* WORLD SERIES : Crowds roar, bells ring out as NYC fetes Yankees Nov 8, 2009
Yankee greats of the past, including Yogi Berra and Reggie Jackson, were on hand for the celebration. Jackson urged the players to enjoy the experience, saying: You never know if itll happen again. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Front-row seat for Jay-Z at parade Nov 7, 2009
While most of the honorees rode standing atop the floats, Yankees legend Yogi Berra and Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson each cruised comfortably in their own classic convertibles, each player a veteran of the Canyon of Heroes jaunt. Upon arriving to City Hall, Yankees captain Derek Jeter, who cruised in a float with his parents, paid homage to the millions of fans who weren't afforded the luxury of celebratory status. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees Celebrate 27th Title With Parade Down Canyon Of Heroes Nov 7, 2009
As expected in New York, the Yankees were joined by celebrities and past greats such as Jay-Z, Reggie Jackson and 10-time World Series champion Yogi Berra. The 2009 version of the Bronx Bombers entered the stage at City Hall Plaza to Queen's "We Are The Champions" with Jeter hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy above his head for all the fans to see. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bolts Report: Blog updates Nov 6, 2009
In addition to the Yankees, who look to close out their 27th title tonight across the street from Wachovia Center, the likes of baseball Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and Reggie Jackson are staying at the hotel. Actress Kate Hudson, who has been linked to a relationship with New York third basemen Alex Rodriguez, has also been spotted in the hotel restaurant. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
The Babe, Joltin Joe and Brett Nov 6, 2009
Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Reggie Jackson. And Brett Gardner. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Real Key to the Yankees' Win? A Bunch of Old Guys. Nov 6, 2009
Second baseman Chase Utley, the second-best player in the National League four or five years running, was set to strike down the World Series home run record set more than 30 years ago by beloved if obnoxious Yankee legend Reggie Jackson, right there in the Bronx. Pettitte was going on three days' rest; he hadn't thrown 100 pitches while doing so in more than eight years. (Slate)
A-Rod's first Nov 5, 2009
Rodriguez put together a performance that matched those of the players he seems to most admire, Reggie Jackson and. "He's one of the big reasons we're here," captain Jeter said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Statsui: MVP delivers big numbers Nov 5, 2009
And Matsui's eight RBIs in the series matched a record no one has touched since Reggie Jackson did it in 1977 and '78. Matsui's output in one sense was more akin to Jackson than Richardson, considering Matsui did it while helping generate a 27th World Series title for the Yankees. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yanks' 27th title caps long list of records Nov 5, 2009
With five home runs, he tied the record for one Series set by Reggie Jackson in 1977 against the Dodgers. And Utley, who homered twice last year in the Phillies' five-game triumph over Tampa Bay, set a career Series record for second basemen with his seven home runs. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Boss not on hand, but Yanks pay homage Nov 5, 2009
" Speaking about special moments, Hal Steinbrenner was 7 years old in 1977 during another Game 6 of that World Series when Reggie Jackson hit three homers on three consecutive swings off three Dodgers pitchers to win it at the old stadium. The first title of the Steinbrenner era was clinched when Mike Torres got Lee Lacy to pop out, ending the series. "I remember it like it was yesterday," said Hal, who will turn 40 on Dec. 3 and has children of his own. "I took them down on the field near the... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ecstasy in the Bronx! Yankees win title No. 27 Nov 5, 2009
Reggie Jackson s three homers in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers made the Yankees champs in 77. On this November night, Matsui delivered a sublime performance at the plate that must have made Mr. October proud. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Phillies’ bid for repeat falls short against Yanks Nov 5, 2009
Chase Utley tied Reggie Jackson s record for homers in a Series with five, and Cliff Lee earned two wins. But the Phillies couldn t overcome poor performances by three players who played crucial roles in helping them win the franchise s second championship in 2008. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Title puts Yankees in 27th heaven, win Series in six Nov 5, 2009
By Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY. Mariano Rivera, left, and Alex Rodriguez celebrate their World Series victory over the Phillies. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tigers' Inge has surgery Nov 5, 2009
His five homers in this set ties ex-Yankee Reggie Jackson for the most hit in one World Series. Jackson accomplished the feat in 1977 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Matsui makes most of 3 starts, wins MVP Nov 5, 2009
Reggie Jackson, Yankees, 1978 ... No Yankee had driven in that many runs in the World Series since Reggie Jackson in 1977 and '78. (The Clarion-Ledger)
There's still plenty to wonder about in this Series Nov 5, 2009
You wonder when Utley became Reggie Jackson, with five home runs in one World Series, two on Monday. You wonder if, in the end, the Philadelphia Inquirer gets the last giggle. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Frank: Phillies couldn't bury their weaknesses Nov 5, 2009
The Phillies' last gasp ended when Chase Utley, who had tied Reggie Jackson for the most home runs in a World Series with five, struck out with runners on first and second in the seventh inning. The bullpen didn't help the Phillies, either. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Utley, Lee help Phils stave off Series elimination Nov 5, 2009
Desperate to hang onto their World Series title and hounded by the Yankees to the very last swing, Philadelphia somehow held on for an 8-6 win Monday night in Game 5 (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Old foe Pedro stands between Yanks and 27th title Nov 5, 2009
His five home runs matched the mark set by Yankees Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson in 1977. "We have left a lot of pitches in the middle of the plate," New York catcher Jorge Posada said. (FindLaw News)
Innovation Lessons from the World Series Nov 5, 2009
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson struck out a record 2,587 times in 2,820 games. If you saw Reggie play, you also saw him whiff. (BusinessWeek)
Game 6 strategy? It's all in the mind Nov 5, 2009
The Phillies second baseman has already tied Reggie Jackson for the most home runs in a single World Series, and will be looking for more. The Yankees, meanwhile, will combat his hot bat by trying not to throw him any more fastballs over the middle of the plate. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
'Mr. October' appreciates Utley's approach Nov 5, 2009
Reggie Jackson, above, says he's looking forward to meeting the Phillies' Chase Utley ... By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY NEW YORK Reggie Jackson, who had his moniker patented, isn't quite ready to pass the Mr. October nickname to. (USA Today -- Sports)
History beckons as Series back in Bronx Nov 4, 2009
" Speaking of legacies, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera each are candidates for the World Series Most Valuable Player Award, and if either wins, he will join this select group of two-time Series MVP winners: Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson. Jeter and Rivera already are considered locks for eventual Cooperstown enshrinement, and two-time Series MVP status could merit plaque mention. "I don't want to allow myself to go too far thinking about individual things," Rivera said before... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Howard: Utley looks like another Jeter Nov 4, 2009
But the mythmakers are already hard at work trying to make Chase Utley into Reggie Jackson now that hes tied Jacksons epic 1977 record of five home runs in a single World Series ... No matter how perfectly their statistics align, Utley isnt the next Reggie Jackson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DUGOUT: Philadelphia's World Series chances remain slim Nov 4, 2009
Lee pitched an effective Game 5 on Monday night, guiding the Phillies to an 8-6 victory behind the powerful bat of Chase Utley, who launched his fourth and fifth home runs, tying Reggie Jackson s record for most home runs in a single World Series. Tonight, the Yankees will hand the ball to Andy Pettitte, who has had just three days of rest. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Slumps, strikeouts dog Howard, Teixeira Nov 4, 2009
Perhaps this conference with October legend Reggie Jackson (left) will get Yankee first baseman Mark Teixeira back on track in the World Series. (Kathy Willens/Associated Press) By Globe Staff / November 4, 2009. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Five reasons why the Phillies could still win Nov 4, 2009
Reggie Jackson couldn't be found for the first time this Series on Monday, but it would have been interesting to see what he would have had to say about Utley tying Jackson's World Series record with five home runs. Utley's five have come in one less game (five to six) and mostly against left-handers (four of five were vs. lefties, three vs. CC Sabathia). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
World Series Nov 4, 2009
Five reasons why Phillies could pull off a shocking comeback - Jon Heyman - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 3, 2009 12:01PM; Updated: Tuesday November 3, 2009 12:34PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Yanks drop Game 5, head home up 3-2 Nov 3, 2009
The left-hander surrendered Utley's second home run of the game and fifth of the World Series -- allowing the second baseman to tie Reggie Jackson's record from 1977 -- then he served up a Raul Ibanez solo blast that made it 8-2. "Those were tack-on runs that hurt us, obviously," Girardi said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Power Trip John Biever/SIChase Utley homered twice in Game 5, giving him five for the Series and tying Reggie Jackson's all-time record.Teams facing daunting tasks -- like a 3-1 deficit -- often lose meekly. But Chase Utley wouldn't let that happen to the Phillies, says Joe Posnanski. Now the Series returns to New York. Nov 3, 2009
That was also Utley's fifth home run of this series -- that ties him with Reggie Jackson for the most home runs ever hit in a single World Series. Mr. October hit his five home runs in six games back in '77. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Recap: Philadelphia vs. NY Yankees Nov 3, 2009
His five homers in this set ties ex-Yankee Reggie Jackson for the most hit in one World Series ... Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hit his fourth and fifth homers of this World Series, tying ex-Yankee Reggie Jackson's record for one Fall Classic. (News & Observer -- Sports)
JonHeymanThe Daily Scoop Reggie Jackson mentored A-Rod for years -- now it's paying off. Nov 3, 2009
With Reggie Jackson as mentor, A-Rod writes own October legacy - Jon Heyman - SI.com ... Reggie Jackson (left) regularly chats with Alex Rodriguez (right) behind the batting cage before games ... PHILADELPHIA -- Yankees home run heroes Alex Rodriguez and Reggie Jackson are always chatting behind the batting cage in these Octobers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Utley ties homer record, but Lee is key to possible title Nov 3, 2009
By MARTIN FRANK The News Journal November 3, 2009. PHILADELPHIA-- This is where the decisions earlier in the World Series can either haunt a team or make all the difference. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Plenty of wonders in this World Series Nov 3, 2009
You wonder when Utley became Reggie Jackson, with five home runs in one World Series, two on Monday. You wonder if, in the end, the Philadelphia Inquirer gets the last giggle. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Utley powering his way into Series lore Nov 3, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- After struggling through the first two rounds of this year's postseason, Chase Utley has realized the boyhood dream shared by those who have aspired to follow in the footsteps of legendary World Series heroes like Reggie Jackson. More than 30 years since he victimized the Dodgers during the 1977 World Series, Yankees fans still delight in the three-homer performance that Jackson produced for the Yankees in their Game 6 clincher. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
BOX SCORE: Phillies 8, Yankees 6 Nov 3, 2009
His five homers in this set ties ex-Yankee Reggie Jackson for the most hit in one World Series. Jackson accomplished the feat in 1977 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Utley, Phillies stave off elimination with 8-6 victory Nov 3, 2009
Chase Utley hit two more homers, tying Reggie Jackson's Series record of five ... Utley provided the power, smashing two more home runs to match the World Series record of five set by Reggie Jackson in 1977. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Plenty of fight left in the Phils Nov 3, 2009
Utley's seventh-inning solo blast off former Trenton Thunder pitcher Phil Coke allowed him to join Reggie Jackson (1977) as the only players to hit five in a series. The blast, coupled with Utley's three-run shot in the first off starter and losing pitcher A.J. Burnett, gave Cliff Lee just enough cushion, 8-6, as the Phils won their final home game of the 2009 season and cut the Yankees' lead in the best-of-seven series to three games to two. (NJ.com -- Times)
DeMarco: Utley the straw that stirs Phillies drink Nov 3, 2009
Quiet Philly star now forever linked with brash Reggie Jackson ... PHILADELPHIA - So Chase Utley has tied Reggie Jackson for the record with five home runs in one World Series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Utley blasts two as Phils shrink series lead Nov 3, 2009
Only he and Reggie Jackson have hit five home runs in a single Fall Classic. The series is headed back to the Bronx. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phillies' potent offense takes charge Nov 3, 2009
With five homers in the first five games against the Yankees, he has joined Reggie Jackson as the only players to compile this total in one World Series. In addition, the All-Star second baseman joined Kansas City's Willie Aikens as the only players to ever register two multi-homer performances in the same World Series. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Benches warned after A-Rod plunking Nov 2, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Slugger drilled a third time, responds with another big hit. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Ethier Named 'Clutch Performer of the Year' Nov 2, 2009
October Reggie Jackson, who is no stranger to clutch hits, The 2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year Award Show Presented by Pepsi celebrated the six nominees who consistently delivered clutch performances over the course of the entire 2009 Major League Baseball season. This years MLB Pepsi Clutch Performer of the Year nominees were: , Los Angeles Dodgers; Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers; Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants; Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins; Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals;... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Tossing Pettitte’s name out there Nov 2, 2009
I was talking to Reggie Jackson recently and he thought [Pettitte] needed three more years and needed to get up to that 270-win range. Just the postseason may not be enough because you have others like Jim Kaat, who won 283 games and had good postseason numbers, and Luis Tiant and Mickey Lolich that never got in. (Boston Globe)
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)
Bodley: Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control Nov 1, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- If Reggie Jackson is Mr. October, Andy Pettitte has to be Mr. Postseason. There has never been a more successful pitcher in October baseball than the Yankees left-hander from Texas. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
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)
Sabathia to start World Series Game 4 for Yankees Nov 1, 2009
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter shares a laugh with former Yankees great Reggie Jackson during practice at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Yankees face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday night with the series tied 1-1. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
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
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Utley sets mark, then joins Babe in history. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
George Steinbrenner coming to Yankee Stadium Oct 28, 2009
He fought with manager Billy Martin and lavished love and money on Reggie Jackson as the Yankees captured two World Series titles in the 1970s. His relationship with the 1990s teams was more tranquil, although losing streaks usually would bring back the old venom. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Adversity molded A-Rod's revival Oct 28, 2009
Three of Rodriguez's homers came in the seventh inning or later to tie the game, prompting even Reggie Jackson to marvel after the Bombers' Game 4 ALCS win in Anaheim. Maybe Rodriguez isn't worthy of the Mr. October title just yet, but he can sure be Mr. October 2009. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
CD's Connect the Dots:Playing for Immortality Oct 27, 2009
Yet, Ryan Howard has that rare ability to further transform himself to a higher level in the post season and he is now being mentioned with the likes of Lou Gehrig and Reggie Jackson for his October exploits. With a World Series yet to be played, Howard has already accomplished a portfolio full of playoff prizes. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Fan Support Lags at Redskins Games Oct 27, 2009
"I think the fans will come back out, that's just short protest of saying we want to win, win, win," said Reggie Jackson. Nielsen ratings even point out that people are tuning out, even at home. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yankees top Angels 5-2 in Game 6, take AL pennant Oct 26, 2009
"To be a Yankee, you've got to win a World Series," said Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson. Looking to advance to the World Series for the first time in his career, Rodriguez did about as much as he could, reaching base in all five plate appearances, singling twice and walking thrice. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Old hands, new faces celebrate Series berth Oct 26, 2009
Reggie Jackson, a frequent clubhouse visitor and no stranger to World Series successes, dodged the champagne early Monday morning to note how rare of an accomplishment this really is. "It feels good," Jackson said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
American, Top 40: Title extends NYY mark Oct 26, 2009
Reggie Jackson and Ron Guidry. Bernie Williams and Paul O'Neill. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
The coddling epidemic Oct 25, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009. Mollycoddlers, that's what today's baseball managers are. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dodgers Checking Japanese Prep Pitcher Oct 23, 2009
The event has honored many legendary baseball Hall of Fame players, managers, scouts, coaches and executives, including Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson, Frank Robinson, Duke Snider, Sandy Koufax, and Cal Ripken, Jr., as well as Goose Gossage, Whitey Herzog, Eric Gagn, Curt Schilling, Olympic Gold Medalist Jennie Finch, the Boone Family, the Brett family, the Alou family, Major League Baseball executive Pat Gillick, the Boeckmanns, legendary baseball scouts George Genovese, Dave Garcia, Hank King,... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
ALCS GAME 4: Blown call weighs on veteran umpire Oct 23, 2009
"The play in the fifth inning, however, was vilified by many on the Internet. McClelland, though, has long been considered one of the best umpires in the game. Major League Baseball players have picked him as the top umpire multiple times, the Dallas Morning News called him "one of the top five umpires in the game" Wednesday and veteran New York Times columnist George Vecsey, former Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson and others defended him. Jackson told reporters after the game that McClelland "is... (USA Today -- Sports)
Yankees one win from World Series Oct 22, 2009
Key statistic: Alex Rodriguez hit his fifth home run of the postseason, tying him with Reggie Jackson for second-most by a Yankee. Bernie Williams holds the record with six in 1996. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Maybe the wait for Yanks-Phils is over Oct 22, 2009
The Phils, behind Steve Carlton, Mike Scmidt and Larry Bowa won the NL East that year and were playing the Houston Astros in the NLCS, while the Yankees and Reggie Jackson won 103 games on the way to the AL East title and were playing the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS.. It didn't happen. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Umpires miss more calls in Game 4 of ALCS Oct 22, 2009
"I haven't seen it as bad as it was tonight," said Yankees Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, now a senior adviser with the team. In the fourth inning Tuesday, Dale Scott called New York's Nick Swisher safe at second base after Swisher was clearly tagged by shortstop Erick Aybar before he could get back to the bag on a pickoff throw by Scott Kazmir. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Fans eager for matchup against hated Yankees Oct 22, 2009
Dating back to the 1970s and Reggie Jackson, the Yankees have long had a reputation of using their place in the New York market to attract free agent players with astronomical contacts. They signed Alex Rodriguez to a $275 million, 10-year contract in December 2007, and last December, the Yankees signed pitcher CC Sabathia to a $161 million, seven-year deal. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Relaxed Sabathia mows down Halos Oct 21, 2009
ANAHEIM -- If Reggie Jackson demanded any more evidence of CC Sabathia's California cool, he got an eyeful of it Tuesday in the early afternoon preceding Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The Hall of Famer spotted the ace, hours away from pitching in front of a sellout crowd and national television audience, lounging around Angel Stadium in a hooded Yankees sweatshirt and amiably chatting with everyone in sight. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
