MLB Sep 29, 2013

Pettitte ends career with complete-game victory

Andy Pettitte completed his career in a most fitting fashion. The 41-year-old left-hander pitched a five-hitter for his first complete game since 2006, leading the New York Yankees over his hometown Houston Astros 2-1 Saturday. “It couldn’t end any better,” Pettitte said, trying to ...

MLB Sep 27, 2013

Rivera bids emotional goodbye to Bronx

As the cheers and chants for a sobbing Mariano Rivera shook Yankee Stadium, his long-time teammate Derek Jeter walked to the pitcher’s mound and delivered the message no one really wanted to hear. “It’s time to go,” the Yankees captain appeared to tell his ...

MLB Sep 21, 2013

Yankees' Pettitte to retire after season

Andy Pettitte had no interest in a farewell tour or some big pronouncement regarding his (second) retirement. Anything more than a conference call the day after the season would only feel embarrassing. “Because I’ve done this before,” said a sheepish Pettitte, who briefly stepped ...