Many fans were still settling into their seats on a picture-perfect Tuesday afternoon when Jose Altuve crushed Yankees right-hander Luis Severino’s third pitch of the game into the Houston bullpen. It was Altuve’s first home run in the ALCS and fourth this October, adding to an already-impressive playoff ledger and quickly quieting the crowd en route to a 4-1 victory that gave his club a two-games-to-one series lead.

Former Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to ALCS Game 3 Tuesday, receiving a warm ovation on the same field where he had some special moments a decade ago. A constant force on the October stage over an 18-year career, the crafty southpaw was a tried-and-true stopper that seemed to hurl a gem each time New York desperately needed a playoff victory. With the brim of his cap pulled down low and his glove shielding everything but a steely-eyed stare, Petti

NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick called out Yankees fans for tossing water bottles, baseballs and other objects on the field during New York’s 4-1 loss in the AL Championship Series on Tuesday night.

With Cy Young Award favorites Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole on deck, getting off to a good start in the ALCS was crucial for the Yankees if they hope to reach their first World Series in a decade. They did just that on Saturday night by taking a pivotal Game 1 on the road behind another masterful performance from Masahiro Tanaka and the bullpen, collectively blanking the Astros 7-0.

The Rays' season ended in disappointment, but they have an admirable foundation on which to build for next season.

While the rest of baseball’s remaining postseason participants have been thrust into the pressure-cooker scenario of playing winner-take-all games, Aaron Boone’s Yankees are making the most of some downtime while waiting to see which club will stand between them and their first World Series appearance in a decade.

In order to reach their first World Series in a decade, the New York Yankees will likely need to rely heavily on their vaunted bullpen. If the first two games of the Division Series are any indicator, manager Aaron Boone plans to be aggressive with his relievers no matter how effective his starters are or how lopsided the score might be.

The Twins were brimming with positivity heading into Saturday evening’s tilt at Yankee Stadium. Sure, they had dropped the ALDS opener less than 24 hours earlier but were a confident group, fresh off 101 wins and their first division title since 2010. Minnesota had won upwards of a hundred games just once before, back in 1965 with a roster that featured Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and AL batting champion Tony Oliva along with Jim Kaat and Mudcat Grant atop the rotation. Juiced ball or not,

When it comes to baseball’s postseason, reminiscing on previous October matchups is a time-honored tradition. After all, these tense games played on the biggest of stages are a key part of the sport’s rich history, and ignoring the past can often prove perilous when trying to predict the future. In the case of this year’s ALDS showdown between the Twins and Yankees, however, that’s exactly what we should do. All of us. Forget what happened between these two teams prior to this moment. Throw it

NEW YORK (AP) — New nameplates greeted Yankees players in their clubhouse ahead of the Division Series against Minnesota: “OCTOBER SAVAGES” is spelled out under each number, a reference to manager Aaron Boone’s famous tirade at an umpire in July.

A number of contenders got key pieces back from the injured list just in time for the playoffs.

A tumultuous 2019 is in the books for the Red Sox, giving way to an uncertain 2020.

There’s a lot at stake entering the final week of the MLB regular season, with several postseason spots still up for grabs and home field advantage in October yet to be decided in some cases. Adding to the intrigue are head-to-head matchups among teams still battling it out for a wild-card berth or preferable positioning, as well as playoff contenders hoping for encouraging performances from players returning from injury.

With the minor league season coming to a close, prospect fans can now turn their attention out west where the Arizona Fall League kicks off its 2019 schedule Wednesday night.

One ranks among the league leaders in batting average and the other has the most home runs in baseball. The Mets’ 1-2 punch of Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso were no match for Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen Tuesday night at Citi Field, however, striking out a combined six times against the rookie hurler.

The Twins lost Michael Pineda to suspension while right in the thick of a pennant race.

CC Sabathia made what could be his final start at Yankee Stadium Wednesday night, receiving a rousing ovation from fans, teammates and even those in the opposing dugout after exiting in the third inning. The 39-year-old has decided to retire, and his next and final scheduled turn in the regular season will be on the road. Sabathia signed with New York in December of 2008, agreeing to a seven-year, $161 million deal that contained an opt-out after the 2011 season. Rather than leave the Big Apple

Who says you can’t go home? Ex-NFL linebacker Doug Hogue is back in the city that raised him, hoping to impart what he’s learned along the way to a select group of student-athletes who suit up for one of Yonkers’ two high school football teams.