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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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.

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.

Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6

...ring. It may be tough for Pettitte to measure up against Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Raul Ibanez a second time around. The dynamics have changed since Game 3. Now that these left-handed...

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.

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.

...NOVEMBER 02: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates the Phillies 8-6 victory with Raul Ibanez #29 after defeating the New York Yankees in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series...

Manuel definitely made the right call

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.

Game 3 set for yet another starting pitchers' duel

John Munson/The Star-Ledger via US Presswire Andy Pettitte is 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA in three postseason starts, two of them coming on the road. By ...

Phillies hold slight edge heading home

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

Burnett takes over a starring role

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.

Utley's 2 HRs, Lee's complete-game gem pace Phils past Yanks in Game 1

Cliff Lee pitched a six-hitter to outduel CC Sabathia, Chase Utley homered twice and the Phillies beat the New York Yankees 6-1 in a misty Game 1 on Wednesday night.

The top matchups of the World Series

These 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...

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