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Dead As A Dodo: The Top 5 Worst Bird Kills In Sports »
"They got in the way!" or "I didn't know it was there" are some of the best excuses that have been given for accidental bird murders. Things can sometimes get out of hand and lead to PETA coming after you or being suspended by the league. But C'mon! Most of the time the excuses are true and it was the bird's fault. Bleacher Report examines [...]
George Steinbrenner’s Passing: Twitter Reactions »
The Yankees lost a great man on Tuesday morning by the name of George M. Steinbrenner III. He was a prominent man in baseball that was feared by many and respected by everyone. The world is mourning such a great loss of one of the most prominent men in the baseball world. There may have been times when we all criticized his moves and his [...]
A Prayer for The Boss: George Steinbrenner Dies From »
The New York Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner III, was rushed to the hospital in Florida. This is the latest from New York's ABC affiliate, Eyewitness News, whom was the first to report that the Yankees owner was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital. The Boss' condition is still unknown and the entire Yankees Universe is praying that he is [...]
Umpire Joe West and Wimbledon Marathon Man John Isner »
The New York Yankees will be hosting the Seattle Mariners tonight in the Bronx. It looks to be an excellent pitching match-up with Cliff Lee vs. Phil Hughes. Not only does that make it better, but Joe West will be behind the plate for the game! West is the umpire that criticized the fact that the Yankees and Red Sox games are way too long [...]
Notes From Brian Cashman and Randy Levine Interview »
The New York Times holds regular Times Talks sessions with people, including celebrities, from all around the world. On Monday, June 28th, Michael Schmidt interviewed royalty from the Bronx. Brian Cashman and Randy Levine were at the New York Times Center to discuss the current state of the Yankees and what the future holds for the Bronx [...]
Where Is He Now? The World’s Ugliest Baseball »
Every few years there are a few players in baseball that excel in the sport. They may not have the best looks, but they help the team out. Then there are others that have ugly looks and cannot help the team out at all. Not even if their looks scare the hell out of the opposition. Team are just going to want to get rid of you if that is the [...]
Yankees May Be Tempted, but No Need for Fukudome Right »
As the trade deadline approaches, teams are going to be pulling the trigger on deals that could have an impact on the rest of the season. The American League East is always one of the most competitive divisions. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have put Kosuke Fukudome on the trade market. The outfielder has a no-trade clause and said he is willing [...]
AJ Burnett to Face Off Against the Ageless Jamie Moyer »
The Yankees will probably not take a different approach to Game Two of their World Series rematch with the Phillies tonight then they did back in the Fall Classic. Phillies starter Jamie Moyer has been up and down this season including a complete game, but has since returned to his inconsistent form. The Yankees' AJ Burnett was stellar against the [...]
Yankees-Phillies: CC Sabathia and Company Patiently »
The Yankees made the right move by not moving against their longtime foe, Roy Halladay. The former Blue Jays ace and now Phillies pitcher was dealing, but at the wrong spots. The Yankees took the bad pitches and were able to get ahead in the count and ahead in the game. The Yankees chose to wait for their perfect pitch, and it paid off. [...]
Letter from 2015: Yankees Sign Stephen Strasburg To a »
-Bronx, New York, 06/13/2015 The New York Yankees have completed their starting rotation for the 2015 season. This past spring training, Joba Chamberlain was trying once again to figure out his role. Joba was involved in two competitions: one was for a spot in the rotation and the other was for the closer role. Whichever competition he did [...]