Red Sox & MLB

General managers pass on expanding instant replay

By RICK GANO The Associated Press | Wednesday, November 11, 2009

CHICAGO – Upon further review . . . …

GMs come to Chicago for brief meeting

By RICK GANO The Associated Press | Tuesday, November 10, 2009

CHICAGO – Instead of swaying palm trees, the roar of 747s greeted baseball’s general managers Monday as they began gathering for their annual meeting. They …

Red Sox

Friday, November 6, 2009

The Florida Marlins are big on players who outperform their contract, which is why outfielder Jeremy Hermida is bound for Boston. The Red Sox acquired …

Yanks turn attention to No. 28

Friday, November 6, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white …

Yanks finish off 27th crown

By MIKE FITZPATRICK The Associated Press | Thursday, November 5, 2009

NEW YORK — Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees …

Pedro back in Bronx, not fearing Yanks (or ghosts)

By JIM LITKE The Associated Press | Wednesday, November 4, 2009

NEW YORK — A city seethes in anticipation. Outside Yankee Stadium, workmen wielding power washers crisscross the walkways on a crisp autumn afternoon, dutifully cleaning …

Phillies send it back to the Bronx

By ????? Staff Writer | Tuesday, November 3, 2009

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back. Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his …

YANKEES 7, PHILLIES 4

Yankees get closer to a 27th title

By BEN WALKER The Associated Press | Monday, November 2, 2009

PHILADELPHIA – Alex Rodriguez waited all game for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole career. Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his life, a …

Kid, go beat your hero

By ROB MAADDI The Associated Press | Saturday, October 31, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels grew up watching Andy Pettitte pitch important playoff games and still tries to imitate his icy glare on the mound. When …

Phils get Series jump on Yankees, 6-1

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer | Thursday, October 29, 2009

NEW YORK — Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine. Lee outdueled CC Sabathia, Utley homered twice and the Philadelphia …

Stars set to shine

By RONALD BLUM The Associated Press | Wednesday, October 28, 2009

NEW YORK — Ryan Howard thought about the World Series and his eyes widened. “Between Yankee Stadium and Philly, it’s going to be, I would …

Steinbrenner coming to Yankee Stadium

By RONALD BLUM The Associated Press | Tuesday, October 27, 2009

NEW YORK — Once he was omnipresent at Yankee Stadium, micromanaging so much that World Series tickets could not be sent out until he revised …

ALCS

Yankees beat Angels, advance

Monday, October 26, 2009

NEW YORK – Alex Rodriguez, welcome to the World Series. The New York Yankees are back in baseball’s big event. The sport’s top spenders finally …

Phillies get back to Series

By ROB MAADDI The Associated Press | Thursday, October 22, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Powered by Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth and all those other big bats, the Philadelphia Phillies are headed back to the World Series. Werth …

Go-Go Gomez is gone-gone, costs Twins in Game 2

By The Associated Press | Saturday, October 10, 2009

BC-BBO — Playoffs Notebook, 1st Ld-Writethru,1459 Go-Go Gomez is gone-gone, costs Twins in Game 2 Eds: UPDATES with Ortiz note. AP Photo NYY122 By The …

Weaver’s biggest fan is Weaver

By The Associated Press | Friday, October 9, 2009

When Jeff Weaver came out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen into a sticky bases-loaded situation Wednesday night, his little brother down in Orange County …

Yankees 7, Twins 2

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Yankees 7, Twins 2 Yankees lead series, 1-0 NEW YORK — Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, CC Sabathia was the ace the Yankees signed …

MLB Journal

By The Associated Press | Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Video that appeared to show New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera spitting on the ball made the Internet rounds Tuesday, with Major League Baseball saying …

Red Sox 9, Angels 8

Red Sox win in short order

By JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press | Thursday, September 17, 2009

BOSTON — Alex Gonzalez hit a bases-loaded blooper down the left-field line with two outs in the ninth inning on Wednesday night to give the …

Matsuzaka strong in 4-1 win over Angels

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

BOSTON (AP) — Daisuke Matsuzaka returned from the disabled list just in time to show the Boston Red Sox he can help them in the …

Dice-K back for Sox

By ALAN GREENWOOD Staff Writer | Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Referring to this week's three-game series between the Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels as a "preview" of their impending American League Division Series makes …

Phils chill Dodgers, take series lead

By The Associated Press Staff Writer | Monday, October 19, 2009

PHILADELPHIA – Cliff Lee dominated the Dodgers, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth provided the big swings early and the Philadelphia Phillies cruised past Los Angeles …

Yanks’ call on Molina

By The Associated Press | Sunday, October 18, 2009

Jorge Posada made his 91st postseason start at catcher Friday night. No. 92 is going to have to wait. …