...AM Pettitte helps Jeter , Rivera and Posada to title Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave. Derek Jeter watched from the mound, knowing exactly what it meant. Along with Mariano Rivera , who was waiting in...

In this article: Andy Pettitte, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, New York Yankees, Mark Teixeira, World Series, Paul O'Neill, Lou Gehrig, and New York

...going to have great years." "I think we'll be back but they were better than us this series. They outplayed us," said Phillies ace Cliff Lee , who registered both Philadelphia wins against the Yankees. "We knew it was going to be a...

In this article: Charlie Manuel, Philadelphia Phillies, World Series, Shane Victorino, Brad Lidge, New York Yankees, Philadelphia, Stuttering, Baseball, and National League

...5, 2009 12:11AM; Updated: Thursday November 5, 2009 9:59AM 'Core four' capture elusive fifth title Derek Jeter , Andy Pettitte , Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera are champions again The veterans are the only holdovers from the great...

In this article: Andy Pettitte, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees, Jorge Posada, Mark Teixeira, World Series, New York, Paul O'Neill, and Lou Gehrig

...sat there probably 10, 15 minutes, and we talked about some of the things that were said, and I felt very good about it, really,'' Manuel said. ''I never, ever questioned his mental toughness because he's just as tough as anybody on our...

In this article: Cole Hamels, Charlie Manuel, Brett Myers, Shane Victorino, Philadelphia Phillies, World Series, Game 6, Ben Francisco, and Yankee Stadium

...customary four. Using talent evaluator language, Burnett was "short." Paired against Phillies ace and fellow Arkansas native Cliff Lee , Burnett didn't get out of the third inning, allowed six runs and four hits, walked four and hit a...

In this article: A.J. Burnett, Yankees, Phillies, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Ryan Madson, Phil Coke, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, and Cliff Lee

...have gone on to win the title, including five in a row since Kansas City rallied past St. Louis in 1985. But Pettitte and CC Sabathia , the Yankees ' Game 7 starter, will be pitching on short rest - Pettitte for the first time this year...

In this article: Cliff Lee, New York Yankees, Phillies, A.J. Burnett, Shane Victorino, Ryan Madson, Philadelphia, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and Mark Teixeira

... he felt good and was excited about pitching against his buddy from back home in Arkansas , Phillies ace Cliff Lee. The matchup was one-sided. Burnett never looked comfortable on the mound, taking deep breaths, tucking in his jersey and...

In this article: A.J. Burnett, New York Yankees, Joe Girardi, Philadelphia Phillies, Andy Pettitte, Game 6, New York, World Series, Shane Victorino, and Jayson Werth

...whether Joe Girardi would insert Posada into the game so he can be on the field for the potential clinching outs. Posada , Derek Jeter , Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte are the four Yankees who have essentially been in The Bronx for the...

In this article: Jorge Posada, Yankees, Jose Molina, World Series, A.J. Burnett, Phillies, Charlie Manuel, Joe Girardi, Cliff Lee, and Mariano Rivera

...on three days' rest Sunday night, coming away with a no-decision in the Yankees ' 7-4 win, Joe Girardi officially announced that A.J. Burnett will follow Sabathia's lead and pitch on short rest Monday night in Game 5 - with a chance to...

In this article: A.J. Burnett, Joe Girardi, New York Yankees, CC Sabathia, World Series, Andy Pettitte, Cliff Lee, Philadelphia, National League, and Joba Chamberlain

...important," Posada said. "Just want to make sure that we knew the location of pitches that we wanted to throw." Posada and ace CC Sabathia had eight meetings in the fifth inning alone Sunday night. As the crowd hollered, four came with...

In this article: Jorge Posada, Yankees, CC Sabathia, Dave Eiland, World Series, Jayson Werth, A.J. Burnett, Mariano Rivera, New York, and Shoulder surgery

PHILADELPHIA Derek Jeter is stockpiling awards named after Hall of Famers. The New York Yankees shortstop and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their leagues.

In this article: Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, New York Yankees, World Series, Cole Hamels, Hank Aaron, Joe Girardi, Philadelphia Phillies, Hank Aaron Award, and Pedro Martinez

Jeter , Pujols win 2009 Hank Aaron Award Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced Sunday that Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals are the winners of the 2009 Hank Aaron Award , as voted on by the...

In this article: Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Hank Aaron Award, Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, Lou Gehrig, Barry Bonds, Baseball, Bud Selig, and Prince Fielder

PHILADELPHIA -- The camera never blinked, but it did play a role in the two-run homer by Alex Rodriguez when video technology was used to reverse a call for the first time in World Series history. A- Rod hit a disputed drive in the...

In this article: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, Phillies, New York, Baseball, Charlie Manuel, Umpire, Ryan Howard, Mark Teixeira, and Philadelphia

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols appeared on St. Louis sports station WXOS 101.1 FM on Thursday morning. Pujols was asked to explain comments made during an interview in the Dominican Republic. In the interview, Pujols...

In this article: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis, Matt Holliday, Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers, and Dominican Republic

...as Kevin Brown , Javier Vazquez , Randy Johnson and Carl Pavano in a futile flurry that failed to regain the team's lofty level. Even CC Sabathia fell short in the opener when New York returned to the Series this year. A.J. Burnett...

In this article: A.J. Burnett, Yankees, Pedro Martinez, Mark Teixeira, Phillies, Jose Molina, New York, Philadelphia, Jerry Hairston Jr., and Alex Rodriguez

...YORK (AP) - More than any slugger on either team, pitching has been the star of this World Series. A.J. Burnett took a page from Cliff Lee's how-to manual and backed by a few key hits and a sharp pickoff throw, New York drew even with the...

In this article: A.J. Burnett, Mark Teixeira, Yankees, Jose Molina, Pedro Martinez, Phillies, NEW YORK, Ryan Howard, Alex Rodriguez, and Matt Stairs

Pujols says he wants to stay with Cards ST. LOUIS -- Albert Pujols wants to stay in St. Louis. "The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career," Pujols told WXOS-FM on Thursday. "I love this city.

In this article: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals, Bud Selig, Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa, God, World Series, Bill DeWitt, and Matt Holiday

ST. LOUIS (AP) Calm down, Cardinal fans: Albert Pujols (FSY) wants to stay in St. Louis. "The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career," Pujols told WXOS-FM on Thursday. "I love this city. The way...

In this article: Albert Pujols, Mark McGwire, Cardinals, Tony La Russa, God, Matt Holiday, USA Today, and Skip Schumaker