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Rivera escapes jam in 9th, Yanks hold off Red Sox
NEW YORK - Mariano Rivera flashed his classic form just in time. The New York Yankees closer pitched himself in and out of trouble Saturday, escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning and preserving a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
People:Steve Nash Mariano Rivera Robinson Cano Melky Cabrera Johnny Damon Jason Giambi Activities:2008 MLB
2008-07-06
Rodriguez drives in 156th run as Yankees top Orioles
Alex Rodriguez drove in his Major League-leading 156th run and the New York Yankees tuned up for the playoffs with a 10-4 road victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
People:Wang Chien-Ming Magglio Ordonez Alex Rodriguez Andy Pettitte Wilson Betemit Roger Clemens Activities:2007 MLB
2007-10-01
A-Rod's 50th, 51st homers power Yankees
Alex Rodriguez reached 50 home runs for the first time in five seasons, and promptly added to his total. A-Rod homered in consecutive at-bats against rookie Brian Bannister to set a single-season record for a third baseman, helping the New York Yankees overpower the Kansas City Royals 11-5 on Saturday night.
People:Mickey Mantle Alex Rodriguez Andy Pettitte Johnny Damon Wilson Betemit Babe Ruth Activities:2007 MLB
2007-09-08
Pena ties D-Rays mark to help beat Yanks
Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer to tie Tampa Bay's single-season record and the Devil Rays beat New York 8-2 Sunday to send the Yankees into a pivotal series on a sour note.
People:Alex Rodriguez Robinson Cano Andy Pettitte Melky Cabrera Johnny Damon Wilson Betemit Activities:2007 MLB
2007-09-02
Santana strikes out 17 in Twins win
The way Johan Santana was pitching, Mike Redmond thought he might get to catch a no-hitter. Redmond had to settle for a whole bunch of strikeouts instead.
People:Vernon Wells Frank Thomas Jeremy Bonderman Wang Chien-Ming Johan Santana Johnny Damon Activities:2007 MLB
2007-08-20
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