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New York Yankees stories: 277 news summaries

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Francona: Torre Is a Gentleman

Outgoing Yankees manager gets respect, support from fans
and rivals alike

Oct 19, 07 3:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - After Joe Torre rejected the Yankees' offer of a $5 million one-year contract yesterday, supporters came out of the woodwork in the unlikeliest of places: the Red Sox dugout. Boston manager Terry Francona called Torre a "gentleman," and knuckleballer Tim Wakefield said he "hoped to be able... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Joe Torre • Terry Francona • Eric Wedge • baseball

Torre Done, Turns Down Yanks

Ends career as New York manager after refusing to take pay cut in new deal

Oct 18, 07 3:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - In a stunning move, Joe Torre ended his 12-year tenure today as New York Yankees manager—which included four World Series titles—by turning down a new contract that would have cut his salary to $5 million from the $7 million he made in 2007. The one-year offer for 2008... More »

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Another Day and Still No Word on Torre's Future

GM Cashman says delay is show of respect for Yankees manager

Oct 18, 07 12:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Yankees brass continued their meetings today in Tampa but still have not made a decision on the fate of manager Joe Torre. GM Brian Cashman said that the club is taking their time with the decision on whether to bring Torre back out of respect for the man who... More »

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George's Sons Take Over Yanks

Oct 14, 07 9:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - George Steinbrenner’s sons, Hank and Hal, are now calling the shots for the Yankees, the New York Post reported today. King George, 77, will still be in the picture and only "an office door away," but the brothers will have final say on all day-to-day baseball decisions.... More »

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MLB • George Steinbrenner • New York Yankees • Joe Torre • Hank Steinbrenner • Hal Steinbrenner • Joba Chamberlain • baseball

Is 'the Boss' Still the Boss?

Steinbrenner's position as top decision-maker up in the air

Oct 12, 07 9:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Still reeling from an embarrassing first-round playoff bounce courtesy of Cleveland, the Yankees are wracked with questions about Joe Torre's job security, A-Rod's next contract, and Mariano's future. The biggest question, however, is what George Steinbrenner's role with the team will be. Notably silent in recent years, the old Boss... More »

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If Joe Goes, Mo Goes

Yanks superstar closer doesn't see eye-to-eye with Steinbrenner

Oct 10, 07 8:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - Yankees closer Mariano Rivera expressed confusion and frustration at the team's apparent desire to release manager Joe Torre, who has led New York to the postseason in each of his twelve years helming the team. Rivera, who is a free agent this winter, hinted that a Torre-less dugout might make... More »

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A-Rod's Agent Eyes Potential Free Agency

Baseball's richest contract may not be enough for slugger

Oct 10, 07 1:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez hasn’t indicated if he will opt out his contract with the Yankees, but if he does his agent has ambitious plans. Scott Boras said in a radio interview he will tell suitors that A-Rod is the most valuable player in baseball history, will play until he is... More »

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Indians Send Yankees Home

Cleveland to face Boston in ALCS; Torre likely to be axed

Oct 9, 07 3:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Cleveland Indians took Game 4 of the ALDS, defeating the Yankees 6-4 last night to advance to the ALCS, reports the AP. While the Indians have their eye on their first World Series title since 1948, questions consume the Bronx: Will Joe Torre get the ax? Can the Yanks... More »

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Yankees, Torre Still in the Game

8-4 win in the Bronx keeps playoff hopes
and manager's job
alive for one more day

Oct 8, 07 2:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Trailing 0-2 in the ALDS and behind 3-1 in the fourth inning of last night's game, the Yankees finally rallied for an 8-4 win against Cleveland, reports the New York Daily News. The victory keeps the Yanks in the playoffs and Joe Torre at their helm; owner George Steinbrenner decreed... More »

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Steinbrenner
to Torre: Win
or You're Fired

Skipper is done in New York if he can't lead Yanks past Tribe

Oct 7, 07 12:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Torre is one loss away from unemployment. Last night George Steinbrenner told the Bergen County Record the skipper is finished in New York unless the Yankees rally to beat the Cleveland Indians. “He's the highest-paid manager in baseball, so I don't think we'd take him back if we... More »

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Yankees Stung at Cleveland

Swarming bugs help Indians take a 2-0 series lead

Oct 5, 07 11:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Indians lead the Yankees 2-0 in their ALDS series, following Friday night's 11-inning victory. A game which saw phenomenal pitching from starters Pettitte and Carmona  is destined to become famous for the insect swarm that arrived in the later innings. The pests certainly got to Yankee reliever Joba Chamberlain,... More »

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Indians Rout Yanks in Game 1

Teams batters Chien Ming-Wang to take 1-0 series lead

Oct 5, 07 4:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Anchored by a gutsy C.C. Sabathia performance, the Indians beat the heavily favored Yankees 12-3 to take a 1-0 series lead.  Sabathia walked six and needed 114 pitches to go 5 innings, but it was enough to get the win, particularly with Asdrubal Cabrera, Victor Martinez, Travis Hafner... More »

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Sox Clinch 1st Title in 12 Years

Boston wins 5-2 over the Twins, then watches Yankees collapse

Sep 29, 07 7:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - After watching their once double-digit lead dwindle alarmingly in recent weeks, the Red Sox finally clinched the AL East title last night with a 5-2 win over the Twins and a loss by the second-place Yankees. Boston players and fans stayed at Fenway park to cheer for the Orioles as... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Daisuke Matsuzaka • David Ortiz • New York Yankees • Minnesota Twins • baseball

Yankees Clinch Playoff Spot

Crush Devil Rays 12-4 and eliminate Tigers

Sep 27, 07 3:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Yankees yesterday clinched a playoff berth for the 13th straight season, with a 12-4 battering of the Devil Rays.  With the win, the 15th in their last 20 games, New York has eliminated defending AL champs Detroit from the playoffs. They will likely face off against the Indians... More »

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Clemens Shut Down For Regular Season

Will rest hamstring to prepared for playoffs

Sep 26, 07 4:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Yankees pulled Roger Clemens from his start last night at Tampa Bay because of a lingering left hamstring injury and announced that he won't pitch for the remainder of the regular season. Kei Agawa filled in and threw five scoreless innings, but the Yankees bullpen collapsed and Tampa Bay... More »

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Yanks Slip in Playoff Chase

Toronto rookie helps school Bombers 4-1

Sep 25, 07 4:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Yankees' remarkable playoff push was temporarily derailed by the Blue Jays, whose September call-up Jesse Litsch threw almost eight frames of one-run ball. The Yankees still need just one win or one Detroit loss in the next six games to secure the wild-card berth, but their hopes of beating... More »

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A-Rod Eyes Stake in Cubs

Agent brokering
$300M deal that
could give club new
infielder, part owner

Sep 23, 07 5:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez could join Alfonso Soriano at the heart of a monster Cubs lineup next season: ESPN reports that A-Rod's agent, Scott Boras, is brokering a deal with future Cubs owners that could net the star $300 million over 10 years. Part of the contract would give A-Rod a stake... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • baseball

Red Sox Bag Playoff Berth

Boston clinches at least a wild card, still leads the Yanks

Sep 23, 07 12:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Red Sox became the first team to clinch a playoff spot last night with an 8-6 win over Tampa Bay. Boston trailed 6-5 heading into the ninth but got homers from Jason  Varitek and Julio Lugo. The only question now is whether Boston will get the wild-card spot or... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • New York Yankees • playoffs • Julio Lugo • Jason Varitek • baseball

Beckett Bags 20th, BoSox Stop Slide

Boston ace shows a bit of Cy, helps widen the gap over Yanks

Sep 22, 07 7:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - Red Sox ace Josh Beckett won his 20th game last night, pulling Boston out of a four-game losing streak and becoming the first pitcher to reach 20 wins since 2005. The 27-year-old Cy Young contender struck out eight and gave up one run in six innings in Boston's 8-1 win... More »

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MLB • Boston Red Sox • Josh Beckett • New York Yankees • baseball

Adams Slams Papelbon in 6-1 BoSox Loss

Jays sweep the Sox, Yankees shave lead to 1½ games

Sep 20, 07 4:36 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Blue Jays' Russ Adams had five RBIs, including a grand slam off Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, but the big number in Boston's 6-1 loss to Toronto was 1½. That's how close the Yankees suddenly are to stealing away the American League East division title, after a four-game slide... More »

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