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Phinally… a World Series

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:15:48 -0500

Neither rain, nor snow, nor a 46-hour “sixth inning stretch” could prevent the Phillies from beating the Rays and delivering a World Series title to the city of Philadelphia.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.30.08

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:39:38 -0500

The Phils won the World Series in 5 games and the DDU crew recaps the series and looks ahead to the offseason.

World Series Preview: Phillies vs. Rays

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0500

There are arguments aplenty in both the Rays' and Phillies' dugouts. No team gets to the World Series without having many strengths and few weaknesses. Charlie Miller breaks both teams down and selects his 2008 World Series champion.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.29.08

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:19:41 -0500

The DDU crew takes a look at one of the strangest World Series of all time. Cole Hamels, the rain delay and tonight's 2.5 inning sprint highlight this edition of the DDU.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.23.08

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:44:21 -0500

The DDU Crew discussed Game 1 of the World Series and takes a look ahead to Game 2 in today's Daily Diamond Update.

AUDIO: DDU World Series Preview

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:56:16 -0500

The Daily Diamond Update crew breaks down the pitching match-ups and offers in-depth predictions for the 2008 World Series featuring the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.16.08

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:21:03 -0500

The DDU crew returns with banter about the Phillies heading to the World Series, whether Manny will get a big contract and a quick look at Game 5 of the ALCS.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.15.08

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:19:34 -0500

The Diamond Update crew is back in full swing as the LCS's begin to wrap up. Can the Dodgers get to Cole Hamels tonight? Will Joe Torre's arms slow down the hot Philly bats? What about Joe Madden's interesting pitching decision? All this and more on today's edition of the DDU.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.10.08

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:00:42 -0500

The DDU crew previews the first weekend of the LCS schedule. Pitching match-ups, insight and a quick look back at the Phillies Game 1 win over L.A.

ALCS Preview: Red Sox vs. Rays

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0500

At first glance you’ll see a seasoned Red Sox team that owns two of the last four World Series titles facing a young, inexperienced and energetic Rays team full of exuberance. But don’t let that youthful appearance make you think this team will be intimidated.

NLCS Preview: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0500

This series is as evenly matched as any this postseason. Bullpens are strong, but not airtight. Each team has two reliable starters at the top of the rotation, then things get interesting and the lineups are prone to streaks. Who will represent the National League in the World Series?

Daily Diamond Update: 10.08.08

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:51:42 -0500

The Crew takes a look at the upcoming league championship series in Wednesday's edition of the Daily Diamond Update.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.03.08

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0500

The fellas break down the first couple days of MLB Postseason 2008. Are the Cubs and Brewers done? Who wins the coast-to-coast battle between the Angels and Red Sox? All that and more on the Friday edition of the DDU.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.02.08

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:56:58 -0500

The first day of the 2008 MLB Playoffs is in the books. The DDU crew recaps all of Wednesday's action and takes a look ahead to today's games.

Daily Diamond Update: 10.01.08

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:03:42 -0500

The playoffs begin today and the DDU crew is here with a quick recap of the Twins-White Sox play-in game and previews of all four divisional round matchups.