Donovan McNabb Campaigns for Ryan Howard to be MVP
yardbarker.com 9/24/2008 — I can't believe that some people are dismissing Ryan Howard for the 2008 Most Valuable Player Award. I can't think of anyone more deserving. His job is to drive in runs and he has done a better job at that than anyone in baseball.

An ace on fumes?
blogs.phillyburbs.com 9/24/2008 — Suppose it all comes down to Sunday. Phils have to win to clinch the East, tie for the East, win the Wild Card, whatever. Can we count on Cole?

The Cubbies Phillies Will Go All the Way
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com 9/24/2008 — The Ernie Banks-inspired Pearl Jam Cubs' single "All the Way" has become a hit in the Windy City. Philly offers its own take.

Phils lose, NL East lead cut to 1 1-2 (AP)
sports.yahoo.com 9/24/2008 — Casey Kotchman homered, Mike Hampton won for the first time in a month and the Atlanta Braves curbed streaking Philadelphia's playoff push with a 3-2 win over the Phillies on Tuesday night. The NL-East leading Phillies missed a chance to reduce ...

Howard Carries the Phillies on His Broad Shoulders
nytimes.com 9/24/2008 — As the Phillies chase a second consecutive title in the National League East, Ryan Howard has become a contender to win his second Most Valuable Player award in three seasons. >

Victorino leading Phils down stretch — Major League Baseball News 9/23/2008
All of the teams in this year's pennant race have their own superstars. And while Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard are two hot players for the Phils, nobody is tearing it up like Shane Victorino.

Mets' victory keeps NL races tight — Major League Baseball News 9/24/2008
Another stellar outing by Johan Santana helped the Mets beat the Cubs on Tuesday, pulling them within 1 1/2 games of the Phillies, who lost to the Braves. The Mets also maintained a one-game lead over the Brewers in the Wild Card race.

Mets, Brewers win, Phillies lose to tighten NL — Boston.com -- Baseball News 9/24/2008
The Milwaukee Brewers needed a dramatic home run from Prince Fielder and the Mets used a wacky hit from Johan Santana to end up with much-needed wins.

Broad Shoulders and a Huge Bat — NYT > Baseball 9/25/2008
As the Phillies chase a second consecutive title in the National League East, Ryan Howard has become a contender to win his second Most Valuable Player award in three seasons. >

The Better National League MVP Candidate: Manny Ramirez or Ryan Howard? — Bleacher Report - MLB 9/25/2008
First of all, let me say I don't think either of the two should be in the running for the MVP. I think the MVP should be Albert Pujols. Anyway, since many people are saying that Howard should be considered for the MVP based on his great September, ...