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USA Today (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
By H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAYJoba Chamberlain gave up a solo home run to Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz, who tied Game 4 at 4-4 in the eighth inning, but still won. 2009 POSTSEASONWorld Series breakdown: World Series schedule: Panoramas: Bloggin' baseball: Mr. October: Photo gallery: Yankees blog: Phillies blog: By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYPHILADELPHIA — The lasting image from 's relief...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
... Wed., 7:57 Game 7*: Phillies at Yankees, Thur., 7:57* if necessary; Fox, all times p.m. EDTBy Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYPHILADELPHIA — is not only putting his postseason ghosts to rest, but also burying them for good. In the process, he has helped put the on the doorstep of their 27th championship.Right after giving up the lead in Sunday's Game 4 of the World Series, the stormed back...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
By Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYNick Swisher, who homered and doubled, scores in the fifth inning of Game 3, colliding with Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz.By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYNick Swisher is the first to admit he was pressing, not that it was hard to tell. One could virtually see the sawdust wafting off the handle every time he gripped a bat, and his facial expression, as always, betrayed...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
USA TODAY's Jorge L. Ortiz and statistical analyst Ron Shandler of BaseballHQ.com break down the World Series.
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
... Wed., 7:57 Game 7*: Phillies at Yankees, Thur., 7:57* if necessary; Fox, all times p.m. EDTBy Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYNEW YORK — Even for elite closers, saves of more than three outs are rare. For , they're simply part of the ' winning formula in the postseason.It's a rather simple approach to success: Bang out a couple of homers and hold the opponents at bay long enough for Rivera...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
By H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAYYankees' Phil Hughes has struggled in relief recently. He has a 9.64 ERA in seven postseason games. 2009 POSTSEASONWorld Series breakdown: World Series schedule: Panoramas: Bloggin' baseball: Mr. October: Photo gallery: Yankees blog: Phillies blog: By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYNEW YORK — manager finds comfort in harking back to the time when his bullpen was...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
By Mike Blake, ReutersThree of Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez's home runs this postseason came in the seventh inning or later to tie the game. 2009 POSTSEASONWorld Series breakdown: World Series schedule: Bloggin' baseball: Mr. October: Photo gallery: Yankees blog: Phillies blog: By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYNEW YORK — The terms "locked in," "relaxed" and "patient" frequently come...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
By John Munson, The (Newark) Star-Ledger via US PresswireAngels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the ALCS against the Yankees.By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYANAHEIM, Calif. — The so enjoyed October weather at , they insisted on making a return trip this weekend.Rain is again forecast for Saturday in the Bronx. It could be a monsoon...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
By Chris Carlson, APAngels center fielder Torii Hunter pauses during a pitching change in Tuesday's Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees won 10-1. AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIESAngels vs. YankeesTV: Fox, times ET Game 1: Game 2: Game 3: Game 4: Game 5: Thursday, at Los Angeles, 7:57 Game 6*: Saturday, at New York, 4:13 Game 7*: Sunday, at New York, 8:20*if necessaryBy Jorge...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
By Chris Carlson, APHowie Kendrick, left, and Juan Rivera work out in Anaheim. They are down 2-0 to the Yankees in the ALCS. AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIESAngels vs. YankeesTV: Fox, times ET Monday, at , 4:13 Tuesday, at , 7:57 Thursday, at , 7:57New York, 4:13 Oct. 25, at New York, 8:20By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYANAHEIM, Calif. — The sky masks and caps with earflaps stayed behind in New York....
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
By Chris Carlson, APAngels center fielder Torii Hunter pauses during a pitching change in Tuesday's Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees won 10-1. AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIESAngels vs. YankeesTV: Fox, times ET Game 1: Game 2: Game 3: Game 4: Game 5: Thursday, at Los Angeles, 7:57 Game 6*: Saturday, at New York, 4:13 Game 7*: Sunday, at New York, 8:20*if necessaryBy Jorge...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
... 7:57 Game 6*: Oct. 24, at New York, 4:13 Game 7*: Oct. 25, at New York, 8:20*if necessaryBy Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYANAHEIM, Calif. — The sky masks and caps with earflaps stayed behind in New York. The accessory of choice for Game 3 of the might be sunglasses.Partly sunny skies and 69-degree temperatures are expected at game time for today's matinee at , a dramatic departure from...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
... turned boos to cheers at Yankee Stadium.A-Rod puts past postseason troubles in rearview mirrorBy Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYANAHEIM, Calif. — The mood has changed when steps to the plate in the postseason. The sense of impending doom has been replaced by an expectation of great things to come.More than ever before, Rodriguez is delivering on baseball's biggest stage, winning the hearts...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
... Bloggin' baseball: Mr. October: Photo gallery: Staff picks: Yankees blog: Phillies blog: By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYANAHEIM, Calif. — The topic doesn't come up much, maybe here and there as part of clubhouse banter. There are too many games to be played during the season, and they are much too important during the playoffs, for and to reflect on their long journey together and the...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 12/10/2009
By Jim Rogash, Getty Images"We never surrender. We never give up," said Bobby Abreu, who had an RBI single in the Angels? ninth-inning rally.By Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAYBOSTON — Experienced as they are in hexes and curses, the had a clever choice for the honor of throwing out the first pitch before Game 3 of their American League Division Series. A fellow by the name of Henderson, of...
