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Umpires draw attention for the wrong reason
October 30, 2009 by
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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
October 30, 2009 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
October 29, 2009 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'
October 29, 2009 by
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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
October 29, 2009 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
October 28, 2009 by
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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
October 28, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — Former Arizona Wildcat Brad Mills is finally getting his chance to run a big-league team.
Slugger showdown anticipated
October 28, 2009 by
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NEW YORK — Ryan Howard thought about the World Series, and his eyes widened.
McGwire will join Cardinals as a coach
October 27, 2009 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
October 27, 2009 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
October 27, 2009 by
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NEW YORK — For most of the ALCS, Joe Girardi managed as if his hair were on fire.
Lidge saves best work for last
October 26, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA — Brad Lidge was right in the middle of three celebrations this month, getting the last out when the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the division, advanced in the playoffs and won the pennant.
Inside pitch
October 26, 2009 by
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• Angels manager Mike Scioscia called the postseason format "ridiculous" because of the extra off days to suit television. After playing 162 games over 182 days during the regular season, the Angels and Yankees played eight each over the next 20 days going into Game 6 of...
Yanks, A-Rod follow old pro Pettitte to 40th pennant
October 26, 2009 by
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NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez, welcome to the World Series. The New York Yankees are back in baseball's big event.
Phillies pitcher Martinez loves to take big stage
October 25, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez stood on the mound in The House That Ruth Built many times during big games, listening to the taunts, jeers and insults from Yankees fans.
INSIDE PITCH
October 25, 2009 by
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• Reflecting on one of the more curious managerial moves he made in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, Yankees Manager Joe Girardi said it was "extremely hard" to take Alex Rodriguez out for pinch runner Freddy Guzman in the ninth inning. Girardi explained...
Phillies pitcher Martinez loves to take big stage
October 25, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez stood on the mound in The House That Ruth Built many times during big games, listening to the taunts, jeers and insults from Yankees fans.
INSIDE PITCH
October 25, 2009 by
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• Reflecting on one of the more curious managerial moves he made in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, Yankees Manager Joe Girardi said it was "extremely hard" to take Alex Rodriguez out for pinch runner Freddy Guzman in the ninth inning. Girardi explained...
Rainout frustrates NY's Pettitte
October 25, 2009 by
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NEW YORK — An hour after Game 6 of the AL championship series was postponed, there was Andy Pettitte in a nearly empty Yankee Stadium, drenched in the pouring rain.
INSIDE PITCH
October 24, 2009 by
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• Torey Lovullo wants a chance to manage the Indians, after spending the last eight seasons working in the club's farm system. The 44-year-old Lovullo interviewed for the vacant job Friday. He is a two-time manager of the year who says his familiarity with the organization and...
Phillies just tossing around ideas
October 24, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA — For the first time since late February, the Phillies have six days without a baseball game. But the players must remain sharp while management considers several important decisions before the World Series begins Wednesday.
Cold, fans both wait for Angels in Bronx
October 24, 2009 by
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chone Figgins and the Los Angeles Angels know they're heading straight into more than one kind of storm, and they can't wait to get wet.
INSIDE PITCH
October 23, 2009 by
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• Bobby Valentine got his chance to convince the Cleveland Indians that they should hire him as their manager. He may still need to convince himself. The former New York Mets manager, who didn't lose an ounce of charisma during an extended stay in Japan, had his second interview...
Phillies hungry for four more wins
October 23, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez broke out the first bottle of champagne, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth puffed on victory cigars, and beer flew everywhere.
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