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Yankees head back to business after latest title
Even though the clubhouse was still wet with champagne Thursday and the triumphant parade through the Canyon of Heroes was a day away, attention already was turning to the future.
Angels, Abreu agree to $19 million, 2-year deal
Outfielder Bobby Abreu agreed Thursday to a $19 million, two-year contract to stay with the Los Angeles Angels rather than test the free-agent market again.
Astros round out 40-man roster with two minor leaguers
The Astros have added two players, bringing the team to the limit of the 40-man roster, general manager Ed Wade said Thursday.
Yankees win World Series crown, Matsui drives in 6
The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.
Dodgers' Padilla shot in leg during gun mishap
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him.
Astros hire Quirk as bullpen coach
The Astros hired Jamie Quirk to join new manager Brad Mills' staff as bullpen coach. Quirk, 55, was the Rockies' bench coach from 2003-08.
Pettitte, Yankees go for title against old foe Pedro
New York turns to Andy Pettitte once again in Game 6 on Wednesday night, hoping he can pitch his team past the Philadelphia Phillies on only three days' rest.
Utley, Lee help Phillies avoid Series elimination
Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, Cliff Lee won again and the Philadelphia Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory
Philly paper red-faced after ad congratulating Phillies
A Philadelphia newspaper has apologized to readers for mistakenly running an ad congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning back-to-back World Series titles.
Rodriguez, Yankees beat Phils for 3-1 Series edge
Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his life, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's alert dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.
Burnett to start World Series Game 5 for Yankees
A.J. Burnett will start Game 5 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest Monday night.
Reversed HR call helps NY beat Phillies in World Series' Game 3
Alex Rodriguez wound up with a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night for a 2-1 series edge.
MLB: Cubs ownership promises World Series title
Tom Ricketts and his family took ownership of the Cubs and wasted no time making a promise to the team's long-suffering fans: They will bring a World Series title to a team that has gone 101 years without one.
Pitching rules as World Series shifts to Philadelphia
Without any offense from Alex Rodriguez, Jeter and the New York Yankees totaled four runs in the first two games and still eked out a split at home. Now, the Series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 tonight, with Cole Hamels set to start for the Phillies against fellow lefty Andy Pettitte.
Astros name two coaches; decline Brocail's option
The Astros named Al Pedrique and Bobby Meacham to new manager Brad Mills' coaching staff Friday and declined the 2010 option on reliever Doug Brocail.
TV/Radio notebook: World Series ratings up
Fox Sports had a good crowd on board for the first entry in the Amtrak World Series between the Phillies and Yankees on Wednesday, and all logical thought dictates that the network will show substantial improvement over last year’s weather-beaten Phillies-Rays series.
Teixeira, Matsui and Burnett help Yanks tie Series
Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui hit solo homers off familiar foe Pedro Martinez, backing a sharp performance by A.J. Burnett and giving the Yankees a 3-1 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 on Thursday night.
Pujols says he wants to stay in St. Louis
“The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career,” Albert Pujols told WXOS-FM on Thursday. “I love this city. The way that this city has embraced me and my family.”
McLane to review Astros' missteps after Mills hiring
Drayton McLane realizes Astros fans are upset, and he has been made aware that many people have vowed to cancel their season tickets for next year. He just pleads for patience.
Solomon: So will this nice guy finish first?
The Astros were looking for someone with major league managerial experience. Brad Mills has none. But Terry Francona doesn't expect his longtime friend to be a typical rookie skipper.
Lee, Utley, Phils top Yanks in World Series opener
Lee pitched a six-hitter to outduel CC Sabathia, Utley homered twice and the Phillies beat the New York Yankees 6-1 in a misty Game 1 on Wednesday night.
Yankees vs. Phillies: A showdown of sluggers
Ryan Howard thought about the World Series and his eyes widened. “Between Yankee Stadium and Philly, it's going to be, I would have to say, probably one of the rowdiest World Series — just between the fans,” he said.
Justice: Astros take step in right direction with Mills
It would be a huge mistake to minimize the importance of what the Astros did Tuesday. They got better, and not in a small way.
Mills served as tactician during Red Sox title runs
For six years, no manager in Major League Baseball had a more trustworthy, more dependable lieutenant than did Red Sox manager Terry Francona with bench coach Brad Mills, his former college roommate at Arizona.
Players excited by Mills' hiring despite lack of familiarity
While the rest of the trio of remaining candidates - Phil Garner and Dave Clark - would have been familiar faces in the clubhouse, Brad Mills comes to Houston as a much less known figure.
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