The Detroit Tigers have made it to the World Series. The last time they were there, in 2006, things ended in disappointment. Will this time be different?
New York Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter was helped off the field after fracturing his left ankle in the top of 12th inning of his team's 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Saturday's Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium.
Baseball's last two World Series champions face off for the National League pennant. The Cardinals and Giants advanced to the best-of-seven National League Championship Series by improbable and historic rallies over less-experienced opponents. Game 1 is set for Sunday night, as St. Louis' Lance Lynn opposes San Francisco's Madison Bumgarner at AT&T Park. Here's a preview of the 2012 NLCS:
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After each team defeated upstart opponents in the division series, the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers advanced to the best-of-seven American League Championship Series. Game 1 is set for Saturday night, as Detroit's Doug Fister opposes New York's Andy Pettitte at Yankee Stadium. Here's a preview of the 2012 ALCS:
Two of baseball's final four teams are set after one division series in each league reached its conclusion on Thursday. The two remaining division series have their fifth and deciding games scheduled for Friday. Here's a recap of Thursday's clinching games:
ALDS Game 5: Detroit 6 — Oakland 0
Justin Verlander struck out 11 while pitching a complete-game shutout, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakl
It seems like every postseason, some previously unknown or under-appreciated player plays a major role in his team playoff victory. This year's winner so far is Raul Ibanez, who helped propel the Yankees to a stunning win on Wednesday after he pinch hit for Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning and homered to tie the game against Baltimore. Then it was Ibanez again in the 12th, this time homering to
Football long ago surpassed baseball as America's most popular sport. But with the baseball playoffs now in full swing, are people giving up a little football to watch some more baseball?
The start of the Major League Baseball playoffs, the return of an old college-football rivalry and an NFL rivalry with a new uniform highlight this weekend's sports calendar. Here are some of the best events to watch this weekend:
The Major League Baseball season is winding down, and for some high-profile players and one particular manager, it probably feels like the longest season of their careers. So who was this year's biggest disappointment?
Earlier we told you that today was the official opening day of a Victoria's Secret store inside of the Dallas Cowboy's stadium in Arlington. We're daydreaming about the half time show getting a whole lot better real soon, so this is a business partnership we feel really passionate about.
The Major League Baseball playoffs start Friday, and three American League teams clinched post-season spots on Sunday night. Here's what's happening in Major League Baseball: