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Grading the New York Yankees: Pitchers
Even more than Mark Teixeira, CC Sabathia was the biggest offseason acquisition for the New York Yankees last year.
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Signing off: Legendary Yankees announcer set to retire
Bob Sheppard tells MLB.com that he's officially calling it a career after over 50 years as the public address voice of the Yankees.
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Yankees offer 'HOPE' and get rewarded
No Yankees players took home any postseason awards this week, but the organization earned a very nice honor on Saturday at the 11th Annual National Sportsmanship Awards in St.
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Phillies, Yankees series poised to go the distance
CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee began texting each other a week ago, but kept their notes private.
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Twins' Mauer named American League MVP
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was named the American League's Most Valuable Player on Monday after winning his third batting title in four seasons.
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Red Sox join Halladay chase Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 4, 2009.
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Pujols' third MVP award today was unanimous.
As he explained why he would intentionally walk Albert Pujols even when baseball tradition and accepted strategy screamed not to, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre offered a seven-word defense of his action: "Albert is in a class by himself." If Pujols wasn't then, he took a step closer to it today.
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Kate Hudson and Alex Rodriguez: AMA Lovers
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TE Boss catches fire for Giants
Kevin Boss knew the BALL would be coming his way. With the Giants spending their bye week working on their struggles inside the 35-yard line, especially the red zone, the Giants' tight end expected quarterback Eli Manning to find him Sunday.
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Why the New York Yankees "Buying" Players Is Good For Baseball
How many times have you heard that the Yankees buy their players? How many times have you heard how the Yankees buy their championships? You have probably heard a combination of both questions over the past decade.
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Johnny Damon knows New York Yankees are in no rush to make decisions. Johnny Damon 's future with the Yankees has been a hot topic during the early days of the hot stove season, but the outfielder isn't expecting a resolution to his situation any time soon.
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AL East rivals a boon for Jays
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Bailey, Coghlan named league's top rookies
Andrew Bailey #40 of The Oakland Athletics in action against The New York Yankees during their game on April 22, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York.
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New York Yankees Where Hate Equals Love
The New York Yankees are quite easily the most loved baseball team in MLB. They are probably even hands down the most loved team in all of sports.
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Jeter, Tex contending with Mauer for MVP
One is a power hitter, capable of flicking balls over Yankee Stadium's short porch at will.
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New York Yankees Add Seven Players to Protect Them from the Rule 5 Draft
Yesterday the Yankees added seven players to their 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft.
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