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Still together: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada

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In 1995 they debuted with the Yankees. And now they are on the verge of reaching a seventh World Series. In 1995 they debuted with the Yankees. And now they are on the verge of reaching a seventh World Series.
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Angels' Torii Hunter feels the weight of expectations

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After big home run in Boston series two weeks, he hasn¡¦t driven in a run as the Angels sit on the brink of elimination by Yankees. He knows his role is to lead by example, and pressure is on. After big home run in Boston series two weeks, he hasn¡¦t driven in a run...
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John Lackey will try to get Angels to a Game 6

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The right-hander takes the hill for Game 5 to stave off elimination. 'I'm sure he's going to be ready,' Yankees' Derek Jeter says. The right-hander takes the hill for Game 5 to stave off elimination. 'I'm sure he's going to be ready,'...
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A.J. Burnett is having fun with the Yankees

Prankster can take New York to the World Series for the first time since 2003 if he beats the Angels. If the stodgy old Yankee Stadium was the House that Ruth Built, then the glistening new ballpark next door is the House the Three Stooges Inhabit.
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Angels try to find themselves in time for Game 5

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'This is not us. . . . It's almost like the whole team is in a panic,' says pitcher Joe Saunders of the three losses to the Yankees. Ace John Lackey will try to extend the series. 'This is not us. . . . It's almost like the whole team is in a panic,&...
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Owner Arte Moreno loves his sea of Angels red

In the seven years since he bought the team, he has put fans first and the club has thrived. And he scoffs at the notion that baseball fans want only the Yankees in the World Series. In the seven years since he bought the team, he has put fans first and the club has thrived...
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Chone Figgins draws inspiration from Manny Ramirez

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Sporting News names Mike Scioscia manager of the year

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An Angels' bright spot: Ervin Santana's pitching

The right-hander had performed well in relief, allowing only one earned run in 42/3 innings against the Yankees. The right-hander had performed well in relief, allowing only one earned run in 42/3 innings against the Yankees.
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Commissioner's office: Mariano Rivera did not spit on baseball

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A video from Game 4 of the ALCS appears to show the Yankees pitcher violating the rule, prompting the review by MLB. Rivera laughs it off, says the spit never hits the ball. A video from Game 4 of the ALCS appears to show the Yankees pitcher violating the rule, prompting...
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Yankees answer Joe Buck's question

Some of the highs and lows of watching Angels-Yankees Game 4. Some of the highs and lows of watching Angels-Yankees Game 4.
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Yankees look forward to trying to close out ALCS

They'll have to wait until Thursday for Game 5, but hold a commanding 3-1 lead over the Angels. They'll have to wait until Thursday for Game 5, but hold a commanding 3-1 lead over the Angels.
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CC Sabathia, Alex Rodriguez are powerful combo for Yankees

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Game-changers are both in top form and the right time for New York. Game-changers are both in top form and the right time for New York.
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All Angels need now is a miracle, or three

The dream of a Freeway Series appears to be as dead as the Angels appeared in 10-1 Game 4 loss to Yankees. It looks like the Freeway Series is now a Freeway Pipe Dream. That is, unless you are talking about the interstate between New York and Philadelphia.
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For those keeping score, that's strike three called on umpires

Mistakes in Game 4 of the ALCS do not lead to any runs or cause the Angels to lose to the Yankees, but they do illustrate the league does not have its A-team in to officiate the playoffs. This could have been quite a disgrace. The greatest postseason closer had been accused...
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With Scott Kazmir on the mound, catcher Mike Napoli got the nod

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'There's a comfort level there,' Manager Mike Scioscia said of the battery mates. 'There's a comfort level there,' Manager Mike Scioscia said of the battery mates.
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Angels get pushed to edge

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CC Sabathia dominates Angels again and Alex Rodriguez has a big game as Yankees take a 3-1 lead in AL Championship Series. CC Sabathia dominates Angels again and Alex Rodriguez has a big game as Yankees take a 3-1 lead in AL Championship Series.
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This is why the Angels went after Scott Kazmir

The late-season acquisition from Tampa Bay has faced the Yankees plenty of times. His lifetime ERA against them? 2.67. The late-season acquisition from Tampa Bay has faced the Yankees plenty of times. His lifetime ERA against them? 2.67.
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Angels vs. Yankees Game 4: live in-game updates

Stuck at work and can't watch the game? Or want to discuss the game with other Angels fans? Join us here for our live coverage.
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To Angels, it's wins -- not batting averages -- that matter now

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Chone Figgins, Kendry Morales and Juan Rivera are among those struggling at the plate. But Angels hitting coach Mickey Hatcher knows a timely hit means more. Chone Figgins, Kendry Morales and Juan Rivera are among those struggling at the plate. But Angels hitting coach Mickey...
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Yankees Manager Joe Girardi proves he's not afraid of change

In Games 2 and 3 he uses 41 players, including 16 pitchers. 'It's a lot about matchups,' says pitcher Phil Hughes. In Games 2 and 3 he uses 41 players, including 16 pitchers. 'It's a lot about matchups,' says pitcher Phil Hughes.
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Jeff Mathis helps resurrect the Angels

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The catcher, who drove in the winning run, makes Mike Scioscia look like a genius when the manager opts not to remove him. The catcher, who drove in the winning run, makes Mike Scioscia look like a genius when the manager opts not to remove him.
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Yankees aren't worrying about loss to Angels, despite missed chances

New York blew a three-run lead, left 10 on base, and was 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position in Game 3 to the Angels. But they aren't concerned. New York blew a three-run lead, left 10 on base, and was 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position in Game 3 to the Angels...
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Mike Scioscia pushes all the right buttons

The Angels manager makes the appropriate calls at the appropriate times to help his team defeat the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. The Angels manager makes the appropriate calls at the appropriate times to help his team defeat the...
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Angels prove Joe Buck wrong despite Jeter's early strike

Some of the highs and lows of watching Angels-Yankees Game 3: Some of the highs and lows of watching Angels-Yankees Game 3:
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