The best-of-seven playoff was contested between the Philadelphia Phillies, champions of the National League (NL) and defending World Series
New York Yankees Mariano Rivera throws the last pitch of the 2009 World Series
2009 New York Yankees: The Official World Series Film : Yankees, Phillies, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, Major League Baseball: Movies & TV
Phillies top Yankees to force Game 6 – Daily Freeman
After Six Years, Center Stage Again - The New York Times
Yankees beat Angels 5-2, advance to World Series – The Oakland Press
World Series Game 3: Yankees and Phillies real-time observations from the field, interview room and high atop the stadium
Chase Utley powers Philadelphia Phillies to 6-1 win over New York Yankees in World Series opener – New York Daily News
Back on top: Yankees beat Phillies for 27th title – Sterling Journal-Advocate
Back on Top, Yankees Add A 27th Title - The New York Times