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Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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The Pinstripe Postal Service: Answering Your Yankee Questions, One Week at a Time
PIX11.comThe Yankees debate over who will be in their Starting Rotation ended when Pineda went to the 15 Day-DL. Who do you think would have been cut if the injury did not occur and what will happen when Pineda's healthy? Or when Andy Pettite is deemed ready to...Tags: Sports, St. Louis Cardinals, Baseball, Hideki Matsui, Andruw Jones
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Gary Carter Dies At Age 57
pix11.com | @jeremy_tannerGary Carter, the former New York Mets Hall-of-Fame catcher, died Thursday afternoon. Citing a private family website, ESPN reported that Carter's daughter Kimmy Bloemers wrote, "I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with...Tags: Sports, Baseball, Howard Johnson, Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter
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Yankees Headed To Post-Season, Clinch 16th Playoff Trip in 17 Years
It's official. The New York Yankees are headed to the playoffs following a win over the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday. It will be the Bronx Bombers' 16th trip in 17 years to the post-season. Eduardo Nunez hit a tying home run in the eighth inning, Robinson...Tags: All Stars, American League East, Tampa Bay Rays, Baseball, Eduardo Nunez
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C.C Unstoppable In Yankees Win Against Mariners
PIX11.comThis will always be remembered as the game of "what if" for C.C Sabathia. The Big Yank was unhittable through the first six innings last night against the lowly Seattle Mariners. His pitches were so dominating that it seemed like a no-hitter was in the...Tags: Sports, Baseball, Mark Teixeira, Eric Chavez, Brendan Ryan
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Yankees Walk-Off in Fashion, Complete Series Sweep
PIX11.comDespite going to a Game 6 in last year's American League Championship Series, the Texas Rangers clearly dominated the Yankees in almost every aspect of the sport. It's amazing how much can change in a couple of months. The Yankees were able to enact a...Tags: American League, Curtis Granderson, Brett Gardner, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees
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It's Your Money: Summer Travel Deals
PIX11.comYour summer vacation could be just a hop, skip and a drive away! Andrea Minarcek, senior editor of Budget Travel magazine will be here with here with five travel deals not far from home. MONTAUK Hamptons Hideaway, from $169 The 26-room Solé East Beach...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Baltimore Orioles, Human Interest, Trips and Vacations, Volleyball
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Yankees, Teixeira Dominate Brewers 12-2
PIX11.comThere were serious discussions this past off-season as to whether the Yankees should have acquired free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke, but many analysts said he could not handle the pressure of pitching in New York. It turns out the experts were spot-on...Tags: Athletes, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Nick Swisher, Human Interest, Milwaukee Brewers
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Cano Collects Home Run Derby Crown; Defeats Boston Star in Final Round
PIX11.comA father pitching to his son, a sweet-stroking second baseman, and balls traveling almost 500 feet all add up to one thing. Robinson Cano becoming the 2011 Home Run Derby Champion. Cano went against the odds, taking on players with more than twice the...Tags: Sports, Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals, David Ortiz, Adrian Gonzalez
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Red Sox Fan Steals Home, And $20,000 In Team Equipment
pix11.comBOSTON, MA (PIX11) -- A Boston man tried to profit off stolen Sox memorabilia by saying his severely ill son needed the proceeds to pay for his mounting medical bills, say police. While he got his sob story past Long Island-based Leland's.com -- they...Tags: Suffolk County (Massachusetts), Thomas Spota, Crimes, Homes, Bohemia
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Yankees sign Bartolo Colon to minor league deal
pix11.comThe New York Yankees have signed right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal and have invited him to Spring Training in a couple of weeks. The 37 year old veteran pitcher signed a one-year deal and could earn just under $1million dollars...Tags: Sports, Montreal Expos, Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Spring Training
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Mets sign OF Willie Harris
pix11.comThe New York Mets have signed outfielder Willie Harris to a minor league contract. Harris hit 30 home runs over the last three seasons and has been invited to major league Spring Training. The 32-year old hit 10 home runs, six doubles, two triples,...Tags: Washington Nationals, Sports, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Rod Barajas
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