Ryan Howard treated like a king despite historic postseason struggles

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Ryan Howard has struck out 21 times in his last 38 postseason at bats. That’s about as bad as it gets. In fact, it’s historically futile.

MLB League Championship Series Previews: Giants-Phillies, Yankees-Rangers

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When Joe Buck and Tim McCarver take their seats inside Citizens Bank Park’s broadcaster booth Saturday night, both probably figure to be there again 11 nights later when the World Series opens, likely with the Yankees taking on the Phillies in a 2009 rematch. Even though just once in the last 52 years — when the Yankees [...]

National League Playoff Preview: Reds-Phillies, Braves-Giants

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Today we preview the National League, which went down to the final day to decide its participants. The Reds and Phillies will match up on one side of the NL bracket while the Giants and Braves match up in the other.

An early look at the MLB Playoffs

The Sports Muse decided to break down the baseball season as we move from the dog days of August down the home stretch.

Joey Votto Gets F’d in the A by Charlie Manuel

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Joey Votto, who would undoubtedly be in the top 5 if NL MVP voting were held today, was inexplicably not named as an NL All Star reserve by Phillies manager Charlie Manuel.

The Ridiculous and Capricious Ryan Howard Contract (Part 1)

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Ryan Howard’s extravagant seven year contract is excessive, to put it kindly. Though Philly fans will surely disagree, Keith Law wasn’t too far off when he said that the contract made him “laugh” when he first heard about it.

11 Best Early Season National TV MLB Games on FOX, ESPN, and TBS

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The MLB national TV schedules for ESPN, FOX, and TBS have been released. MSF shows you each of the games and highlights the 11 best early-season baseball games on national television.

Quick World Series Five-Game Recap and Revised Prediction

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I think any baseball fan (not of the Yankees, I suppose) is happy we’ll see a World Series Game Six for the first time since 2003, due primarily to AJ Burnett’s ineffectiveness on three days rest, and of course, the magical bat of one Chase Utley.

Rockies-Phillies NLDS Preview, Pitching Matchups, and TV Schedule

The Rockies and Phillies battle in one of the NLDS matchups. AJ Kaufman previews the Rockies-Phillies series for MSF, including a look at the TV schedule, pitching matchups, and keys for each team to win the series.

World Series Rematch: Breaking down the Phillies-Rays series

Even if you don’t bet on MLB odds, you have to be excited to watch the Phillies and Rays duke it out this week. Each team has endured a bumpy road since they met in the 2008 World Series and, while the Rays are climbing toward the top of the AL East, the Phillies’ grasp on the NL East is tenuous. What will happen this week at Tropicana field?

Raul Ibanez Hits Game-Winning Homer in 10th to Lift Phillies Past “Choke Artist” Mets

Raul Ibanez hit his 21st home run tonight and it was a big one: the 10th inning blast gave the Phillies a 6-3 win over the New York Mets, who lent credence to Cole Hamels’ comments that the Mets are “choke artists.”

World Series Game 5 Postponed | Rays-Phillies to Resume Wednesday Night

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Game 5 of the Rays-Phillies World Series was postponed and will be resumed on Wednesday night at 8:00.

Phillies-Rays World Series Game 4 Preview | Philadelphia Weather Update

Preview and Philadelphia weather forecast for tonight’s World Series Game 4 between the Phillies and Rays.

World Series | Tampa Bay Rays – Philadelphia Phillies | TV Schedule – Pitching

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Get the TV schedule and pitching matchups for the 2008 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies.