MLB Postseason
Carmelo Anthony On Alex Rodriguez’s Benching: ‘I Can’t Imagine That’
“I can’t imagine that,” Anthony said in regard to A-Rod’s situation. “I can’t imagine that. I just feel bad for A-Rod, man. I don’t like to see nobody go through that. It’s tough.”
Sticking To His Guns: Girardi Doesn’t Budge, Sits A-Rod And Granderson For Game 4
The Yankees kept their lineup the same as it would have been on Wednesday — with Rodriguez on the bench for the third time in nine postseason games. A-Rod is 3-for-23 with no RBIs in these playoffs.
Despite No-Trade Clause, A-Rod Would Reportedly Accept Trade To Big-Market Team
According to a report, the three-time AL MVP has told close friends that he won’t stand in the way of a trade. It would have to be the right situation, however. The veteran will only accept a trade to a big-market team, the report said.
Kallas: Yankees’ Joe Girardi Is Rearranging Deck Chairs On The Titanic
The Yankees simply have virtually nobody who can hit. Down three games to none after a 2-1 defeat to Detroit, the Yankees are down and out. The fall has been quick and precipitous.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
Amid Brutal Series, A-Rod Benched Against Orioles In Winner-Take-All Game 5
Alex Rodriguez started the Yankees’ biggest game of the year on the bench. After being pinch-hit for in Games 3 and 4 against the Baltimore Orioles, the $275 million third baseman was removed from the starting lineup for Game 5 on Friday.
Keidel: The Hate Against A-Rod Has Become Redundant And Adolescent
Most of us have a slice of sadism in us, so giving at least a little grin while A-Rod flops around the batter’s box like a marlin is understandable. But we’ve now reached redundancy, overkill and adolescent behavior. Let’s leave that to those more qualified.
Well-Rested Kuroda Ready For Critical Start In Friendly Confines Of Yankee Stadium
Though the 37-year-old has thrown more innings — 219 1/3 — in 2012 than in any other of his big league seasons, he’ll be taking the hill on six days’ rest. And he’d be lying if he said the extra days aren’t to his advantage.
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.
Girardi: Jeter’s ‘Remarkable’ Season Among Best I’ve Ever Seen
Yankees skipper Joe Girardi has witnessed plenty in his career as a player, coach and manager. But he’s never seen anything quite like Derek Jeter’s resurgent 2012 season.
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