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How Andy Pettitte’s 2014 Return Would Impact »
Could Andy Pettitte be coming back for one more season? According to Andy McCullough of The Star-Ledger, it certainly seems like a possibility: “Look, as long as I’m healthy, I know now that I can pitch for a long time,” Pettitte said. “My velocity is up this year, compared to what it was last year. I’m taking care [...]
Buck Showalter, Former MLB Player Accuse New York »
You can tell things are getting intense in the AL East when managers are ready to fight over allegedly stealing signs. That's exactly what happened Monday night in the first inning, when Yankees' manager Joe Girardi went ape crazy over Orioles' third-base coach Bobby Dickerson allegedly stealing signs. This was the exchange between Girardi and [...]
Alex Rodriguez Does Face-Plant With Belly Flop Slide, »
There are moments when I can do nothing but sit back and smile. And on Thursday, that's exactly what I did when I saw this happen to Alex Rodriguez: The play happened in the bottom of the fourth inning as the New York Yankees trailed the Boston Red Sox, 3-2. Rodriguez hit a double into the gap and awkwardly slid into second base. I'll admit, when [...]
Mariano Rivera Adds to Glowing Legacy with Ninth »
Mariano Rivera added to his growing legacy Tuesday night as he picked up his 40th save of the season, marking the ninth time he's done it in his career. What makes it even better is the fact that the New York Yankees had to score five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to get the ball to Rivera in the ninth. And once they did, this [...]
Yankees Outfielder Vernon Wells Steals Home for First »
For the first time in his career, New York Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells stole home. The steal happened in the bottom of the second inning with two outs against the White Sox. Eduardo Nunez attempted to steal second, but stopped in the middle of the basepath on catcher Josh Phegley's throw. Second baseman Gordon Beckham caught the ball and [...]
Ichiro’s Costly Error Helps Lead to Painful »
It's very rare that New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki makes an error. But in Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Ichiro made an error that was particularly hurtful to his team's chances. The game was in the bottom of the fifth, tied 2-2 after Alex Rodriguez hit a solo home run in the top half of the inning to tie things up. [...]
Will A-Rod Get to 700 Home Runs and Should We Even »
With a solo home run in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Alex Rodriguez moved up to 650 career home runs and 10 within Willie Mays for fourth all time. That means the New York Yankees third baseman is only 50 home runs away from 700, a place where only three have gone. Some might be wondering if he will ever get [...]
What a Healthy Derek Jeter Brings to the Surging »
Derek Jeter returned the New York Yankees lineup on Monday, much to the delight of fans. Jeter has played in five games this year, visiting the disabled list twice after beginning the season as a spectator. While there are always concerns about Jeter's health, especially at his age, fans are excited because they know what Jeter brings to the [...]
Watch Mariano Rivera Dominate as a Starting Pitcher »
Mariano Rivera is the greatest closer in baseball history. However, had it not been for the New York Yankees moving Rivera to the bullpen in 1995, we might not have ever seen Rivera become what he is today. Originally a starter when he came up, Rivera made 10 starts that year and had an abysmal 5.94 ERA and 1.680 WHIP. He did have some flashes of [...]
A-Rod Name No Longer Appropriate for Popular Brooklyn »
The hits just keep on coming for Alex Rodriguez. I'm not talking about the Ryan Dempster-type hits, I'm referring to the off-the-field hits he continually receives. Now, according to El Diario La Prensa (h/t Fox News Latino), a New York City shop owner is ready to change the name from A-Rod Bodega. “We are thinking of changing the [...]