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The American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays seem to be picking up where they left off last year. Unfortunately, so are the New York Yankees.

Having already compromised his starting rotation by starting A.J. Burnett on the road in game 5, Yankees manager Joe Girardi may have backed himself into a corner.

Dropping eight straight games to Boston does not leave a good taste in Yankees fans' mouths. Never fear, there are many reasons not to panic, despite the frustration.

Yankees lefty Andy Pettitte survived a shaky second inning, giving up three runs. But the veteran settled down well so the Bronx Bombers could take charge of the Series.

High school star B.J. Upton taken second by Tampa Bay and Milwaukee went after high school slugger Prince Fielder.

Now that the explosive bats of the Phillies and Yankees have come alive, pitching will mean everything in Game 6 (and maybe Game 7). It starts with Pedro vs. Pettitte.

The Fall Classic moves 108 miles to Citizen's Bank Park. It's just a matter of time before the Yankees offense erupts, but will it be during the first game in Philly?

A stunning comeback involving two clutch Phillies home runs went for naught as last year's World Series phenom Brad Lidge imploded in the top of the ninth.

The season began with the defending champions almost getting swept at home, the loss of an Anaheim Angel, and CC Sabathia losing, then regaining control of his pitches.

The Chicago White Sox have retooled, infusing the team with youth while still keeping a veteran core. Here's what to expect in 2009.

Despite the Yankees top MLB standing for the 2009 season, and despite Derek Jeter's hall of fame-entering shortstop hit, the Seattle Mariners won by seven points Sunday.

After winning the World Series in 2009 what will the Yankees do this offseason to improve their team?

The 2007 Oakland A's may be in trouble. They lost their best hitter and top starter to free agency. Their new lineup is made up of aging vets and career underachievers.

The Yankees may arguably have the best starting rotation this season. They also have one of the best lineups. But, the success of the team will depend on team unity.

The 2009 Yankees have a World Series on their minds now, but with an aging team and key free agents at the corner outfield positions, 2010 could look very different.

This crop of young players have been the AL's best this season, and some of them are the league's best overall.

Perhaps rattled by repeated steroid scandals, the Red Sox drop four straight games at Yankee Stadium for the first time in more than 20 years.

Major League Execs gather in Las Vegas and are prepared to roll the dice

Gio Gonzalez radiates enough energy to run a small rollercoaster at an amusement park. If he was a battery, he'd be durable and last years longer than the pink bunny.

The Pirates new general manager and president, through the draft and free agent moves, finally have the Pirates organization headed in the right direction.

Amid a steroid issue, hip surgery, and an accusatory book about him, Alex Rodriguez has returned to the Yankees lineup with a vengeance.

After two disappointing performances to start the season, the Yankees finally played a complete game to defeat the Baltimore Orioles.

The Yankee starters were superb in this weekend's series against the Kansas City Royal. Unfortunately, the Yankee bullpen could not hold the lead in the final game.

Even though the New York Yankees spent more than 420 million dollars on three players this off-season, there are still holes that need addressing.

Make your baseball fantasy draft or auction the best ever by paying close attention to the rankings and auction values of the fifty "second best" fantasy baseball players

Here are six pitchers who are still rookies for the 2008 season. Each of them can help your fantasy team in 2008.

After an unsuccessful 2008, the Yankees spent a fortune on three free agents they hope will put them back in the World Series.

Two teams loaded with power are getting ready to face off in the World Series. Fans should be ready for plenty of home runs and drama between the Yankees and Phillies.

The World Series begins on Wednesday and it should be a very compelling match-up between two great teams.

The 2009 postseason is remembered as the year of blown calls by the umpires. MLB still refuses to expand its current system, which is very limited.

Both teams can hit the cover off the ball, but which team has the better offense?

Matt Holliday is the projected number one fantasy outfielder for the 2008 season.

The American League Championship Series begins tonight as the New York Yankees look to get past the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a team that has been their nemesis.

It's not often the two teams that are unquestionably the best in Major League Baseball make it through the playoffs to meet in the World Series. That will happen in 2009.