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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 7, 2011
Yanks whiff at home, season ends with Game 5 loss (AP)
There was Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit and Mariano Rivera's record-setting save. Another division title and the best record in the American League. A stirring regular season marked by milestones and celebrations. In the end, however, the New York Yankees went down with a whimper. Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano and almost all the big-money boppers had their chance to come through in the clutch...
Clutch by an Angel: Ervin Santana no-hits the Indians (Yahoo! Sports)
While most baseball fans were busy sifting through trade speculation and hoping their favorite team could upgrade for a playoff run, the Los Angeles Angels sat back and watched one of their own homegrown pitchers make history on Wednesday afternoon. … Continue reading →
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on July 27, 2011
Yankees win first one at Citi Field, beat Mets (AP)
Eduardo Nunez did quite an impression of Derek Jeter. Filling in for the injured star shortstop, Nunez got the big hits, made a clutch throw -- and navigated his first postgame session in the interview room. Nunez had an RBI single among his career-high four hits and threw out Jose Reyes at third base on a favorable call for the New Yankees in a 5-1 victory over the crosstown rival Mets on Friday...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on July 1, 2011
Minnesota Twins’ strong bullpen is a good omen: A fan’s take (Associated Content)
Yes, the Minnesota Twins are struggling to find success in the 2011 season. But don't blame the bullpen for the sub-par performance. The bullpen as a whole has an ERA in the 3.00s, and it has come up clutch when Twins' starters have faltered.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 14, 2011
Fan’s take: Opening Day for the New York Yankees, a tradition like no other (Associated Content)
Make no mistake about it: the tradition of New York Yankees baseball is real. It isn't all about opening a checkbook to acquire the best player available on the open market. No, for the diehard fans, like myself, we cheer for the players who exhibit clutch performances in the games that matter the most and the Yankees have 27 World Series trophies to show for their efforts. I'm a third generation Bronx Bombers fan, and my family has been fortunate to see some of the greatest players in the history of baseball on an everyday basis.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on March 23, 2011
Playoff teams get boost from midseason makeovers (AP)
Bengie Molina hits a go-ahead homer to put Texas in charge of the AL championship series. Cody Ross comes through with another clutch hit for the Giants. Kerry Wood sets up a Yankees save. Everywhere you turn in these playoffs, late pickups and midseason acquisitions are playing important roles on the field.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 21, 2010
Saturday’s playoff capsules (AP)
Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, Marcus Thames hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete a three-game sweep and return to the AL championship series. Robinson Cano tripled off Brian Duensing in the second inning and scored on Jorge Posada's single, Mark Teixeira added an RBI single in the third and Thames and Nick Swisher...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 9, 2010
Saturday’s Major League Baseball Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, Marcus Thames hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete a three-game sweep and return to the AL championship series.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 9, 2010
Pettitte puts Twins in their place, Yanks win 5-2 (The Canadian Press)
MINNEAPOLIS - Sure, the New York Yankees stumbled through September as Andy Pettitte tried to work his way back from a groin injury.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 7, 2010
Betancourt hits slam, then winning single in 11th (The Canadian Press)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Yuniesky Betancourt came up with clutch hits to help the Kansas City Royals split a doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 22, 2010
