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Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Swisher, Teixeira Breaking Out Of Playoff Funk

Playoff under-performers Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira have gotten off to a hot start in the ALDS.

2012/10/08

With Chance At 2-0 ALDS Lead, Yankees Turn To Playoff Maestro Andy Pettitte

It’s a new season, one Pettitte knows better than most. On Monday night, he’ll have his eye on No. 20 — as in career postseason victories.

2012/10/08

Russell Martin of the New York Yankees is congratulated by third base coach Rob Thomson as he scores on his solo home run in the top of the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles during Game One of the American League Division Series. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Yankees’ Martin Carrying Hot Streak Into Playoffs

They say everything changes in October. New heroes are born and others fall from greatness. That was certainly the case Sunday night.

2012/10/08

Yankees’ Girardi: CC Sabathia ‘Went Out And Won The Game For Us’

“I said it was his game,” manager Joe Girardi said. “It was his game to either win or lose, and that’s exactly what he did. He went out and won the game for us.”

2012/10/08

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 07: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees reacts after Mark Reynolds #12 of the Baltimore Orioles grounded out for the final out in the bottom of the eighth inning during Game One of the American League Division Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 7, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CC Dominates, Yankees Rally For Five Runs In Ninth To Beat O’s 7-2

CC Sabathia turned in a sparkling pitching performance and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 Sunday night.

2012/10/08

Yankees celebrate clinching AL East Division title Oct. 3, 2012 (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Yankees Fans Confident Team Will Do Well In Playoffs

Yankees fans milling around Times Square said they have confidence the Bronx Bombers will prevail in the best-of-five series.

2012/10/07

Joe Girardi (credit: J. Meric/Getty Images)

Girardi Sets The Yankees Roster For ALDS

Joe Girardi has placed 11 pitchers on the team’s 25-man roster for the AL divisional series against the Baltimore Orioles.

2012/10/07

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in front of Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles during a game at Yankee Stadium on September 1, 2012 in the Bronx Borough of New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Orioles, Yankees Rekindle Playoff Memories Of 1996

Sixteen years after the Yankees ousted the Orioles from the playoffs and advanced to the World Series, the teams resume their rivalry Sunday night in Game 1 of the AL division series.

2012/10/06

Ichiro Ready For His First Playoff Experience In A Decade

“Usually that would be the end of my season,” Suzuki said Friday night before a workout at Yankee Stadium. “What I’ve realized is here, for the Yankees, is that it’s the starting point.”

2012/10/06

Nick Swisher (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images), Rafael Soriano (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Sweeny: 5 Keys To Yankees Winning It All

In every game the Yankees lost, they looked old and slow. In September, those old guys played with veteran savvy and experience. So, which is it?

2012/10/06

Let’s Do This Thing: Orioles Earn Their Spot For Showdown With Yankees

Joe Saunders pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Adam Jones hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the Baltimore Orioles beat the two-time defending AL champion Texas Rangers 5-1 in the wild-card game playoff Friday night.

2012/10/06

Teixeira: Opponent Doesn’t Matter — Yankees Will Win ‘If We Play Our Game’

It matters little who the Bombers play in the ALDS, because Mark Teixeira has the winning Rx: Yankee baseball.

2012/10/05

CC Sabathia (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Keidel: Yanks Will Only Go So Far As CC Sabathia And Andy Pettitte Take Them

The pinstriped recipe for success this season will take a backseat to the sudden surge of southpaw pitching. The Yankees will remain in the playoffs for as long as CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte pitch to the back of their baseball cards.

2012/10/04

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

New MLB Playoff Format Could Hurt Top Teams On The Field, In The Pocket

Regardless of where you stand on the new MLB playoff schedule, one thing is for sure: The new format could hurt the teams with the best records, both on the field and in the pocket

2012/10/04

Yankees, Beasts Of AL East, Now Sit And Wait For ALDS Opponent

With the new playoff format, the Yankees’ next move is to, well, be patient. “To have the best record and not know where you’re going is strange,” manager Joe Girardi said.

2012/10/04

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