Brett Gardner News

He once patrolled the outfield turf with grace and dignity where an unknown lad named Brett Gardner stood when the Yankees clinched this World Series the other night.

Mariano Rivera has pitched three innings or more just twice in his postseason career: his first outing, Game 2 of the 1995 Division Series, and in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS against the Red Sox.

In the Land of the Rising Sun, the 35-year-old Matsui enjoys legendary status equal to Martinez's in the Dominican Republic.

Fans would like to believe that players can will themselves to greatness, particularly those infused with that most intangible quality: grit.

After Hideki Matsui spent the last three games in Philadelphia being used solely as a pinch-hitter, the Yankees are looking forward to getting him back in the lineup for Game 6 tonight as the designated hitter.

Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner hits wall hard while catching Jayson Werth drive in fifth inning in front of Johnny Damon.

Yankees center fielder Melky Cabrera left Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday night with an injury.

The Yankees made two roster changes for the World Series, adding right-handed reliever Brian Bruney and utilityman Eric Hinske.

Jerry Hairston had played in just three games this postseason. No starts. Only two trips to the plate.

During the regular season, Yankees speedster Brett Gardner attempted to steal a base 31 times.

Yankees find a way to eliminate controversy and second-guessing of Joe Girardi's strategic moves: hammer Angels pitching for 13 hits and 10 runs.

NEW YORK - After a dominant regular season, Phil Hughes has struggled this postseason, breaking the bridge to Mariano Rivera on more than one occasion.

New York Yankees ' Nick Swisher reacts after flying out to end the ninth inning of Game 5. Nick Swisher sifted through a box of heavier bats before Friday's workout at Yankee Stadium with the hope that a switch might help.

Photo Wire New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte, left, Derek Jeter, center, and Brett Gardner react as they watch the ninth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Angels Thursday, Oct.

Nick Swisher hangs his head after popping out with the bases loaded to end the game.

The Yankees' Brett Gardner slides safely into third base ahead of the tag by the Twins' Brendan Harris in the 10th inning of Game 2 of the ALDS.

A smart Yankee fan would blame................... - A smart Yankee fan would blame................... .........Captain Intangibles for the loss Top 8th: NY Yankees - J. Mathis catching - H. Matsui walked - B. Gardner ran for H. Matsui - B. Gardner caught stealing, catcher to shortstop - J. Posada homered to deep center - R. Cano singled to center - ...

The list of American League Championship Series studs reads like an all-star roll call: Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Vladimir Guerrero, Jeff Mathis.

All around New York City at this hour people are wondering just how big of a commission Joe Girardi gets per managerial move.

From center field in Yankee Stadium on Saturday night, Torii Hunter saw catcher Jeff Mathis call for an 0-and-2 fastball to New York slugger Alex Rodriguez in the 11th inning, with the Angels trying to protect a 3-2 lead in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.