MLB playoffs
Silverman: Despite Jeter’s Injury, Yankees Still Have Some Life
The New York Yankees as underdogs? That’s just what Joe Girardi’s team has been transformed into as they prepare for the remainder of the postseason without Derek Jeter.
Jeter Injured, Yankees Lose Game One 6-4 In 12 Innings
Detroit Tigers outlasted the Yankees 6-4 Saturday night in an AL championship series opener in which Derek Jeter was helped off the field with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.
A-Rod Returns To Yankees’ Lineup, Dropped To 6th In Batting Order
Alex Rodriguez has returned to the Yankees’ starting lineup for their AL championship series opener against Detroit on Saturday night but has been dropped to sixth in the batting order.
Silverman: Girardi Showed Plenty Of Guts With A-Rod Benching
Girardi’s detractors have to give the manager full marks for making the decision, executing it and doing it in such a manner that didn’t cause angst in the clubhouse.
Yankees’ ALCS Hopes Rest On Broad Shoulders Of CC Sabathia
It all comes down to this: a do-or-die Game 5 at Yankee Stadium. New York has to like its chances with Sabathia on the mound.
Palladino: A Peek At The End For A-Rod?
A-Rod is suddenly expendable. And moveable. Not good. We’ll see what happens this afternoon in Game 5 — he could look back on this series as the beginning of the end.
‘Bat 1, Me Nothing’: Another Misfortune Finds Jinxed Joba In Yankees’ Loss
Yankees manager Joe Girardi won’t know until Friday whether his bullpen will include Chamberlain, who has had enough mound misfortunes to fill a horror film.
Hobbled Jeter Leading Off For Yankees In Game 4 Matchup Against Orioles
Derek Jeter doesn’t like to talk about injuries. Either he’ll play or he won’t — and he will. The captain is leading off for the Bronx Bombers in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Orioles.
Coleman: Ah, MLB Under Bud; If Ratings Are There, It Must Be Right — Right?
Don’t worry about what’s right or wrong, or better yet what makes sense. We’ll just keep making it up as we go along.
Girardi’s ‘Gut’ Proves Clutch; A-Rod Excited For Yankees Hero Ibanez
Joe Girardi, so often criticized for relying his trusty stats binder, just had a feeling. And it worked. Boy, did it ever.
Kallet: MLB’s New Wild Card Format Is Completely Unjust, And I Have A Solution
If Commissioner Selig is so insistent on having an extra Wild Card team in each league, then I have a solution. Is it a perfect solution? By no stretch of the imagination. It has its holes, and many would cry foul if it was ever implemented, but I can guarantee than it’s far more fair than what’s currently in place.
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.
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.”
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.
Nationals Rally Past Cardinals 3-2, Take 1-0 Lead In NLDS
The Nationals overcame a wild start by 21-game winner Gio Gonzalez, then watched their bullpen shut down St. Louis in the late innings.
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