Oct. 26, 2009
Oct. 13, 2009
Oct. 12, 2009
| • Closers struggle mightily in Division Series | • Phils, Rox offer fitting finale to wild NLDS |
| • Tracy keeps umps busy in early innings | • Fowler takes flight to ignite Rox rally |
| • Heartbreaking loss ends Rockies' season | • Rockies' relief corps soars, then slips |
| • Phillies, Rockies destined to meet again | • Lee adjusting quite well to postseason |
| • Phils help set Division Series road mark | • Hamels lined up to start NLCS Game 1 |
| • Dodgers, Phils renew rich playoff history | • Reliever Eyre available for Game 4 |
| • Missed call brings instant replay into mix | • Rockies need lift from Helton, Tulo |
| • Twins reflect on season's final flurry | • Selig not inclined to expand video review |
| • Stout pitching snaps Yanks' ALDS hex | • Stoic and steady, Mo focused on task |
| • Yankees fans in a NY state of mind | • ALCS truly features league's top clubs |
| • Angels enjoying a season of comebacks |
Oct. 11, 2009
| • Gonzalez continues to rake in NLDS | • Lee confident entering possible clincher |
| • Reliever Eyre sprains right ankle | • Ump admits missed call on Utley hit |
| • Phils take Game 3, on verge of NLCS | • Rockies fall to brink of elimination |
| • In crucial spot, Lidge finds redemption | • Jimenez feels no pressure for Game 4 |
| • Timely hits in short supply for Rockies | • Game-time temp in Denver ties record |
| • Yanks, especially Teixeira, set for Halos | • Late homers push Yanks to ALDS sweep |
| • Twins left to wonder what could have been | • Punto's slipup a gift for Yankees |
| • ALCS to add to Angels-Yankees history | • Angels show rally moxie, finish off Sox |
| • Torrealba's son throws out first pitch | • Hot-hitting Torrealba bats fifth for Rox |
| • Hamels preparing for possible Game 5 | • Aybar rises to occasion in Game 3 |
| • Teammates don't pin loss on Papelbon | • Vlad's heroics a long time coming |
| • Moreno revels in Angels' sweep | • Halos bury demons at Fenway |
| • Twins' lineup leaning right in Game 3 | • Cards downplay Pujols' homerless stretch |
| • Yanks don't mess with starting nine | • Chess Match: Moves loom large |
| • Angels Short Hops: Game 3 | • As far as future goes, Twins on Target |
| • October continues to be Torre's time | • Smoltz displays vintage form in relief |
| • After sweep, Dodgers reload rotation | • Dice-K ready for Sox out of the bullpen |
| • Left side of infield a strength for Angels | • Manny's big game a great sign for LA |
| • Twins refuse to make excuses |
Oct. 10, 2009
| • Torre likely to ride Kershaw's hot hand | • After going all in, Cards mulling 2010 |
| • Sweep leaves LA waiting for NLCS foe | • Holliday welcomed warmly despite gaffe |
| • Tidbits: First things first for Dodgers | • Postseason ends quickly for Cardinals |
| • Dodgers hope this party isn't last of '09 | • Angels ready to go after late arrival |
| • Sweep deal: Dodgers return to NLCS | • Cards outperformed by robust opponent |
| • Padilla silences Cards, critics with gem | • Snow could shake up Rockies' plans |
| • Halos making Sox taste own medicine | • Game 3 of Rox-Phils NLDS postponed |
| • Patience to play into Rockies' lineup | • Abreu finally getting credit he deserves |
| • Postponements a postseason reality | • Oliver has reinvented himself with Angels |
| • Francona keeping things light | • Given extra day, Phils to go with Happ |
| • Wagner chasing elusive ring | • Phillies glad to see Game 3 postponed |
| • Aybar works way into offensive prowess | • Buchholz looks to extend Sox's season |
| • Gardner finds a niche and runs with it | • Fans rally around Cards prior to Game 3 |
| • Q&A with Nick Swisher | • De La Rosa could return for NLCS |
| • Fenway doesn't faze Kazmir | • Twins move on from Nathan's blown save |
| • Pettitte has no plans of allowing Game 4 | • Sox are specialists on October comebacks |
| • Twins' turf advantageous in Game 3 | • Gonzalez's name etched in playoffs lore |
| • A-Rod letting results come to him | • Yankees' faith in bullpen won't waver |
| • Hometown reliever has new playoff view | • Mahay hoping first postseason extended |
| • Extra off-day alters Rox, Phils' options | • Carpenter tabbed for potential Game 4 |
| • Tidbits: Back in the walk-off business | • Pavano eyes epilogue to new chapter |
| • Comeback leaves New York buzzing | • Duensing available out of 'pen |
| • Hammel takes unusual route to playoffs | • Rox run coincided with 'pen hitting stride |
| • Torre, the person, leads to success |
Oct. 9, 2009
| • Bats look to get back on track at Fenway | • Twins need to dent Yankees' bullpen |
| • Aybar, Izturis live up to clutch reputations | • Gomez's growth a work in progress |
| • Sox's backs pinned against wall | • Chess Match: Deciding about Posada |
| • Chess Match: Vlad plays huge role | • Q&A with Nick Swisher |
| • Beckett comes unraveled in seventh | • Weavers etch spot in playoff lore |
| • Halos pushing all the right buttons | • Weaver's gem puts Angels in control |
| • With walk-off, Teixeira fully adjusted | • Nathan's blown save shocks Twins |
| • Harris comes through for Twins | • Fair or foul? Call hurts Twins |
| • Angels Short Hops: Game 2 | • Two much: A-Rod, Teixeira topple Twins |
| • Like season, Papi looks to reverse fortunes | • Blackburn cements big-game status |
| • Red Sox Short Hops: Game 2 | • Don't even! No split as Yanks win classic |
| • Missed chances, call costly in tough loss | • Heads-up Yanks deny Twins crucial run |
| • A-Rod has everyone on notice with rebirth | • Yankees Short Hops: Game 2 |
| • Twins Short Hops: Game 2 | • Sox leaning toward Lester in Game 4 |
| • Dodgers excited, but keep eye on prize | • Abreu surpasses Angels' expectations |
| • Cards have ability to shake off walk-off | • Game 3 setup forces Halos to adjust |
| • Affable Padilla on top of his game | • Miscue doesn't diminish Holliday's value |
| • Inside jobbed: Figgins narrowly misses | • Pedro 'excited' about starting Game 3 |
| • Cards have faith in Pineiro's crucial task | • Rockies, Phils bracing for frigid Game 3 |
| • Reggie throws out first pitch | • A-Rod may not require more surgery |
| • Hamels, wife welcome son into world | • TBS enjoying postseason boom |
| • Catcher controversy no shock to Girardi | • Game 2 forecast: It's on in the Bronx |
Oct. 8, 2009
| • Lackey finds zone against Sox | • Angels turn tide on Red Sox in Game 1 |
| • Day of drama, intrigue in City of Angels | • Sox's offense can't get on track vs. Halos |
| • Ump's calls upset Sox, Halos | • Beckett looks to pull Sox even in Game 2 |
| • Weaver must set aside second-half falloff | • Chess Match: Sticking with their starters |
| • From walk to walk-off, Blake set stage | • Cards focused, but history against them |
| • Padilla grateful for 'second life' in LA | • Posada planning to contribute off bench |
| • Kershaw comes of age in Game 2 start | • Teammates laud Abreu's presence |
| • Youkilis leaves it all out on the field | • Wainwright's outing inspires awe |
| • Wainwright's gem spoiled in errant ninth | • Hollywood inning: Holliday miss, LA bliss |
| • Holliday takes place in long line of 'goats' | • Cardinals must cash in to save season |
| • Dodgers Short Hops: Game 2 | • Cardinals Short Hops: Game 2 |
| • Werth providing power so far in NLDS | • Gonzalez rewarding Rockies' patience |
| • Hamels leaves to be with pregnant wife | • It's not sunny in Philadelphia for Hamels |
| • Napoli earns rematch with Beckett | • Rockies receive rare gift from Torrealba |
| • Resilient Rockies hold on to even NLDS | • Phils can expect chilly reception from Rox |
| • Pedro, Blanton, Happ up for Game 3 nod | • Ailing Baldelli left off Sox's ALDS roster |
| • Injury might be blessing for Cook | • Pedro may return to playoff spotlight |
| • Phils rally, but forced to settle for split | • Chess Match: Gonzalez sparks Rockies |
| • Rockies Short Hops: Game 2 | • TBS ratings for playoffs up over last year |
| • Burnett places pressure on himself | • Eyes on Molina when he catches A.J. |
| • Game 2 bigger for Twins than Yanks | • Tidbits: Game 2 to get blast from past |
| • Mauer about winning, not fame | • Wang happy to be with Yanks for playoffs |
| • Halos set ALDS roster, carry 10 pitchers | • Precedent exists for Twins comeback |
| • Gardenhire may shuffle Twins lineup | • Tracy juggles lineup seeking a spark |
| • Span can bring much to ALDS table | • Off-day comes just in time for Twins |
| • Utley battling past late-season struggles | • Kalas remains a presence in Phils' house |
| • Blackburn feels at home with pressure on | • Internal fire burning bright in Cabrera |
| • Solar activity may interrupt TBS' coverage |
Oct. 7, 2009
| • Angels can make history with win | • Dodgers' win puts heat on Wainwright |
| • Weaver earns improbable win for LA | • Cardinals stars frustrated by Dodgers |
| • Short turnaround awaits NLDS foes | • Kemp, bullpen pull through for Dodgers |
| • Wainwright has experience on his side | • Middle of Dodgers' 'D' turns tables fast |
| • Pavano hears it from Yankees fans | • After off-day, Twins try to solve Yanks |
| • Even in playoffs, Matsui defying age | • Playoffs back but in new venue |
| • CC in midseason form as Yankees roll | • Posada, CC have signs crossed up |
| • Twins in ALDS hole after loss in Bronx | • 'Little things' help A-Rod solve October |
| • Jeter ties Reggie, Mick on homers list | • Comparisons to Koufax follow Kershaw |
| • Wilson far from alone this postseason | • Byrd to 'pen, Delcarmen inactive in ALDS |
| • Dodgers tab Billingsley for Game 4 | • Hamels out to resume playoff success |
| • Hawksworth draws parallels to Wainwright | • Ibanez keeps eyes on the bigger prize |
| • Pedroia's passion is postseason ball | • Giambi's impact not only with bat |
| • Kershaw ready to grow up on big stage | • Phillies put on running shoes in Game 1 |
| • Rockies not fearing another tough lefty | • Phillies, Rockies filling familiar roles |
| • Rox ready to Cook up gem in Game 2 | • Lee masterful in Game 1 win over Rox |
| • Sox, Halos not taking anything for granted | • Rockies' bats silent against Lee |
| • Phils show patience, break through in fifth | • Halos need quick start against Sox |
| • Ubaldo hits wall after fourth inning | • Wind makes for wild adventure in Philly |
| • First playoff set at new Stadium historic | • Lackey eyes October success vs. Sox |
| • Confident Lester up to Game 1 challenge | • Cards fill out roster with rookie relievers |
| • Beimel expects to pitch in tight spots | • Yanks stock up on arms in 11th hour |
| • Yankees stick to formula of success | • Past results don't indicate playoff success |
| • Phillies to utilize all options in bullpen | • Hamels not a fan of early NLDS start time |
| • Carpenter takes long road back to NLDS |
Oct. 6, 2009
| • Twins relish rematch against Yankees | • Duensing steps into ALDS limelight |
| • Never-give-up Twins win AL Central title | • Yanks have had Twins' number in '09 |
| • Sox Nation ready for Bay's followup | • Early adversity a motivation for Angels |
| • Yankees expect Twins to be wired | • Yanks can walk the walk-off vs. Twins |
| • Dominant season just a start for Yanks | • Yankees cannot afford to lose to Twins |
| • CC most deserving for Game 1 start | • Girardi to use backup backstop for Burnett |
| • Twins win to face Yanks Wednesday | • Get set for a Powerhouse Postseason |
| • La Russa, Torre collide in postseason | • Yanks not taking October for granted |
| • Call to Wolf is easy decision for Dodgers | • Q&A with Nick Swisher |
| • Halos in need of home wins | • A whole new season for Cards, Dodgers |
| • Injured De La Rosa off Rox's NLDS roster | • Dodgers make most of extended staff |
| • Atkins embraces NLDS opportunity | • Jeter set to lead Yanks into postseason |
| • Bulger raring to face Red Sox | • Rockies set roster for National League Division Series |
| • Pedro, Blanton, Happ heading to 'pen | • Lee ready for playoff debut in Game 1 |
| • Jimenez goes from playoff rookie to ace | • Rollins: Experience should help Phils |
| • Rockies learned from '07 playoff run | • Phils, Rox out for Game 1 momentum |
| • Tulowitzki ready for second go-round | • Expect a Wild run in 2009 playoffs |
Oct. 5, 2009
| • Ellsbury not putting on brakes on bases | • Phillies not giving up on Lidge |
| • Dodgers confident despite late struggles | • LA's offense takes its cues from Mattingly |
| • Glaus in, Greene out for NLDS roster | • Adjustments brought Cano balance |
| • Yanks face decisions as they watch play-in | • ALDS, NLDS umpire crews announced |
| • Ibanez set to pay dividends in playoffs | • No stranger to play-in, Yankees sit tight |
Oct. 4, 2009
| • Kershaw ripe for breakout, comparison | • LA's pitching key in NLDS vs. St. Louis |
| • Franklin prepared to kick it up a notch | • Cardinals-Dodgers NLDS breakdown |
| • Dodgers, Cardinals bring history to NLDS | • Deep, talented Cardinals ready to rock |
| • A-Rod sees light at end of playoff tunnel | • Morales no stranger to pressure |
| • Pressure? Street doesn't believe it exists | • Hamels eager to return to playoff glory |
| • Eyeing repeat, Phils need to turn it on | • Rockies-Phillies NLDS breakdown |
| • Rockies not to be underestimated | • Red Sox-Angels ALDS breakdown |
| • Angels set out to end Sox's ALDS hex | • Red Sox refuse to rest on past success |
| • Halos healthy, deep entering ALDS rematch | • Rox-Phils pits past two pennant-winners |
| • Lester to start Game 1 of ALDS |
Oct. 2, 2009
