NEW YORK (Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel bemoaned his team's stuttering offense as they surrendered their World Series crown to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, but insisted the campaign had still been a success. "I told them that I loved the way they played, and we definitely were fighters and we never quit," Manuel told reporters after ...

All-Star center fielder Shane Victorino was in Philadelphia's starting lineup Wednesday night for Game 6 of the World Series despite a finger injury. "His finger is fine," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said before the game. "He already went down and took some swings and picked up a ...

Pedro Martinez will be asked to sustain Philadelphia's dream of back-to-back World Series titles in game six on Wednesday with Andy Pettitte likely to get the nod for the New York Yankees. Pitching matchups became the focus after the Phillies held off a late rally Monday to beat the Yankees 8-6, pulling within 3-2 in Major League Baseball's ...

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Chase Utley's power hitting played a key role in helping the Phillies stave off World Series elimination on Monday, and Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel was at the front of the queue heaping praise on the infielder. Utley blasted two homers to produce four runs as the Phillies beat the Yankees 8-6 and ensured the best-of-seven World Series ...