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ALCS 2010: Cliff Lee Stifles New York Yankees as Texas »
The New York Yankees crowd rose to their feet, cheering on their team. But what they were cheering was indicative of the start put together by a certain Texas Rangers unflappable left-handed pitcher. The ovation formulated when a Yankees hitter worked a three-ball count—nothing more. This is how dominant Cliff Lee—their nonchalant, [...]
New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins: 2010 ALDS Preview »
The Philadelphia Phillies may be the favorite in the National League, but the four teams representing the American League aren’t separated by much. The Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, nor New York Yankees really stand out, which adds to the excitement. However, it does please me to say the Yankees aren’t the cream of [...]
Boston-New York: Yankees Dim Red Sox’s Playoff »
Bill Hall did all he could, helping put Boston in the lead against Mariano Rivera (foreground), but his Red Sox ultimately fell, their playoff chances taking a huge blow. Photo: daylife) In the bottom of the 10th inning, veteran left-hander Hideki Okajima needed a double play but he didn’t get it. With the sacks packed full of New [...]
Orioles-Yankees: Luke Scott, O’s Come Back »
The Baltimore Orioles entered the bottom of the ninth inning against the New York Yankees behind by one. The great Mariano Rivera awaited on the mound at Camden Yards, having never before in his career blown two saves in the month of September. Baltimore was believed to have the steepest of uphill climbs ahead of them, but Luke Scott broke [...]
MLB Trade Deadline: Roy Oswalt to Phillies, Lance »
Roy Oswalt struggled in his Philadelphia Phillies debut, but he should form a formidable duo with Roy Halladay atop their rotation down the stretch. With Saturday’s trade deadline looming, teams are looking either to bolster already formidable rotations and lineups or to move the present and build for the future. It happens every season [...]
After talks end with Yankees, Mariners trade Cliff Lee »
Talks abruptly end with Yankees, allowing the Rangers to swoop in and trade for Cliff Lee. Early this morning, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that the New York Yankees were “on the brink obtaining Cliff Lee for a packing that would include top prospects Jesus Montero.” Then an executive familiar with the talks informed [...]
Redemption Is Sweet! Red Sox Come Back for Much-Needed »
Papelbon redeemed himself against the Yankees, allowing the Red Sox to secure a split in the series. Last night, Boston Red Sox close Jonathan Papelbon allowed four runs in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees. The first two, which tied the game at nine, came on a two-run homer by Alex Rodriguez, and the final two, a home-run by [...]
Milton Bradley Traded to Mariners; Johnny »
The Seattle Mariners, having already signed third baseman Chone Figgins and acquired starting pitcher Cliff Lee this offseason, took a huge gamble, trading the horrid Carlos Silva to the Cubs for the dysfunctional Milton Bradley. They hope they don't get this version. Milton Bradley has had his problems. He tore his ACL aggressively arguing [...]
With Granderson, Yankees Might Bolster an Already »
The Yankees hope Granderson can do more than just field, steal bases, and hit homers in New York. The New York Yankees won the World Series this past season with the best offense in baseball. They hit .283 as a team, socked 244 home runs, and had an incredible .362 on-base percentage. Seven of their regulars hit 20 or more home runs. Derek [...]
The Drought Is Over: Hideki Matsui Fuels »
With the Philadelphia Phillies batting in the bottom of the fourth inning of Game Six of the World Series against the New York Yankees, Pedro Martinez sat alone in the Phillies dugout. Then manager Charlie Manuel came over. The 65-year-old manager with a Southern drawl talked to the 38-year-old Dominican and future Hall of Famer. He said something [...]