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Debate: Will Former Yankees Pitcher Roger Clemens Get »

On Monday, the announcement came that Roger Clemens was found not guilty on all six counts of perjury charges.Clemens has been under investigation and on trial for lying to the government back in February 2008 about taking performance-enhancing drugs during his career.The government based a lot of their case on Clemens' former trainer Brian [...]

Former Yankee Star Roger Clemens Fount Not Guilty in »

For almost five years, the federal government had been after Roger Clemens.On Monday, their pursuit of the former New York Yankees star pitcher came to an end as a jury found Clemens not guilty on all six counts of perjury charges.It all started back in December of 2007 when Clemens was cited as one of the key names mentioned on the Mitchell [...]

Yankees’ Rotation Built to Rack Up »

The New York Yankees' starting rotation wasn't supposed to be this good. In fact, it looked for a time like the Bombers' rotation was going to be the team's undoing in the long run.So much for that. The Yanks have won 13 of 15 and nine in a row in the month of June, and that has everything to do with their starting rotation. So far this [...]

The Yankees Bullpen: Surviving the Loss of Mariano »

In football, the saying is that the best defense is a good offense.In baseball, the best bullpen might be a good starting rotation.So if Yankee fans want to credit anyone for the team's recent success and rise to first place in the American League East, then they should tip their caps to their team's starting pitchers and the National League [...]

Roger Clemens Acquitted of Perjury Charges »

Facing a lengthy perjury case brought on by the U.S. government, former MLB righty Roger Clemens was found not guilty of all charges Monday afternoon, USA Today reports.Clemens, who pitched for four clubs in his 24 year career, was on trial for six felony accounts of perjury, false statements, and obstruction of Congress. The charges stemmed from [...]

Braves vs. Yankees: Live Stream, Injuries, Pitching »

In an interleague series between two teams trending in opposite directions, the Atlanta Braves travel to the Bronx to take on the red-hot New York Yankees. The Braves have a slim lead over the New York Mets for second place in the National League East. They have lost six of their last seven games, including a three-game sweep at the hands of [...]

Yankees Trade Scenarios: 10 Outfield Targets If Brett »

With Brett Gardner out another three to four weeks, some people are wondering if he'll ever make it back at all.  After playing just nine games, Gardner went on the DL and has experienced setbacks prolonging his stint on the DL.The New York Yankees miss Gardner's speed, athleticism, defense, and base running skills.  He can get on base [...]

New York Yankees: Why Bronx Bombers Don’t »

Everyone hates the New York Yankees.As famous columnist Mike Royko once said:"Hating the Yankees is as American as pizza pie, unwed mothers, and cheating on your income tax." The Yankees are so evil that in the play Damn Yankees the main character sells his soul to the devil to help beat them.You don't get to be called the "Evil [...]

Yankees-Nationals: Bombers Complete Sweep Behind Ivan »

The key to this weekend's series for the Yankees against the Nationals was pitching.In the three games played in Washington, the Yankees got that from their three starters in Phil Hughes, Andy Pettitte and Ivan Nova.On Sunday, the Yankees got another dominant pitching performance from Nova, as the 25-year-old hurled 7.2 innings, allowing one run [...]

Mickey Mantle: How Hudson River Swallowed the »

To many baseball fans and collectors, Yankees legend Mickey Mantle is equal to a Greek God. A seven-time World Series champion, this switch-hitting Oklahoma native was a human highlight reel.Known for his ability to hit for both average and power, as well as for his ability to make spectacular plays in the outfield, Mantle was the ultimate [...]

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