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Oct. 31, 2008
Oct. 30, 2008
| • 2nd guess: On key play, TB out-Chased | • Wade happy Phils won it all |
| • Phillies president hopes Gillick stays | • Clutch catch eludes Iwamura |
| • Rays to be feted at Friday rally | • Philly basks in title warmth |
| • Philadelphia to honor new champs | • Nutter puts priority on safety |
| • William Penn atop Philly once again |
Oct. 29, 2008
| • Octoberphest! Phillies win World Series | • Series save is perfect ending for Lidge |
| • Jenkins, Werth set Phillies toward title | • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 30 |
| • Thrilla in Phila: Game 5 unforgettable | • Phils get to celebrate in front of fans |
| • Close calls footnote of Fall Classic | • Manuel receives game ball |
| • Love a parade! Phils' fans rejoice | • World Series artifacts heading to Hall |
| • World Series is 'icing' for Gillick | • Selig: 'Drama at its best' |
| • Despite bitter taste, Rays thirst for more | • It's Phandemonium after Phils win title |
| • Rays not hanging their heads after loss | • Perfect Hamels is World Series MVP |
| • Managers go all in with decisions | • Key out: Utley, Ruiz nab Bartlett at home |
| • It's only the beginning for Rays | • Dream season ends in disappointment |
| • Phillies Short Hops: Game 5 | • Phillies reigned supreme |
| • Phillies' 2008 forever a golden season | • World Series Game 5 tidbits |
| • World Series parade at noon on Friday | • Rays made everybody believers |
| • An interview with Charlie Manuel and Cole Hamels | • A postgame interview with Joe Maddon |
| • Twice as valuable | • Rays Short Hops: Game 5 |
| • Title in hand, Phils fans breathe again | • Phils appear set for another run in '09 |
| • Phils fans can celebrate with fresh gear | • Selig satisfied with Game 5 scenario |
| • Game 5 has same, different feel | • Fans' stories as memorable as Game 5 |
| • Phillies chill with family on day off | • Rays relax before resuming Game 5 |
| • Maddon thrown curve with wild Game 5 | • Rays, Phils to resume Game 5 tonight |
| • An interview with James Shields | • An interview with Joe Maddon |
| • An interview with Brett Myers | • Madson to start seventh frame for Phils |
| • An interview with Charlie Manuel | • No anthem planned for Game 5 restart |
| • Game 5 resuming as instant cliffhanger | • 'Beginning' of Game 5 offers intrigue |
| • FAQs on the suspended Game 5 |
Oct. 28, 2008
| • In Series annals, this delay is minimal | • Phillies relax on unscheduled day off |
| • With no game, Rays catch some Z's | • Rays ready for World Series to resume |
| • Manuel reveals Phils' sixth-inning plans | • Both teams unaccustomed to cold |
| • World Series schedule uncertain | • Best 'pen will write ending to Game 5 |
| • Phils likely to let 'pen finish Game 5 | • Game 5 will not resume on Tuesday |
| • Game 5 ramifications for Rays, Phils | • Rays given choice of optional workout |
| • Both teams agree right call is made | • An interview with Joe Maddon |
| • An interview with Charlie Manuel | • Interruptions part of Series history |
| • Gillick's method produced success | • Rays find shelter in nearby Delaware |
| • In a first, World Series game suspended | • Hamels still has chance to make history |
| • Game Five of the 2008 World Series postponed | • MLB monitoring weather forecast |
Oct. 27, 2008
| • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 28 | • Silver lining: Another day of baseball |
| • Rays forced to scramble after Game 5 | • Fans need ticket stubs to see Game 5 |
| • Pitchers find biggest foe is the elements | • Rule change ensures Series continues |
| • Selig: Rain would not shorten Game 5 | • Weather rains on comeback bid |
| • Rain delays Phils' possible celebration | • Weather leaves Series fit to be tied |
| • An interview with Joe Maddon | • Oates steps in to sing anthem for Hall |
| • Lucky Phils fan snags Game 5 tickets | • Pena, Longoria notch first Series hits |
| • Game 4 draws Series' highest ratings | • City of Brotherly Love waiting for title |
| • Rays forced to play from behind | • Baserunning gaffe costs Rays |
| • Rain not expected to delay Game 5 | • Maddon shuffles lineup for Game 5 |
| • A pregame interview with Joe Maddon | • A pregame interview with Charlie Manuel and Carlos Ruiz |
| • Manuel sticks with successful lineup | • Eyre relishing time with Phillies |
| • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 27 |
Oct. 26, 2008
| • Rays facing Cole, hard facts | • Blanton picks right time for first homer |
| • Phils take advantage of errors | • Phillies are still one win away but... |
| • Missed call favors Phillies in Game 4 | • Down 3-1, Rays thinking comeback |
| • Power play: Howard bashing again | • Kazmir prepared for do-or-die game |
| • Spin Forward: Solving the Cole case | • Rays' big bats in a funk |
| • Phils one win away after rout of Rays | • Madson typifies bullpen's dominance |
| • Stakes are Rays'd after Game 4 loss | • Chess Match: Howard foils decision |
| • Maddon questions spot on Blanton's hat | • Phillies find perfect formula |
| • An interview with Tim Welke and Mike Port | • A postgame interview with Joe Maddon |
| • Rays set AL record for playoff homers | • With title in sight, Phils turn to Hamels |
| • A postgame interview with Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins | • World Series Game 4 tidbits |
| • A postgame interview with Charlie Manuel and Joe Blanton | • Rays Short Hops: Game 4 |
| • Phillies Short Hops: Game 4 | • LaBelle puts her soul into anthem |
| • Werth's aggressive play helps, hurts | • Thome visits Phillies before Game 4 |
| • Fans get their fill this weekend in Philly | • Philadelphia is rockin' for Game 4 |
| • Sickness doesn't affect Moyer's start | • Classic moment for an original Ray |
| • Hinske replaces injured Floyd on roster | • Ruiz making a name for himself |
| • A pregame interview with Joe Maddon | • A pregame interview with Scott Kazmir and B.J. Upton |
| • A pregame interview with Cole Hamels | • A pregame interview with Charlie Manuel |
| • Rays right fielder only lineup change | • Game 4 huge, especially for Rays |
Oct. 25, 2008
| • Ninth for the ages: Final frame had it all | • Long night ends with Rays' loss |
| • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 26 | • Night to remember in Philly |
| • Sonnanstine not wasting any time | • Tim McGraw finds way to honor Tug |
| • Now, the forecast calls for epic Series | • Hero Ruiz has roller-coaster night |
| • Spin Forward: Long balls = short series | • With walk-off thriller, Phils grab 2-1 lead |
| • Moyer not rewarded for diving play | • Moyer relishes first World Series start |
| • Homers offset Phils' production woes | • Blanton's journey brings him to Series |
| • Rays running wild on Phillies | • Chess Match: Big calls in close game |
| • Moyer's Classic start well worth the wait | • A postgame interview with umpire Tom Hallion |
| • World Series Game 3 tidbits | • Rays Short Hops: Game 3 |
| • A postgame interview with Joe Maddon | • An interview with Manuel, Moyer & Howard |
| • Phillies Short Hops: Game 3 | • Offensive woes continue in first inning |
| • Phils ramp up recycling efforts | • Series memories of Material Girl |
| • Swift and moving Game 3 anthem | • Rain doesn't dampen enthusiasm |
| • Leadoff man Rollins introduced last | • Rain a temporary setback for Game 3 |
| • Pujols wins Clemente Award | • Phillies fans unfazed by forecast |
| • Traffic, parking reminder for Sunday, Oct. 26 | • A pregame interview with Joe Maddon |
| • A pregame interview with Andy Sonnanstine | • As Phillies stay with lineup, Rays adjust |
| • A pregame interview with Joe Blanton | • A pregame interview with Charlie Manuel |
| • Phils bring cheer to Children's Hospital |
Oct. 24, 2008
| • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 25 | • MLB addresses atypical Game 2 signal |
| • Much to love about Citizens Bank Park | • Madson seizes role of 'Bridge to Lidge' |
| • Phillies try to 'Penn' end of city's curse | • NL rules, no DH will force Rays to adjust |
| • Howard confident Phils will halt slump | • Culture shock just what Rays needed |
| • Backup plans set should rain interfere | • Seeking spark, Phils may adjust lineup |
| • When Garza, Moyer were born ... | • An interview with Joe Maddon |
| • 'Rays, Baby, Rays' anthem rocks Trop | • An interview with Carlos Pena |
| • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 24 | • Price a not-so-secret weapon for Rays |
| • Series hype picks up in Game 3 | • At 45, Moyer ready for Series debut |
| • An interview with Jamie Moyer | • Rays find different way to win |
| • Strong parallels between Rays, '69 Mets | • Hickey has Rays pitchers on target |
| • Fall Classic brings Maddon home | • Price wins big battle against Howard |
Oct. 23, 2008
| • In nick of time, Shields earns nickname | • What a hair-raising time at the Series |
| • Phils struggle with scoring chances | • Phillies content to go home with split |
| • Garza unfazed by Fall Classic pressure | • Hit and miss: Rollins doesn't get call |
| • Rays find the right Price in the end | • New life for Rays after Game 2 victory |
| • Chess Match: Squeezing out a run | • Small ball pays dividends for Rays |
| • A 180-degree turn? No, but it'll be colder | • Unusual call leads to run for Rays |
| • World Series Game 2 tidbits | • Phillies with runners in scoring position |
| • Shields, Price postgame interview | • Joe Maddon postgame interview |
| • Rays show they have what it takes | • Rays Short Hops: Game 2 |
| • Charlie Manuel postgame interview | • Wet weather threatens Game 3 |
| • Phillies Short Hops: Game 2 | • Selig pleased with Game 1 ratings |
| • Los Lonely Boys sing national anthem | • Game 1 a dream for Phils fan at Trop |
| • Eyre keeps tabs on former teammates | • MLB lauds RBI youth before Game 2 |
| • Dobbs gets DH call for Game 2 | • Ruiz toughs it out for Phillies in Game 1 |
| • Stellar Game 1 has relievers pumped | • Baldelli, Floyd get starts in Game 2 |
| • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 23 | • Maddon had great mentor in Mauch |
| • Utley's homer sets tone for Phillies |
Oct. 22, 2008
| • Spin Forward: Rays must throw strikes | • Game 1 a learning experience |
| • Hamels on target, Rays off balance | • Phillies begin Series quest with victory |
| • Pickoff play looms large in Game 1 | • Game 2 starters can change story |
| • Phillies pick up where they left off | • Rays in familiar spot after narrow loss |
| • Chess Match: Victorino's dash ill-fated | • In short order: Madson, Lidge, victory |
| • Rays' heavy hitters grounded | • Shields ready for biggest game yet |
| • One pitch all the difference for Kazmir | • Crawford ups Rays' long-ball total |
| • World Series Game 1 tidbits | • Phils to rely on Myers' arm in Game 2 |
| • World(wide) Series links players, fans | • Utley, Hamels postgame interview |
| • Rays Short Hops: Game 1 | • Hamels' October a month for the ages |
| • Charlie Manuel postgame interview | • Utley begins Series career with bang |
| • Joe Maddon postgame interview | • Phillies Short Hops: Game 1 |
| • Ten things to love about The Trop | • Bartlett's steal of a deal for America |
| • Kalases call fourth inning of Game 1 | • Miller dealing with serious family issue |
| • World Series arrives at Tropicana Field | • Pregame festivities celebrate rise |
| • Selig, DuPuy: Baseball in growth cycle | • Costner pulling for Rays in Fall Classic |
| • Dome as home equals Series success | • James Shields pregame interview |
| • Brett Myers pregame interview | • A pregame interview with Charlie Manuel |
| • A pregame interview with Joe Maddon | • Baseball Daily News: Oct. 22 |
| • Presidential hopefuls support Series | • Tough pick between Rays, Phillies |
| • Former Rays not surprised by success | • Fans, pundits give edge to Rays |
| • Phils roster has familiar look | • Rays keep roster same for Fall Classic |
| • Smallest edges could decide Series | • Phillies facts and figures |
| • Phils primed to take on green Rays | • Rays facts and figures |
| • Two of a kind power Classic pairing | • World Series breakdown: Phils vs. Rays |
Oct. 21, 2008
| • Consistency marks Manuel's style | • Performers set for first two WS games |
| • Big-name fans? That's awesome, baby! | • Phillies confirm Fall Classic rotation |
| • Baseball's best to vie for elusive crown | • Rays' cowbells to face Phils' towels |
| • Rollins brings devotion to grand stage | • Manuel undecided on Phils' DH plans |
| • No rest might be no problem for Rays | • It's the u30ws (Under 30 World Series) |
| • Crawford lends advice to students | • Phils' Series history points to AL East |
| • Kazmir is ideal choice for Game 1 | • A first for firsts: Burrell, Price collide |
| • Gross has reasons to celebrate | • Fresh matchup offers must-see baseball |
| • Lidge, Wheeler reunite as rivals in WS | • Hamels unfazed by first Series start |
| • Joe Maddon workout day interview | • Scott Kazmir workout day interview |
| • Series reflects baseball's era of hope | • Cole Hamels workout day interview |
| • Rays' powerful duo in elite company | • Rays appear set with current roster |
| • Charlie Manuel workout day interview | • Kazmir headlines Fall Classic rotation |
| • Moyer, Martinez share unique history | • Former Mets duo frame Rays' success |
| • Umpires for World Series announced | • Phils, Rays know the name of the game |
| • Devil all fired up about Rays winning | • His own man: Maddon lives by his terms |
Oct. 20, 2008
| • Phillies likely to ride current roster | • Phils get familiar with the Trop |
| • Rollins: 'It's about being a champion' | • Rays' World Series rotation not set |
| • Garza made statement vs. Red Sox | • Not a dream: Rays reflect on WS reality |
| • Price, Perez speak at Obama rally | • Game 7 underscores triumph for TBS |
| • Rays mania sweeping Tampa Bay area | • Rocky from Philly, but Rays pack punch |
| • Lidge a factor in Phillies' trip to Florida | • Clearwater loyalties split for Fall Classic |
| • Fans give Phillies airport sendoff | • Florida teams yet to lose playoff series |
| • MLB International to broadcast Series | • Rays taste success as expansion club |
| • Phils from different cloth than '93 team | • World Series can be at your fingertips |
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