I am not rooting for the Yankees, I just can’t root for the Phillies. The two teams will compete in the World Series, starting Wednesday night, thus putting a perfect and painful finish on top of what has been one of the worst season...

Despite missing 2 1/2 months due to a deep bone bruise in his knee, Carlos Beltran has quietly hit .332 in 75 games this season, including .311 with two doubles and a home run since returning from...

Phillies RHP Pedro Martinez pitched eight scoreless innings yesterday, eliminating the Mets from playoff contention. Martinez is 5–0 with a 2.87 ERA in seven starts this season, during which the Phillies are 7–0. Following the game, Mar...

Prior to yesterday’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that Bobby Parnell is not guaranteed to stay in the rotation for the remainder of the season. Manuel told reporters: “I have to see and...

Since returning from the disabled list, David Wright is just 7 for 35, and his average has dropped nine points from .324 to .315 since September 1. Wright has just one extra base hit and five...

According to Rob Bradford of WEEI Radio, “The Red Sox have had internal discussions about extending their organizational budget to potentially allow for another offer for free-agent OF Jason Bay.” …i was under the impression boston’s issue with bay...

I do not understand how people can interpret the following proposal as ‘throwing in the towel,’ ‘giving up,’ and competing only for 2011. The Plan B Scenario I am proposing builds around David Wright, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and Johan...

Jon Heyman of SI.com believes the Giants offered a two-year, $12 million deal to free-agent Mark DeRosa, which he has yet to accept. Heyman wonders if DeRosa is waiting to hear from the Mets, Yankees or Braves. Last week, Buster Olney of...

Eric Simon of Amazin Avenue has started his look at the Mets All-Decade Team for the 2000s, beginning with catcher Mike Piazza, who played six seasons, stepped to the plate nearly 3,000 times and hit 157 home runs. … i like to do these lists without...

Bill Ladson of MLB.com believes free-agent relief pitcher Matt Capps will choose between either being a set up man for the Cubs or being the closer for the Nationals. Last weekend, Anthony McCarron of the Daily News said the Mets and the Yankees had...