Charles Bronson

Remembering the '91 Series

2010-11-14T14:52:00.000+09:00

Remembering the '91 Series

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MLB Network Remembers: 1962

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MLB Network Remembers: 1962

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2010 The Fielding Bible Awards

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The Fielding Bible Awards

Below we show the final point tally for The Fielding Bible Awards in the 2010 season. We asked a panel of experts to complete a ten-man ballot ranking the defensive ability of players from 1 to 10. We show the ranks in the tables below. We then awarded points in the same way as Major League Baseball’s MVP voting: ten points for a first place vote, nine for second, etc., down to one point for tenth place. We cover all nine positions, looking at only their fielding work for the 2010 season. Non-pitchers are only eligible if they played at least 500 innings. Pitchers require a minimum of 100 innings pitched.

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MLB Network Remembers: 1962 & 1975 WS

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MLB Network Remembers: 1962

MLB Network Remembers: 1975 WS

Prime 9: Pettitte's playoff gems

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Prime 9: Pettitte's playoff gems

[ALCS Gm 6] Yankees 1 : 6 Rangers

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A-Rod scores on wild pitch

Disputed call ties game

Berkman's triple

Hughes' Game 6 start

Girardi on ALCS loss

Mo's perfect eighth

A-Rod's double

Posada's double

Color guard, tarp meet

Yankees on playoff exit

Diamond Demo: ALCS Game 6

Nelson on Yankees' future

[ALCS Gm 5] Rangers 2 : 7 Yankees

2010-10-21T22:26:00.000+09:00

Must C: Curious

Posada's RBI single

Swisher's solo shot

Cano's back-to-back jack

Berkman loses his footing

Jeter doesn't check his swing

Yanks turn two

Berkman's sacrifice fly

Wood picks off Andrus

CC fans Moreland

CC delivers in Game 5

Granderson goes yard

Wood's scoreless relief

Andrus pops out to end it

Mo seals the victory

Gammons talks with Nick Swisher

Granderson speaks with Gammons

Sabathia on battling in Game 5

Girardi on Sabathia, Wood

Diamond Demo: CC's slide step

Posada on Sabathia's outing

Must C: Combo

Granderson, Cano discuss Game 5

Wood, Girardi, Rivera on Game 5

Berkman talks after ALCS Game 5

BOOM! ALCS Game 5

[ALCS Gm 4] Rangers 10 : 3 Yankees

2010-10-20T21:45:00.000+09:00

Cano's solo blast

Yankees turn two

Gardner's RBI forceout

Fan ruins Gardner's catch

Gardner's bat breaks camera

Granderson's RBI single

Must C: Crucial

Jeter's triple

Jeter's double

Teixeira injured on forceout

Cano's nice stop

A-Rod's nice play

Swisher nearly hit, flies out

Must C: Critical

Must C: Crucial

Nelson on Burnett's performance

Girardi on Burnett's outing

[ALCS Gm 3] Rangers 8 : 0 Yankees

2010-10-19T23:13:00.000+09:00

Cano's diving catch

Lee's first walk of postseason

Posada breaks up no-no

Teixeira's great scoop

Pettitte strikes out five

Pettitte after Game 3 loss

Girardi on Game 3 loss

Yankees on ALCS Game 3 loss

[ALCS Gm 2] Yankees 2 : 7 Rangers

2010-10-17T14:48:00.000+09:00

Berkman's RBI single

Swisher gets two

Cano crushes one

Hughes ineffective in Game 2

Teixeira goes hitless

Girardi on Game 2 loss

Yankees after Game 2 loss

600홈런 (본즈, 소사, 그리피, 롸드)

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Bonds hits No. 600 (2002-08-09)

Sosa hits No. 600 (2007-06-20)

Griffey hits No. 600 (2008-06-09)

A-Rod hits No. 600 (2010-08-04)

2010년 에이로드 홈런 로그 (21~30호)

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2010 # 21_A-Rod's third home run (2010-08-14)

2010 # 22_A-Rod's solo blast (2010-09-06)

2010 # 23_A-Rod's solo blast (2010-09-14)

2010 # 24_A-Rod's 607th homer (2010-09-17)

2010 # 25_A-Rod's go-ahead blast (2010-09-17)

2010 # 26_A-Rod's 609th homer (2010-09-24)

2010 # 27_A-Rod's 610th career homer (2010-09-24)

2010 # 28_A-Rod's solo home run (2010-09-25)

2010 # 29_A-Rod's clutch two-run shot (2010-09-26)

2010 # 30_A-Rod hits No. 30 (2010-09-29)

2010년 에이로드 홈런 로그 (11~20호)

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2010 # 11_A-Rod's two-run homer (2010-06-27)

2010 # 12_A-Rod's two-run blast (2010-07-01)

2010 # 13_A-Rod's grand slam (2010-07-06)

2010 # 14_A-Rod's second homer (2010-07-06)

2010 # 15_A-Rod's 598th homer (2010-07-18)

2010 # 16_A-Rod's 599th career homer (2010-07-22)

2010 # 17_Must C: Clutch (2010-08-04)

2010 # 18_A-Rod's game-tying shot (2010-08-10)

2010 # 19_A-Rod's solo shot (2010-08-14)

2010 # 20_A-Rod's two-run shot (2010-08-14)

2010년 에이로드 홈런 로그 (1~10호)

2010-10-16T20:28:00.000+09:00

2010 # 01_A-Rod's solo blast (2010-04-17)

2010 # 02_A-Rod's three-run homer (2010-04-20)

2010 # 03_A-Rod's 586th homer (2010-05-09)

2010 # 04_A-Rod's grand slam (2010-05-14)

2010 # 05_A-Rod's game-tying homer (2010-05-17)

2010 # 06_A-Rod's solo jack (2010-05-19)

2010 # 07_A-Rod's grand slam (2010-05-31)

2010 # 08_A-Rod's two-run shot (2010-06-03)

2010 # 09_A-Rod's two-run shot (2010-06-22)

2010 # 10_A-Rod's solo blast (2010-06-25)

[ALCS Gm 1] Yankees 6 : 5 Rangers

2010-10-16T16:38:00.000+09:00

Ryan's first pitch

CC makes the tag

CC struggles in Game 1

Joba's scoreless fifth

Moseley gets the win

Cano's solo homer

Yankees' five-run eighth

Gardner beats Wilson to first

Jeter's RBI double

A-Rod's two-run single

Cano's RBI single

Thames' go-ahead single

Wood picks off Kinsler

Mo fans Young

Rivera closes the door

Girardi on Yanks rally

Wood preserves Yanks lead

Yankees on winning ALCS Game 1

Gammons chats with Marcus Thames

Gammons talks with Cano

Yankees on winning ALCS Game 1

Nelson analyzes Sabathia's start

Nelson analyzes ALCS Game 1

Must C: Crucial

다시보는 2009 WS MVP 히데키 마쓰이

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[WS Gm 2] 10/29/2009

Matsui's go-ahead homer

[WS Gm 3] 10/31/2009

Matsui's pinch-hit homer

[WS Gm 6] 11/04/2009

Matsui takes Pedro deep

Matsui's two-run single

Matsui's two-run double

Yankees Extra: Matsui is MVP

Matsui wins Series MVP

다시보는 지난해 포스트시즌 에이로드 활약상

2010-10-14T12:51:00.000+09:00

[ALDS Gm 1] 10/07/2009

A-Rod drives in two

A-Rod's second RBI single

[ALDS Gm 2] 10/09/2009

A-Rod's RBI single

A-Rod ties it

[ALDS Gm 3] 10/11/2009

A-Rod battles Pavano for a homer

[ALCS Gm 1] 10/16/2009

A-Rod's sacrifice fly

[ALCS Gm 2] 10/17/2009

A-Rod's game-tying blast

[ALCS Gm 3] 10/19/2009

A-Rod goes yard

[ALCS Gm 4] 10/20/2009

A-Rod hustles home

A-Rod's two-run homer

[ALCS Gm 5] 10/22/2009

A-Rod's intentional walk

[ALCS Gm 6] 10/25/2009

A-Rod walks to plate a run

A-Rod's perfect night

[WS Gm 1] 10/28/2009

A-Rod's three strikeouts

[WS Gm 2] 10/29/2009

A-Rod's tough night

[WS Gm 3] 10/31/2009

A-Rod gets plunked

A-Rod awarded homer upon review

A-Rod plunked again

[WS Gm 4] 11/01/2009

Blanton hits A-Rod

A-Rod's go-ahead double

[WS Gm 5] 11/02/2009

A-Rod's RBI double

A-Rod's two-run double

[WS Gm 6] 11/04/2009

A-Rod with Network

[ALDS 3] Twins 1 : 6 Yankees

2010-10-10T19:41:00.000+09:00

Posada's RBI single

Teixeira's RBI single

Swisher's double

Granderson scores on sac fly

Thames' two-run shot

Hughes fans Kubel

Swisher's solo blast

Granderson takes two bases

Must C: Comical

Robertson gets out of a jam

Logan pops up Kubel

Yankees advance to ALCS

Hughes' dominant start

Swindal sings during stretch

Mo closes out the ALDS

Yogi's first pitch

Rivera on Yankees ALDS win

Yankees on advancing to ALCS

Girardi on ALDS win

Must C: Clinch

Hughes on ALDS win

Duquette on Yankees' sweep

MLB Playoffs Historic Moments

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MLB Playoffs Historic Moments

1972 NLCS, Game 5: Reds vs. Pirates

Trailing 3-2 entering the bottom of the ninth in the decisive fifth game of the NLCS, the Reds catcher and NL MVP Johnny Bench homered to right field to tie the game. Later in the inning, with two outs and a man on third, Pirates reliever Bob Moose skipped a slider to the back stop, allowing George Foster to dash home and send an ecstatic Cincinnati ball club to the World Series.

1976 ALCS, Game 5: Yankees vs. Royals

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Chambliss trotted to bat in the bottom of the ninth of the decisive Game 5 of the ALCS with the score tied at six apiece. Chambliss, who hit .524 on the series, drove the first pitch from Kansas City reliever Mark Littell just over the right-center field wall to propel the Yankees to their first pennant in 12 years. A frenzied New York crowd flooded the field in jubilation as Chambliss ducked and weaved his away around the bases.

1980 ALCS, Game 3: Yankees vs. Royals

George Brett and the Royals lost the ALCS to the Yankees in 1976, 1977 and 1978, and Kansas City and league MVP Brett were anxious for revenge when the two met in 1980. The Royals led 2-0 in games but trailed 2-1 in Game 3 heading into the top of the 7th inning. That all changed when Brett uncorked a Goose Gossage fastball into the upper deck, giving the Royals a 4-2 lead, which they held on to, securing their first trip to the World Series.

1985 NLCS, Games 5 and 6: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

The 1985 NLCS was one to forget for Dodgers reliever Tom Niedenfuer. After surrendering a dramatic walk-off home run to St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith in Game 5, Niedenfuer stared down Jack Clark with two men on in the top of the ninth in an attempt to close out Game 6. Clark pounded Niedenfuer's fastball deep into the Los Angeles bleachers, giving the Redbirds a lead they would not relinquish, as St. Louis won its second NL pennant in four years.

1986 NLCS, Game 7: Mets vs. Astros

In a series packed with drama, the Mets won Game 3 on a walk-off home run by Lenny Dysktra and Game 5 on a 12th-inning single by Gary Carter. In Game 6, the Mets trailed 3-0 entering the top of the ninth, but rallied for three runs to force extra innings. Both teams scored in the 14th and the Mets scored three in the 16th. But the Astros chipped away with two of their own to make the score 7-6 before Jesse Orosco looped a slider past Houston's Kevin Bass, Orosco's 54th pitch in relief. The strikeout ended the game and won the pennant for an exhausted Mets club.

1986 ALCS, Game 5: Red Sox vs. Angels

The Angels won three of the first four games of the ALCS against the Red Sox and carried a 5-2 lead into the top of the ninth, three outs from their first pennant. A two-run homer by Don Baylor cut the lead to one, and with two out, Dave Henderson hit a two-run shot of his own to give Boston a 6-5 lead. The Angels tied the score in the bottom of the ninth, but the Red Sox won in extra innings and completed their comeback by winning Games 6 and 7 handily in Fenway Park.

1992 NLCS Game 7: Braves vs. Pirates

Francisco Cabrera had compiled just 10 at-bats for the Braves in 1992 and spent most of the season in Triple-A. It was Cabrera, though, who settled into the batter's box with the Braves season on the line against the Pittsburgh Pirates during Game 7 of the NLCS. Down by a run in the bottom of the ninth, Cabrera slapped a single into left field. David Justice scored the tying run and a lumbering Sid Bream barely beat Barry Bonds' throw from left, sending the Braves to the World Series for the second straight year.

1996 ALCS: Game 1 Yankees vs. Orioles

The American League pennant between the Yankees and Orioles was decided in part by a 12-year-old boy. With the Yankees down 4-3 in the eighth inning of Game 1, Yankees rookie Derek Jeter lofted an opposite field fly to deep right field. O's right fielder Tony Tarasco shuffled back to the wall to position himself to make the catch. As the ball descended, 12-year-old fan Jeffrey Maier reached over the wall and pulled the ball into the stands. The Orioles' protests fell on deaf ears, and the Yankees went on to win the game and eventually the series.

2001 ALDS: Game 3 Yankees vs. A's

In possibly the most iconic play of his legendary career, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter saved New York's season in Game 3 of the 2001 ALDS against the Oakland Athletics. The Yankees trailed the best-of-five series two-games-to-none but had a 1-0 lead in the top of the 7th when Oakland's Terence Long doubled down the right field line. With the A's Jeremy Giambi lumbering around third, Shane Spencer's relay throw sailed over cutoff man Tino Martinez. Jeter raced towards the ball, grabbed it on the first base line and flipped it sideways to catcher Jorge Posada, who tagged Giambi out. The stunned A's never recovered as the Yankees went on to win the series three games to two.

2003 NLCS: Game 6 Cubs vs. Marlins

In Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, the Chicago Cubs were five outs away from their first pennant since 1945 with ace Mark Prior on the mound and a 3-0 lead on the Florida Marlins. With one man on, Florida's Luis Castillo popped a ball near the left field stands. Cubs outfielder Moises Alou attempted a leaping grab near the wall, but the ball was accidentally knocked away by Cubs fan Steve Bartman. A flustered Chicago squad proceeded to give up eight runs in the 8th, as the Marlins coasted to an 8-3 victory. Florida then beat the Cubs 9-6 in Game 7 to clinch the pennant.

2003 ALCS: Game 7 Yankees vs. Red Sox

Down 5-2 entering the bottom of the 8th inning, the Yankees rallied for three runs off Red Sox starter Pedro Martinez to force extra innings. Yankees third baseman Aaron Boone led off the bottom of the 11th by belting knuckleballer Tim Wakefield's first pitch in the deep into the left field stands. The home run won the pennant for the Yankees and broke the hearts of Red Sox fans for the 85th straight season.

2004 ALCS: Game 4, Red Sox vs. Yankees

The Yankees won the first three games of the 2004 ALCS and took a one-run lead into the ninth inning of Game 4 with the dominant Mariano Rivera on the mound. But a Dave Roberts stolen base and Bill Mueller single helped tie the game and the Red Sox went on to win on a 12th-inning home run by David Ortiz. Big Papi delivered another walk-off hit the next night to send the series back to New York. Once there, the Red Sox won Game 6 behind a hobbling Curt Schilling and Game 7 thanks to a pair of home runs from Johnny Damon. The Red Sox became the first team in baseball history to win a series after trailing three-games-to-none.

2005 NLDS: Game 4, Braves vs. Astros

Game 4 of the 2005 NLDS just wouldn't end. After falling behind the Atlanta Braves 6-1 going into the eighth inning, the Houston Astros miraculously tied the game behind clutch home runs from Lance Berkman and Brad Ausmus. Then, after 8 1/2 consecutive scoreless innings, rookie Chris Burke, who entered the game as a pinch-runner, lined a home run into the left field stands, ending the longest postseason game ever played and launching the Astros into the NLCS.

2005 NLCS: Astros vs. Cardinals, Game 5

Taking a 4-2 lead into the top of the 9th with their first pennant three outs away, the Houston Astros brought in closer Brad Lidge to shut the door on the St. Louis Cardinals. Lidge picked up the first two outs before surrendering a single to David Eckstein and a walk to Jim Edmonds. That allowed Albert Pujols to step to the plate, and he blasted a towering three-run home run to give the Cardinals a 5-4 victory in Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS. The Astros would bounce back to win Game 6, and the series, two days later.

2006 NLCS: Game 7, Mets vs. Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen thought he had hit the go-ahead home run in the 2006 NLCS when he connected with Mets pitcher Oliver Perez's offering in the top of the 6th. The ball carried deep into left field before New York outfielder Endy Chavez vaulted into the air from a full sprint, stretching over the wall to snag the ball, which he then turned into an inning-ending double play. The amazing catch kept the game tied, but a Yadier Molina blast in the ninth won the game for the Cardinals and sent them to the World Series.

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Unlikely Postseason Heroes

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Unlikely Postseason Heroes

David Eckstein (2006)

Labeled as scrappy throughout his 10 year MLB career, David Eckstein was ferocious in the 2006 World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals. The pesky shortstop gave Tigers pitchers fits, going 7 for 11 in the final three games en route to being named World Series MVP. He was especially explosive during Game 4, when Eckstein notched three doubles amid a four for five effort at the plate.

Geoff Blum (2005)

A journeyman throughout his 12 year MLB career, Chicago third baseman Geoff Blum hit just one home run for the White Sox since being acquired midway through the 2005 season. He made his presence felt in the World Series, though, when his 14th inning solo shot off Astros pitcher Ezequiel Astacio propelled the Southsiders to a Game 3 victory and a 3-0 series lead. The White Sox would emerge victorious in Game 4 as well, clinching their first title in 88 years.

Dave Roberts (2004)

With Boston down to their final three outs in the 2004 ALCS, Kevin Millar drew a five-pitch walk from Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera to give the Red Sox the base runner they desperately needed. That set the stage for Dave Roberts, Boston's seldom-utilized outfielder, to pinch run and swipe one of the most remarkable stolen bases in baseball history. Roberts would go on to score, and Boston would rally from an 0-3 deficit to earn their first trip to the World Series since 1986.

Aaron Boone (2003)

Acquired at the 2003 trading deadline for pitching prospect Brandon Claussen, Aaron Boone was supposed to be the answer to the Yankees lack of third base production. He was anything but, hitting a pedestrian .254 during his 54 regular season games in pinstripes. Boone's name will be forever hallowed in New York, though, as the unlikely hitter smashed an 11th inning, walk-off home run against Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, sending Red Sox fans into another heartbreaking offseason, and the Yankees to the World Series.

Jim Leyritz (1996)

The Atlanta Braves seemed primed to take a controlling 3-1 lead in the 1996 World Series after jumping in front of the Yankees 6-0 early in Game 4. After scrapping for three runs in the top of the 6th though, the Yankees sent pinch-hitting catcher Jim Leyritz to face the flame-throwing Mark Wohlers with two on in the top of the 8th. Leyritz, who hit just .264 with 7 HRs during the regular season, uncorked a clutch three-run homer to left field, tying the game at six. New York would defeat the Braves in extra innings and go on to win the series in six games.

Ed Sprague (1992)

Relatively quiet throughout the 1992 Toronto Blue Jays season, backup infielder Ed Sprague amassed just 47 at-bats during 22 games played. He created quite a stir during the World Series, however, when the second-year player whacked an unlikely two-run homer in the top of the ninth to lead the Jays to an incredible 5-4 victory in Game 2. Sprague and Co. would ride that momentum for the rest of the series, taking out the Atlanta Braves four games to two.

Francisco Cabrera (1992)

The poster boy of unlikely heroes, Francisco Cabrera had compiled a mere 10 at-bats throughout the 1992 season prior to trotting to the plate in the 9th inning of Game 7 of the NLCS. With his Braves trailing 2-1, the bases loaded and two outs, Cabrera slapped a single into left field, sending David Justice home to tie the game at two. Sid Bream barreled around third and beat Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds' throw just in time, giving the Braves a miraculous 3-2 victory.

Billy Hatcher (1990)

In a lineup with Barry Larkin, Paul O'Neill and Eric Davis, Cincinnati outfielder Billy Hatcher, a career .264 hitter, was the most consistent threat to the Oakland Athletics during the 1990 World Series. He totaled nine hits in twelve at-bats, including a World Series record seven in a row, to guide the Reds to an unlikely sweep of the defending champion A's.

Kirk Gibson (1988)

It's rare when the National League MVP hits one of the most improbable home runs in baseball history, but that's exactly what happened when Kirk Gibson stepped to bat in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. Hobbled by knee and hamstring injuries, Gibson was summoned to pinch hit against A's dominant reliever Dennis Eckersley in the bottom of the 9th, with one on, two out and the Dodgers down 4-3. With a 3-2 count, Gibson connected, lofting a high fly ball that carried into the right field stands to give the Dodgers the unlikeliest of victories. The A's never recovered, as Los Angeles rolled to a 4-1 series win.

Jim Sundberg (1985)

Known for his defensive prowess, catcher Jim Sundberg was offensively spectacular during Game 7 of the 1985 ALCS. The Royals' backstop went 2-4 with four RBIs, including a momentum-shifting, three-run triple to help lead Kansas City past the Toronto Blue Jays and into the World Series. Sundberg made his mark on Game 6 as well, scampering home to give the Royals a 3-2 lead in the 6th inning, an advantage that they'd never relinquish.

Ozzie Smith (1985)

When Ozzie Smith settled into the batter's box in Game 5 of the 1985 NLCS, the switch-hitting shortstop had never hit a home run from the left side of the plate. That all changed when "The Wizard" drove Dodgers' pitcher Tom Niedenfuer's offering just over the right field wall in the bottom of the 9th, earning the Cardinals a dramatic 3-2 win. Even legendary announcer Jack Buck couldn't contain his excitement, coining the phrase "Go crazy, folks. Go crazy."

Bucky Dent (1978)

After erasing a seemingly insurmountable 14 1/2 game lead in the AL East earlier in the season, the Yankees trailed the Red Sox 2-0 during their one-game playoff and looked destined to fall just short of clinching the division in 1978. That was before the light-hitting Bucky Dent, who had just 40 home runs during his entire 12-year career, smacked a Green Monster clearing shot to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead. The Yankees went on to win the game 5-4, securing the division title in the process. Stunned Red Sox fans would refer to the New York shortstop as "Bucky Bleeping Dent" for the rest of his playing days.

Gene Tenace (1972)

Catcher Gene Tenace flashed surprising power during the 1972 World Series, crushing four home runs for the Oakland Athletics during their showdown with the Cincinnati Reds. It was especially uncharacteristic of Tenace, who hit just five homers over the course of the entire regular season for the A's. Tenace added two hits, two RBIs and the game-winning run in Game 7, earning the backstop World Series MVP honors.

Al Weis (1969)

Middle infielder Al Weis was far from impressive during his MLB career, posting a meager .219 batting average, 7 HRs and 115 RBIs in 10 seasons with the White Sox and Mets. He sprung to life in the 1969 World Series, though, punishing Baltimore pitchers for a .455 mark, including a game-changing home run in the fifth and final game of the set. The unheralded Mets knocked off the favored Orioles four games to one.

Bill Mazeroski (1960)

In a 1960 World Series loaded with sluggers such as Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Roberto Clemente, few thought Bill Mazeroski would hit one of the most storied home runs in MLB postseason history. Yet, with the score knotted at nine in the bottom of the ninth in Game 7, it was Mazeroski who blasted a towering shot into the left field bleachers to give the Pirates a walk-off, World Series victory. Mazeroski's homer remains one of only two round-trippers to ever clinch the Fall Classic, the other being Joe Carter's in 1993.

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Pinnacle Moments in 2010 MLB Season

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Pinnacle Moments in 2010 MLB Season

Jason Heyward's debut: April 5

Heyward, the year's most-hyped rookie position player, wasted little time making Braves fans glad that Atlanta kept him on the Opening Day roster when he hit a laser of a home run off Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano in his first at-bat of the year. Heyward went on to a productive season that could result in his winning Rookie of the Year award, but he was just one of several impact rookie position players in the NL this season, including Giants catcher Buster Posey and Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Target Field opens: April 12

Long a victim of baseball's salary inequities, the Twins took a step toward mid-market status the second their new home opened on April 12. Minnesota's payroll this season was higher than that of the big-market Dodgers, and the Twins signed reigning AL MVP Joe Mauer to a nine-figure contract before the season. After a sluggish first half, the Twins turned it on to clinch their sixth AL Central title in nine years, ensuring that Target Field would host a postseason in its first year in operation.

Ubaldo Jimenez's no-hitter: April 17

The most remarkable part of Jimenez's no-hitter is that it might not have been his best performance of the early part of the season. He shut down the Braves despite allowing six walks. He went 15-1 in the first half, including 11-1 with an 0.93 ERA in his first 12 starts.

Dallas Braden's perfect game: May 9

Braden's claim to fame before his perfect game was a war of words with Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees over baseball's unwritten code earlier in the season. But he earned a more meaningful place in baseball lore when he blanked the Rays with just the 19th perfect game in major league history. Braden struggled the rest of the season, finishing with a record below .500.

Roy Halladay's perfect game: May 29

Unlike Braden, Halladay was a well-known ace long before he ever threw his perfect game. But in a remarkable career that included a Cy Young award, Halladay had yet to throw a no-hitter, so he topped that by throwing the 20th perfect game ever on May 29. Halladay struck out 11 Florida Marlins in his perfecto, the highlight of what is likely to be his second Cy Young season. Not bad for his first year pitching in the National League.

Ken Griffey Jr. retires: June 3

Griffey batted .214 in 2009, but the Mariners brought their hometown hero back again in 2010. It proved to be a bad decision. Griffey hit.184 with zero home runs and made most of his headlines for reportedly falling asleep in the clubhouse during a game before announcing his retirement after 22 seasons.

Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game: June 3

Galarraga came within one out of throwing baseball's third perfect game in less than a month, but was robbed of his place in history when first base umpire Jim Joyce mistakenly called the Indians' Jason Donald safe at first base for an infield single with two out in the ninth. Joyce admitted his mistake immediately after the game and apologized to Galarraga, who settled for a one-hit shutout and a uniquely memorable moment in the game's history.

Stephen Strasburg's debut: June 7

Perhaps no pitcher had ever received the kind of hype that Strasburg did before he ever set foot on a big league mound. The No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft, Strasburg electrified the baseball world by striking out 14 Pirates without giving up a walk in his debut. Strasburg continued to be baseball's biggest drawing card all summer before his season ended with a torn ligament that would require Tommy John surgery.

Bryce Harper taken No. 1 in draft: June 8

One year after taking Strasburg first overall in the draft, the Nationals had the good fortune to hold the No. 1 pick with another consensus superstar-in-waiting available. This time it was slugging catcher Harper, and the Nats grabbed the 17-year-old switch-hitter.

Manny returns to Fenway: June 18

Almost two years after being traded to the Dodgers, Manny Ramirez finally returned to Fenway Park to face the Red Sox. Manny heard mostly boos while going 1-for-5 in his first game back, but he did homer the next day. It turned out to be the first of two returns to Fenway for Ramirez, who went back again in early September after being traded to the White Sox and helped his new club sweep his old one.

Edwin Jackson's no-hitter: June 25

Jackson had been traded away by the Rays after the 2008 season, but he got his revenge by throwing the year's fourth no-hitter, and second against Tampa Bay, against them in their own ballpark. It took Jackson 149 pitches and he had to endure eight walks, but he did not allow a hit. He made just five more starts for the Diamondbacks before being traded to the White Sox, the fourth time he had been dealt in four years.

George Steinbrenner dies: July 13

The legendary and bombastic Yankees owner had been in declining health for years, but when he passed away on July 13 it still took the baseball world by surprise. Steinbrenner was 80, and news of his passing became an even bigger story than that day's All-Star Game. Later that season, the Yankees dedicated a giant plaque in Monument Park to the Boss, who owned the team for 37 years and presided over seven World Series winners.

NL wins All-Star Game: July 13

The National League had not won an All-Star Game since 1996, and for much of this year's Midsummer Classic it appeared that streak would continue. But Atlanta's Brian McCann hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the NL's pitchers shut down the American League bats in a 3-1 victory that clinched home-field advantage in the World Series for the senior circuit.

Matt Garza's no-hitter: July 26

After being held hitless three times in little over a year, the Rays finally experienced being on the other end of a no-hitter when Matt Garza blanked the Tigers in late July. Detroit's Max Scherzer lost his no-hit bid in the sixth inning, but Garza finished the deal, allowing only a second-inning walk and facing the minimum 27 batters in his gem. It was part of another banner year for Garza and the Rays, who clinched their second postseason appearance in three seasons.

Roy Oswalt traded: July 29

On the morning of July 29, Roy Oswalt was 6-12 with a 3.48 ERA for the woebegone Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies were just 55-46, stuck in second place behind the Braves. But after landing Oswalt in a trade with Houston, the fortunes turned for both pitcher and team. Oswalt went. 7-1 with a 1.65 ERA down the stretch and the Phillies won 39 of their next 56 games to clinch the NL East title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

A-Rod hits 600th HR: Aug. 4

Just as he did when he was chasing his 500th home run in 2007, Alex Rodriguez took his time hitting his milestone homer. He went 12 games and 50 plate appearances between 599 and 600 before finally becoming the seventh player with 600 career home runs against the Blue Jays in Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez's home run pace picked up after that, and he finished with his 13th consecutive season of 30 HRs and 100 RBIs, a major league record, as the Yankees clinched yet another postseason berth.

Aroldis Chapman's debut: Aug. 31

The Reds were the surprise winners of the race to sign Chapman, a hard-throwing Cuban defector, in the offseason. After keeping him in the minors for most of the year, he was promoted to the majors at the end of August and immediately lit up radar guns, topping out as high as 103 mph. Chapman's domination down the stretch (16 K's in 11 1/3 IP) helped the Reds clinch their first postseason berth in 15 years.

Joe Torre retires: Sept. 17

For the first time since 1995, baseball held a postseason that did not involve Joe Torre. The frustration of a difficult year on and off the field in Los Angeles, his turning 70 during the season and the expiration of his contract all led Torre to announce his retirement as Dodgers' manager. Torre, who led the Yankees to four World Series titles and the Dodgers to consecutive NL West crowns in 2008 and 2009, indicated that he was unlikely to manage again, but would not close the door completely on another opportunity.

Jose Bautista's 50th HR: Sept. 23

In 2009 Jose Bautista hit 13 home runs, an unremarkable total, but 10 of them came in September. That set the stage for his unforeseen eruption in 2010, when he became the first major leaguer in three years to reach 50. His milestone blast came off one of the game's best pitchers, Seattle's Felix Hernandez, and was the only run of the game.

Pennant Races

The American League playoff field was set long before the Twins, Rangers, Yankees and Rays officially clinched berths in September and the Reds and Phillies cruised to spots in the NL field. But the NL West and NL wild card went down to the final weekend, with the Giants, Padres and Braves battling for two spots.

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Life Inside Locker Rooms

2010-10-10T13:23:00.000+09:00

Life Inside Locker Rooms

For better or worse, locker rooms have been in the news lately. So what really goes on in the inner sanctum? Here's a look, starting with a 23-year-old Cal Ripken Jr. at spring training.

Texas Tech coach Bob Knight crashes after a Texas Tech win in 2002.

LeBron, wearing goggles for some odd reason, gets iced down after a U.S. Olympic game in 2008.

Tamika Catchings, the 2002 WNBA Rookie of the Year, talks to reporters before the All-Star Game in Washington, D.C.

Patriots defensive back Jonathan Wilhite works on his dexterity before practice.

The Oakland A's share a team meal.

Jason Kidd, then with the Phoenix Suns, talks with reporters after a game.

Former president Bill Clinton gives the Buffalo Sabres a pep talk.

What else would you expect the Harlem Globetrotters to be doing in the locker room?

Gerald Green, the 18th pick in the 2005 draft, writes in his diary at the Celtics' training facility during his rookie year.

Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Kate Husdon and then-Warrior Baron Davis have a chat after the Warriors' win against Dallas in Game 6 of the 2007 Western Conference quarterfinals.

Mariano Rivera looks dejected after the Yankees lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series.

T.C. Williams' High School (Va.) band members march through the football locker room before heading to the field.

Michael Jordan files his nails before a game against the Washington Wizards in 1998.

LeBron James, of St. Vincent-St. Mary, sits in the locker room as his friend Maverick Carter (now his business partner) pokes fun at the future King.

Jamal Mashburn gets examined ...

... and stretched out by the Charlotte Hornets training staff.

Arnold Palmer places his ball and glove in his locker after playing his final round at Augusta National.

Rafael Nadal embraces his French Open trophy after upending Roger Federer in the 2008 Final.

Mascots have to get loose too.

Shaq ices his ankles.

After winning his first title in the Outback Champions Series in 2008, tennis legend John McEnroe spoke with Boston Globe reporter Barbara Matson.

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu plays pool in the locker room of the Steelers practice facility at the University of South Florida.

Peter Forsberg (left) plays ping-pong against Tomas Vokoun in the Nashville Predators' locker room.

Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the 2005 All-Star Rookie Team watch the weekend's celebrity game on TV.

New Zealand team players perform their Haka after winning their rugby test-match against France in 2004.

Peyton Manning, who looks like he's 12, poses in the Tennessee locker room in 1995.

Broncos quarterback John Elway hangs out while Steve Deberg and teammates catch up on their reading.

George Allen, looking ever-so-stylish, talks to the Redskins. Notice the plaid carpet. Pretty amazing.

Georgetown coach John Thompson gives his players a pep talk after practice. In 1984, Thompson became the first African-American head coach to win a major college championship when his Hoyas defeated Houston for the NCAA title.

The Kentucky Wildcats share a quiet moment before taking the court for their 1978 Final Four game against Arkansas. Kentucky won and went on to claim its fifth national championship with a 94-88 win over Duke.

TCU Coach Othol "Abe" Martin talks to his team before their game against Syracuse in 1957.

North Carolina basketball coach Frank McGuire poses with his Tar Heels before the 1956 Dixie Classic. The 1956-57 Tar Heels were dubbed "McGuire's Miracle" after they completed a 32-0 season and captured North Carolina's first NCAA championship.

Kyle Rote (left) and Frank Gifford of the New York Giants chat before losing to the Baltimore Colts in the 1958 NFL Championship game.

Mickey Mantle and the Yankees celebrate after winning the 1952 World Series.

Hall of Fame outfield Willie Mays gets in a quick shave.

Roger Maris lights up Mickey Mantle's cigar in the Yankees' locker room.

The Sultan of Swat sits in the locker room after his last game with the Yankees in 1934.

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[ALDS 2] Yankees 5 : 2 Twins

2010-10-08T21:26:00.000+09:00

Jeter turns two

Swisher's sliding grab

A-Rod's sacrifice fly

Teixeira's base hit

Berkman's solo blast

Berkman's RBI double

Jeter's RBI single

Gardner's bunt single

Granderson's RBI single

Wood's scoreless eighth

Yanks get two

Berkman's crucial at-bat

Pettitte earns the win

Granderson's big game

Mo saves Game 2

Must C: Clutch

Girardi on 2-0 series advantage

Berkman on Game 2 performance

Pettitte on Game 2 outing

Duquette on Pettitte's start

MLB Tonight on Yanks-Twins Gm 2

Best Postseason Pitching Debuts

2010-10-08T18:32:00.000+09:00

Tim Lincecum
San Francisco Giants
Oct 7, 2010 - NLDS Game 1
Line: 9.0, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 14 K
One day after Roy Halladay delivered the second no-hitter in postseason history, Tim Lincecum followed up with a dominant debut of his own. 'The Freak' pitched a two-hitter and tallied 14 strikeouts in the Giants' 1-0 victory in Game 1 of the NLDS. The two-time Cy Young winner's 119-pitch masterpiece lasted just two hours and 26 minutes and set a franchise record for most K's in a playoff game.

Roy Halladay
Philadelphia Phillies
Oct 6, 2010 - NLDS Game 1
Line: 9.0, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
Roy Halladay had already proved he was the best regular season pitcher of his generation, but he longed to show he could shine under the glare of the bright postseason lights. Halladay finally got that chance in Game 1 of the 2010 NLDS, and boy did he shine. Facing a Cincinnati Reds lineup that led the NL in hitting, Halladay hurled a no-hitter, the second in postseason history and his second of the season.

Cliff Lee
Phillies
Oct 7, 2009 - NLDS Game 1
Line: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
Going into the 2009 postseason, the question on every Philly fan's mind was: Who is going to close? Cliff Lee rendered that question moot in Game 1 of the NLDS by firing nine innings of six-hit ball against the Colorado Rockies. In front of the largest crowd in Citizen Bank Park history, Lee threw 25 of 32 first-pitch strikes and during one stretch he retired 16 consecutive batters.

Fausto Carmona
Cleveland Indians
Oct 5, 2007 - ALDS Game 2
Line: 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
The infamous gnats that plagued Joba Chamberlain get most of the press from this 2007 ALDS game, but they unfortunately overshadow one of the better postseason debuts in history. After an assertive regular season in which he went 19-6, Fausto Carmona again showed no fear in facing a robust Yankees lineup. Despite nine innings of nearly impeccable ball, Carmona couldn't garner enough run support for the win.

Mark Prior
Chicago Cubs
Oct 3, 2003 - NLDS Game 3
Line: 9.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 7 K
It was a pitcher-perfect evening in October 2003 when four-time Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux faced what many thought was a Cy Young waiting to happen in Mark Prior. Making his postseason debut after his best year in the majors, Prior stymied the best offense in the NL by throwing nine innings of two-hit ball. He was the first Cub to throw a complete game in the postseason since Claude Passeau did so in 1945. Unfortunately, this was not a harbinger of things to come for the young Prior.

Bobby Jones
New York Mets
Oct 8, 2000 - NLDS Game 4
Line 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
After getting hammered by the Yankees on June 10, 2010, Bobby Jones was sent down to Triple A Norfolk. He worked on his mechanics and returned to the majors a different pitcher. It was this hurler that New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine had complete faith in for Game 4 of the NLDS. Jones made Valentine look like a genius when he threw a complete-game, one-hit shutout in his postseason debut.

Kevin Milwood
Atlanta Braves
Oct 6, 1999 - NLDS Game 2
Line: 9.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
Despite a staff owning seven Cy Young, Braves manager Bobby Cox went with an unproven Ken Milwood in a critical Game 2 of the NLDS. The young hurler rewarded his manager's faith by throwing nine innings of one-hit ball against the Houston Astros. Milwood gave up only one hit, a home run to Ken Caminiti, and did not issue any walks.

Steve Avery
Atlanta Braves
Oct 10, 1991 - NLCS Game 2
Line: 8.1 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
After a mediocre 1990 season, Steve Avery and the Braves turned a corner in 1991. The Braves went from worst to first and Avery established himself as one of the better young starters in the NL. In his postseason debut, he threw 8.1 shutout innings to lead the Braves to a 1-0 victory. It would be the start of something great for the Braves, who would go on to make the playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons.

Mike Scott
Astros
Oct 8, 1986 - NLCS Game 1
Line: 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 14 K
Mike Scott was the best pitcher in the NL in 1986. He won 18 games, struck out a league-high 306 batters and sported a 2.22 ERA. On Sept. 25, Scott pitched a no-hitter to send the Astros to the playoffs, where they would face the New York Mets. The Mets were terrified of Scott and shifted blame away from their ineptitude by claiming Scott doctored balls. Altered balls or not, Scott mowed down the Mets in his postseason debut, recording an NLCS-record 14 K's. Despite Houston falling to the Mets in seven games, Scott was named the NLCS MVP.

Dave Stieb
Toronto Blue Jays
Oct 8, 1985 - ALCS Game 1
Line: 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
After leading the league in ERA in 1985, Dave Stieb also led the Blue Jays to their first playoff appearance in franchise history. Stieb was fantastic in his playoff debut, holding the Royals to three hits over eight innings. Stieb was not as fortunate later in the series, losing Game 7 after giving up six earned runs.

Mike Boddicker
Baltimore Orioles
Oct 6, 1983 - ALCS Game 2
Line: 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 14 K
Never blessed with overpowering stuff, Mike Boddicker got by on guile and deception. He threw a splendid slurve and his trademark pitch was a change-up he called "the fosh." Tasked with digging the Orioles out of an 0-1 series hole, Boddicker was marvelous, pitching nine shutout innings against the White Sox and striking out 14. Boddicker did hit two batters, but luckily for them it didn't even leave a mark.

Bob Forsch
St. Louis Cardinals
Oct 7, 1982 - NLCS Game 1
Line: 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Bob Forsch was not even in Game 1 of the NLCS, which originally occurred on Oct. 6, 1982. The Cardinals were trailing 1-0 when, three outs shy of an official game, umpires mandated a rain delay. The rain never subsided, and the teams were forced to start from scratch the next day with Forsch on the hill. He was brilliant all day, holding the Braves to three hits while his offense gave him ample support.

Dave Righetti
New York Yankees
Oct 8, 1981 - ALDS Game 2
Line: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K
In his first full season with the Yankees, Dave Righetti threw like a seasoned veteran. He led the league with a 2.05 ERA and bolstered a rotation featuring the likes of Tommy John. Manager Gene Michael called Righetti's number in a crucial Game 2 and Righetti responded by throwing six shutout innings along with a dominant 10 K's. The Yankees would go on to lose in the World Series, but Righetti pitched brilliantly all postseason.

Mike Norris
Oakland Athletics
Oct 6, 1981 - ALDS Game 1
Line: 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
Mike Norris had a historic year in 1980, going 22-9 with a meager 2.53 ERA. He was snubbed in the Cy Young voting however, finishing second to Steve Stone, who finished 25-7 for the Orioles. Unable to replicate his brilliance during the 1981 regular season, Norris rediscovered his form for Game 1 of the playoffs. Facing the Royals, Norris threw nine shutout innings to help the A's reach the ALCS.

Joe Niekro
Houston Astros
Oct 10, 1980 - NLCS Game 3
Line: 10.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Joe Niekro carried the Houston Astros to the playoffs in 1980. He led the team with 20 wins and a 3.55 ERA, and he had started and won the play-in game that clinched the Astros' playoff berth. In his first appearance in the postseason, Niekro was once again the Astros' workhorse. Using his signature knuckle ball, he fluttered his way through 10 scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, but was still saddled with a no-decision.

Scott McGregor
Baltimore Orioles
Oct 6, 1979 - ALCS Game 4
Line: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
The California Angels made the postseason for the first time in 1979, the same year that Scott McGregor made his postseason debut. Unfortunately for the Angels, McGregor loved the pressure of the postseason. He marched out to the mound and threw nine shutout innings against a helpless Angels offense. It wasn't a luck outing for McGregor either. In four postseason appearances, he had an ERA of 1.63.

Jon Matlack
New York Mets
Oct 7, 1973 - NLCS Game 2
Line: 9.0, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 9 K
Plagued by a poor Mets offense throughout his career, Jon Matlack finished the 1973 season with 3.20 ERA but a 14-16 record. In his postseason debut, Matlack made offense a non-issue with nine shutout innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Even on a staff featuring Tom Seaver, Matlack started the first, second and seventh game of the World Series in what would be the only postseason trip of his career.

Ross Grimsley
Cincinnatti Reds
Oct 10, 1972 - NLCS Game 4
Line: 9.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
The only thing keeping Ross Grimsley from perfection in this 1972 NLCS Game was Roberto Clemente, who in his penultimate game went 2-for-4 off Grimsley. The pitcher would go on to have one 20-win season with the Montreal Expos, but he was better remembered for the idiosyncratic fact that he didn't bathe on days he pitched.

Jim Lonborg
Boston Red Sox
Oct 5, 1967 - WS Game 2
Line: 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
After a dominating 1967 season in which he led the AL in wins and strikeouts, Jim Lonborg was hailed as the next great Red Sox ace. He added further fuel to this fire in his postseason debut in Game 2 of the World Series. Facing the St. Louis Cardinals, Lonborg carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning before a double by Cardinals second baseman Julian Javier broke it up. Lonborg still managed to throw a one-hitter, but an unfortunate skiing accident the following offseason derailed his career.

Whitey Ford
New York Yankees
Oct 7, 1950 - WS Game 4
Line: 8.2 IP, 7 H, 0 ER; 1 BB, 7 K
It's crazy to think of Whitey Ford as the fourth-best starter in any rotation, but such was the case during the 1950 World Series. Many doubted whether Ford would even get a chance to pitch, but manager Casey Stengel called Ford's number for Game 4, and Ford didn't let his manager down. The cocky rookie was one out away from a shutout when leftfielder Gene Woodling dropped a fly ball, which let a runner score. Luckily for Ford, it wouldn't be his last chance to pitch at the World Series.

Don Newcombe
Brooklyn Dodgers
Oct 5 1949 - WS Game 1
Line: 8.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 11 K
Game 1 of the 1949 World Series was a game of many firsts for Don Newcombe. It was Newcombe's postseason debut, and the first time a black pitcher started a World Series game. Unaffected by the enormity of the situation, Newcombe was flawless almost all game. He struck out 11, and the only mistake he made was a fat fastball to Yankee Tommy Henrich, who lifted the pitch over the rightfield fence.

Waite Hoyt
New York Yankees
Oct 6, 1921 - WS Game 2
Line: 9 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 5 K
Waite Hoyt was the ace of the famed 1927 Yankees staff, but before then he was the third-best pitcher on the 1921 squad that faced the crosstown Giants in the World Series. Hoyt would pitch three complete game shutouts, the best of which was his postseason debut: nine innings of two-hit ball.

Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Oct 9, 1905 - WS Game 1
Line: 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
In the 1905 World Series, Christy Mathewson pitched three complete games over six days, none of which were more impressive than his postseason debut. Facing future Hall of Famer Eddie Plank, Mathewson hurled nine shutout innings of four-hit ball and cemented his status as a superstar in his own right.

[ALDS 1] Yankees 6 : 4 Twins

2010-10-07T22:50:00.000+09:00

Cano's slick stop

Cano's RBI single

Teixeira's frozen rope double

Posada's RBI single

Granderson's two-run triple

Must C: Coachable

Gardner catches a deep fly

CC escapes a sixth-inning jam

Teixeira's two-run home run

Yankees' four-run sixth

Robertson fans Thome, escapes jam

Mo gets the Yanks out of trouble

Mo protects self, gets the out

Mo seals another Yanks' win

Young's disputed single

CC's gusty effort

Mo saves Game 1

Granderson, Teixeira on Game 1

Must C: Clutch

Girardi on ALDS Game 1 win

Duquette on Mo's four-out save