Pettitte knows his way around this stage

Andy Pettitte was in trouble early in Game 3, but he calmly found his way out and ended up with yet another postseason win. Make that a huge postseason win.

Behind the numbers of '09 Sox hitters

We crunch the numbers of the 2009 Red Sox, starting with the position players.

NLCS: Getting on base not a problem for Utley

...1966-71). Utley had been tied at 22 with two guys you might have heard of: Rickey Henderson and Joe Morgan

Rickey Henderson recalls '89 quake

Former Oakland A's outfielder Rickey Henderson recalls his experiences on Oct. 17, 1989, when an earthquake struck the Bay Area.

1989: Outfielder Rickey Henderson and Carney Lansford of the Oakland Athletics celebrate during a playoff game against the San Francisco...

Sabathia driven by 'an ace mentality'

CC Sabathia knows all about success in the regular season. But after falling flat in the past two postseasons, he's focused on becoming a success in October.

Lee doesn't need adjustment period

Cliff Lee displaced Cole Hamels as the Phillies' Game 1 starter in the ALDS, and despite never having pitched in a postseason game, he showed he is quite comfortable under the bright playoff lights.

Sources: Padres fire GM Towers

A person familiar with the decision says Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the major leagues, is being fired by the San Diego Padres.

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 1982: Rickey Henderson #35 of the Oakland Athletics runs to second base in August 1982 in Oakland, California(Photo...

Trivia, tailgating and a burning hibachi

Can your favorite tailgating memory be from a baseball game? Tim Keown's is, and it involves the 1982 Oakland A's.

Hot and cold Chicago-style Sammich Awards

...have had at least three 20-homer, 30-steal seasons as a leadoff man. The others: Rickey Henderson, Bobby Bonds and Alfonso Soriano. • Here's Cal Ripken's favorite record of the year...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009

The ultimate "don't come back" list

This is the year of the comeback, but Page 2 lists 100 of them that should be avoided at all costs.

Three Strikes: Albert's trifecta edition

STRIKE ONE -- TRIPLE THREAT DEPT. We regret to announce that, barring something crazy, Albert Pujols is not going to win the Triple Crown this year. ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged

Several under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.