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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



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