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Celebration day for Yankees, fans

Chris Velardi — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:55:49 GMT

Yankees fans lined the streets of the Big Apple to celebrate the team's 27th World Series win. News Channel 8's Chris Velardi hopped the train from New Haven to join the celebration.

Yankees win World Series crown

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:57:03 GMT

The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.

Phils stave off Series elimination

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:02:06 GMT

Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back.

Yankees beat Phils for 3-1 Series edge

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:54:46 GMT

Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his life, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's alert dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.

Matsui, Burnett help Yanks tie Series

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:40:15 GMT

Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui shook the New York Yankees from their lumber slumber and sent the World Series to Philadelphia all tied up.

Phillies take game 1 of World Series

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:17:30 GMT

Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine.

Stars out for World Series Game 1

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:48:50 GMT

Kate Hudson and Minka Kelly gave their boyfriends' World Series opener some sparkle.

Slideshow: WTNH viewers at World Series

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:52:37 GMT

WTNH News Channel 8 viewers' photos from the World Series games.

Yankees advance to World Series

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:23:44 GMT

Alex Rodriguez, welcome to the World Series. The New York Yankees are back in baseball's big event.

Rain postpones ALCS Game 6

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:30:26 GMT

Game 6 of the AL championship series between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees has been postponed because of rain.

Angels answer Yanks' rally, extend ALCS

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:07:51 GMT

Just when all looked lost, the Los Angeles Angels took a cue from an old friend. With their Rally Monkey doing his best work in years, the Angels sent the AL championship series back to New York.

Phillies win; return to World Series

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:39:15 GMT

Ryan Howard and the defending champs are back in the World Series — proving last year was no fluke and looking even more dangerous this time around.

Yanks to brink of World Series

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:56:07 GMT

Alex Rodriguez homered in the third straight game of his outstanding postseason, CC Sabathia pitched eight resilient innings of five-hit ball on short rest, and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-1 Tuesday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the AL championship series.

Angels beat Yanks 5-4

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:29:33 GMT

After 261 minutes, 14 pitchers, six homers and several big blunders all led to a winning hit by a backup catcher, the Los Angeles Angels finally handed the Yankees their first postseason loss in this cuckoo AL championship series.

Yankees stop Angels cold

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:27:17 GMT

CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees stopped the Los Angeles Angels cold in the AL championship series opener.

Yankees may go with 3-man rotation

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:13:43 GMT

The Yankees may go with a three-man rotation against the Los Angeles Angels in the AL championship series.

Yanks sweep Twins to return to ALCS

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:24:37 GMT

Alex Rodriguez finally delivered the playoff performance he needed and his talent demanded, powering the New York Yankees back to the AL championship series.

Papelbon can't save Boston's season

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:02:04 GMT

Ace closer Jonathan Papelbon couldn't save Boston's season. The intimidating right-hander hadn't permitted a run in any of his 26 postseason innings before Sunday. But he gave up three in the ninth, allowing the Los Angeles Angels to come from behind for a 7-6 win and a sweep of their AL division series.

Angels whip punchless Red Sox

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:53:38 GMT

The lack of offense from David Ortiz to start the season has returned to haunt him in the playoffs. His Boston Red Sox teammates are looking just as punchless.

Yankees beat Twins

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:06:28 GMT

Mark Teixeira hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night and 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series.

Angels blank Red Sox in Game 1

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:18:32 GMT

John Lackey pitched superbly into the eighth inning of Boston's first scoreless playoff loss in 14 years.

Yankees rally past Twins 7-2

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:08:07 GMT

Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut against these tired Minnesota Twins.

Red Sox coast into playoffs, 12-7 win

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:32:53 GMT

J.D. Drew homered twice, and Jed Lowrie hit his first career grand slam on Sunday and the Boston Red Sox headed into the playoffs with a 12-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Yankees' 10-2 win over Rays

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:10:35 GMT

Alex Rodriguez homered twice and drove in an AL-record seven runs in a 10-run sixth to help the playoff-bound New York Yankees finish the regular season with a 10-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

Mets beat Astros 4-0

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:03:58 GMT

Nelson Figueroa pitched a four-hitter for his first major league complete game, Angel Pagan keyed the offense and the New York Mets wrapped up a miserable season Sunday by completing a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 4-0 victory.

Navarro homers in Rays' 5-3 win over NY

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:00:02 GMT

For Tampa Bay's Jeff Niemann, beating the New York Yankees for his 13th victory was a perfect ending to what the Rays believe has been a rookie of the year season for the big right-hander.

Misch leads Mets past Astros

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:50:43 GMT

Pat Misch pitched five solid innings before his outing was cut short by a long rain delay and the New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Saturday.

Upton hits for cycle against Yankees

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:54:21 GMT

B.J. Upton has become the first player in Tampa Bay Rays history to hit for the cycle.

Boston beats Cleveland 6-2

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:44:50 GMT

Daisuke Matsuzaka tuned up for the postseason with his fourth straight strong performance and the Boston Red Sox sent the Cleveland Indians to a club-record 13th straight road loss with a 6-2 win Friday night.

Lester looks fine in postseason tune up

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:10:55 GMT

Jon Lester showed no ill effects from his injury last week and was splendid in a final tuneup for the playoffs, pitching into the seventh inning and leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night.