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Hampton lifted the Mets into the World Series.

Mets Jump on First Train to Series
This is why the Mets got Mike Hampton. In the biggest game of his life, he tossed a three-hitter as the Mets blanked the Cardinals 7-0 on Monday to reach the World Series. ESPN.com's Jayson Stark writes that it is the type of moment that defines a career.

Klapisch: Mets await Yanks, Rocket and George
ALCS notebook: El Duque aims to stay perfect

LCS coverage | Photo Gallery

Fair at Fenway
Could it have been 25 years ago that Carlton Fisk was waving his long fly ball fair in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series? ESPN Classic takes a look at a game for the ages.

Caple: '91 was better | Best since '75

Features and Columns

Neyer: Must-wins and must-wins
When does a team really have to win? Rob does his playoff homework. And adds a postscript on Tony La Russa.
Off Base: Humanity's fate rests on M's
Only the Seattle Mariners can prevent a nuclear winter of New York self-love, writes Jim Caple.
Gammons: Losing control
Rick Ankiel's problems have happened to others, writes Peter Gammons in his latest notebook.
Prospective managers: Who are they?
ESPN.com takes a look at the names being mentioned as possible managers.
Stark: Rumblings and Grumblings
Jayson Stark points out some of the flaws in the current playoff system, but says good luck finding solutions.
Is rest crucial in the playoffs?
BP's Jeff Hildebrand analyzes whether or not teams with more rest have better success in the postseason.
Down on the Farm: Dee Brown
ESPN.com's John Sickels reports on a multi-skilled outfielder in the Royals' system and responds to user e-mail.
More Features and Columns

Special Sections
Who was 'The Week's Best'? Vote now and help choose the top performance from the past seven days in sports.

Prospects on parade
Baseball America presents its annual top prospect lists for every minor league.
Furcal completes successful vault
Baseball America names Rafael Furcal its 2000 Rookie of the Year.
Furcal, Ankiel pace rookie class
BA presents its annual look at the top 20 rookies in the game.
Cardinals promise keeper
Rick Ankiel's total package proved as potent as advertised.

Major League Baseball Spotlight

NLCS MVP

ESPN's Jeremy Schaap interviews this year's NLCS MVP Mike Hampton.
Real: 28.8
NL Champs!

Mike Piazza joins ESPN's Jeremy Schaap after the Mets clinch the NLCS title.
Real: 28.8

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