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.

Jay-Z postponed; Stadium open for Game 4  —  A few programming notes as the wait continues for what - weather permitting - should be a terrific night at the Stadium tonight:  —  The performance by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys has been postponed until tomorrow night.

World Series: Pedro Martinez regrets tossing Don Zimmer to the ground in brawl in 2003 ALCS  —  NEW YORK — Pedro Martinez walked into a packed interview room in the basement of Yankee Stadium and peered out at all the cameras and reporters waiting for him.  —  “They don't get tired of it, huh?” he said.

Hudson nearing extension  —  A source familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday night that Tim Hudson could be just a few days away from agreeing from the three-year contract extension that the Braves have offered.  —  “It's getting pretty close,” said this source, who added that there are just a few …

Yanks set Series roster  —  Joe Girardi has set his roster for the 105th World Series, and there are two changes.  Speedy outfielder Freddy Guzman and third catcher Francisco Cervelli are off, while lefty slugger Eric Hinske and right-hander Brian Bruney are in.

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)

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 …

Things to know about the Series, more notes (cont.)  —  Manny not leaving Mannywood  —  Manny Ramirez is planning to exercise the $20 million player option that returns him to the Dodgers for 2010.  His original plan was to shop around, but after a year in which he was suspended for 50 games …

Sure, Ryan Howard's pretty good...  Ryan Howard is pretty good.  I mean, he's no Shin-Soo Choo.  But pretty good, for sure.  —  You probably think I'm just some snot-nosed blogger trying to make a name for myself.  —  You're right.  After all, it's patently ridiculous to suggest …

Rockies moving closer to 3-year deal with Tracy  —  NEW YORK — The Rockies are moving toward an agreement on a three-year contract for manager Jim Tracy, according to a major league source.  —  The team ramped up negotiations this week, but it might not become official until next week since …

World Series: Michelle Obama, Jill Biden escort Yogi Berra to mound for pregame ceremony before Game 1  —  NEW YORK — First lady Michelle Obama received a warm welcome from Yankees fans and a kiss from the captain before Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

Mark McGwire's Five-Step Approach To Hitting  —  The Mac is back!  Big Mac, Mark McGwire is back with the Cardinals to be their hitting coach.  McGwire has always been a fan favorite in St. Louis, but it's almost a written fact that he took steroids throughout most of his career.