Complete Lee: Phils ride gem over Yanks  —  Left-hander strikes out 10; Utley hammers two homers  —  NEW YORK — It was the defending World Series champions vs. the franchise that has won 26 World Series.  —  It was Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia.  —  But ultimately, it was Lee and Chase Utley.

Hudson and Braves close to deal  —  Pitcher Tim Hudson is expected to sign a three-year contract extension with the Braves by early next week, a person familiar with negotiations said.  —  The Braves and Hudson's representative have made rapid progress in negotiations on a deal, which could be completed as early as Friday.

Hale now on third for Mets  —  Chip Hale is expected to be named the Mets' new third base coach after the World Series.  Hale, 44, spent the past three seasons in that role with the Diamondbacks after six years in that organization as a minor-league manager.

MLB playoffs: Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez returns to New York the enemy once again  —  Phils' Game 2 starter knows all about pitching under the bright lights against Yankees … NEW YORK — Yankee Stadium — the old, crumbling version with all the history, not the new monument …

Bat maker found liable for player's death  —  After 12 hours of deliberation, a jury sided with the parents of former Miles City American Legion baseball pitcher Brandon Patch in a civil suit over the player's death during a 2003 game in Helena.  —  Aluminum bat maker Hillerich & Bradsby Co. failed …

Welcome to New York, the worst seat in the house  —  NEW YORK - Many of you seem to enjoy getting an inside look at how the media covers a big event like a World Series.  —  Allow me to offer a glimpse into last night's glamorous Game 1 experience.  —  Rode to stadium with six Inquirer colleagues …

Market for Hermida  —  Speculation continues to run high that the Marlins will trade outfielder Jeremy Hermida this offseason.  —  The 25-year-old former first-round pick in 2002, came off a rough season, batting .259 with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs.  A strained right oblique on Sept. 2 …

Mets' maneuvers bad news for Minaya  —  Sources say longtime scout Sandy Johnson has agreed to return to the Mets as VP of scouting to continue assisting embattled general manager Omar Minaya after suggesting for weeks he was likely to retire, and some Mets officials believe the unusual effort …

Frank McCourt says he fired wife for having an affair  —  In his court filing, Frank McCourt also says Jamie McCourt undermined the chain of command by not reporting directly to him.  —  Frank and Jamie McCourt are shown during happier times in this Sept. 2008 photo.  (Carlos Delgado, Associated Press / September 25, 2008)

Lawyer: Sex-for-tix woman has ‘Phillies fever’  —  PHILADELPHIA — A lawyer for a Philadelphia woman charged with offering sex for World Series tickets says she is “a nice lady overcome with Phillies fever.”  —  Lawyer William J. Brennan says Susan Finkelstein might have dropped double entendres …

Young pitching prospect Chapman visits the Sox  —  NEW YORK - Aroldis Chapman, the 21-year-old Cuban lefthander with a fastball that hits triple digits, was at Fenway Park yesterday and came away impressed with the Red Sox.  —  “Boston was one of the teams he was interested in from the start …