Obstacles to a World Series rematch

Charlie 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

...Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon pulls up with an injury as he scores during the third inning of game six of the 2009 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at...

The 2009 ESPN Fantasy All-Pro Team

ESPN Fantasy is proud to present the 2009 fantasy baseball All-Pro team, as determined by the Player Rater.

Six key matchups for Game 6

Six key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is ha...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Four remain pride of the Yankees

The old faces of the Yankees -- Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte -- connect the last title team with the one that was crowned after knocking off the Phillies in six games.

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.

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies scores as Shane Victorino #8 (c) and Jimmy Rollins #11 celebrate after they all scored on a 3...

World Series Game 4 news and notes

ESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 4 of the World Series.

Tex struggles, but Yanks' offense OK

Despite Mark Teixeira's struggles, the Yankees remain content with an offense that produced 21 runs and two wins in three games in Philadelphia.

Yankees are playing Series spoilers

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

Nov 1, 2009; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon (left) scores as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) waits for the ball during the first inning of game...

Phillies awoke nearly silent Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez was off to a poor start in the World Series and seemed destined for another offseason of criticism, but that's all changed after a homer in Game 3 and a huge hit late in Game 4.

Game 3 delayed 1 hour, 20 minutes

The start of Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies is delayed by rain, the second consecutive year wet weather has affected the schedule in Philadelphia.

Pettitte knows his way around this stage

Andy Pettitte was in trouble early in Game 3, but he calmly found his way out and ended up with yet another postseason win. Make that a huge postseason win.