NEW YORK HUNGRY FOR 27TH RING

Not only are the New York Yankees looking for their first World Series title in 9 years, but they are battling the Angels Friday at the ready-to-go Yankee Stadium (above) for their chance at putting their brand new ballpark into the World Series spotlight in its very first season. The city that never sleeps is bursting with anticipation for its first ALCS since the Yankees infamously squandered their 3-0 lead over the Boston Red Sox in 2004. The Yankees have never played the Los Angeles Angels in a best-of-seven series.