Phillies not ready to give up title yet
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Phillies aren't quite ready to hand over their championship belts, and in Game 5, they fought off the Yankees and forced this World Series back to New York.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Reasons for Utley's errors a mystery
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comChase Utley isn't in the Steve Sax or Chuck Knoblauch category of throwing arms gone horribly wrong yet, but an explanation for his sudden issues isn't simple.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009NLCS: Charlie Manuel press conference
Jayson Stark...on the plane tonight." • Manuel said he had no choice but to leave right-hander Ryan Madson in the game in the eighth inning Thursday, rather than bring in left-hander Scott Eyre...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009When Pedro's away, Dodgers play
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Dodgers couldn't figure out Pedro Martinez, but once he exited, L.A. began to stir -- and posted a stirring come-from-behind victory over the Phillies to even the NLCS at one win apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Phillies defy the odds -- again
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comSome astonishing things happened in the Phillies' 8-6 victory over the Dodgers. Just ask George Sherrill or Clayton Kershaw or Chan Ho Park and the rest of the Phillies' bullpen.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Phillies wind their way back to NLCS
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comDENVER -- The champs have been here before, riding down this same October highway. They know where it leads. They know each twist in the...
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Lidge turns back the clock in Game 3
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBrad Lidge ignored the cold and his awful 2009 numbers and got the big postseason outs the Phillies needed him to get in Game 3 against the Rockies.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Sadly, Philly must pull the plug on Lidge
Jayson Stark...to turn. According to one friend of Manuel, the manager came to the conclusion that (a) Ryan Madson isn't ready to close, (b) the rest of his bullpen is a M.A.S...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2009
Three Strikes: Who needs an offense edition
Jayson StarkSTRIKE ONE -- OFF-BASE CONTENDER DEPT. I spent Monday night in AT&T Park, watching the Giants do something they seem to have forgotten is actuall...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2009
It's unsafe around closing time
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThere's only one Rivera, but reliable closers are becoming hard to find. Jayson Stark looks at five contenders with closer concerns.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009June leaders (Pujols) and trailers (everyone else)
Jayson Stark...saves AL leader: Joe Nathan 11; NL leader: Huston Street 11. Most blown saves NL leader: Ryan Madson 3 (in 6 opportunities); AL leader: Joel Zumaya 3 (in 3 opportunities). Special June citations Albert...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 01, 2009Focusing on baseball's many mysteries
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhy are the Cubs struggling to score runs? Why do the Phillies have such a bad home record? What happened to the vaunted Angels bullpen? A snippet of baseball's mysteries.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009Three Strikes: Philled up with a lot of losses
Jayson Stark...Madson Lidge • If it weren't for the Phillies' closer issues, they might be leading the NL East by eight games. In their last 27 games, their closer (Brad Lidge or Ryan...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 22, 2009If the Nats could trade Strasburg
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comTeam executives agree about Stephen Strasburg's talent but not about what the Nationals could get if they were allowed to trade the No. 1 pick.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009About those empty seats …
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comGiven the dire state of the economy, you might think that attendance in April would be down. But you'd be wrong.
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