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Published on 2012-04-20 13:56:18
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Home Health Aide Training
Published on 2012-03-14 04:03:08
Why do you need home health aide training? It is pretty simple actually! Aside from the obvious need to understand how to do your job and take care of a patient, home health aide training is required to get a HHA certification. Most home health aide clients are elderly folks who can no longer care [...] > read more
Diet Solutions that Have Worked for Thousands of Years
Published on 2012-03-09 08:04:43
Of all the diet pill reviews I’ve read in the past year, I think my favorite one was about the lemonade diet. That was very interesting how a man came up with it over 60 years ago and how all the celebrities were doing it. There are more very interesting diet pill selections such [...] > read more
The Best Toxic Mold Resources
Published on 2012-03-07 05:09:14
Mold is very dangerous, and testing for its presence in your house is the first step towards dealing effectively with this problem. Not all types of mold are dangerous. One easy way to deal with inhaling toxic mold spores is to go out and breathe in fresh air. This helps a lot. If the surface [...] > read more
The Role Genetics Play In Bodybuilding
Published on 2012-02-26 18:58:27
If you’re wanting to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger but you’re actually built like Carrot Top, it’s going to be a long, hard road to climb. Genetics plays such an important role in how our bodies develop. If you don’t have naturally wide shoulders, it’s hard to get them, but don’t fret, it can be [...] > read more
The Role Genetics Play In Bodybuilding
Published on 2012-02-26 18:58:27
If you’re wanting to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger but you’re actually built like Carrot Top, it’s going to be a long, hard road to climb. Genetics plays such an important role in how our bodies develop. If you don’t have naturally wide shoulders, it’s hard to get them, but don’t fret, it can be [...] > read more
Effective Yeast Infection Treatment
Published on 2012-02-26 04:58:48
Like with anything, an effective yeast infection treatment that works for one person may not work for someone else. In order for an alternative method to work, you should keep an open mind and accept the possibility that it can work. Hopefully the things you try have been evaluated or tried scientifically. There are [...] > read more
Yankees Fan Site
Published on 2011-11-01 06:44:35
A.L. Divison Series Game #5: Tigers at Yankees October 6, 2011 by Yankees (2-2) vs. Tigers (2-2) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (1-0, 2.84) vs RHP Doug Fister (0-1, 11.57) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Cano 2B Rodriguez 3B Teixeira 1B Swisher RF Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take place at [...] > read more
Game #84: Yankees at Indians
Published on 2011-07-05 18:31:24
Yankees (50-33) vs. Indians (45-38) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (11-4, 3.05) vs RHP Carlos Carrasco (8-4, 3.54) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira DH Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada 1B Gardner LF Cervelli C The game will take > read more
Game #81: Yankees at Mets
Published on 2011-07-02 15:00:22
Yankees (49-31) vs. Mets (41-41) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (5-3, 3.10) vs RHP Dillon Gee (8-1, 3.32) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Martin C Nunez SS Colon RHP The game will take place at > read more
Game #80: Yankees at Mets
Published on 2011-07-01 18:21:42
Yankees (48-31) vs. Mets (41-40) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (7-4, 4.26) vs LHP Jonathon Niese (7-6, 3.67) Yankees Lineup Swisher RF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Jones LF Nunez SS Nova RHP The game will take place at > read more
Pitching matchups for the Mets series
Published on 2011-07-01 18:14:55
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the New York Mets at Citifield tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Ivan Nova (7-4, 4.26) vs LHP Jonathon Niese (7-6, 3.67) Sat: RHP Bartolo Colon (5-3, 3.10) vs RHP Dillon > read more
Half way home
Published on 2011-06-30 12:32:46
As I’m writing this, the Yankees are in first place, 2 ½ games ahead of the hated Red Sox. Stop to think about that for a second. Despite all of the injuries and preseason prognostications calling Boston the greatest team since the ’27 Y > read more
Seven: So not only is it an all around beautiful name, it is also a living tribute
Published on 2011-06-29 20:56:56
Filed under: Yankees Humor, Yankees Videos Tagged: 7, Baby Name, George Costanza, Jason Alexander, Mickey Mantle, Seinfeld, Seven, Susan > read more
Game #77: Brewers at Yankees
Published on 2011-06-28 18:34:50
Yankees (45-31) vs. Brewers (44-35) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (6-6, 3.30) vs RHP Zack Greinke (7-2, 4.77) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Martin C Nunez SS The game will take pl > read more
Pitching matchups for the Brewers series
Published on 2011-06-28 17:55:03
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Tue: RHP Freddy Garcia (6-6, 3.30) vs RHP Zack Greinke (7-2, 4.77) Wed: RHP A.J. Burnett (7-6, 4.15) vs R > read more
Abe Vigoda: NEW YANKEE BATBOY
Published on 2011-06-27 09:34:40
Filed under: Yankees Humor, Yankees Videos Tagged: Abe Vigoda, Batboy, Commercial, Don Zimmer, Joe Torre, New York Yankees, YES Network > read more
Jack Norworth’s “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”
Published on 2011-06-25 00:16:43
Filed under: Yankees Humor, Yankees Videos Tagged: Ed Sullivan, Jack Norworth, Mickey Mantle, Moose Skowron, New York Yankees, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra > read more
Game #74: Rockies at Yankees
Published on 2011-06-24 17:41:20
Yankees (43-30) vs. Rockies (37-37) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (7-5, 4.05) vs RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (2-7, 4.68) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Martin C Nunez SS The game will take pl > read more
Pitching matchups for the Rockies series
Published on 2011-06-24 17:35:03
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP A.J. Burnett (7-5, 4.05) vs RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (2-7, 4.68) Sat: LHP CC Sabathia (9-4, 3.39) vs RH > read more
Game #70: Yankees at Cubs
Published on 2011-06-19 19:09:34
Yankees (40-29) vs. Cubs (29-41) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (8-4, 3.28) vs RHP Randy Wells (1-1, 5.63) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Martin C Nunez SS Sabathia LHP The game will take place > read more
Hey Dad, Wanna Have a Catch?
Published on 2011-06-19 00:19:28
Filed under: Yankees Videos Tagged: 1989, Father's Day, Field of Dreams, Heaven, Iowa, John Kinsella, Kevin Costner, Ray Kinsella > read more
27 AND COUNTING….
Published on 2011-06-18 16:32:59
Filed under: Nonsense, Yankees Humor, Yankees Photos Tagged: New York, New York Yankees, Pepsi, Soda Can, Soda Pop, World Series Championship > read more
Wet and Wild
Published on 2011-06-18 15:57:27
I attended the last game of the Yankees/Red Sox series on June 9th at Yankee Stadium. After waiting at the ballpark during the rain delay for over three hours, I took my seat in Section 203 and saw Bald Vinny lead the Bleacher Creatures in roll call > read more
Game #69: Yankees at Cubs
Published on 2011-06-18 14:56:38
Yankees (39-29) vs. Cubs (29-40) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (6-5, 4.09) vs RHP Ryan Dempster (5-5, 5.48) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Martin C Nunez SS Burnett RHP The game will take plac > read more
Game #68: Yankees at Cubs
Published on 2011-06-17 12:56:51
Yankees (39-28) vs. Cubs (28-40) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (5-5, 3.60) vs LHP Doug Davis (0-5, 5.90) Yankees Lineup Swisher RF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Nunez SS Gardner LF Garcia RHP The game will take place a > read more
Pitching matchups for the Cubs series
Published on 2011-06-17 12:51:36
The Yankees open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field today. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Freddy Garcia (5-5, 3.60) vs LHP Doug Davis (0-5, 5.90) Sat: RHP A.J. Burnett (6-5, 4.09) vs RHP Ryan Demps > read more
Game #61: Indians at Yankees
Published on 2011-06-10 17:42:51
Yankees (33-27) vs. Indians (34-26) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (4-4, 4.50) vs RHP Fausto Carmona (3-7, 5.33) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Gardner LF Cervelli C The game will take pla > read more
Pitching matchups for the Indians series
Published on 2011-06-10 17:33:35
The Yankees open up a four-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Ivan Nova (4-4, 4.50) vs RHP Fausto Carmona (3-7, 5.33) Sat: RHP Bartolo Colon (4-3, 3.39) vs RHP > read more
Game #58: Red Sox at Yankees
Published on 2011-06-07 17:51:15
Yankees (33-24) vs. Red Sox (33-26) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (4-4, 3.34) vs LHP Jon Lester (7-2, 3.94) Yankees Lineup Jeter DH Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Swisher RF Jones LF Nunez SS The game will take place at > read more
Pitching matchups for the Red Sox series
Published on 2011-06-07 17:46:23
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Tue: RHP Freddy Garcia (4-4, 3.34) vs LHP Jon Lester (7-2, 3.94) Wed: AJ Burnett (6-3, 3.86) vs RHP Tim Wake > read more
Game #55: Yankees at Angels
Published on 2011-06-03 20:55:17
Yankees (31-23) vs. Angels (29-29) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (4-3, 4.67) vs RHP Jered Weaver (6-4, 2.10) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Swisher RF Posada DH Gardner LF The game will take place at > read more
Pitching matchups for the Angels series
Published on 2011-06-03 20:48:10
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Ivan Nova (4-3, 4.67) vs RHP Jered Weaver (6-4, 2.10) Sat: LHP CC Sabathia (6-3, 2.98) vs RHP > read more
Phil ‘Er Up!
Published on 2011-06-01 11:21:17
From Chad Jennings: OAKLAND, CALIF. — Phil Hughes is almost ready to face hitters, but he’s still more than a month away from rejoining the Yankees’ rotation. Manager Joe Girardi said the All-Star break is a reasonable target for the Ya > read more
Seventeen To Go
Published on 2011-06-01 10:59:28
With two hits in last night’s game, Derek Jeter now remains 17 hits shy from joining the 3,000 Hits Club. A feat that hasn’t been reached by the likes of Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio or Mantle. Derek will be the first New York Yankee to do so > read more
Game #53: Yankees at Athletics
Published on 2011-05-31 20:50:15
Yankees (29-23) vs. Atheltics (27-28) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (3-4, 3.26) vs LHP Brett Anderson (3-4, 2.84) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Swisher RF Jones DH Gardner LF The game will take > read more
Game #47: Blue Jays at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-24 17:56:16
Yankees (25-21) vs. Blue Jays (24-23) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.06) vs LHP Ricky Romero (4-4, 3.10) Yankees Lineup Jeter DH Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Swisher RF Gardner LF Nunez SS The game will take plac > read more
Game #46: Blue Jays at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-23 17:06:43
Yankees (25-20) vs. Blue Jays (23-23) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (2-2, 3.16) vs RHP Carlos Villanueva (1-0, 1.48) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Posada DH Gardner LF Dickerson RF The game wi > read more
Pitching matchups for the Blue Jays series
Published on 2011-05-23 16:59:39
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Mon: RHP Bartolo Colon (2-2, 3.16) vs RHP Carlos Villanueva (1-0, 1.48) Tue: LHP CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.06) > read more
Game #45: Mets at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-22 11:09:18
Yankees (24-20) vs. Mets (22-23) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (4-3, 4.33) vs RHP Mike Pelfrey (3-3, 5.11) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Posada DH Gardner LF Dickerson RF Cervelli C The game will take place > read more
Game #44: Mets at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-21 18:25:07
Yankees (23-20) vs. Mets (22-22) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (4-3, 3.99) vs LHP Chris Capuano (3-4, 4.78) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez DH Cano 2B Martin C Swisher RF Jones LF Nunez 3B The game will take place at > read more
Game #43: Mets at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-20 17:41:02
Yankees (23-19) vs. Mets (21-22) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (2-3, 3.22) vs RHP R.A. Dickey (1-5, 5.08) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Posada DH Swisher RF Gardner LF The game will take place a > read more
Pitching matchups for the Mets series
Published on 2011-05-20 17:40:05
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Freddy Garcia (2-3, 3.22) vs RHP R.A. Dickey (1-5, 5.08) Sat: RHP A.J. Burnett (4-3, 3.99) vs LHP Ch > read more
Game #42: Yankees at Orioles
Published on 2011-05-19 18:02:39
Yankees (22-19) vs. Orioles (19-22) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (3-3, 3.47) vs RHP Jeremy Guthrie (1-6, 3.98) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira DH Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Posada 1B Swisher RF Gardner LF The game will take pla > read more
Game #41: Yankees at Orioles
Published on 2011-05-18 17:20:31
Yankees (21-19) vs. Orioles (19-21) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (2-2, 3.74) vs LHP Zach Britton (5-2, 2.42) Yankees Lineup Jeter DH Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Jones LF Nunez SS Cervelli C The game will take plac > read more
Pitching matchups for the Orioles series
Published on 2011-05-18 17:14:01
The Yankees open up a two-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Wed: RHP Bartolo Colon (2-2, 3.74) vs LHP Zach Britton (5-2, 2.42) Thurs: LHP CC Sabathia (3-3, 3.47) vs RHP Jeremy > read more
Joe DiMaggio Could Not Be A Dunker
Published on 2011-05-17 19:29:09
Filed under: Yankees Humor, Yankees Videos Tagged: Cosmo Kramer, Elaine Benes, George Costanza, Jason Alexander, Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Dimaggio, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Larry David, Michael Richards, Seinfeld > read more
Game #40: Yankees at Rays
Published on 2011-05-17 17:35:33
Yankees (20-19) vs. Rays (24-17) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (3-3, 4.70) vs RHP James Shields (4-1, 2.08) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Martin C Posada DH Gardner LF Dickerson RFThe game will take place at > read more
Joe Must Go!
Published on 2011-05-17 11:01:52
Anyone who has spent any time at all this season watching our beloved Yankees realized something was amiss. From the first series of the year, parts of the team failed to click. The problem was, nobody could put their finger on it and they were still > read more
Yankees – Red Sox: FIGHT!
Published on 2011-05-13 13:50:16
Walking down memory lane: The Yankees and Red Sox meet tonight in sport’s most heated rivalry. Sometimes, things get a little overheated… Filed under: Series Preview, Yankees Memories, Yankees Photos, Yankees vs. Red Sox Tagged: Bill Lee, Car > read more
Game #35: Royals at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-12 18:06:27
Yankees (20-14) vs. Royals (19-17) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (3-2, 4.08) vs RHP Sean O’Sullivan (1-2, 3.41) Yankees Lineup Jeter DH Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Gardner LF Nunez SS Cervelli C The game will take pl > read more
New Era Commercial: “One Hitter” Baldwin – Krasinski
Published on 2011-05-12 17:22:22
With the Yankees and Red Sox ready to square off in their second series tomorrow, 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin and The Office’s John Krasinski keep the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry going with a new spot for New Era titled “One Hitter” which will debut > read more
Hey Bartender, Jobu needs a refill!
Published on 2011-05-12 15:43:18
Have the Yankees upset Jobu? If last night’s game is an indicator, than maybe they have. The other day I posted about the Yankees all-or-nothing offense and pointed out who I think are the three main culprits behind the inconsistency: Derek Jet > read more
Game #34: Royals at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-11 17:54:48
Yankees (20-13) vs. Royals (18-17) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (4-2, 3.71) vs LHP Bruce Chen (4-1, 3.59) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take place a > read more
Game #33: Royals at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-10 18:30:55
Yankees (19-13) vs. Royals (18-16) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (1-2, 2.88) vs RHP Kyle Davies (1-4, 7.32) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take plac > read more
Pitching matchups for the Royals series
Published on 2011-05-10 18:27:03
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Tue: RHP Freddy Garcia (1-2, 2.88) vs RHP Kyle Davies (1-4, 7.32) Wed: RHP A.J. Burnett (4-2, 3.71) vs LHP Bruce > read more
An Offensive Offense?
Published on 2011-05-10 15:54:44
The Yankee offense has been both exciting and frustrating over the first 5 weeks of the season. Exciting, because they’re mashing home runs like it’s 1961 again. Frustrating, because they seem to leave runners on the bases every inning. T > read more
Game #32: Yankees at Rangers
Published on 2011-05-08 12:30:19
Yankees (18-13) vs. Rangers (18-16) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (2-2, 2.68) vs. RHP Alexi Ogando (3-0, 2.17 Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Gardner LF Cervelli C The game will take pla > read more
Game #30: Yankees at Rangers
Published on 2011-05-06 18:11:51
Yankees (17-12) vs. Rangers (17-15) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (2-2, 5.14) vs. LHP Matt Harrison (3-3, 4.59) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Jones RF Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take place a > read more
Pitching matchups for the Rangers series
Published on 2011-05-06 18:07:58
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Ivan Nova (2-2, 5.14) vs. LHP Matt Harrison (3-3, 4.59) Sat: RHP Bartolo Colon (2-1, 3.00) vs. LHP Derek H > read more
Game #28: Yankees at Tigers
Published on 2011-05-04 17:52:34
Yankees (17-10) vs. Tigers (13-17) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (1-1, 2.00) vs RHP Max Scherzer (4-0, 3.82) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Gardner LF Cervelli C The game will take pl > read more
Game #27: Yankees at Tigers
Published on 2011-05-03 17:55:00
Yankees (17-9) vs. Tigers (12-17) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (2-1, 2.25) vs RHP Brad Penny (1-3, 6.11) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Posada DH Jones RF Martin C Gardner LF The game will take place at Co > read more
Game #26: Yankees at Tigers
Published on 2011-05-02 17:09:01
Yankees (16-9) vs. Tigers (12-16) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (2-1, 2.77) vs RHP Justin Verlander (2-3, 3.64) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Swisher RF Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF Nunez 2B The game will take > read more
Pitching matchups for the Tigers series
Published on 2011-05-02 17:01:32
The Yankees open up a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers tonight at Comerica Park. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Mon: RHP Bartolo Colon (2-1, 2.77) vs RHP Justin Verlander (2-3, 3.64) Tues: LHP CC Sabathia (2-1, 2.25) vs R > read more
Game #25: Blue Jays at Yankees
Published on 2011-05-01 11:27:31
Yankees (15-9) vs. Blue Jays (13-14) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (1-2, 5.82) vs RHP Jesse Litsch (2-1, 3.86) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Gardner LF Cervelli C The game will take plac > read more
Game #24: Blue Jays at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-30 14:58:28
Yankees (14-9) vs. Blue Jays (13-13) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (3-1, 3.52) vs RHP Kyle Drabek (2-0, 3.30) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Cano 2B Swisher RF Chavez 3B Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take pla > read more
Go The Distance
Published on 2011-04-30 05:00:15
Filed under: Yankee News Tagged: Burt Lancaster, Field of Dreams, James Earl Jones, Kevin Costner, Moonlight Graham > read more
Game #23: Blue Jays at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-29 19:09:51
Yankees (14-8) vs. Blue Jays (12-13) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (1-0, 0.69) vs LHP Ricky Romero (1-3, 3.00) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Jones DH Granderson CF Martin C Gardner LF The game will take > read more
Pitching matchups for the Blue Jays series
Published on 2011-04-29 19:01:48
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays tonight at Yankee Stadium. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Freddy Garcia (1-0, 0.69) vs LHP Ricky Romero (1-3, 3.00) Sat: RHP A.J. Burnett (3-1, 3.52) vs R > read more
Game #22: White Sox at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-28 18:10:01
Yankees (13-8) vs. White Sox (10-15) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (1-1, 2.73) vs RHP Edwin Jackson (2-2, 4.88) Yankees Lineup Granderson CF Swisher RF Cano 2B Rodriguez 3B Chavez 1B Martin C Posada DH Gardner LF Nunez SS The game will take > read more
Get Better, Phil
Published on 2011-04-28 16:11:26
Yesterday, I posted about what a Yankees season without Phil Hughes might look like. At the time I wrote it, we all were unaware of what a serious condition Hughes faces. In case you missed it: after last night’s excellent win (featuring Bartol > read more
Game #21: White Sox at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-27 17:33:01
Yankees (12-8) vs. White Sox (10-14) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (1-1, 3.50) vs LHP Mark Buehrle (1-2, 5.40) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Jones LF Posada DH Martin C Granderson CF The game will > read more
The Yankees may have a Hughes problem
Published on 2011-04-27 10:56:17
With the uncertainty surrounding Phil Hughes health, the Yanks may be left with a gaping hole in their rotation. To recap: after Andy Pettitte announced his retirement, Hughes was widely regarded as the Yankees #2 starter, behind ace CC Sabathia. Nea > read more
Game #20: White Sox at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-26 17:45:01
Yankees (12-7) vs. White Sox (9-14) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (1-2, 7.63) vs RHP Gavin Floyd (2-1, 4.00) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez DH Cano 2B Swisher RF Chavez 3B Gardner LF Molina C The game will take pla > read more
Game #17: Yankees at Orioles
Published on 2011-04-23 17:58:34
Yankees (10-6) vs. Orioles (8-10) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (0-1, 2.52) vs RHP Brad Bergesen (0-2, 3.38) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take pl > read more
Tonight’s game has been postponed
Published on 2011-04-22 17:50:56
Erik Boland of Newsday reported that tonight’s game between the Yankees and Orioles has been postponed. There is no makeup date yet. CC Sabathia is set to start tomorrow night. Filed under: Yankee News Tagged: Baltimore Orioles, CC Sabathia, > read more
Pitching matchups for the Orioles series
Published on 2011-04-22 17:43:53
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: LHP CC Sabathia (0-1, 2.52) vs RHP Brad Bergesen (0-2, 3.38) Sat: RHP Freddy Garcia (1-0, 1.29) > read more
Pepsi MAX — Clubhouse in the Corn Commercial: CC Sabathia
Published on 2011-04-21 10:52:47
It’s not heaven, it’s Iowa. Filed under: Yankee News Tagged: Babe Ruth, Carlton Fisk, CC Sabathia, Cornfield, Dennis Eckersley, Evan Longoria, Field of Dreams, Jim Thome, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball, Mariner Moose, MAXIMUM PEPSI T > read more
Game #16: Yankees at Blue Jays
Published on 2011-04-20 17:58:03
Yankees (9-6) vs. Blue Jays (8-9) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (0-1, 3.97) vs LHP Brett Cecil (1-1, 6.19) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Jones LF Posada DH Martin C Granderson CF The game will take place > read more
What was Reggie eating?
Published on 2011-04-20 09:51:21
What were they putting in those Reggie Bars? Filed under: Yankee Players, Yankees Humor, Yankees Photos Tagged: Anaheim Angels, Mr. October, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Reggie Bar, Reggie Jackson > read more
The Roger Maris-Bob Dylan Connection
Published on 2011-04-20 09:37:16
In the book, “Roger Maris: Baseball’s Reluctant Hero” by Tom Clavin and Danny Peary, chapter one opens up with a story about how Bob Dylan became a fan of Maris during his 1961 home run chase. Here’s an excerpt from the book: > read more
Game #15: Yankees at Blue Jays
Published on 2011-04-19 16:01:40
Yankees (9-5) vs. Blue Jays (7-9) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (3-0, 4.67) vs RHP Kyle Drabek (1-0, 1.93) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Cano 2B Swisher RF Chavez 3B Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take place a > read more
Pitching matchups for the Blue Jays series
Published on 2011-04-19 15:57:43
The Yankees open up a two-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto . Here are the pitching probables for the series: Tue: RHP A.J. Burnett (3-0, 4.67) vs RHP Kyle Drabek (1-0, 1.93) Wed: RHP Bartolo Colon (0-1, 3.97) vs > read more
The Current State of the AL East: Standings
Published on 2011-04-19 15:50:10
Filed under: Yankee News, Yankees Outlook Tagged: AL East, American League, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, MLB, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays > read more
Lightning Strikes Yankee Stadium
Published on 2011-04-17 21:48:44
(Via Twitter: @barryap1) As you can tell from this photo, this was not taken tonight. You can tell by the amount of people in the stands. Just thought I would share this spectacular photo. Filed under: Yankees Photos Tagged: Lightning, Weather, Yanke > read more
Game #14: Rangers at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-17 18:43:05
Yankees (8-5) vs. Rangers (10-4) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (0-1, 1.45) vs RHP Alexei Ogando (2-0, 0.00) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Cano 2B Swisher RF Chavez 3B Posada DH Martin C Gardner LF The game will take place > read more
Game #13: Rangers at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-16 10:50:25
Yankees (7-5) vs. Rangers (10-3) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (0-0, 9.00) vs LHP Derek Holland (2-0, 2.25) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1b Rodriguez 3b Cano 2b Jones LF Posada DH Granderson CF Molina C The game will take pla > read more
Game #12: Rangers at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-15 17:11:57
Yankees (7-4) vs. Rangers (9-3) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (1-0, 6.10) vs LHP Matt Harrison (2-0, 1.29) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Jones LF Posada DH Martin C Granderson CF The game will take place at > read more
Pitching matchups for the Rangers Series
Published on 2011-04-15 17:06:36
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Ivan Nova (1-0, 6.10) vs LHP Matt Harrison (2-0, 1.29) Sat: RHP Freddy Garcia (0-0, 9.00) vs LHP Derek Hol > read more
Hughes hits the DL…with what the Yankees are calling a “dead arm”
Published on 2011-04-15 16:25:38
The big question so far this season is: What’s wrong with Phil Hughes? After his third poor outing last night, the Yankees have placed Hughes on the disabled list with what the Yankees are calling a “dead arm.” It’s not the fi > read more
A Class Act
Published on 2011-04-15 12:46:06
We’re often quick to criticize the Yankee front office and ownership when they do something silly (Hank? Anyone seen Hank?), stupid (like criticize the team’s franchise player) or just plain baffling (like sign overused relievers to multi > read more
“Swisher uses it Wet. Papelbon uses it Dry.”
Published on 2011-04-13 19:34:04
This is the new Philips Norelco commercial, featuring Jonathan Papelbon and Nick Swisher. Whose side are you on? The acting in this commercial is pretty bad, but the best line was delivered by Swish: “So, you’re always perfectly groomed f > read more
Game #10: Orioles at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-13 17:37:33
Yankees (5-4) vs. Orioles (6-3) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (2-0, 4.09) vs RHP Chris Tillman (0-0, 3.38) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Granderson CF Martin C The game will take pla > read more
Pitching matchups for the Orioles Series
Published on 2011-04-13 17:28:30
This was supposed to be a three-game series, but yesterday’s rainout only leaves the team with two against the Orioles. These games will take place at Yankee Stadium. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Wed: RHP A.J. Burnett (2-0, > read more
Mr. Mailbag Returns
Published on 2011-04-12 10:18:21
The season is now ten days old and Mr. Mailbag’s inbox is filling up. While Mr. Mailbag never pretends that the sky is falling when the season is less than two weeks old and the Yankees have a winning record, there sure are a lot of pessimistic > read more
Game #9: Yankees at Red Sox
Published on 2011-04-10 19:02:39
Yankees (5-3) vs. Red Sox (1-7) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (0-0, 1.38) vs RHP Josh Beckett (0-1, 5.40) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Cano 2B Granderson CF Swisher RF Posada DH Chavez 3B Martin C The game will take place at > read more
Game #8: Yankees at Red Sox
Published on 2011-04-09 11:58:59
New York Yankees (4-3) vs. Red Sox (1-6) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (1-0, 4.50) vs RHP Clay Buchholz (0-1, 5.68) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Granderson CF Chavez DH Martin C The game will ta > read more
Yogi: “You don’t have enough potatoes to fill my front lawn.”
Published on 2011-04-09 10:35:35
In 1985, Yogi Berra woke up on Thanksgiving day to see 23 tons of North Dakota potatoes being unloaded from a truck onto his front lawn. According to ‘Duk, the potatoes were than loaded back onto a truck to New York, where they were di > read more
Game #7: Yankees at Red Sox
Published on 2011-04-08 12:09:43
New York Yankees (4-2) vs. Red Sox (0-6) Pitching Matchup: RHP Phil Hughes (0-1, 11.25) vs RHP John Lackey (0-1, 22.09) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Granderson CF Martin C The game will > read more
Pitching matchups for the Red Sox Series
Published on 2011-04-08 11:09:55
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Fri: RHP Phil Hughes (0-1, 11.25) vs RHP John Lackey (0-1, 22.09) Sat: RHP Ivan Nova (1-0, 4.50) vs RHP Clay Buchhol > read more
Alec Baldwin: “Classic Red Sox fan, go ahead and celebrate in April, we’ll dance in October.”
Published on 2011-04-08 08:00:05
During today’s Yankees-Red Sox game, New Era, the official on-field cap of MLB, will be unleashing their 2011 “Rivals are Forever” MLB Authentic cap commercial. The commercial will feature 30 Rock’s Alex Baldwin, a Yankees fan > read more
Game #6: Twins at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-06 16:11:13
New York Yankees (3-2) vs. Minnesota Twins (2-3) Pitching Matchup: RHP Freddy Garcia (0-0-, 0.00) vs RHP Carl Pavano (0-1, 15.75) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Granderson CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez DH Cano 2B Swisher RF Chavez 3B Nunez SS Molina C The > read more
Game #5: Twins at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-05 17:58:36
New York Yankees (3-1) vs. Minnesota Twins (1-3) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (0-0, 3.00) vs LHP Brian Duensing (0-0, 0.00) Yankees Lineup Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Posada DH Martin C Jones LF Granderson CF The gam > read more
Father tells son to become a Red Sox fan or find a new place to live
Published on 2011-04-05 10:39:47
I think Hank and Hal should reach out to this family. (Video Courtesy of Jimmy Traina-ExtraMustard) Filed under: Nonsense, Yankees Humor, Yankees Videos, Yankees vs. Red Sox Tagged: Boston Red Sox, Extra Mustard, I don't like the Yankees, Jimmy Train > read more
“The Maddest of the Game’s Madmen”
Published on 2011-04-05 09:00:42
In 1985, Yogi Berra was brought back to manage the Yankees after an 87-win 1987 campaign. Steinbrenner wasn’t very happy with Berra’s laid back managing style. George wanted him in his players faces, but Berra would do nothi > read more
Game #4: Twins at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-04 17:36:49
New York Yankees (2-1) vs. Minnesota Twins (1-2) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Scott Baker (0-0, 0.00) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1b Rodriguez 3b Cano 2b Swisher RF Posada DH Granderson CF Martin C The ga > read more
Pitching matchups for the Twins Series
Published on 2011-04-04 17:09:00
The Yankees open up a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Mon: RHP Ivan Nova (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Scott Baker (0-0, 0.00) Tue: LHP CC Sabathia (0-0, 3.00) vs LHP Brian Due > read more
Game #3: Tigers at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-03 12:19:01
New York Yankees (2-0) vs. Detroit Tigers (0-2) Pitching Matchup: RHP Phil Hughes (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Max Scherzer (0-0, 0.00) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Granderson CF Martin C The game > read more
Joe DiMaggio: The Consummate Artist
Published on 2011-04-03 09:00:04
Filed under: Yankees Books, Yankees Videos Tagged: America, Jackie Robinson, Jerome Charyn, Joe Dimaggio, Marilyn Monroe, New York Yankees, The Long Vigil > read more
Are These the Greatest 50 Yankees Ever?
Published on 2011-04-02 15:04:54
ESPN New York released their “50 Greatest Yankees” list the other day. I can’t really argue too much with their list, although I probably would have swapped Thurman Munson (#12) and Bill Dickey (#10). Yes, I know Dickey is in the Ha > read more
Game #2: Tigers at Yankees
Published on 2011-04-02 14:47:10
Yankees (1-0) vs. Tigers (0-1) Pitching Matchup: RHP A.J. Burnett (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Brad Benny (0-0, 0.00) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Granderson CF Martin C The game will take plac > read more
Derek Jeter…an Everyday Masterpiece
Published on 2011-04-01 22:33:02
Filed under: Yankees Videos Tagged: Derek Jeter, Everyday Masterpiece, Gilette, New York Yankees, World's Biggest Shave > read more
Opening Day: Game#1: Tigers at Yankees
Published on 2011-03-31 12:00:58
Yankees (0-0) vs. Tigers (0-0) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Justin Verlander (0-0, 0.00) Yankees Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Posada DH Granderson CF Martin C Game News & Note > read more
2011 New York Yankees Regular Season Schedule
Published on 2011-03-31 11:47:58
I want to thank Jason over at IIATMS for this schedule graphic (click to enlarge) : Filed under: Yankee News, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Outlook, Yankees Photos Tagged: 2011, New York Yankees, Regular Season, Yankees.com > read more
Your 2011 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster
Published on 2011-03-31 11:43:43
Here is the 2011 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster (Via The LoHud Yankees Blog): Lineup: Brett Gardner LF, Derek Jeter SS, Mark Teixeira 1B, Alex Rodriguez 3B, Robinson Cano 2B, Nick Swisher RF, Jorge Posada DH, Curtis Granderson CF, Russell Martin > read more
Pitching matchups for the Tigers Series
Published on 2011-03-31 11:31:50
It’s Opening Day! The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium to kick-off the new season. Here are the pitching probables for the series: Thurs: LHP CC Sabathia (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Justin Verlander (0-0, > read more
Bald Vinny releases new “Anti” T-Shirt: “Tedsicicle”
Published on 2011-03-30 22:32:24
The shirt is entitled: “Tedsicicle.” A joke on the Red Sox and the Williams family, as they decided to freeze the corpse of Teddy Ballgame years ago. The new t-shirt will be available before tomorrow’s game outside Yankee Stadium. > read more
Who said Cashman didn’t know anything about baseball?
Published on 2011-03-30 22:12:51
Brian Cashman in 1989 as a scrappy second baseman for Catholic University, where he set a team record for most hits in a season. Photo courtesy of Catholic University. Brian Cashman played College Baseball: There are a lot of you out there who like > read more
Andy Kindler at Yankees Spring Training-2011
Published on 2011-03-30 17:03:37
Andy Kindler took his annual visit to Yankees Spring Training camp in Florida. He appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman last night and shared his experiences. Here’s a look back at at 2010. Andy Kindler: (wondering how you work in a ba > read more
Yanks final cuts
Published on 2011-03-28 16:59:55
On his blog, Bryan Hoch reports that in the greatest upset since the St. Louis Browns 1944 World Series win, neither Jesus Montero nor Austin Romine will break camp with Yankees. Instead, the backup catcher (at least for now) is Gustavo Molina. In ot > read more
The Experience is Over
Published on 2011-03-25 17:57:06
Today has been quite a busy one for Yankees GM Brian Cashman. And he seems to have put an end to all of the questions about the make-up of the pitching staff come opening day. What it will look like on May 1, though, is anyone’s guess. The day > read more
Michael Kay decked out in full NY Rangers garb at Madison Square Garden
Published on 2011-03-23 00:19:36
Yankees television play-by-play broadcaster, Michael Kay was at Madison Square Garden tonight decked out in full New York Rangers gear after losing a friendly bet to Don La Greca. Kay lost a bet with Don (his radio partner on 1050 ESPN Radio), and > read more
Prospect Prospectus: Playing the field
Published on 2011-03-21 12:30:34
Yesterday, I reviewed the Baby Bomber’s pitchers and catchers and evaluated their chances of making the opening day roster. Today it’s time for the infielders and outfielders. Unlike the wealth of talent behind the dish and on the rubber, > read more
Derek Jeter is GQ Magazine’s April cover boy
Published on 2011-03-20 14:59:08
Derek Jeter will don the cover of April’s GQ Magazine, which is set to hit newsstands on March 22nd. The article on The Captain is entitled: “Derek Jeter’s Swinging Years.” “Derek Jeter is not a victory robot. He knows h > read more
Driving Miss Dai..ahem…’Driving Mr. Yogi’
Published on 2011-03-20 11:17:22
A couple of weeks ago, The New York Times published a charming article about Ron Guidry’s close relationship with legendary Yankee, Yogi Berra. I thought I would just pass it along if you haven’t seen it. TAMPA, Fla. — With all the year > read more
Spring Training Game #24: Yankees at Phillies
Published on 2011-03-20 10:19:47
New York Yankees (8-12-3) vs Philadelphia Phillies (15-8) Pitching Matchup: LHP CC Sabathia (0-0, 4.66) vs RHP Joe Blanton (1-0, 3.45) Lineup Gardner LF Jeter SS Teixeira 1B Rodriguez DH Cano 2B Swisher RF Granderson CF Chavez 3B Martin C The game w > read more
NMA.TV: Yankees’ Steinbrenner, Jeter bury the hatchet
Published on 2011-03-20 10:03:10
St. Jetersburg…Love It. The TYA interview with Yankee beat writer Bryan Hoch A-Rod and Cameron — Wild Ride 2011 Irish American Baseball HOF: Monahan & Donohue Filed under: Yankees Humor, Yankees Videos Tagged: Derek Jeter, Hank Stein > read more
Prospect Prospectus: The Battery
Published on 2011-03-19 21:24:35
As we head into the homestretch of Spring Training, many fans are wondering which of the Yankees highly touted prospects will make the team. My best guess is that only two will be on the Opening Day roster – and one won’t be the guy everyone > read more
Bookmark ‘em
Published on 2011-03-18 11:12:11
With the start of the regular season right around the corner, I suggest you guys start looking into some of these new Yankees books: Derek Jeter: From the pages of The New York Times Joe DiMaggio: The Long Vigil The Yankees Baseball Reader > read more
Now leading off…
Published on 2011-03-16 09:31:33
The Yankees entered Spring Training this year with several questions: who would be the 4th and 5th starters? Who would be the back-up catcher? Will any of the “Killer B’s” make the Opening Day roster? One question that was largely o > read more
It’s only Spring Training
Published on 2011-03-13 19:53:05
I’ve been hearing a lot of rumbling from some folks about the lack of offense during Spring Training. Folks, it’s only Spring Training. What’s more, it’s early in Spring Training. If you’re thinking you’ll be seein > read more
Single Game Tickets On Sale Today
Published on 2011-03-11 06:04:33
Now I know Opening Day is right around the corner! At 10am, Yankees single game tickets go on sale. It’s a great way to pick and choose the games you want to see! Visit Yankees.com, the box office at the Stadium or Modell’s to get your ti > read more
Long: Jeter Will Stay In Top 3 of Batting Order
Published on 2011-03-09 08:23:53
The Yankees stated that this spring they intended to experiment with different lineups. One of those experiments is that Jeter may not lead off. However, Kevin Long had this to say about where Derek is to land in the batting order: If Derek Jeter get > read more
2011 American League West
Published on 2011-03-09 07:03:34
The AL West shapes up as a showdown of pitching vs. offense, with the team that used to set the standard now entrenched as an also-ran and a rebuilding effort in the Great Northwest. In what should be essentially a two-team race, the nod goes to the > read more
2011 American League Central
Published on 2011-03-09 07:02:34
As good as the AL East is, the opposite may be true of the AL Central. I don’t project any of the five teams to win 90 games – and two could lose more than 100. This is a division that is loaded with teams filled with mediocre talent. In fact > read more
2011 American League East
Published on 2011-03-09 07:01:18
There can be no doubt that the American League East is easily the best division in baseball. In fact, this year could wind up being historic in terms of division play, as my projections show 4 of the 5 teams capable of winning 90+ games this season > read more
2011 American League Picks
Published on 2011-03-09 07:00:23
It’s that time of year. Spring training games are underway and baseball fans everywhere are having heated discussions about who will finish where. It’s kind of silly, really. As any Yankee fan can tell you, “You can’t predict > read more
You don’t know what “Winning” is until you’ve seen Charlie Sheen…
Published on 2011-03-08 21:24:58
Charlie Sheen is putting on a show for the ages. He’s been captivating audiences with his bizarre ranting about warlocks, trolls and “winning.” I find it all hysterical. In his latest video, he dons a Yankees warm-up sweatshirt, s > read more
Spring Training Game #9: Yankees at Astros
Published on 2011-03-06 12:00:17
New York Yankees (2-5-1) vs Houston Astros (2-6) Pitching Matchup: RHP Phil Hughes (0-0, 4.50) vs RHP Brett Myers (0-0, 0.00) Lineup Jeter SS Martin C Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Jones LF Chavez DH Curtis RF Golson CF The game will take p > read more
Spring Training Game #7: Red Sox at Yankees
Published on 2011-03-04 18:00:28
New York Yankees (2-3) vs Boston Red Sox (2-3) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (0-0, 4.50) vs RHP Clay Buchholz (0-0, 0.00) Lineup Jeter SS Martin C Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Posada DH Jones LF Mesa CF Golson RF The game will take pl > read more
JESUS COMETH. Cervelli out at least four weeks with a fractured foot
Published on 2011-03-04 15:34:54
Francisco Cervelli fractured a bone in his foot and will be out for at least four weeks, leaving the backup catching position wide open for Jesus Montero. Yankees fans have anticipated his arrival at the major league level for a while now, but he > read more
We Are All False Witnesses: First ARod and Now LeBron
Published on 2011-03-04 12:17:30
This has been a fun week for the LeBron James detractors as “LeBrick” and “LeFraud” tweets filled my timeline with the Heat losing 3 close games all ending on missed 3 point attempts by the “King” in the final seconds. This recent string > read more
“Top Ten Things You Don’t Want To Hear During Spring Training”
Published on 2011-03-04 07:54:39
This was the Top Ten List from last night’s Letterman show: 1.) “Why Is Tommy Lasorda Naked?” 2.) “Welcome To The Mets!” 3.) “Run for Your Lives! Sabathia’s Eating Again!” 4.) “You Just Tested Pos > read more
Season Tickets Open House
Published on 2011-03-02 15:44:37
Hey, Yankees fans: here’s your chance to check out your seats for season tickets. RSVP is required, but this Saturday the Yankees are holding an open house for all fans to view their seating options: “On Saturday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. > read more
Spring Training Game #4: Yankees at Pirates
Published on 2011-03-01 11:33:38
New York Yankees (1-2) vs Pittsburgh Pirates (1-0) Pitching Matchup: RHP Phil Hughes (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP James McDonald (0-0, 0.00) Lineup Gardner LF Swisher RF Granderson CF Posada DH Chavez 3B Montero C Nunez SS Laird 1B Pena 2B The game will > read more
Spring Training Game #2: Yankees at Phillies
Published on 2011-02-27 11:59:27
New York Yankees (0-1) vs Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) Pitching Matchup: RHP Ivan Nova (0-0, 0.00) vs RHP Joe Blanton (0-0, 0.00) Lineup Gardner LF Swisher RF Granderson CF Posada DH Chavez 1B Montero C Nunez 2B Laird 3B Pena SS The game will take > read more
Spring Training Game #1: Phillies at Yankees
Published on 2011-02-26 11:57:20
Philadelphia Phillies (0-0) vs New York Yankees (0-0) Pitching Matchup: RHP Bartolo Colon (0-0, 0.00) vs LHP Cole Hamels (0-0, 0.00) Lineup Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1b Rodriguez 3b Cano 2b Posada DH Granderson CF Cervelli C Gardner LF The game wi > read more
Fond memories of Spring Training
Published on 2011-02-14 11:39:37
With pitchers and catchers celebrating our love of all things baseball by reporting to Spring Training on Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share some reminiscences about Spring Trainings gone past. First of all, this may come as a surprise > read more
Michael Kay and Jodi Applegate tie the knot
Published on 2011-02-13 09:47:15
The long anticipated Michael Kay wedding. Let the jokes roll in. From the NY Post: Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay and TV news anchor Jodi Applegate tied the knot at The Plaza last night in a lavish ceremony packed with pinstripe powerhouses and s > read more
Maple Street Press Yankees Annual 2011
Published on 2011-02-12 09:11:35
I’m proud to announce that the 2011 Maple Street Press Yankees Annual is only a few weeks away from hitting the newsstands. MSP is taking pre-orders now if you want it hot off the press. Edited by Cecilia Tan, with articles written by several w > read more
A-Rod’s Pop Secret
Published on 2011-02-12 09:11:18
Here’s the video of Cameron Diaz feeding Alex Rodriguez during the Super Bowl…just in case you didn’t watch it. Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal rates A-Rod’s “Popcorn Shame”. Filed under: Nonsense, Yankees Hu > read more
Mr. Mailbag: Andy Pettitte
Published on 2011-02-04 13:52:03
For some reason, a large number of Yankee fans were surprised by the news that Andy Pettitte decided to call it a career. Mr. Mailbag’s inbox is overflowing with questions; I figured this is as good a time to answer them as any. Dr. Mr. Mailbag > read more
Now pitching: Freddy Garcia
Published on 2011-02-01 15:30:48
Well, maybe not. It was widely reported last night that the Yankees inked Freddie Garcia to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training, pending a physical. Assuming Garcia passes and earns a spot on the team, the contract is rumored to > read more
Randy Levine: Chuck Greenberg is “Delusional”
Published on 2011-01-29 15:12:28
The Yankees organization and Chuck Greenberg are at it again. This time around, Levine calls Greenberg “delusional”. As Francesa was saying the other day on his show, why is Levine wasting his time with this guy? The Sports Pope went on > read more
Source: There’s a “very strong possibility” Pettitte pitches this year
Published on 2011-01-26 14:39:47
From Craig Calcaterra (Via Hardball Talk): A source close to Andy Pettitte tells me that there is a “very strong possibility” that Pettitte is going to pitch in 2011. He is doing his usual preseason workouts and has had no physical issues thus > read more
Hank Steinbrenner: “We just have to fucking win.”
Published on 2011-01-26 11:21:27
From CBS New York: NEW YORK (WFAN) – So much has already been said about the Yankees this off-season. Apparently, not enough. Enter Hank Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner gave his two cents to the New York Post about what the Bombers need to do in 2011. > read more
Derek Jeter (Likely) To Join Elite Class In ’11
Published on 2011-01-26 11:00:08
We all know that Derek Jeter is going to be the first Yankee to hit 3,000 hits as long as he stays healthy this year. What many people don’t know is that he is 52 walks away from 1,000 total walks. In his 15 full seasons he has failed to walk 5 > read more
Cashman: Joba can’t start
Published on 2011-01-25 11:28:52
Earlier today, Brian Cashman attended WFAN’s “Breakfast With a Champion.” By all accounts, he must have ingested some truth serum along with his waffles, because his answers were unusually frank. While most of the baseball world is > read more
The ghosts are waiting…
Published on 2011-01-24 23:41:42
Marty Appel took this great photo just a couple of days ago at Yankee Stadium. Spring Training is right around the corner. 20 days until pitchers and catchers report to Tampa. Filed under: Yankee News, Yankee Stadium, Yankees Photos, Yankees Spring T > read more
The House That Jeter Built
Published on 2011-01-21 19:23:18
Construction on Derek Jeter’s mansion in the Davis Islands has finally come to an end. From Tampa Bay Online: On Wednesday, Tampa’s building department issued a certificate of occupancy for the famed Yankee shortstop who calls Tampa his > read more
Please welcome Andruw Jones
Published on 2011-01-20 15:52:32
John Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports the Yankees have reached an agreement with Andruw Jones: The Yankees have reached an agreement with veteran outfielder Andruw Jones on a one-year deal worth $2 million plus $1.2 million in performance bonuses > read more
Here we go again
Published on 2011-01-15 11:16:04
With the recent acquisition of Rafael Soriano, the seemingly ageless question of whether Joba Chamberlain should be moved back into the starting rotation has resurfaced. It’s a question that has plagued the Yankees ever since Joba exploded on t > read more
Who brought Soriano to the Bronx?
Published on 2011-01-14 10:12:10
Yesterday, the Yankees finally made a splash in the free-agent market, signing the best reliever on the market in Rafael Soriano. Signing the all-star closer definitely takes care of the 8th inning spot, so we can cross that off the list of needs hea > read more
Heyman: Yankees agree to terms with Rafael Soriano…$35M/3yrs
Published on 2011-01-13 19:57:46
Jon Heyman (Via Twitter): “#yankees agree to terms with rafael soriano” With the organization failing to land a big name starting pitcher in Cliff Lee, Cashman knew it would be very important to have a lock down bullpen. With the addi > read more
Whipping the stadium into shape
Published on 2011-01-13 10:52:39
With 31 days left until pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, the Yankee Stadium grounds crew is already hard at work. With the bowl games and snow storms this off-season, it looks like they’ll have some extra work to do. (This picture w > read more
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
Published on 2011-01-13 08:00:41
Paul Simon’s 1972 self-titled album featured the song “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”. The video features Mickey Mantle, Spud Webb and John Madden. Paul Simon pitching to Mickey Mantle? It doesn’t get much better than t > read more
5 reasons Andy Pettitte should retire
Published on 2011-01-13 07:32:58
31 days until pitchers and catchers report, and Andy Pettitte has yet to decide whether he wants to pitch in 2011. He announced he may sort of, maybe, pitch for half of 2011. In my humble effort to help the Yankees’3rd winningest pitcher of all-tim > read more
5 reasons Andy Pettitte should return
Published on 2011-01-13 07:30:46
31 days until pitchers and catchers report, and Andy Pettitte has yet to decide whether he wants to pitch in 2011. He announced he may sort of, maybe, pitch for half of 2011. In my humble effort to help the Yankees’ 3rd winningest pitcher of > read more
Breaking News: Pettitte will not start season with the Yankees
Published on 2011-01-12 20:39:05
According to Brian Cashman, Andy Pettitte will not be playing baseball at the start of the 2011 baseball season. That is not to say he won’t be playing at all. “I don’t think he’s determined if he’s officially finished > read more
Hammerin’ Hank Greenberg: Donning The Pinstripes
Published on 2011-01-12 17:38:45
After watching the sports documentary, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (an Aviva Kempner film), I found an interesting connection between the Yankees organization and the legendary slugger. In 1947, Detroit Tigers owner Walter Briggs became > read more
News & Notes: Pettitte, Mary Jane’s “Boss” and the Chicken Parm Predicament
Published on 2011-01-12 14:47:01
-Andy Pettitte is still undecided. Even though the Yankees have already claimed that they’ve “moved on”, it still puts the team in a tense situation. You know the organization still has Andy in their mind, and they could really use > read more
Yankees erect Steinbrenner statue down in Tampa
Published on 2011-01-09 09:18:21
From the Yankees Official Website: The Yankees put up a statue of late owner George Steinbrenner at their Spring Training complex in Tampa, Fla., on Friday. The bronze, life-sized statue — a duplicate of the one that sits in the Gate 2 lobby at > read more
FlipFlopFlyBall.com Presents: If Payrolls Decided Games, 290 Pounds of Pitcher, The Path of Swisher…
Published on 2011-01-04 22:08:16
Craig Robinson (with some help from Benjamin Kabak- Swisher) has done it again. He’s allowed us fans to look at the game in a different way through visual graphics. Here are some Yankees-related graphics I thought I would share with you guys fr > read more
It was a simpler time…
Published on 2011-01-04 00:33:21
A fan captures some terrific Super 8 footage of the scene in New York City following the 1996 World Series ticker-tape parade: Filed under: Yankees Videos Tagged: 1996 World Series, Broadway, New York, New York City, New York Yankees, Super 8, Ticker > read more
WordPress.com: 2010 In Review
Published on 2011-01-02 00:18:07
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per ye > read more