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Fantastic Four take aim at fifth title
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The Core Four are still waiting, still playing, still trying to recapture the magic that once had them on track to challenge Yogi Berra's collection of 10 rings and start filling up a second hand with diamond-encrusted jewelry.
Defending champs poised for repeat
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If their NLCS celebration resembles the Yankees' style, so too should defending-champion Philadelphia's late-inning resilience. The Phillies had the most walk-off wins in the NL in 2009 and should be a formidable foe in the World Series.
Harper: Hal has Yankees showing who's Boss
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Though it seems like forever since George Steinbrenner was The Boss, it also seemed odd to be in a Yankee clubhouse Sunday night with we're-going-to-the-World Series champagne being sprayed and no George to be found anywhere.
Madden's World Series breakdown
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Daily News baseball columnist Bill Madden breaks down the Yankees and the Phillies - and the keys to winning this year's World Series.
Mariano talks to Hughes, Joba
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Mariano Rivera followed up on last week's vow and offered personal pep talks to Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes as the young guns prepare for their World Series debuts following a few shaky moments in the playoffs.
Rain won't wash away Game 1, but come early!
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More than an inch of rain is falling in the runup to the 105th installment of the Fall Classic - but it shouldn't interfere with Game 1 of the World Series, which is still expected to get underway shortly before 8 p.m. at the Stadium.
Yankee fans come to The Bronx for Game 6, but get only cold and wet
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Saturday night's rainout was no big deal for city dwellers, but for Yankee fans who descended on the Bronx from all corners of the country, their opportunity to see a playoff game was washed away.
1950 Series marked last all-white Fall Classic
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The 1950 World Series will be remembered for another reason, though not one either franchise is especially proud of. It was the last Fall Classic where every player from both teams was white.
Girardi, Yankees hunting for No. 27
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When Joe Girardi took the reins as Yankees manager, he chose his uniform number with a very specific goal in mind: the Yankees' 27th World Series title. Starting Wednesday, Girardi and his Yankees get their chance to make that dream a reality.
A-Rod, Howard in Battle of the Turnpike Stars
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The Turnpike Series between the Bombers and the defending champions Phillies is headlined by two of the game's biggest bats - Howard, 29, and Rodriguez, 34. It's a dream scenario for MLB because neither one seems to be close to cooling off at the plate.
Ballparks should make Series a blast
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Not even a pair of Cy Young Award winners may not be enough to keep the ball in the yard Wednesday night.
Pedro a go for Series Game 2
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Pedro Martinez was confirmed as the Game 2 starter Thursday, which means a return to the stage where he has recorded some of his most memorable pitching moments, even though they occurred across the street at the old Stadium.
Yankees struggled vs. Phillies in May
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This marks the first time these teams have met in the Fall Classic since 1950, but it will not be the first time the Yankees have seen the Phillies this season. Here's a look back the Phils' three-game visit to the Stadium in May.
Game 1 tix will cost ya
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World Series tickets are pricey - but plenty are still out there. The average price of a ticket sold on StubHub through Tuesday afternoon stood at nearly $700. The cheapest seat offered in a multitude of resale sites was just under $300.
Damon not discouraged by slow talks
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Johnny Damon's future with the Yankees has been a hot topic during the early days of the hot stove season, but the outfielder isn't expecting a resolution to his situation any time soon. "It seems like it's been pretty informal," Damon said.
Cuban pitcher fires agent
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It remains to be seen whether this is an advantage for the Yankees in pursuit of highly touted Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, but Chapman has fired his agency, Athletes Premier International, and signed with veteran agents Alan and Randy Hendricks, stunning his former reps.
A-Rod hits it big, cousin Yuri hits skids
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An entire baseball season has passed since Alex Rodriguez acknowledged using steroids at that awkward spring training press conference in February, and the Yankees' $275 million man has rebounded quite nicely, going from steroid zero to World Series hero in just nine months.
Yanks & Red Sox battle for Cuban lefty
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Many in baseball believe either the Yanks or Sox will sign Aroldis Chapman, a 21-year-old left handed pitcher who has hit 102 miles per hour on the radar gun.
Losing Matsui is risky business for Yanks
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Hideki Matsui is a free agent and wants to return, but do the Yankees risk losing more than just a slugger if they do not re-sign him? Is possibly keeping him purely about baseball or is it a decision that strays into the Yankees' global business interests, too?
Yanks prospect moved to 40-man roster
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Outfielder and top Yankee prospect Austin Jackson was one of seven players added to the 40-man roster Friday, protecting them from being selected in next month's Rule5 Draft.
Yankees set to let market develop
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The Yankees plan to let the free-agent market develop before showering players with lavish offers. That's especially true since Brian Cashman has yet to speak with ownership to determine what the payroll will be next season.
Yanks cautious with Hot Stove lit at midnight
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The free agency signing period kicks off at 12:01 a.m. Friday, but don't expect the Yankees to storm out of the gate. Unlike their counterparts in the NFL, baseball general managers tend to take a slower, more cautious approach.
DeRosa's glove could fit Yanks
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Is Mark DeRosa headed for a happy homecoming? According to a source, the Yankees are interested in the super-utility man, who can begin fielding offers when free agency begins Thursday night at midnight.
Joba makes pitch to Andy for return
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Joba Chamberlain helped wrap presents for children in foster care Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, but the pitcher is hoping for a special present for the Yankees this winter: the return of Andy Pettitte.
Greinke wins AL Cy Young; CC finishes 4th
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Zack Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.
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