American League Championship Series

Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) and Kobe Bryant (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant Offers Alex Rodriguez Support, Advice Amid Slugger’s Ongoing Slump

“I just say to him, ‘You’re Alex Rodriguez,’” Bryant said. “‘You’re A-Rod. You’re one of the best to ever do it.’ I think sometimes he kind of forgets that and wants to try to do the right thing all the time.”

2012/10/17

Alex Rodriguez (credit: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Joe Girardi Benches A-Rod, Swisher For Game 3; Nunez To Get Start At Shortstop

It’s the second time that A-Rod has been benched this postseason. He’s 3-for-26 in the playoffs so far, and is 0-for-18 with 12 strikeouts against right-handers.

2012/10/16

Phil Hughes (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Coming Off Brilliant Start, Hughes Takes Ball Against Tigers In Must-Win Game 3

“I just have to go out there and pitch, that’s all it boils down to,” Hughes said. “(I can’t) really worry about being down 0-2 or that Verlander is on the mound or that we don’t have our captain. Those sorts of things are going to be wasted energy.”

2012/10/16

Derek Jeter (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Sims: Breaking Down Derek Jeter’s Compensatory Injury

Jeter reportedly first experienced left ankle issues in early September, and he exacerbated the area with the foul tip in mid-September. He was also said to have injured the same ankle, in a different place, in the last game of the regular season.

2012/10/15

Report: Injured Derek Jeter ‘Likely’ To Undergo Surgery After Fracturing Ankle

An MRI on Derek Jeter’s lower leg did not show extensive ligament damage, CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman reported. However, surgery is “likely” for the iconic shortstop.

2012/10/15

Yankee Stadium (Evan Roberts/WFAN) and Quintin Berry (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tigers’ Quintin Berry On Yankee Stadium: ‘This Is A Very Easy Place To Play Now’

“This is a very easy place to play now,” said Tigers outfielder Quintin Berry, according to a report. “Coming from Oakland, the fans there were so rowdy. It was easier to come here.”

2012/10/15

Joe Girardi (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Silverman: Girardi Must Keep A-Rod On The Bench Against The O’s

Joe Girardi must finish the job. He took the first step when he put Alex Rodriguez (.083 in the series) on the bench in the ninth inning on Wednesday night and had Raul Ibanez pinch-hit for him. He must now leave him there.

2012/10/11

Phil Hughes (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Phil Hughes Looking For Postseason Redemption In Game 4 Start Against Orioles

“It’s a great opportunity,” said Hughes. “I’ve been looking forward to this, and it’s going to be exciting. It’s going to be a good atmosphere here and something I really look forward to.”

2012/10/11

Brian McNamee (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Brian Cashman: Clemens Asked For Brian McNamee To Help ‘Push His Buttons’ In ’99

Injured and defeated in a playoff game against the Boston Red Sox, Roger Clemens asked for the man who could “push his buttons.” He asked for Brian McNamee.

2012/05/10

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