NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees walsk to the dugout after he was taken out of the game in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the ...

New York Yankees legend Andy Pettitte will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday as the Yankees open up the season against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium. Per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com ...

In Pettitte, the Yankees will have both qualities this year: A franchise icon, and a coach who knows what it’s like to pitch in the biggest situations. Manager Aaron Boone made a brief mention during ...

CLEVELAND -- As best as Andy Pettitte can remember, he met fellow Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera at spring training in 1991. And while the passing seasons have obscured some of the details, Pettitte ...

New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte talks to the media after his first day at spring training camp in Tampa, Florida March 20, 2012. Pettitte is attempting a comeback after last playing for the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Andy Pettitte decided to pitch for the Yankees in 2008 and put off retirement. Pettitte’s agent, Randy Hendricks, said yesterday that the 35-year-old left-hander had started telling ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Andy Pettitte went with his heart and headed back to the hill. A year after the star left-hander said he didn't have the desire to keep pitching, Pettitte ended his brief retirement and ...

Six players on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot were part of a crucial 2001 playoff game. After divergent careers, only one has a strong shot at induction this year. By Benjamin Hoffman Shortly after ...

(AP) Derek Jeter says he sensed that Andy Pettitte wanted to pitch again. Three months shy of his 40th birthday, Pettitte ended his brief retirement Friday. The left-hander signed a minor league deal ...