Is it possible that coming back from a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series is harder than coming back from a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-five? Of course it isn’t. Is it?

Eventually, every son will rise up and best his father. For Pedro Martinez, last night was not his time, as Jon Lieber exceeded expectations and dominated the Red Sox. Now the question must be asked… is this series over?

St. Louis Cardinals (105-57, NL Central champs) vs. Houston Astros (92-70, NL Wild Card)

What was at first a Yankees blowout and a chance at history turned into a near-miracle comeback, a message that the ALCS is going to be very closely fought, and a very entertaining baseball series.

New York Yankees (101-61, AL East champs) vs. Boston Red Sox (98-64, AL Wild Card)

That you know: now find out why — a wholly objective ALCS Preview.

Ben and Larry talk about their teams’ opening playoff series and the impending ALCS rematch.

For the second straight year, the Yankees knocked the Twins out of the playoffs in four games.

In a vital game for the Yankees, Kevin Brown gave the Yankees all that they needed and more to beat the Twins. Now the series has swung in the Yankees’ favor, and the entire postseason equation might have shifted a little, too.

Aaron sure picked a fine time to actually defend Ron Gardenhire.