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Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Five reasons the Phillies didn't repeat

Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The Magazine

The Phillies didn't get enough from their offense, particularly Ryan Howard, or their bullpen to repeat as World Series champions.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Shades of the 2004 ALCS?

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Short rest leads to Burnett's short start

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Yankees are playing Series spoilers

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

An actual Fall Classic had been predicted, but the Yankees are turning it into a ho-hum romp toward a 27th world championship.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Manuel definitely made the right call

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Charlie Manuel's decision not to start Cliff Lee on three days' rest in will draw plenty of scrutiny, but the choice was the right one.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Southpaws in the spotlight

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The resurgent Andy Pettitte faces the shaky Cole Hamels in Saturday night's pivotal Game 3 of World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Phillies hold slight edge heading home

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The Phillies are in a better position than the Yankees to just barely take control with the World Series shifting to Citizens Bank Park.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Burnett takes over a starring role

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A.J. Burnett emerged from CC Sabathia's shadow, avoided the problems that always seem to find him and pitched a gem on a night the Yankees desperately needed it to even the World Series at one win apiece.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Insider Intel: 2009 World Series

Keith Law, ESPN Insider

Keith 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Manuel really thinking things through

Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The Magazine

The Phillies' Charlie Manuel may not come across as studious, but his decisions this postseason have been right on target so far.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Phillies are thinking big, really big

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Winning back-to-back titles would be wonderful, but the Phillies believe this is just the beginning.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Manny must be Manny -- right now

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

On the brink of elimination, the Dodgers need Manny Ramirez to do just one simple thing: be himself.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009