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CC Sabathia was asked his definition of being an ace after today’s game. “The definition of an ace is just giving the team a chance to win every time out,” he said. “The guys feel like you have a chance to win every time you go out there. That’s what I try and do. I [...]

The Yankees (99-56) beat the Red Sox and have clinched at least a tie for the American League East title. They can celebrate tomorrow with a series sweep. Sue, Billy Martin would have been the easy choice for the magic number. But the late Bobby Murcer knew most of the players on this team and [...]

YANKEES (98-56) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Swisher RF Cano 2B Cabrera CF Molina C Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (18-7, 3.31). RED SOX (91-62) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Martinez C Youkilis 1B Lowell 3B Ortiz DH Baldelli RF Lowrie SS Anderson LF Pitching: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (3-5, 6.80). TIME/TV: 4:10, [...]

The Yankees took another step to the division title as they battered the Red Sox. Sam Borden writes that Joba Chamberlain deserves a shot at redemption. CC Sabathia is rested and ready for what is ahead. This notebook also has updates on Jerry Hairston and Dave Robertson along with news on Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman.

Between us, I’m a little worn out by the Joba Drama. So I’m going to skip over that. He pitched well and good for him. Now let’s see if he can do it again. A few notes for those of you still up: • Terry Francona said Jon Lester could actually make his next start. [...]

Yankees up by 6.5 games with eight to play. Back later with clubhouse reaction.

YANKEES (97-56) Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Posada C Cano 2B Swisher RF Cabrera CF Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (8-6, 4.73). RED SOX (91-61) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Martinez 1B Youkilis 3B Ortiz DH Bay LF Drew RF Varitek C Gonzalez SS Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (14-7, 3.33). TIME/TV: 7:05, [...]

Both Tyler Kepner and Mark Feinsand wrote excellent stories today on Joe Girardi and the adjustments he made this season in how he handled the team. It’s easy to say that having Mark Teixeira, CC Sabathia, Nick Swisher and a healthy Andy Pettitte helped make him a better manager. But I do believe Girardi took [...]

The Yankees have a magic number of five to clinch the division and could do so this weekend by sweeping the Red Sox. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have a magic number of three to clinch the wild card, which they also could do this weekend. The Yankees passed on celebrating a playoff berth on Saturday, [...]

The Yankees and Red Sox have played 177 regular-season games this decade. The Yankees lead the series 94-83 and have outscored their rivals by a grand total of three runs, 900-897. The teams have split 14 postseason games with the Yankees holding a 75-70 edge in runs. It’s pretty amazing to think that these two [...]