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The Yankees celebrate after beating the Mariners, 12-3, in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night. New York will face the Arizona Diamonbacks in the World Series. (Amy Sancetta - AP)
World Series Basics


Keep up to speed as baseball’s most storied franchise meets one of its newest in the 97th World Series.


Playoff Results

American League
Oct. 17: New York 4, Seattle 2
Oct. 18: New York 3, Seattle 2
Oct. 20: Seattle 14, New York 3
Oct. 21: New York 3, Seattle 1
Oct. 22: New York 12, Seattle 3
  • New York wins series, 4-1

    National League
    Oct. 16: Arizona 2, Atlanta 0
    Oct. 17: Atlanta 8, Arizona 1
    Oct. 19: Arizona 5, Atlanta 1
    Oct. 20: Arizona 11, Atlanta 4
    Oct. 21: Arizona 3, Atlanta 2

  • Arizona wins series, 4-1

    All times Eastern
    *If neccessary

    • Expanded playoff schedule


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    MLB Playoffs
    Yanks Sail Into Series 
    The Yankees will have a chance to win their fourth straight World Series after pounding the Mariners, 12-3, Monday in Game 5 of the ALCS.
    • Boswell: This One Is Different
    • Pettitte Gets It Done, As Usual
    Pettitte Gets It Done
    When Manager Joe Torre sent Andy Pettitte to the mound Monday night for Game 5 of the ALCS, Torre was pretty sure he knew what he'd get.
    Notebook
    Mussina Might Get Nod
    Right-hander Mike Mussina signed with New York last November and now he might get to start Game 1 of the World Series for the Yankees.
    In the News
    Making All the Right Moves: Johnson, Durazo Secure Arizona's First NL Pennant: Diamondbacks 3, Braves 2 (Post, Oct. 22, 2001)

    Out, and Nearly Over: Soriano's Blast in 9th Gives Yankees 3-1 Lead: Yankees 3, Mariners 1 (Post, Oct. 22, 2001)

    Arizona Pushes Maddux, Atlanta to Brink: NL West Champs Stand One Game From World Series: Diamondbacks 11, Braves 4 (Post, Oct. 21, 2001)

    Moyer Slows Down Yanks In Game 3: Meeting Inspires Mariners: Mariners 14, Yankees 3 (Post, Oct. 21, 2001)

    Clemens Hobbling, but Claims He's Ready for Game 4 (Post, Oct. 21, 2001)

    Schilling's 12 Strikeouts Halt Braves: Diamondbacks 5, Braves 1 (Post, Oct. 20, 2001)

    Experience & More Is on Their Side: Yankees Roll in Another Postseason (Post, Oct. 20, 2001)

    Maddux To Start Game 4 (Post, Oct. 20, 2001)

    Yanks Dump Mariners in A Big Hole: Down 2-0 in ALCS, Piniella Vows Return to Seattle for Game Six: Yankees 3, Mariners 2 (Post, Oct. 19, 2001)

    Can Atlanta's Trio Top Arizona's Duo? (Post, Oct. 19, 2001)

    Seattle Pinning Hopes on Moyer (Post, Oct. 19, 2001)

    A Special Pride of the Yankees
    Monday night, the Yankees won their 38th American League championship, but this one was different, writes Thomas Boswell. There's little doubt that the Yankees' postseason run this season is linked to New York's spirit.
    • Oct. 27: D.C. Will Be Left in the Cold Again
    • Oct. 23: A Special Pride of the Yankees
    • Oct. 22: A New York Magic Show
    AP MLB Articles

    Santos, Jennings End Losing Skids Same Way (AP, April 23, 2005; 3:30 AM)

    Pudge, Perez Hit Game-Winning Homers (AP, April 23, 2005; 3:28 AM)

    White Sox Off to Best Start Since 1935 (AP, April 23, 2005; 1:49 AM)

    Athletics Edge Angels 4-3 (AP, April 23, 2005; 1:47 AM)

    ChiSox Off to Best Road Start Since 1935 (AP, April 23, 2005; 1:34 AM)



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