AP – The New York Yankees, baseball’s biggest spenders, finally cashed in with their first pennant in six years Sunday night, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 in Game 6 of the AL championship series behind the savvy pitching of that old October pro, Andy Pettitte.

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AP – They dashed from the dugout and in from the outfield, swarming Alex Rodriguez in a sea of pinstripes only steps from his spot at third base. “I couldn’t be more excited,” he said. “I feel like a 10-year-old kid.” Making it to the World Series for the first time after all those misses [...]

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AP – Mere moments after the Los Angeles Angels unleashed their leaping, screeching, rambunctious Rally Monkey on the scoreboard, they erased a late deficit and saved their season. Surely that monkey business was just a coincidence. He’s just a marketing gimmick, a video star and a plush toy — right?

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AP – Torii Hunter hit a two-run single in Los Angeles’ four-run first against A.J. Burnett and John Lackey pitched shutout ball after a shaky start to lead the Angels to a 4-0 lead over the New York Yankees through six innings Thursday night in Game 5 of the AL championship series.

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AP – Alex Rodriguez has done something remarkable in every game of his charmed October. CC Sabathia is settling for every time he takes the mound. Together, they’ve got the New York Yankees within one win of a long-awaited return to the World Series.

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