Dodgers' Kershaw wins National League Cy Young Award

2011-11-17T11:30:19Z

(Reuters) - Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Thursday, capping a season where he had the league's lowest earned run average ...

Powerhouse Phils and Yankees top playoff seeds

2011-09-29T15:00:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two powerhouse top seeds in the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, and a pair of wild card Cinderellas make for intriguing match-ups in the first round of PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Cliff Lee proved dominant again as he steamrolled through the Atlanta Braves' lineup to give Philadelphia a 9-0 shutout victory and win his seventh consecutive start...

Blue Jays rock Lee to claim comeback win

2011-07-03T15:00:05Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Eric Thames and Jose Bautista slammed back-to-back homers and Edwin Encarnacion added a two-run blast as the Toronto Blue Jays ended PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A masterful Cliff Lee tossed his third consecutive complete-game shutout to steal top billing as the Philadelphia Phillies earned a 5-0 victory in their heavyweight matchup with the ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed manager Tony La Russa back to the dugout and extended the drought of Philadelphia's Reuters) - Cliff Lee pitched a complete game, three-hit shutout to help lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-0 road victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday...

Lee sharp in Philadelphia's win over Astros

2011-04-02T20:00:03Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies provided plenty of offense in support of Cliff Lee, the team's prized free-agent acquisition, as they thumped the Houston Astros 9-4 on Saturday.

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Five teams to watch in 2011 MLB season

2011-03-28T16:00:06Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five teams to watch in the 2011 Major League Baseball season, which begins March 31:

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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

They scraped their way into the postseason by cobbling together just enough offense to s...

Phillies and Red Sox top list of World Series contenders

2011-03-28T09:30:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-armed in hopes of toppling the champion San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox beefed up their lineup for a title...

Yankees general manager says pitching needs patching

2011-02-04T13:01:11Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman admitted the path to a 28th World Series championship got a little harder with Friday's retirement of pitcher Andy Pettitte.

Sabathia understands Lee's choice to go to Phils

2010-12-22T15:01:37Z

CC Sabathia will miss chance to pitch with good friend Cliff Lee again, but understands choice

CC Sabathia hoped to be pitching alongside close pal Cliff Lee again next year, reunited in Yankees pinstripes.

Instead, Lee turned down an extra $30 million to return to the Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad

Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:

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The Miami Herald on U.S. withdrawal timetable in ...

Lee delighted to land back in Philly

2010-12-16T12:32:00Z

Cliff Lee spurned more lucrative offers for a chance to bring his family back to Philadelphia and become part of what could be a historically strong Phillies rotation.

"It's plenty of money," Lee said Wednesday after his five-year, 120 million-dollar deal with the Phillies was finalized. "When you hit a certain point, enough's enough. It's just a matter of whe...

Big deal: Cliff Lee says $120 million was enough

2010-12-15T17:01:16Z

No matter that pitcher Cliff Lee left $30 million on the table; he's still in the money.

To hear some people in baseball talk, they may have to hold a benefit to make sure Cliff Lee has enough left in his bank account for retirement.

Social Security only goes so far, you know, and now that Lee has left $30 million on the table to join the

2010-12-15T16:01:36Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Prized pitcher Cliff Lee celebrated his "historic" return to Philadelphia after signing a five-year, $120 million contract with the Phillies on Wednesday.

The most sought-after pitcher on the free-agent market, Lee turned down lucra...

Lee, Phils finalize deal $120 million, 5-year deal

2010-12-15T09:30:21Z

Cliff Lee, Phillies finalize deal $120 million, 5-year deal

Cliff Lee and the Phillies have finalized a $120 million, five-year contract that brings the star pitcher back to Philadelphia.

Lee spurned more lucrative offers from the New York Yankees ...

Cliff Lee's itch for 7th year too much for Rangers

2010-12-14T18:00:24Z

Cliff Lee's last pitch too much for Texas Rangers, who had no 7-year itch even for ace lefty

Cliff Lee's last pitch to the Texas Rangers was too much.

While the Rangers really wanted to keep the ace who helped them get to their first World Series, they weren't willing to guarantee a seventh year on an already extended contract offer for Lee.

"The...

Lee gives Phillies a potentially historic rotation

2010-12-14T15:30:32Z

With Cliff Lee in the fold, fearsome Phillies have an unparalleled wealth of starting pitching

Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels — and Cliff Lee. Yes, Cliff Lee.

The Cliff Lee starts off Phillies contract with $11 million salary in 2011

Cliff Lee starts off his $120 million, five-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies with a relatively modest $11 million salary next season.

Including an option for 2016, the deal could be worth $135 million for six seasons, according to contract in...

Rangers lose out on Lee _ to his other Series team

2010-12-14T02:00:10Z

Rangers have hole at top of rotation after Lee opts to return to his other World Series team

The Texas Rangers really wanted to keep Cliff Lee after the ace left-hander helped them get to their first World Series.

Lee, however, spurned the Rangers late Monday night for the other team he went to the World Series with — th...

As Lee remains mum, speculation involves Phillies

2010-12-13T17:30:20Z

With no word from Cliff Lee, speculation starts that Phillies could be after pitcher

While the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers waited for Cliff Lee to make a decision, speculation started that the Phillies might attempt to sign the pitcher who helped Rangers make offer to Cliff Lee during owner Chuck Greenberg's trip to Arkansas

Texas Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg traveled to Arkansas on Thursday and presented Cliff Lee with an offer in an attempt to persuade the prized pitcher to re...

Yankees make 1st formal offer to Cliff Lee

2010-12-08T15:31:40Z

Yankees make 1st formal contract offer to free agent LHP Cliff Lee

The New York Yankees have made their first formal contract offer to Cliff Lee.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says the team presented a proposal. He didn't say how much it was w...

Winter meetings open with big deal _ Werth to Nats

2010-12-05T17:00:14Z

Winter meetings open with a big deal: Werth agrees to $126M, 7-year contract with Nationals

Free agent outfielder Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals reached a megadeal Sunday, a startling $126 million, seven-year contract that seemed to catch most everyone by surprise at baseball's winter meetings.

T...

Lee, Crawford head winter meetings wish list

2010-12-05T14:00:26Z

Lee, Crawford, Werth head winter meetings wish list, Steinbrenner on Hall of Fame ballot

Cliff Lee, Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth certainly will draw plenty of attention at...

Rangers know Lee big focus for winter meetings

2010-12-03T14:30:28Z

Rangers feel they are `near or at top of the list' for Cliff Lee heading to winter meetings

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels is preparing for the winter meetings knowing free agent left-hander Cliff Lee will be a big focus for the AL champions.

What Daniels doesn't...

Rangers make 2nd visit to talk to Lee in Arkansas

2010-12-03T11:26:59Z

Texas Rangers visit Lee in Arkansas for second time; won't say if an offer made to ace lefty

Cliff Lee got another visit this week from the Texas Rangers, who are hoping the free-agent ace left-hander will return after helping them get to their first World Series.

Rangers preside...

Looking Ahead to 2011: Texas Rangers Bullpen

2010-11-29T14:54:23Z

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Looking Ahead to 2011: Texas Rangers C and SP

2010-11-29T14:54:05Z

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Cashman travels to Arkansas to court Lee

2010-11-10T12:00:46Z

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman travels to Arkansas to court Cliff Lee

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has traveled to Arkansas to meet with free-agent pitcher Cliff Lee.

Cashman was invited Tuesday by Lee's agent, Yankees not wasting time in pursuit of Cliff Lee; Detroit reaches deal with SS Jhonny Peralta

The Yankees wasted little time in their pursuit of Cliff Lee.

New York called the pitcher's agent Sunday on the first day of the free-...

Giants decline option on World Series MVP Renteria

2010-11-05T05:00:59Z

The move was expected because Renteria is considering retirement after a season filled with injuries.

The decision comes just three days after Renteria's tiebreaking three-run homer off Cliff Lee in the seventh inning Monday that lifted San Francisco to its first title since moving to the US western seaboard in 1958.

"He was obvio...

Images of the 2010 Postseason

2010-11-05T06:58:38Z

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Will the Yankees Sign Cliff Lee?

2010-11-29T14:51:34Z

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Yankees finish meetings, prepare for Lee chase

2010-11-02T16:00:48Z

New York Yankees finish 2 days of meetings, prepare for Cliff Lee chase

The Yankees have completed two days of meetings and are prepared to pursue left-hander Cliff Lee, the top available pitcher on the free-agent market.

In the team's first offseason following the death of owner Derek Jeter, Cliff Lee top list of 142 players who became free agents after World Series

Derek Jeter, Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth head a list of 142 players who have become free agents following the World Series.

Ac...

Slumping Rangers turn to Lee to extend Series

2010-10-31T21:30:19Z

Calling Mr. Lee: With Rangers struggling at plate, they need ace lefty to extend World Series

Cliff Lee, it's up to you.

When the ace left-hander takes the ball for Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night, he gets a second chance against San Francisco after losing the series opener. But if Lee and the slumping...

2010 World Series Game 5 Preview/Prediction - Rangers vs. Giants

2010-11-29T14:51:00Z

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Rangers manager: No discussions of Lee for Game 4

2010-10-30T13:00:34Z

Rangers manager says no discussions about possibility of Cliff Lee pitching in Game 4

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington says he hasn't had any conversations with Cliff Lee about the possibility of the ace left-hander pitching Game 4 on short rest.

When asked about ...

World Series Game Two starter Wilson builds on Lee lessons

2010-10-28T06:30:14Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson has relished following the lead set by fellow left-hander Cliff Lee...

Bumbles & fumbles as Texas falls 11-7 to Giants

2010-10-27T21:30:20Z

Bumbles & fumbles as Rangers fall 11-7 to Giants in World Series opener

Bumbling on the bases and fumbling on the field did in the Texas Rangers.

Their manager didn't help, either.

That's what a first World Series appearance will do to a team.

In Wednesday night's dismal 11-7 loss to the San Francisco Giants<...

Sanchez, Posey pull Giants into 2-all tie after 3

2010-10-27T18:30:44Z

Sanchez, Posey drive in runs to leave Giants, Rangers tied 2-all after 3 in Series opener

Freddy Sanchez and Buster Posey had consecutive run-scoring hits off Cliff Lee, leaving the San Fra...

Lee, Lincecum in mutual admiration before Series duel

2010-10-26T19:00:49Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Major League Baseball's "Year of the Pitcher" climaxes with the World Series, which opens on Wednesday with another scintillating showdown pitting Cliff Lee

2010 World Series Game 1 Preview/Prediction- Rangers vs. Giants

2010-10-26T23:19:07Z

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Rangers not thinking about 0-9 record at AT&T Park

2010-10-26T09:59:05Z

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Lee, Wilson for Texas in World Series, Vlad in RF

2010-10-25T19:00:28Z

Rangers starting pair of left-handers in 1st two games of World Series; Vlad in RF for opener

Ace left-hander Cliff Lee will be followed in the Texas Rangers' rotation at the World Series by C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis

Lincecum to start World Series opener for Giants

2010-10-25T17:30:27Z

Tim Lincecum to start World Series opener for Giants; Cain, Sanchez, Bumgarner to follow

Tim Lincecum will start Wednesday night's World Series opener for the San Francisco Giants against the Texas Rangers.

A capsule look at the World Series between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants

A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants:

Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Wednesday, at San Francisco (7:57 p.m.); Game 2, Thursday, at San Francisco (7:57 p.m.); Game 3, Saturday,...

Giants and Rangers in improbable World Series clash

2010-10-25T12:00:33Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants, a pair of 30-1 longshots, begin their unexpected World Series showdown Wednesday with the winner ending half a century of frustration.

The pitching-rich Giants, with a rag-tag offense fe...

Playoff teams get boost from midseason makeovers

2010-10-21T07:00:20Z

Midseason makeovers: Bengie Molina, Cody Ross among late additions providing playoff boosts

Bengie Molina hits a go-ahead homer to put Texas in charge of the AL championship series.

Cody Ross comes through with another clutch hit for the Giants.

Rangers confident heading home with 3-2 lead in ALCS

2010-10-20T19:39:03Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers missed out on their first chance to clinch a World Series berth when they fell 7-2 to the Yankees in New York on Wednesday, but were confident they could get the job done at home.

"We'll take our odds going home," said o...

Yankees and Phillies--Who will win the World Series?

2010-11-03T02:54:15Z

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2010 Seattle Mariners Season Preview

2010-11-03T02:54:25Z

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Yankees Take Game 4; Lead Series 3-1

2010-11-03T02:54:24Z

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Shout outs for shutouts: Pitchers rule postseason

2010-10-20T06:30:26Z

Kings of the postseason hill: Led by Lee, Lincecum & Halladay, pitching rules these playoffs

No wonder Nolan Ryan grabbed a ball and headed to the mound. That's the place for any ace right now.

With pitchers ruling these playoffs, Matt Cain turned in the latest gem. He combined with a couple of Giants relievers to blank

Cliff Lee's Dominance May Yield Near $200 Million Over Six Years

2010-10-19T16:35:40Z

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Lee makes himself more enticing for Yankees

2010-10-19T09:31:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Southpaw Cliff Lee may have won twice with his domination of the New York Yankees in Monday night's playoff victory.

His Texas Rangers took a crucial game in the

Baseball's Final Four ready to get going

2010-10-19T10:24:46Z

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Rangers and Lee rout Yankees for AL Series lead

2010-10-18T21:00:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Left-hander Cliff Lee threw another post-season masterpiece on Monday as the Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees 8-0 to seize a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Cliff Lee's pitching, Josh Hamilton's 2-run homer give Rangers 2-0 lead over Yankees

Cliff Lee breezed through his first nine batters and Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer off Andy Pettitte, giving the Texas...

AP News in Brief

2010-10-18T15:30:23Z

AP News in Brief

Bank of America plans to resume 100K foreclosures in 23 states, suggesting thaw in freeze

WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of U.S. home foreclosures may not slow much after all.

Bank of America said Monday that it plans to resume seizing more than 100,000 homes in 23 states next week. It said it has a legal right...

Can The New York Yankees Score Off of Cliff Lee?

2010-11-02T13:53:05Z

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Postseason ace vs. October pro in Game 3 of ALCS

2010-10-17T18:00:14Z

Cliff Lee vs. Andy Pettitte in Game 3 of ALCS: The postseason ace and the ol' October pro

Cliff Lee and Andy Pettitte. The postseason ace against that ol' October pro.

With the best-of-seven AL championship series tied at one apiece, the scene shifts to Yankees avoid Lee until Game 3 of ALCS, instead open vs. another Texas lefty influenced by Lee

The New York Yankees avoid Cliff Lee until Game 3 of the AL championship series. In the opener, they ...

Yankees open ALCS against Wilson, who studies Lee

2010-10-15T09:52:42Z

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Cliff Lee Vs. His Future Employer

2010-10-15T09:52:38Z

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Why worry about Lee? Yankees dwelling on Wilson

2010-10-15T09:52:35Z

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Rangers Win! Rangers Win!

2010-11-04T13:06:40Z

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A capsule look at the Yankees and Rangers in ALCS

2010-10-13T11:31:47Z

A capsule look at the Yankees-Rangers matchup in the AL championship series

A look at the best-of-seven American League championship series between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers:

Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at Arlington, Te...

Cliff Lee vs. His Future Employer

2010-11-02T12:27:49Z

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Lee tosses another gem to carry Rangers into ALCS

2010-11-02T12:27:44Z

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Rangers rip Rays and advance to face Yankees

2010-10-12T21:30:15Z

Texas pitcher Cliff Lee struck out 11 and Ian Kinsler smacked a two-run home run Tuesday to power the Rangers past Tampa Bay 5-1 and into a playoff showdown against the Confident Rays send David Price to mound against Cliff Lee, aim to finish improbable comeback

Rays manager Joe Maddon spoke matter-of-factly, assessing Tampa Bay's chances of completing an improbable come...

Texas Rangers Visit Tampa Bay Rays in 2010 ALDS Showdown

2010-10-11T15:06:06Z

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2010-12-21T15:31:57Z

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2010, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee smiles during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia. From the Phillies signing Lee to the Eagles' incredible rally against the Giants to the first-place Flyers in NHL, Philadelphia is the epicenter of the sports ...

Phantastic Philly Football

2010-12-21T15:31:56Z

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2010, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick gestures during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants at Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee adjusts his hat during a baseball news conference, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, in Philadelphia. Lee and the Phillies finalized a $120 million, five-year contract that brings the star pitcher back to Philadelphia. (AP Photo)

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2010-12-15T16:04:11Z

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee puts on a new hat during a baseball news conference, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, in Philadelphia. Lee and the Phillies finalized a $120 million, five-year contract that brings the star pitcher back to Philadelphia. (AP Photo)

Cliff Lee Baseball

2010-12-14T14:31:47Z

FILE - This Oct. 27, 2010, file photo shows Texas Rangers' Cliff Lee throwing during the second inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants, in San Francisco. The free-agent pitcher passed up an extra $50 million from the New ...

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Lee, Crawford head winter meetings wish list

Rangers know Lee big focus for winter meetings

Rangers make 2nd visit to talk to Lee in Arkansas

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Cashman travels to Arkansas to court Lee

Giants decline option on World Series MVP Renteria

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Slumping Rangers turn to Lee to extend Series

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Sanchez, Posey pull Giants into 2-all tie after 3

Lee, Lincecum in mutual admiration before Series duel

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Rangers not thinking about 0-9 record at AT&T Park

Lee, Wilson for Texas in World Series, Vlad in RF

Lincecum to start World Series opener for Giants

Giants and Rangers in improbable World Series clash

Playoff teams get boost from midseason makeovers

Rangers confident heading home with 3-2 lead in ALCS

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Rangers and Lee rout Yankees for AL Series lead

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