State of the Race: Tale of Two Games (and Seasons)
If the Yankees win the division, Sunday’s victory may be the game that defines the season. But if Baltimore takes the A.L. East, it will be Saturday’s defeat in Toronto that should haunt them most.
View ArticleThe Playoff Picture: Rating the National League Rotations
A look at the top-three starting pitchers of the National League teams currently in line for the five playoff spots.
View ArticleHardened by Tougher Tests, Kuroda Says He’s Set for Playoffs
Hiroki Kuroda, who endured unspeakable punishment from coaches when he played in Japan, has struggled in five September starts, posting a 5.22 E.R.A., but still emerged with a 3-1 record for the month.
View ArticleGame Times Are Set for First Two Yankees Games
Game 1 of the Yankees’ division series, which will be either at Baltimore or at Texas, will start at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday. Game 2 is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. Monday, and both games will be televised on...
View ArticleA.L.D.S.: Detroit’s Stars Against Oakland’s Bargains
Detroit has Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder and Justin Verlander. Oakland counters with Coco Crisp.
View ArticleN.L.D.S. Preview: A Fractured Timeline From Senators to Expos to Nationals
The Nationals, who won the N.L. East, will play the first postseason game in Washington since October 1933.
View ArticleCardinals, With Edge in Experience, Consider Themselves Underdogs
Washington, making its first postseason appearance since the franchise was revived in 2005, faces defending champion St. Louis, which survived a play-in game to advance to the N.L.D.S.
View ArticleLowe, With Impressive Final Stretch, Earns Spot on Postseason Roster
Derek Lowe, who has extensive postseason experience, allowed only two earned runs in his final 14 1/3 innings of the regular season to make the Yankees’ A.L.D.S. roster.
View ArticleWithout Jeter, Yanks Look to Nix and Nunez
Jayson Nix and Eduardo Nunez will try to replace a Yankee legend for the rest of the playoffs after Derek Jeter broke his ankle in Game 1 of the A.L.C.S.
View ArticleMurmurers’ Row
The Yankees’ bats have been silenced in the 2012 postseason, and individual Yankees hitters have some of the most feeble numbers of the players who are still competing in the postseason.
View ArticleBenching Rodriguez and Swisher Was a Group Decision
Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said the decision to bench Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher for Game 3 wasn't a solo act on the part of Manager Joe Girardi, but a joint decision based on the...
View ArticlePostponed: Game 4 of the A.L.C.S., Yankees vs. Tigers
Unless C.C. Sabathia is allowed to hit as well, he cannot single-handedly win Game 5 of the A.L.C.S. for the Yankees and save their season.
View ArticleLeading Off: The Great A-Rod Debate
The lack of an actual game on Wednesday only cleared more room in people's minds for the circus that is Alex Rodriguez's postseason.
View ArticleUntimely Slump Shared by Pair of Catchers
The two best hitting catchers in the National League during the regular season, the Cardinals' Yadier Molina and the Giants' Buster Posey, entered Game 4 of the N.L.C.S. relatively quiet at the plate.
View ArticleDerek Lowe, the Odd Man Out
Derek Lowe has a lot of postseason experience, but if the Yankees reach the postseason, Lowe, who has an 8-11 record, may not make the roster.
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