Derek Jeter

Yankees Win World Series: New York Beats Phillies For Record 27th Championship

The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | yesterday

NEW YORK — Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball's best again. Hideki Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBIs, Andy Pettitte won on short rest and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday night, finally seizing that elusive 27th title. It was the team's first since...

Utley, Lee help Phils stave off Series elimination

blaxton371xh | yesterday

PHILADELPHIA – By the ninth inning, Phillies fans were preparing for the worst. The New York Yankees were at it again, chipping away at a dwindling lead and threatening to take away the Phils' World Series title right there at Citizens Bank Park. Desperate to hang on, somehow Chase Utley and the Phillies did. Derek Jeter grounded into a double play, Mark Teixeira struck out, and Philadelphia

• Now comes hard part: Phils need 2 wins in N.Y. - MSNBC.com: Sports
• Utley's power surge returns World Series to New York - TBO > Sports
• See the 18 articles on the same subject

The rap on Girardi: Too smart for his own good?

phoena77m9x | yesterday

NEW YORK – If the knock against Yankees manager Joe Girardi is that he's been overmanaging his way through his first postseason, well, let's put it this way: At least he's got plenty of help. Girardi has enough computer programs to make stat geeks envious and the best scouting department money can buy. A binder chock-full with matchups and color-coded charts is never more than an arm's reach

CTB: Taking a ride on Derek Jeter ... the bridge

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Maybe it's just me, but it seems kind of sexist that only women will be allowed to use the bridge. I'm sure there are plenty of male Yankee fans who have man-crushes on their beloved shortstop -- and could also use an easier commute.

Jeter on Letterman; an audio slideshow online

The LoHud Yankees Blog (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Well-embedded moles tell me that Derek Jeter will appear on David Letterman’s show tonight, so check that out later on. (Or, just set your DVR since, if you’re like me, there’s VERY little chance you’ll still be awake at 11:30 p.m. tonight). Also, if you’re looking to pass some time at work, check out this [...] Click on the headline for the rest of this blog post ...

Kate Hudson or Minka Kelly: Who Would You Rather ...

The Hollywood Gossip (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and the rest of the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to win their 27th World Series championship last night. Everybody knew that was coming (sorry, Phillies fans). Because we enjoy a competition that actually close, THG is bringing back another heated battle: Who's hotter, A-Rod's loudmouth sex fiend girlfriend Kate Hudson, or Derek Jeter's equally gorgeous...

A N.Y.C. Bridge Named After Derek Jeter

Black Voices Blogs (Free subscription) | yesterday

Filed under: Baseball While the New York Yankees are looking to close out the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series this week, Bronx community planners are talking about a way to honor one of the Yank's stars. According to the New York Post , Bronx leaders are in discussions to name the borough's soon-to-be-built East 153rd Street bridge after shortstop Derek Jeter . "There have been conversations...

• The "Derek Jeter Bridge" - The Joy of Sox

Pettitte helps Jeter, Rivera and Posada to title

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave. Derek Jeter watched from the mound, knowing exactly what it meant.

Yankees Celebrate World Series Win

Splash News Online (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

The New York Yankees won the World Series last night, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 and one of the first people to show up at trendy 1 Oak to celebrate the win was Kate Hudson . The Fools Gold actress arrived with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez and partied with Derek Jeter , Minka Kelly , and er father Kurt Russell , who was decked out in Yankee gear. Hideki Matsui won the MVP award but we think...

Pettitte helps Jeter, Rivera and Posada to title

San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave. Derek Jeter watched from the mound, knowing exactly what it meant. Along with Mariano Rivera, who was waiting in the bullpen, they have been the heart of the New York Yankees for 14...

Yankees Win! Celebrate with Autographed 2009 World Series Baseballs

Luxist (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

Yankee fan or not, I think we'd all like to pitch the first ball of the World Series, or get the double play at second base, or even be the bat boy for the big game. Part of the American consciousness centers around baseball and every fan, from the little league team players to the old timers who remember when the Dodgers played in Brooklyn, was tuned into the great spectacle that was the World Series....

Pettitte helps Jeter, Rivera and Posada to title

Examiner (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave. Derek Jeter watched from the mound, knowing exactly what it meant.

• Pettitte helps Jeter, Rivera and Posada to title - MSNBC.com: Sports
• Pettitte helps Jeter, Rivera and Posada to title - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

‘Boss’, ‘Core Four’ Among Nine Reasons Yanks Won 27th World Series

The Inquisitr (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

Bronx, NY (AHN) – George Steinbrenner, a.k.a. “Boss” and the “Core Four” of Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada are among nine reasons the New York Yankees won their 27th World Series Wednesday night. —Despite being lampooned by Larry David/’Seinfeld’ and even willing to make fun of himself in a classic SNL skit, [...]

2009 World Series Champions

iowas newz liter (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

The numbers on the backs of New York Yankees greats Derek Jeter and Mickey Mantle tell the whole story. And the scientific community is united in that fact .

Yankees World Series champions

Denver Post (Free subscription) | yesterday

Not since 2000 have the Yankees celebrated with a parade down the Big Apple's Canyon of Heroes — nine years since Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada turned out the season's lights with a dog pile on the mound.

Ticker-Tape Parade Down Canyon of Yankee Heroes On Friday 11 a.m

kalyanim | 11 hours ago

The parade route will begin on Broadway at Battery Place and continue northbound to Chambers Street, with showers of confetti bathing Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and the rest of the World Series champions

The rap on Girardi: Too smart for his own good?

phoena77m9x | yesterday

NEW YORK – If the knock against Yankees manager Joe Girardi is that he's been overmanaging his way through his first postseason, well, let's put it this way: At least he's got plenty of help. Girardi has enough computer programs to make stat geeks envious and the best scouting department money can buy. A binder chock-full with matchups and color-coded charts is never more than an arm's reach away....

Utley, Lee help Phils stave off Series elimination

blaxton371xh | yesterday

PHILADELPHIA – By the ninth inning, Phillies fans were preparing for the worst. The New York Yankees were at it again, chipping away at a dwindling lead and threatening to take away the Phils' World Series title right there at Citizens Bank Park. Desperate to hang on, somehow Chase Utley and the Phillies did. Derek Jeter grounded into a double play, Mark Teixeira struck out, and Philadelphia staved...

• Now comes hard part: Phils need 2 wins in N.Y. - MSNBC.com: Sports
• Utley's power surge returns World Series to New York - TBO > Sports
• See the 18 articles on the same subject