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Established in 1901, the New York Yankees are one of the most storied and successful franchises in Major League Baseball. The team was founded in 1901 in Baltimore, but moved to New York in 1903 where they became known as the New York Highlanders. The team officially became the New York Yankees in 1913. In all, the Yankees have won 26 championships, more than any other franchise. Countless Hall of Fame players have donned pinstripes over the years, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle. (Photo GETTY IMAGES)
Established in 1901, the New York Yankees are one of the most storied and successful franchises in Major League Baseball. The team was founded in 1901 in Baltimore, but moved to New York in 1903 where they became known as the New York Highlanders. The team officially became the New York Yankees in 1913. In all, the Yankees have won 26 championships, more than any other franchise. Countless Hall of Fame players have donned pinstripes over the years, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle. (Photo GETTY IMAGES)
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'Legacy of faith': Bishop D'Arcy remembered
Despite deteriorating health, Bishop Emeritus John M. DArcy preached the word of God right up to the end. During a mass held last week by the Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades at DArcy's Fort Wayne home, DArcy -- confined to a wheelchair -- began preaching...
Tags: Politics, University of Notre Dame, Executive Branch, Christianity, Career and Workplace
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Sosa, Bonds, Clemens rejected; no one elected to Baseball's Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and former Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa were denied entry to baseball's Hall of Fame, with voters failing to elect any candidates for only the second time in four decades. Bonds received...
Tags: Hank Aaron, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Yogi Berra, Nellie Fox
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Tigers shut out again, on brink of elimination
DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera had his chance with the bases loaded. Instead, he ended up standing alone near third base with his hands on his hips. Another frustrating moment for the Tigers in a World Series filled with them. Detroit's Triple...
Tags: Austin Jackson, Brandon Crawford, Prince Fielder, Los Angeles Dodgers, World Series
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Valverde hopes regain role as Tigers visit Giants in World Series Gm. 1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jose Valverde hopes to speed his way back into the closer role for the Detroit Tigers during the World Series. After reviewing video of his meltdown against the New York Yankees in the AL championship series opener, Valverde...
Tags: Seth Smith (baseball), Pablo Sandoval, Anibal Sanchez, Ichiro Suzuki, Gregor Blanco
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Detroit police to plan strategies for World Series
DETROIT (AP) — Law enforcement agencies in Detroit are expected to meet early next week to discuss security strategies heading into Major League Baseball's World Series. Detroit police Sgt. Eren Stephens says the meeting had been scheduled Friday,...Tags: Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Super Bowl, National Football League, World Series, Detroit Tigers
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Jeter hurt, Young stars as Tigers win ALCS opener
NEW YORK (AP) — The Detroit Tigers took the lead on Delmon Young's ringing double in the 12th inning. Then came the blow that really staggered the New York Yankees. A little grounder up the middle left Derek Jeter sprawled in the dirt, screaming in...
Tags: American League East, Baseball Statistics, Derek Jeter, Eduardo Nunez, Anibal Sanchez
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Ex-MLB player Curtis to stand trial in sex case in Mich.
HASTINGS, Mich. (AP) — Former major league outfielder Chad Curtis has been ordered to stand trial on charges he touched two female students at a Michigan high school where he was a volunteer strength trainer in the school's weight room. After...
Tags: Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Sports
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NY Yankees honor Ind. mom who lost legs in tornado
NEW YORK (AP) — A southern Indiana woman who lost parts of both legs while protecting her two children from a tornado has been recognized during a pregame ceremony at New York's Yankee Stadium. Stephanie Decker, husband Joe and her children were on...Tags: Facebook, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez
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ALDS: Verlander, Young lead Tigers over Yankeees 5-4
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander struck out 11 in eight gritty innings and Jose Valverde stopped a Yankees rally for the second straight night, whiffing Derek Jeter with two on to close out the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 victory over New York on Monday....Tags: American League, C.C. Sabathia, Derek Jeter, Detroit Tigers, Rafael Soriano
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ALDS: Yankees beat Tigers 10-1 ... Rangers eliminate Rays 4-3
DETROIT (AP) — Curtis Granderson made two spectacular catches against his former team and A.J. Burnett came through when the Yankees needed him most, leading New York past the Detroit Tigers 10-1 Tuesday night to send their AL playoff series back to...Tags: Don Kelly, Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers, Derek Jeter, Detroit Tigers
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A mid-summer classic without the stars
Remember when the baseball all-star game, was a real spectacle? A chance to see the VERY best the game has to offer, on the same field, in one glorious night? It wasn’t that long ago. But the baseball all-star game is losing it’s luster....Tags: Derek Jeter, Athletes, World Series, Bud Selig, Injuries and Wounds
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Time to trade Zambrano
Carlos Zambrano's temper has gotten him in trouble again. He ripped his teammates after Sunday's loss, calling their play “embarrassing.”
He's not wrong. In fact, he's never been more right. But he's way out of line. Zambrano's mouth is...Tags: Starlin Castro, Chicago Cubs, Darwin Barney, Boston Red Sox, Athletes
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