Decade ends the way it began, with the Yankees on top Nov 6, 2009
But the fact they were champions after decades of vowing not to be cursed by Babe Ruth elevated the moment to surreal status. 2005 - The Chicago White Sox were champions in 1917, fixed the World Series in 1919, and never won again for the next eight decades, fate refusing to grant early parole. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Claire: Yankees, new and old, solidify rep Nov 6, 2009
Claire: Yanks, new and old, solidify rep. No denying importance of team's mainstays, acquisitions. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
The Babe, Joltin Joe and Brett Nov 6, 2009
Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Reggie Jackson. And Brett Gardner. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Top of the heap again Nov 5, 2009
Babe Ruth hit three home runs in that World Series. Matsui hit three home runs in this one. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Innovation Lessons from the World Series Nov 5, 2009
"You just can't beat the person who never gives up," Babe Ruth once said. He would know. (BusinessWeek)
Flashback: Epic Shootout Nov 5, 2009
This may not be Babe Ruth calling his shot but Wall returned the kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown. Duke responded with an 11-play, 73 yard-drive, mostly in the air. (InsideCarolina.com)
Utley flirts with rare feat for runner-up Nov 5, 2009
In doing so, Utley became the first left-handed hitter to hit two home runs off a southpaw in the Fall Classic since Babe Ruth. Super sluggers. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Yanks' 27th title caps long list of records Nov 5, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Utley's five homers, Pettitte's 18th win among newest entries. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
World Champions in the BronXXVII Nov 5, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Matsui ties mark with six RBIs; Pettitte gets 'W' in clincher. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fitting finishing touch by Mariano Nov 5, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Yankees knew title was theirs when Mo exited bullpen door. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Statsui: MVP delivers big numbers Nov 5, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Statsui: MVP delivers jaw-dropping numbers. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Brothers mark 20 years in collectibles biz Nov 5, 2009
Years before DiMaggio, Babe Ruth had spent more than a decade as the game's richest player. Before anyone ever talked about payroll as an issue, the Yankees had the largest. (Fresno Bee)
'One of the great ones' Nov 5, 2009
But Martinez appeared at Yankee Stadium for his league-mandated pre-start news conference and was asked if, 60 years from now, players might talk about him colloquially, the way he once referred to Babe Ruth as "The Bambino.". "I'm pretty sure my name will be mentioned," Pedro said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Utley 'just Superman' for Phillies Nov 4, 2009
727), Babe Ruth in 1928 (1. 375), Barry Bonds in 2002 (1. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Pfister ousts Brooks 673-617 Nov 4, 2009
Brooks has long supported youth sporting events and organizations such as the ice fishing derby and Babe Ruth Baseball. Pfister and the Democratic slate attributed their success to their positive campaigns. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Opinion: Pedros back! And he aint afraid Nov 4, 2009
I see those guys as probably the future of the game, the next Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Howard striking out at record pace in Series Nov 4, 2009
He became the fourth player to have four straight seasons with 45 homers and 130 RBIs, joining Babe Ruth (seven), Ken Griffey Jr. (four) and Sammy Sosa (four). Can the Phillies win the next two games without a contribution from their cleanup hitter. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Champagne goggles' make fans gag Yankees looked like swimmers with anti-bubbbly eye wear Nov 4, 2009
It just seems like something the older, more hardened players of yesterday wouldn't wear not something you'd have seen on Babe Ruth or Pete Rose, says Stimson, who lives in Los Angeles and works in online marketing. There's a notion that today's players are coddled, multi-gazillionaire athletes, and maybe this is an outgrowth of that. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
James Henry Newman Nov 4, 2009
In earlier years he was active with the Braintree Little League and the Braintree Babe Ruth League. James was a former president of the former North Braintree Little League. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Yanks keep christening Stadium in style Nov 4, 2009
" It might be a while before the Yankees and their fans get to party like it's 2009. HOUSEWARMING Facts and stats surrounding the years when both Yankee Stadiums were built and when old Yankee Stadium was renovated. Item 1923 1976 2009 U.S. President W. Harding/C. Coolidge Gerald R. Ford Barack Obama Avg. price of gas per gallon 20-25 cents 61 cents $2.69 U.S. population 111,947,000 218,035,164 307,852,614 NYC population (appx.) 5,600,000 7,500,000 8,500,000 Yankee Stadium construction $2.5... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Game 6 script perfect for Martinez Nov 4, 2009
Forget about Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and even Jackie Robinson. In his own mind, Pedro takes the cake. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
History beckons as Series back in Bronx Nov 4, 2009
They would duplicate what Babe Ruth and his teammates did in 1923 by winning it all in the first year of Yankee Stadium. It has happened only once since then, and that was when the Cardinals beat the Tigers in five games and celebrated at new Busch Stadium. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Utley powering his way into Series lore Nov 3, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Phils slugger ties Reggie for most homers in one Classic. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
DeMarco: Utley the straw that stirs Phillies drink Nov 3, 2009
That gives Utley (and Jackson) one more home run than a mixed bag of legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Barry Bonds and Duke Snider, and names you wouldn't expect to see on this list: Hank Bauer, Gene Tenace, Lenny Dykstra and Willie Aikens. Obviously, it's great company,'' Utley said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Utley, Phillies stave off elimination with 8-6 victory Nov 3, 2009
His two home runs in Game 1 off Yankees starter CC Sabathia made him the first left-handed hitter since Babe Ruth to homer twice in a World Series game off a left-handed pitcher. With his two homers on Monday, he joined Jackson as the only players to hit five home runs in a World Series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Yanks' 9th makes Series 3-1 Nov 2, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. After Joba lets Phillies rally, Damon, A-Rod deliver in clutch. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter providing critical spark atop lineup Nov 2, 2009
Jeter's first-inning run was his 30th career World Series score, tying him with Lou Gehrig and putting Jeter behind only Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Babe Ruth on the all-time list. The Yankees' captain, who already leads baseball's all-time postseason lists in at-bats (549), hits (171), runs (97) and games played (136), went 2-for-4 on Sunday night and combined with Damon to provide a critical spark at the top of the lineup. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
In ninth inning, Mo of the same Nov 2, 2009
Also on the list are Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax. They are Hall of Famers, and when all is said and done, Rivera will be one, too. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Game days, big plays On game day, what's life like for one of the region's best high school football players? Staff writer Don Norcross ... Nov 1, 2009
He's just like Babe Ruth, says Brisebois. He'll tap his bat on the plate, point to the peanut gallery and send it. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A-Rod awarded homer on replay Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. First postseason use of review gives Yank two-run shot. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Girardi's moves make strategy clear Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Skipper calls CC on short rest, sends Mo in non-save ninth. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Even in loss, Werth proving he belongs Nov 1, 2009
Only two players have had a three-homer game in the World Series, Babe Ruth (twice) and Reggie Jackson. Through Saturday, Werth is hitting 13-for-41. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A-Rod stuck in Series slump _ so were Ruth, Gehrig Oct 31, 2009
You are not logged in. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez flips his bat after striking out during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New York. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
DeMarco: Series has look of a classic Oct 30, 2009
The Koufax-esque dominance of Cliff Lee, backed by Chase Utley doing something last accomplished in World Series play by Babe Ruth. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lee tosses gem as Phillies win Game 1 in N.Y. Oct 30, 2009
If the Phillies were supposed to be intimidated of the pictures of Babe Ruth and all the Yankees greats on the giant videoboard, it didn't happen. Pitching in short sleeves on a blustery evening, Lee worked a wad of gum while he worked his spell over the Yanks. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Mo making extra mile look routine Oct 30, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Mariano making extra mile look routine. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ski jumping on plastic? How Olympians train before the snow flies. Oct 30, 2009
It's borne out daily on back roads and often in relative obscurity especially among those captivated by Scandinavian imports that never quite caught on in America's Babe Ruth culture. That's why Lake Placid, where some mechanics are former ski jumpers and the lumber store on the main drag is run by a 1972 Olympian, provides a unique home for these winter athletes. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Lee Leaves Them Speechless In The Bronx Oct 30, 2009
HISTORIC NIGHT FOR UTLEY While Lee took care of business on the hill, it was Chase Utley who delivered the offense, as he became the first left-handed hitter to hit two home runs off a left-handed pitcher in a World Series game since Babe Ruth did it in 1928. "I guess that's pretty good company, but no," Utley said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pedro Tries To Give Phils Commanding World Series Lead In The Bronx Oct 30, 2009
While Lee took care of business on the hill, Chase Utley provided the offense, as he became the first left-handed hitter to hit two home runs off a southpaw pitcher since Babe Ruth in 1928. Utley, who had just one home run since mid-September, drilled two shots to right off of Yankee starter CC Sabathia and set a major league record in the process, as he reached base safely in his 26th straight postseason game. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lee tops Sabathia in battle of former Indians Oct 30, 2009
And if the Phillies were supposed to be intimidated by the pictures of Babe Ruth and all the Yankees greats on the giant videoboard, it didn't happen ... Before Utley, the only other left-handed hitter to homer twice off a lefty pitcher in a Series game was Babe Ruth in 1928 off Bill Sherdel of the Cardinals. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Let this pitcher rub off on you Oct 30, 2009
The glory days of Rod Kraft, Steve Angelich and Sam Donabedian in the early '70s, robust rosters and two Babe Ruth leagues feeding the program have eroded to 12 varsity players, no freshman team and not one Babe Ruth team ... Years before DiMaggio, Babe Ruth had spent more than a decade as the game's richest player. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Will Fall Classic suffer in chilly November? Oct 29, 2009
28: Marshall Fogel, one of Americas top collectors of sports memorabilia, gives the public a glimpse of his prized possessions, including rare items from Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Ty Cobb. CNBCs Darren Rovell reports. (MSNBC -- Business)
Pedro poised to give Phillies 2-0 lead Oct 29, 2009
More influential than Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson, Roger Clemens or Derek Jeter, just to name a few great Yankees of the past and present. Was he talking about his status as an opposing player. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Utley sets mark, joins Babe in history Oct 29, 2009
NEW YORK -- Chase Utley got off to a historic start in this World Series on Wednesday night, setting a Major League Baseball record by reaching base safely in his 26th consecutive postseason game and then joining Babe Ruth in the record books by hitting a pair of solo homers to lead the Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the Yankees ... Perhaps even more remarkably, Utley's two home runs marked the first time a lefty has hit two homers off a lefty since Babe Ruth homered off Bill Sherdel of the... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Utleysets record, then smashesN.Y. Oct 29, 2009
Utley became the second left-handed batter to hit two homers off a left-handed pitcher in the World Series, joining Babe Ruth who did it for the Yankees against St. Louis in 1928. I guess thats pretty good company, said Utley, who finished the game 2 for 4 with a walk. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WORLD SERIES: Phillies 6, Yankees 1 Lefty Lee stifles New York in opener Oct 29, 2009
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Complete Lee: Phils ride lefty's gem Oct 29, 2009
Chase Utley hit a pair of home runs against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia to join Babe Ruth as the only two left-handed hitters to hit two home runs against a lefty pitcher in a World Series game. "It doesn't really matter that much," Utley said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Chased down: Homers sting CC, Yanks Oct 29, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Utley's long balls, Lee's dominance silence AL champions. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Satchel Paige vs. Babe Ruth Oct 29, 2009
The Yankees are tied 5-5 with the Dodgers, and Babe Ruth is coming to the plate with two men on and two out ... Now it consists of Tony Lazzeri, Charleston, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, John Beckwith, Biz Mackey, Bob Meusel, and Mark Koenig ... "We've seen Oscar Charleston, the best all-around Negro League player; Martin Dihigo, the best Cuban; and Babe Ruth, the best Caucasian player, all have an impact.". (Slate)
Marblehead sports loses a cherished friend Oct 29, 2009
Marblehead Youth Baseball loses a good friend in Charlie Raimo Charlie served on the MYB Board as the 13 Babe Ruth coordinator for the past three years and prior to that was active as a coach for 12 years ... Charlie was indispensable to the league in taking on and organizing Picture Day, and helped breathe life back into the Babe Ruth program. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Recap: NY Yankees vs. Philadelphia Oct 29, 2009
Chase Utley became the first left-handed hitter since Babe Ruth to have a multi-homer game in the World Series off a southpaw pitcher, and Cliff Lee dominated the potent Yankees lineup in a complete- game gem, as the Phillies took Game 1 of the Fall Classic from New York, 6-1, at Yankee Stadium ... Babe Ruth's multi-homer game off a southpaw came for the Yankees in Game 4 of the 1928 World Series, when he hit two off Bill Sherdel ... Chase Utley became the first left-handed hitter since Babe... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Star power: Phillies, Yankees set for World Series Oct 29, 2009
It s a power-packed matchup, marking the first time since 1926 the World Series pits the teams that finished 1-2 in the majors in home runs, according to STATS LLC. Back then, Babe Ruth and the Yankees led with 121, followed by St. Louis with 90. This year, Mark Teixeira and the Yankees hit 244 and the Phillies tied with Texas at 224. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
For openers, Phillies overpower Yankees 6-1 Oct 29, 2009
He became the third Phillie with a multi-homer World Series game, joining and Lenny Dykstra, and the first left-hander to hit two homers off a lefty pitcher since Babe Ruth did it in 1928. Philadelphia added a few insurance runs off the Yankees' bullpen, when Raul Ibaez drove in two with a bases-loaded single in the eighth and then and Howard each had RBI hits in the ninth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
JonHeymanThe Daily Scoop Fifteen key World Series factors you may or may not be privy to. Oct 29, 2009
Things you may not know about the World Series matchup, more notes - Jon Heyman - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday October 28, 2009 11:07AM; Updated: Wednesday October 28, 2009 4:45PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Chase begins for a Phillies' repeat Oct 29, 2009
And if the Phillies were supposed to be intimidated of the pictures of Babe Ruth and all the Yankees greats on the giant videoboard, it didn't happen. Pitching in short sleeves on a blustery evening, Lee worked a wad of gum while he worked his spell over the Yanks. (NJ.com -- Times)
Losing Game 1 at new stadium not new Oct 29, 2009
The other was Babe Ruth, who did it off Bill Sherdel in Game 4 of the 1928 World Series. "I guess that's pretty good company," Utley said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Community briefs Oct 29, 2009
Two more registration dates are set for the Brevard County Babe Ruth Baseball League. Registrations will be Saturday and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beef O' Brady's on Lake Washington Road in Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Yankees lose their historical mojo against Lee Oct 29, 2009
Of course, in the World Series, the Yankees are all about aura, but it is telling that on this night the only connection to Babe Ruth came when the Phillies' Chase Utley became the first left-handed hitter since Ruth to hit two home runs off a lefty pitcher in the World Series. Losing their historical mojo wasn't the Yankees' only problem on this night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wiry Utley displays his unassuming power Oct 29, 2009
For the second straight year, Utley started the Phillies scoring in the World Series, and he became the first left-handed hitter to post two homers off a lefty pitcher in a World Series game since Babe Ruth. Utley and Lee have positioned the Phillies to put a chokehold on this series Thursday night, when they turn to Pedro Martinez, who has already made a scene without throwing a pitch. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lee, Utley lift Phillies to Game 1 World Series win over Yankees Oct 29, 2009
Utley became the second lefthanded batter to hit two home runs off a lefthanded pitcher in one World Series game; Babe Ruth did it on Oct. 9, 1928. I guess that s pretty good company, was all Utley would offer. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Howard's pop powers playoff mystique Oct 28, 2009
Only Babe Ruth (seven years, 1926-32), Ken Griffey Jr. (four years, 1996-99) and Sammy Sosa (four years, 1998-2001) have accomplished the feat. Howard and Sosa hold the National League record with four consecutive 130-RBI seasons. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Fans trash-talk Oct 28, 2009
C.C. [Sabathia] is the new Babe Ruth. Yankees in six. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CD's Connect the Dots:Playing for Immortality Oct 27, 2009
And the ghosts of Babe Ruth and Joe Dimaggio and Mickey Mantle. Not to mention an over $200 million dollar player payroll. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
It's the right timewith right teamsfor special series Oct 27, 2009
A new Yankee Stadium with the same old ghosts -- Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle -- awaits with today's Yankees: Jeter, A-Rod, Sabathia. The Phillies are a team comprised of gut-check, experienced players led by a white-haired genius who has figured out more about human nature than Dr. Phil. (NJ.com -- Times)
Its a World Series filled with star power Oct 27, 2009
Its a power-packed matchup, marking the first time since 1926 the World Series pits the teams that finished 1-2 in the majors in home runs, according to STATS LLC. Back then, Babe Ruth and Yankees led with 121, followed by St. Louis with 90. This year, Mark Teixeira and the Yankees hit 244 and the Phillies tied with Texas at 224. (MSNBC -- Sports)
