Sabathia's short rest could be Yankee pattern MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 22 days 20 hrs 39 mins

A.J. Burnett could start Games 5 and Andy Pettitte a potential Game 6 on the heels of CC Sabathia's start Saturday.

Phillies face Cole hard facts MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 23 days 16 hrs 39 mins

Cole Hamels was World Series MVP a year ago. Now he's a shaky pitcher trying to regain his stuff for Game 3.

Phillies ride Pedro too long and lose MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 24 days 13 hrs 39 mins

Charlie Manuel pushes Pedro Martinez beyond six innings and the Yankees make him pay by tying the World Series.

Yankees get sucker-punched into a crisis MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 25 days 14 hrs 39 mins

The Yankees were pounded in a one-sided Game 1, with the Phillies' Cliff Lee and Chase Utley delivering the haymakers.

One more chance for Pedro to torment the Yanks MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 25 days 19 hrs 39 mins

Pedro Martinez says he's the most influential player to appear at old Yankee Stadium. What will his impact be in Game 2?

Sabathia and Lee were in the same Tribe MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 26 days 19 hrs 39 mins

World Series Game 1 starters CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee came of age together in the Indians' organization.

Head-to-head: Phillies vs. Yankees MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 27 days 18 hrs 39 mins

The Yankees and Phillies are chock-full of intriguing and talented stars. Let's see how they stack up for the World Series.

Guerrero's painful, productive days as an Angel end MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 31 days 1 hrs 39 mins

The free-swinging slugger with the achy knees is getting in his last productive hacks before becoming a free agent.

Angels wake up not a moment too soon MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 31 days 13 hrs 39 mins

The Angels answered a six-run seventh inning by the Yankees and forced the ALCS back to the Bronx for a Game 6.

Dodgers fire CEO, a lawsuit likely MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 31 days 19 hrs 39 mins

Jamie McCourt's ouster as CEO is the latest drama surrounding her and estranged husband and team owner Frank McCourt.

Yankees set sights on World Series MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 32 days 21 hrs 39 mins

One more ALCS victory is all it will take. Meanwhile, the Angels try to convince themselves they have a chance.

Sabathia takes control of ALCS MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 33 days 13 hrs 39 mins

On short rest, the Yankees ace rendered umpire mistakes irrelevant and left the Angels one game from elimination.

Unlikely hero Mathis lifts Angels MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 34 days 16 hrs 39 mins

A 12th-inning double by part-time catcher Jeff Mathis gives L.A. a 5-4 victory over the Yankees and tightens the ALCS.

Angels need to heat up fast MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 35 days 19 hrs 39 mins

Playing in the warm California sun could help the Halos, but that won't cool off the red-hot Yankees in Game 3.

Ethier's patience wins over the moment MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 37 days 16 hrs 39 mins

The Dodgers' best clutch hitter took a bases-loaded walk that made the difference in Game 2 of the NLCS.

Phillies free-for-all wins the opener MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 38 days 13 hrs 39 mins

It took only a few pitches for the Phillies to blow open Game 1 of the NLCS, then a few more to do it again.

McCourts battle over Dodgers MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 39 days 1 hrs 39 mins

The Dodgers franchise is caught in a tug-of-war as part of the McCourts’ divorce battle.

Shortstops Furcal, Rollins long on redemption MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 39 days 14 hrs 39 mins

Payback: The Dodgers' Rafael Furcal for a dismal '08 NLCS; the Phillies' Jimmy Rollins for a subpar regular season.

Dodgers owner separating from wife/team CEO MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 39 days 17 hrs 35 mins

Owner's wife is CEO of the team, but it's unknown what potential divorce would mean for the Dodgers.

Torre: Being a Dodger isn't a 'living hell' MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 39 days 18 hrs 39 mins

L.A.'s manager shoots down talk that he's ready to bolt before his contract ends.

Torre keeping quiet on his rotation plans MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 40 days 17 hrs 39 mins

Joe Torre isn't talking when it comes to his rotation plans for the NLCS. Let's examine his options.

Rocky slide into offseason for Colorado MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 41 days 15 hrs 39 mins

The Rockies face a long, cold winter after a "massive disappointment" and elimination by the Phillies in the NLDS.

Lidge rewards Manuel's confidence MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 42 days 11 hrs 39 mins

Wobbly closer Brad Lidge did his job and the Phillies took a 2-1 lead over the Rockies in the NLDS.

Postponement allows Phillies to stack lefties MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 43 days 19 hrs 39 mins

Bad weather pushed the NLDS back, meaning the Rockies will face lefties J.A. Happ and Cliff Lee in Games 3 and 4.

Angels stay on a roll in role reversal MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 44 days 13 hrs 39 mins

In taking a 2-0 series lead, the Angels are doing all the things the Red Sox used to do to win games.

Did Red Sox relaliate against Hunter's home run? MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 45 days 3 hrs 39 mins

The Angels' Torii Hunter was hit in the ribs by a pitch two innings later by a 94 mph fastball. Could tensions escalate?

Hunter takes his own words to heart MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 45 days 13 hrs 39 mins

Torii Hunter called for the Angels to finally stand up to Boston. In their ALDS opener, he showed them how.

Angels won't admit to a hex MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 46 days 3 hrs 39 mins

Despite losing to the Red Sox in four postseason series, the Angels believe they can win the ALDS this time around.

Dodgers keep knocking until door opens MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 46 days 12 hrs 39 mins

The Dodgers hammered Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter and won their NLDS opener despite leaving 16 runners on base.

A roll call of role players for October impact MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 47 days 4 hrs 39 mins

Unexpected heroes step into the spotlight every postseason. Here are some likely candidates.

Playoff expectations are A-Rod's next challenge MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 47 days 15 hrs 39 mins

Alex Rodriguez views his postseason failures in a new light after a year as a cog in a winning machine.

The Metrodome gets an encore MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 48 days 15 hrs 39 mins

The Twins host the Tigers under the roof in a one-game playoff, with Miguel Cabrera and former Twins greats on hand.

Cabrera needs to clean up – fast MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 49 days 1 hrs 39 mins

Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera can only counter his bad behavior over the weekend by contributing mightily Tuesday.

Dodgers are right where Torre wants them MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 50 days 13 hrs 39 mins

The Dodgers' missteps before clinching the NL West have rendered them underdogs, which suits their manager fine.

Tigers, Twins finish with meaning MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 52 days 3 hrs 35 mins

The Tigers' two-game lead entering the regular season's last weekend guarantees a rapt audience, at least for today.

Padres oddly noncommittal about Towers MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 52 days 22 hrs 35 mins

New CEO Jeff Moorad won't say baseball's longest-tenured general manager Kevin Towers will return in 2010.

Dodgers forfeit right to celebrate MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 53 days 3 hrs 39 mins

L.A. is bound to clinch the NL West eventually, but after so many missteps, can the Dodgers feel good about it?

Power Rankings: All about American flags MLB