'Old goats' Pettitte, Martinez set for Series showdown

2010-06-16T11:52:33Z

Andy Pettitte and Pedro Martinez, in their prime the star pitchers of baseball's greatest rivalry, take center stage one more time Wednesday in game six of the World Series with a crown at stake.

New York Yankees starter Pettitte, a 37-year-old US

Pedro's back! And he ain't afraid of no ghosts

2010-06-16T11:52:40Z

Martinez: ' "This is the kind of stage that I deserve ... the most legendary of all places.'

A city seethes in anticipation.

Outside Yankee Stadium, workmen wielding power washers crisscross the walkways on a crisp autumn afternoon, dutifully cleaning each and every groove between thousands of concrete squares. Inside, groundskeepers wielding rakes push pebbles back and forth, smoothing the dirt aro...

Yankees bounce back to level World Series

2010-06-16T11:54:15Z

A.J. Burnett humbled Philadelphia's finest batters while Hideki Matsui and Mark Teixiera each blasted home runs to lead the New York Yankees past the Phillies 3-1 and level the World...

Yankees salute Lee, quickly turn focus to Game Two

2010-06-16T11:54:42Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees tipped their caps to Philadelphia pitcher Cliff Lee, who was brilliant in winning Wednesday's World Series opener 6-1, and then turned their focus on leveling the Fall Classic in Game Two.

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Martinez ready for noisy fan reaction at World Series

2010-04-16T09:34:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez, for many years treated by New York Yankees fans as public enemy number one, is ready for whatever they dish out when he starts Game Two of the World Series for Philadelphia on Thursday.

Pedro regrets tossing Zimmer to ground in 2003

2010-06-16T11:54:42Z

Pedro Martinez regrets tossing Yankees coach Don Zimmer to ground during playoff fight in 2003

Pedro Martinez walked into a packed interview room in the basement of Yankee Stadium and peered out at all the cameras and reporters wait...

Oh daddy - Martinez gets start in New York

2010-06-16T11:54:48Z

Former Boston Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez, a 38-year-old Dominican right-hander with a history of pitching big games against the New York Yankees, will add to that legacy in game two of the World Series.

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Martinez to start World Series Game 2 for Phillies

2010-06-16T11:55:12Z

Look who's here: Phillies' Pedro Martinez to start Game 2 of World Series at Yankee Stadium

Pedro Martinez has a long history of memorable starts against the New York Yankees. He's pitched against them during the regular season and playoffs, poked fun at their history and called them...

Phillies tab Pedro Martinez as Game Two starter

2010-06-16T11:55:07Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez will start Game Two of Major League Baseball's World Series against the New York Yankees, sandwiched between left-handers Cliff Lee and

Yankees likely to face old foe in World Series

2010-06-16T11:55:31Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees could face familiar old foe Pedro Martinez in the World Series against defending champions Philadelphia Phillies that begins in the Bronx

Dodgers rally to beat Phillies, tie series

2010-06-16T11:57:02Z

JA Happ issued a bases-loaded walk to Andre Ethier as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied with two runs in the eighth for a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia in baseball's National...

Did Manuel's early hook for Pedro spur Dodgers?

2010-06-16T11:57:07Z

Did Phils' Manuel pull Pedro too soon, sparking Dodgers to comeback win?

Grady Little infamously stuck with Pedro Martinez a bit too long.

Six years later, did Charlie Manuel yank Martinez a bit too soon in a crucial playoff moment?

Another manager's late-inning playoff decision ...

Game 3 in Denver postponed, and Pedro Martinez out

2010-06-16T11:58:11Z

Game 3 of Phillies-Rockies postponed because of cold, snow; delay scraps Martinez start

The cold and snow in Colorado scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez's first postseason start in five years. Game 3 of the Philadelphia-Colorado playoff series was postponed a day because...

Phillies' Martinez gets the call for frigid Game 3

2010-04-16T09:54:27Z

Rocktoberrrrr: Phillies, Rockies brace for frigid weather; Martinez gets the call for Philly

Pedro Martinez is getting the ball and the call in another big game.

Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel chose the aging right-hander over Phillies GM Amaro says team will look beyond struggling Lidge for potential closer options

The Philadelphia Phillies suddenly are auditioning potential replacements for struggling closer Brad Lidge and juggling their rotation with Pedro Martinez still bothered by a stiff neck.

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Martinez leaves game with stiff neck

2010-04-16T10:14:00Z

Pedro Martinez leaves start after three innings with stiff neck

Pedro Martinez left his start after three innings because of neck stiffness in Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

Martinez was trailing 3-0 when he approached the mound to b...

Martinez leads Phils to doubleheader sweep

2010-07-14T14:02:01Z

Martinez throws 8 scoreless, leads Phillies to 1-0 win over Mets to sweep doubleheader

Pedro Martinez was pushing 130 pitches and the tying run stood on second base when manager Charlie Manuel came out to the mound for a chat.

Pull Pedro?

With the way the Phillies bullpen has been struggling, not a chance.

Martinez escaped the e...

Martinez beats Lincecum, Phillies edge Giants 2-1

2010-04-16T10:32:35Z

Pedro Martinez outpitches Tim Lincecum, Phillies beat Giants 2-1 on Ryan Howard's RBI double

Pedro Martinez tossed seven impressive innings to outpitch Tim Lincecum, Ryan Howard doubled in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphi...

Unassisted triple play helps Martinez beat Mets

2010-04-16T10:40:53Z

Unassisted triple play helps Phillies' Martinez beat Mets in return to New York

Pedro Martinez was anxiously watching the Phillies lead dwindle on a television in the clubhouse when Eric Bruntlett put an end to his worries with an unassisted triple play.

Bruntlett became the second p...

Phils top Mets 9-7 after unassisted triple play

2010-04-16T10:42:14Z

Eric Bruntlett turns unassisted triple play to end Phillies' 9-7 victory over Mets

Second baseman Eric Bruntlett turned an unassisted triple play to end the Philadelphia Phillies' wild 9-7 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. It was the 15th unassisted triple play in maj...

Back in NY, Pedro excited to face Mets

2010-04-16T10:42:20Z

Back in the New York groove: Pedro Martinez excited to face Mets this weekend

Pedro Martinez waited all spring for a contract offer from the New York Mets that never came.

He'll get a chance to make them pay for that this weekend.

Now a member of the rival Phillies, the three-time ...

Pride and paychecks

2010-10-22T11:13:32Z

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Martinez makes Phillies debut a winning one

2010-04-16T10:51:48Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez made a victorious return to the mound behind a potent offense to help the Philadelphia Phillies storm to a 12-5 thrashing of the Chicago Cubs in his first start with his new team on Wednesday.

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Martinez hurls five innings in Phillies debut

2010-04-16T10:51:42Z

Pedro Martinez pitched five innings and got the win in his return to Major League Baseball, making his debut for Philadelphia in a 12-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

The three-time Martinez set to start for Phillies vs. Cubs, Moyer sent to bullpen

Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Phillies man...

Pedro wants nothing more than to help his teammates

2010-10-22T10:43:24Z

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Pedro Martinez works 5 innings in rehab start

2010-04-16T11:03:17Z

Pedro Martinez pitches 5 innings in Triple-A rehab start, inching closer to joining Phillies

Pedro Martinez allowed five runs — four earned — and three hits in five innings of a rehab start Friday night for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia P...

Pedro's minor league start cut short by rain

2010-04-16T11:09:02Z

Pedro Martinez begins minor league rehab assignment in rainy conditions

Pedro Martinez's first minor league rehab start in preparation for a comeback with the Philadelphia Phillies was cut short by rain Sunday.

The 37-year-old right-hander worked 1 1-3 innings for the Pedro Martinez throws 1st bullpen session with Phils; he goes to Single-A Clearwater next

Pedro Martinez threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, with new teammate Mat...

Phillies take chance on veteran pitcher Martinez

2010-04-16T11:19:07Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Three-time Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez has signed a one-year contract to play with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced on Wednesday.

Martinez will receive $1 million and could earn $1.5 mi...

World Series champion Phillies add veteran pitcher Martinez

2010-04-16T11:19:50Z

All-Star pitcher Pedro Martinez, a 37-year-old Dominican right-hander who struggled last year with the New York Mets, was signed on Wednesday by World Series champion Philadelphia.

Martinez signed a one-year deal for one million dollars and will start on the disabled list but could join the st...

Utley and Werth homer, Phillies beat Reds 9-6

2010-04-16T11:28:31Z

Chase Utley, Jason Werth homer in Phillies' 9-6 win over Reds

Jayson Werth homered for the fourth straight game, Chase Utley hit an inside-the-park homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pedro Martinez says his agent is working on a deal with the Phillies

Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues.

Martinez said the Phillies have been scouting him in his native

Pedro Martinez might sign with Cubs, Rays

2010-04-16T11:45:53Z

Pedro Martinez says Cubs, Rays are interested in signing him; contract could come soon

Pedro Martinez could be back on a major league mound soon.

The right-hander said on Wednesday that he has had talks with the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays and hopes to sign a contract in the near f...

Caribbean contenders expect to set pace in Classic Baseball

2010-07-14T14:12:31Z

Dominican Republic and host Puerto Rico will be the favourites to advance from the first-round group at the World Baseball Classic that also includes Panama and the Netherlands.

The Dominica...

Caribbean contenders expect to set pace in Classic

2010-07-14T14:12:31Z

Dominican Republic and host Puerto Rico will be the favourites to advance from the first-round group at the World Baseball Classic that also includes Panama and the Netherlands.

The Dominica...

Time to Bid Fond Farewell to Pedro

2010-04-16T14:16:46Z

Time to Say Goodbye to Pedro.

Pedro Martinez’s agent said this week that while several teams are interested in his client’s services for 2009, the Mets remain his top choice. And on the surface, Martinez is still a good fit for the Mets.

Even if New York re-signs Oliver Perez, their fifth starter rema...

"Past Pugilistic Events" No Longer Matter To Rays, Red Sox

2010-06-16T12:07:49Z

ST. PETERSBURG - The Rays and Red Sox have a long history of butting heads - artfully referred to Thursday as "past pugilistic events" by Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon - but no one is expecting a renewal of those hostilities in the ALCS.

So you will n...

Shelled Game: Mets Scramble to Assemble a Playoff Bullpen

2010-04-16T13:23:31Z

Total Chaos for Mets Postseason Pitching Generally, the roster questions facing a first-place team are few. The Mets, who lost 7-4 to the Atlanta Braves Sunday, lead the Phillies by one game, yet the pitchers who would make up their postseason staff are still largely a mystery.

Between the 18 pitchers currently with New York since rosters expanded on Sep...

The Pedro Problem

2010-04-16T16:44:09Z

When Pedro Martinez exited his July 12 start against the Rockies after four innings, the Mets were quick to downplay his injury, which Martinez said was tightness in his shoulder as a result of compensating for a groin injury. Manager Jerry Manuel said t...

Mets get stellar pitching in 3-0 win over Rockies

2010-07-14T14:12:43Z

No Pedro, no problem: Mets bullpen shuts down Rockies in 3-0 win after Martinez leaves early

Jose Reyes homered and the resilient New York bullpen shut down the Colorado Rockies after Pedro Martinez left with a sore shoulder, combinin...

Must-Win Week for the Mets

2010-04-16T17:01:21Z

Monday night’s 7-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals will be particularly disappointing to fans of the New York Mets, particularly if it provides a harbinger for how the Mets play over the next week.

With another three games against the Cardinals, who lead the National League wild-card

Mets' Pedro Martinez out 4-to-6 weeks

2010-07-14T14:06:39Z

New York Mets Starter Pedro Martinez Sidelined 4-To-6 Weeks by Strained Left Hamstring

Pedro Martinez will be sidelined four to six weeks with what the New York Mets said was a mild strain of his left hamstring.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner was placed on the 15-day disable...

Martinez Might be a Keeper for the Mets

2010-09-09T23:15:17Z

Pedro Martinez almost retired in a Mets uniform. It could have happened last year, if Martinez, in the midst of a grueling rehabilitation from shoulder surgery, decided to call it quits rather than endure the pain with no guarantees. Two weeks into spring training, Martinez, was asked about retiring with the Mets. However, he's expected to sign an extension, perhaps even before his contract expires at the end of this season.

Martinez is ready to begin the final lap of his 4 ...

Mets stars aiding tropical storm victims

2010-09-10T09:11:40Z

Mets Stars Pedro Martinez and Moises Alou Try to Help Storm Survivors in Dominican Republic

Pedro Martinez's neighbors in the Dominican Republic are desperate. They've been driven from their humble homes, with families separated and children displaced after small shacks all over the is...

Phils rally to win 7th in row over Mets

2010-09-09T21:11:47Z

Jimmy Rollins' 2-Run Triple Helps Phillies Rally to Their 7th Straight Win Over Mets, 5-3

Carlos Beltran misplayed Jimmy Rollins' line drive into a two-run triple and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat New York 5-3 Saturday for their seventh straight victory over the M...

Martinez wins in return to Shea Stadium

2010-09-09T19:50:26Z

Pedro Martinez Tosses 5 Shutout Innings in Shea Stadium Return to Lead Mets Past Astros 4-1

Pedro Martinez's return to Shea Stadium was a huge success. Martinez tossed five shutout innings in his first start at home this season, outpitching Roy Oswalt and leading the Pedro Martinez Wins in Return for Mets; Greg Maddux Helps Padres Beat Diamondbacks

Pedro Martinez looked right at home in his return to the mound, the very way Greg Maddux looks start after start after start.

Back in the major leagues for the first time in almost a year, Mart...

Pedro gets 3,000th K in winning return

2010-09-09T18:20:09Z

Pedro Martinez Returns From Shoulder Surgery, Gets 3,000th K As Mets Roll Past Reds 10-4

Pedro Martinez's comeback was vintage _ a victory and a little history, too. Back on the mound for the first time in almost a year, the right-hander got his 3,000th career strikeout Monday and led the resurgent New York Mets to a 10-4 win over the Pedro Martinez Returns From Shoulder Surgery, Becomes 15th Pitcher to Reach 3,000 Strikeouts

Pedro Martinez completed his comeback from major shoulder surgery on Monday and quickly went into the record books, becoming the 15th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters in his career.

The New York Mets' right-hander needed only two strikeouts to reac...

Pedro rejoins Mets, will start Monday

2010-09-09T18:00:02Z

Pedro Martinez, Recovering From Rotator Cuff Surgery, Joins Mets and Will Start Monday at Reds

New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez, recovering from rotator cuff surgery, will make his first start of the season on Monday at Cincinnati.

Martinez did a great job throwing 53 pitches in a Friday...

Mets end slide against Braves

2010-09-09T17:57:50Z

Maine Helps Mets Stop Skid, As Pedro Prepares for Return

Pedro Martinez could be joining the Mets just in time to make a final pennant push. John Maine has been the ace that has helped keep New York in the race.

Carlos Delgado hit a...

Maine's bat and arm lift Mets over Bucs

2010-09-09T10:39:20Z

John Maine Hits 2-Run Homer and Strikes Out 7 to Lead New York Mets to 8-4 Win Over Pirates

John Maine hit a two-run homer and struck out seven to lead the New York Mets to an 8-4 win over the woeful Pittsburgh Pirates on ...

The ace in the hole

2010-10-15T09:45:24Z

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Pedro rejoins Mets, but only for 1 night

2010-09-08T22:22:38Z

Pedro Martinez Rejoins Mets, but Only for 1 Night As He Takes Break From Rehab Regimen

Pedro Martinez walked through the New York Mets' clubhouse Friday, shaking hands and sharing hugs with teammates, happy to play cheerleader for one night and eager to return to the mound.

"Hello. Hello everybody. Hello," a grinning Martinez said as he worke...

Pedro Martinez Baseball

2010-08-05T13:30:32Z

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2009, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez looks at his ball after giving up a two-run home run to New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui during the second inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series ...

World Series Phillies Yankees Baseball

2010-06-16T11:41:17Z

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, congratulates Johnny Damon after they scored on a two run RBI single by Hideki Matsui against Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Parade on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

APTOPIX World Series Phillies Yankees Baseball

2010-06-16T11:48:42Z

New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui watches his two run home run Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez during the second inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

World Series Phillies Baseball