spots.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009
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