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Monday, June 18, 2012  CC Sabathia struck out 10, Derek Jeter drove in three runs and the New York Yankees won their 10th straight game, beating the Atlanta Braves 6-2 Monday night.

Monday, October 31, 2011  The big left-hander decided to stay with New York rather than test the free-agent market, agreeing Monday to a new deal that adds $30 million and one season to his existing contract, giving him a package that pays $122 million over the next five years.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Justin Verlander struck out 11 in eight gritty innings and Jose Valverde stopped a Yankees rally for the second straight night, whiffing Derek Jeter with two on to close out the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 victory over New York on Monday.

Friday, September 30, 2011  The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers are set to open the playoffs the same way they began the regular season: Justin Verlander vs. CC Sabathia.

Friday, August 19, 2011  CC Sabathia stopped his two-start losing streak with nine strikeouts over seven innings, and the New York Yankees hit three home runs to support him in an 8-4 victory over the depleted Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

Saturday, July 16, 2011  CC Sabathia ensured the New York Yankees didn't have to wait another day for their next win.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  CC Sabathia got caught a little bit by surprise. He was out on the field at Yankee Stadium when it hit him: He was about to face his friends. And that was a big deal.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  Jim Tracy knew the Rockies were in trouble after just one inning.

Monday, April 11, 2011  The Red Sox's horrible start to the season didn't put pressure on Josh Beckett to pitch one of the best games of his career.

Friday, February 25, 2011  The New York Yankees ace reported to spring training at 290 pounds after surgery in October to repair a minor tear in his right knee.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia is not concerned a provision in his seven-year contract that gives him the ability to opt out after this season will become a distraction.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia will have arthroscopic surgery Friday to repair a small meniscus tear in his right knee.

Friday, October 15, 2010  When CC Sabathia starts the AL championship series opener Friday night against Texas, it will be his first outing in nine days.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  CC Sabathia was dominant at home again and Nick Swisher had a two-run single, leading the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  CC Sabathia picked up his 15th victory, Austin Kearns homered and the New York Yankees held off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.