Sporting freshly trimmed, thick braids instead of his usual dreadlocks, Manny Ramirez has a slightly new look for the NL championship series to go with his reformed West Coast attitude. 

Manager: Charlie ManuelNo. 

With the Cubs out, where do we turn for our lovable loser fix? Randy Hill says Philly's got the second half of that covered. 

Everyone wants Dodgers-Red Sox, but Dayn Perry says any of the four possible World Series matchups will be compelling. 

Brad Lidge forgot about Albert Pujols' mammoth playoff homer a long time ago. 

In 1996, the Phillies drafted Jimmy Rollins. 

--LF Pat Burrell sensed he'd have a big game Sunday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF Andy Tracy (broken left hand) was shut down for the season Sept. 

In 1996, the Phillies drafted Jimmy Rollins. 

--LF Pat Burrell sensed he'd have a big game Sunday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF Andy Tracy (broken left hand) was shut down for the season Sept. 

Back in the era of cookie-cutter stadiums, polyester pullovers and artificial turf, baseball had another familiar sight: Phillies vs. 

Charlie Manuel looked on from the dugout while his players celebrated a division championship, and sat in his office after they took the party back on the field. 

A look at the best-of-seven National League championship series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies:Schedule (All times EDT): Game 1, Thursday, at Philadelphia (8 p. 

The postseason history of the Philadelphia Phillies: