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Verlander once again struggles in World Series
Those postseason struggles that plagued Justin Verlander his first two trips to the postseason looked to be a thing of the past this year. That all ...
Sandoval's 3 HRs lead Giants to 8-3 romp in opener
The Babe. Mr. October. El Hombre. And now Kung Fu Panda. Pablo Sandoval joined Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols as the only sluggers to hit ...
Yankees headed into offseason of change
Alex Rodriguez and his potentially bruised ego might be the least of the New York Yankees' problems this offseason. Ace CC Sabathia is going to have ...
Sandoval, Cain, Cabrera earned home Series start
The World Series starts in San Francisco because the All-Star game was a Giant blowout. Pablo Sandoval, Matt Cain and Melky Cabrera made sure of it.
Hall of Fame catcher Fisk charged with DUI in Ill.
Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk faces charges of driving under the influence and other misdemeanors after being found asleep in his pickup truck in ...
Well-rested Tigers take on well-tested Giants
Jim Leyland and the Detroit Tigers found out the hard way that rest means rust in the World Series. Six years ago, their last Series appearance, they ...
Farrell introduced as new Red Sox manager
Larry Lucchino cracked open a fortune cookie from the Chinese dinner that Red Sox officials and John Farrell shared during their final discussion ...
World Series: Cabrera, Tigers vs Posey, Giants
Way back in spring training, Hunter Pence hit a wicked grounder that smacked Miguel Cabrera in the face. A few months later, Pablo Sandoval launched ...
Blue Jays trade manager John Farrell to Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are hoping that two big trades will help them get back to the playoffs after missing out three years in a row. The first was a ...
Derek Jeter has surgery on broken left ankle
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has had surgery to repair a broken left ankle. Dr. Robert Anderson operated Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. The Yankees said ...
George Steinbrenner would've issued public apology
George Steinbrenner would have issued a public apology. After leading the league in wins this year, the New York Yankees didn't just lose to Detroit ...
Steinbrenner won't address A-Rod return next year
Hank Steinbrenner says too much blame is being directed at Alex Rodriguez for Detroit's sweep of the Yankees, and won't address whether the slumping ...
Go big or go home: Jason Aldean sets stadium shows
Jason Aldean admits it was really hard to keep his big announcement a secret. It was a doozy, after all. The hard-rocking country music star made a ...
Tigers rout Yankees 8-1 for 4-game ALCS sweep
Phil Coke stormed into Jim Leyland's office and sprayed the veteran manager with some of Detroit's celebratory bubbly. When Leyland tried to take ...
Tigers DH Delmon Young wins ALCS MVP award
Delmon Young is finally playing up to his vast potential. Perfect timing. Young was selected MVP of the AL championship series Thursday after batting
Jason Aldean makes 2nd stop of day in Chicago
As a kid, Jason Aldean thought he would eventually see his name on a scoreboard at baseball stadiums. He gave up that dream when he turned to country ...
A-Rod, Granderson still out of lineup for Game 4
Alex Rodriguez was benched twice for the same game. Rodriguez and Curtis Granderson were still out of New York's starting lineup for Game 4 of the AL ...
Motte goes 2, makes Cardinals' wait worth it
Jason Motte had a lot more time than usual to get ready, learning the plan before the grounds crew took the tarp off the field. It was nice to get ...
Game 4 postponed with A-Rod again out of lineup
The Yankees were ready to bench Alex Rodriguez again when Game 4 of the AL championship series was postponed by rain. Now, New York's top pitcher also ...
Beltran sub boosts Cardinals in Game 3
Matt Carpenter always tries to stay ready, keeping an assortment of gloves nearby. That's his job. The St. Louis Cardinals' utilityman took on a new ...
Game 4 of ALCS postponed by threat of rain
One win from the World Series. Rainy or not, the Detroit Tigers will have to wait. Game 4 of the AL championship series between the Tigers and New ...
Jeter to have surgery, 4 to 5 months for recovery
Derek Jeter will have surgery on his broken left ankle, and the New York Yankees say the star shortstop could need four to five months to completely ...
A-Rod benched again, with Granderson this time
Alex Rodriguez was dropped from the Yankees' starting lineup again Wednesday, this time with New York facing elimination and his future with the team ...
Tigers close in on pennant with 2-1 win over Yanks
Justin Verlander was done for the night, and for the first time all game, the New York Yankees looked threatening at the plate. Mark Teixeira singled, ...