Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster OlneyCharlie Manuel quoted a general after Game 6, in pronouncing that the baseball world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster Olney...is Victorino will play, and if he doesn't, Ben Francisco will be in center and Raul Ibanez will be in left, and the Phillies' late-inning defense will be diminished. Victorino may have...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
The top matchups of the World Series
Buster OlneyThese are my top matchups of the World Series, beyond the battle of old friends CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee: The Yankees' hitters against Cliff Lee's f...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
McGwire has a road map, but also a guide
Buster OlneyWe 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
Replay for the World Series could work
Buster OlneyDon Denkinger, an umpire who had one of the most famous blown calls in history, tells Bob Klapisch: It's time to go to replay. Here's the thing: Even...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
Top 10 matchups of the LCS
Buster Olney...The Phillies have a murderers' row of left-handed hitters, with Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Raul Ibanez, and they all are very good at hitting left-handed pitching. But late in games, Dodgers...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
Kershaw is the great X factor
Buster OlneyThe first inning that Clayton Kershaw threw in the major leagues lasted 32 pitches. He was 20 years old at the time, working too quickly, and learning...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Wright's 2-out, 2-run HR rallies Mets past Madson, Phils in 9th
Associated PressDavid Wright hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Ryan Madson to rally the Mets to a 10-9 win over the Phillies on Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 12, 2009Victorino's three doubles back Hamels as Phillies down Mets
Associated PressCole Hamels pitched 6 2-3 effective innings, a new-look bullpen got the last seven outs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-2 Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 11, 2009Howard's homers provide punch as stoic Lee dominates Mets
Associated PressRyan Howard homered twice and drove in five runs, Cliff Lee won his eighth straight start and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Monday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 24, 2009Redding responds in spot duty but bullpen fails Mets as Utley's HR lifts Phils
Associated PressChase Utley hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of New York's bullpen in a 4-1 victory over the Mets on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 22, 2009Phillies hit three homers to back Martinez in return
Associated PressPedro Martinez returned to the majors with a win, pitching five innings and leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs 12-5 Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 12, 2009Sources: Jays face choices on Rios
Buster Olney, ESPN.comA waiver claim has been placed on Blue Jays right fielder Alex Rios, according to MLB sources.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009Reynolds' two homers power Haren, Diamondbacks past Mets
Associated PressMark Reynolds hit two more home runs at spacious Citi Field, powering Dan Haren and the Diamondbacks to a 6-5 victory over the scuffling Mets.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 03, 2009Hernandez, Romero reaching their potential
ESPN.comGetty Images Felix Hernandez is 11-3 with 137 strikeouts in 139 2/3 innings this season for Seattle. By Orestes Destrade, ESPN Any true baseball f...
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