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Yanks' thoughts already turning to title No. 28
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NEW YORK — The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor-league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.
Yankees back on top again with 27th title
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NEW YORK — Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball's best again.
INSIDE PITCH
6 days ago by
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• Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him. Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla, who signed with the Dodgers in August, didn't need surgery after spending time at a Managua,...
what you missed
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• One of four young men accused of stealing a monument to Orioles great Cal Ripken has pleaded guilty to theft. Baltimore prosecutors say 19-year-old Jason Stoneburner received a two-year suspended jail term Wednesday and was ordered to pay restitution to the Orioles. Police say...
'Two old goats' set for Series matchup
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NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series.
Inside pitch
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• All those meetings on the mound called by catcher Jorge Posada and the Yankees are giving Major League Baseball pause, too. Posada and pals visited pitcher C.C. Sabathia six times in the first inning and eight times in the fifth Sunday night, grinding Game 4 of the World Series...
Phils force series back to New York
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PHILADELPHIA — Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back.
Inside pitch
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• The Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after New York's Alex Rodriguez was hit in the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of Game 4 — tying the World Series record by getting hit for the third time. He was hit with the first pitch, stood near the plate...
Late Harry Kalas not forgotten
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PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins already knows what he's wearing to the victory parade if the Philadelphia Phillies win another World Series.
Old-time grit puts Yanks one win from first title since 2000
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PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees were so different nine years ago, when they won their last World Series, so different and yet somehow the same. They revolve now around a constellation of imported superstars with extravagant contracts, primarily Alex Rodriguez. But their grinding ways are unchanged.
Inside pitch
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• C.C. Sabathia actually likes starting on three days' rest. "I hate to throw bullpens," the New York Yankees big man said. "I don't have to throw a bullpen when I pitch on three days' rest." Sabathia will throw on short rest for the second time when...
Historic home run helps NY gain edge
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PHILADELPHIA — The first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run. It changed the whole game for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees.
Manuel 'upset' about criticism
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PHILADELPHIA — Phillies manager Charlie Manuel took a veiled shot at Fox broadcaster Tim McCarver on Friday when Manuel was asked about a decision from Thursday's Game 2.
Former idol is Hamels' foe tonight
10 days ago by
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PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels grew up watching Andy Pettitte pitch important playoff games and still tries to imitate his icy glare on the mound.
Umpires draw attention for the wrong reason
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NEW YORK — There was another blown call by the postseason umpires in the seventh inning of New York's 3-1 victory over the Phillies on Thursday night.
Yankees get 'must-win,' tie it at 1-1
11 days ago by
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NEW YORK — The alternative was obvious, so the Yankees knew what they had to do.
New York batters baffled in Game 1
12 days ago by
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NEW YORK — Fourth inning, big boppers due up for the powerful New York Yankees.
Yankees committed to winning for 'Boss'
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NEW YORK — George Steinbrenner watched Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night from his suite above home plate, returning to the new Yankee Stadium for the first time since opening day.
A breeze in the Bronx
12 days ago by
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NEW YORK — The ho-hum catch that tickled his teammates, the behind-the-back snag that looked so easy.
Ex-teammates go head to head
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NEW YORK — The first time they met was seven years ago. Cliff Lee was a September call-up with a cocksure attitude, and his new teammate was immediately impressed.
Ex-Wildcat Mills hired as manager by Astros
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HOUSTON — Former Arizona Wildcat Brad Mills is finally getting his chance to run a big-league team.
Slugger showdown anticipated
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NEW YORK — Ryan Howard thought about the World Series, and his eyes widened.
McGwire will join Cardinals as a coach
14 days ago by
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ST. LOUIS — Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the Cardinals' hitting coach.
Defending champions eager to face mighty Yankees
14 days ago by
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PHILADELPHIA — Now the Philadelphia Phillies can say it: The defending champs wanted the New York Yankees all along.
Don't try to manage too hard, Girardi
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NEW YORK — For most of the ALCS, Joe Girardi managed as if his hair were on fire.
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