John Smoltz

Mark Brenneman makes a curious but befitting observation about Shadow Creek Golf Course: "There's no cleavage here," he says while looking out at an 18th fairway so lush with green grass, you'd swear it was a painting. "It's very understated."Shadow Creek might not be as sexy as a showgirl with a low-plunging gown, but she's got curves. She's gorgeous, not garish, more Pebble Beach than "Peepshow." She's Vegas, but not exactly Vegas.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, Major League Baseball's top postseason winner, has decided to retire after 16 seasons, the American League club said Thursday.

With Cliff Lee in the fold, fearsome Phillies have an unparalleled wealth of starting pitching. Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels ? and Cliff Lee. Yes, Cliff Lee.

Midseason makeovers: Bengie Molina, Cody Ross among late additions providing playoff boosts. Bengie Molina hits a go-ahead homer to put Texas in charge of the AL championship series.

Aces High: Lincecum vs. Halladay in NLCS opener stirs memories of most-hyped pitchers' duels. The mere mention Tim Lincecum vs. Roy Halladay stirred memories of the most anticipated pitchers' duels of all time ? Koufax vs. Ford, McLain vs. Gibson and Catfish vs. Seaver, to highlight a few over the last 50 years.

Cole Hamels strikes out 9 in 5-hitter as Phillies sweep Reds with 2-0 win to reach NLCS. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel pointed to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, whose rotation included Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. Reds skipper Dusty Baker went back to the '70s, when the Baltimore Orioles had Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar and Pat Dobson.

Bobby Cox given new car, cruise in tribute attended by almost 70 former players, coaches. Bobby Cox reached behind his sunglasses to dab his eyes a few times on Saturday as the Atlanta Braves paid tribute to their longtime manager.

Cox looking for 1 more postseason with Braves as he nears retirement with more than 2,500 wins. Bobby Cox is still waiting for the one retirement gift he wants most of all ? one last trip to the postseason.

Ernie Johnson takes over as TBS lead announcer for ALCS, Brenly & Simpson return for playoffs. Ernie Johnson is taking over as the lead play-by-play announcer for the TBS telecasts of the baseball playoffs.

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Atlanta Braves brought a four-game losing streak to a shuddering halt with a resounding 12-3 victory over the Florida Marlins on Saturday.

Former NFL QB Billy Joe Tolliver wins his third Tahoe celebrity golf title. Billy Joe Tolliver won his third title at the American Century Championship, setting a record with 84 points in the modified Stableford system at the celebrity tournament.

Former NFL QB Billy Joe Tolliver wins his third Tahoe celebrity golf title. Billy Joe Tolliver won his third title at the American Century Championship, setting a record with 84 points in the modified Stableford system at the celebrity tournament.

Braves to retire Tom Glavine's No. 47, induct left-hander into team's Hall of Fame. Tom Glavine thought of his rocky first full season with the Atlanta Braves when the team announced Tuesday it will retire his number.

Braves rough up Marlins ace Josh Johnson in 6-3 victory, Jones and Glaus each get 2 hits. Manager Bobby Cox knows who will be in his starting rotation on opening day. He also knows Billy Wagner will be his closer.

Pitcher John Smoltz joins TBS and MLB Network broadcasts as analyst. John Smoltz is embarking on a career as an analyst for Turner Broadcasting and the MLB Network, although he's not quite ready to say he's thrown his final major league pitch.

Atop rotation for first time in career, Nationals' Marquis eager to pay it forward as a mentor. Good luck getting Jason Marquis, the new anchor of the Washington Nationals' rotation, to lay out any personal expectations ? much less reasonable ones ? for 2010.

RHP Brad Penny, St. Louis Cardinals complete deal on 1-year contract. Brad Penny and the St. Louis Cardinals completed their deal Tuesday, giving the NL Central champions a pitcher they'd coveted for quite some time.

Lincecum, Greinke shine under new-age stats _ Clemens, Maddux might've won even more Cy Youngs. For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games.

Pettitte, Jeter, Rivera and Posada finally have another World Series title with Yankees. Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave. Derek Jeter watched from the mound, knowing exactly what it meant.

Cole Hamels grew up watching Andy Pettitte, now wants to beat him in World Series. Cole Hamels grew up watching Andy Pettitte pitch important playoff games and still tries to imitate his icy glare on the mound.