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
Five reasons the Phillies didn't repeat
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineThe Phillies didn't get enough from their offense, particularly Ryan Howard, or their bullpen to repeat as World Series champions.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Old men on a mission in WS Game 6
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6
ESPN.com...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...
Page | ConversationVictorino plans to play Game 6
ESPN.com news servicesPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino says his hand is fine, despite being hit by a pitch during Game 5 on Monday, and he expects to play in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Utley's record-tying 5th World Series HR helps Phils cut Yanks lead to 3-2
Associated PressThe Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 02, 2009Short rest leads to Burnett's short start
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comYankees 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, 2009Utley ties Jackson with 5th HR
Associated PressChase Utley hit his fifth homer of the World Series, tying Reggie Jackson's record for the most in one Fall Classic.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Manuel definitely made the right call
Jim Caple, ESPN.comCharlie 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, 2009Game 3 set for yet another starting pitchers' duel
ESPN.comJohn 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 ...
Page | ConversationBurnett takes over a starring role
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA.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
Phillies Talk After Game 1 Win
Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez and Shane Victorino on the Phillies' victory
Video | October 28, 2009The 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
Manuel really thinking things through
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineThe 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, 2009Phillies are thinking big, really big
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWinning back-to-back titles would be wonderful, but the Phillies believe this is just the beginning.
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