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Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park Still a Relic to »
Writer's note: As the New York Yankees had Thursday night off from their tumultuous and stressful 2013 Major League Baseball season, the players and the fans perhaps were granted a long-awaited moment to exhale; a moment to contemplate. What follows is the result of a Thursday night reflection, as I began to fondly recall Yankees past and [...]
New York Yankees’ Catcher Austin Romine Keeps It »
New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine has had a solid August at the plate, and a strong summer behind it. Though he is batting just .223 in 48 games (through Saturday), he is beginning to show defensive prowess and offensive promise. His 2011 debut was a brief and uneventful September call-up and he spent a depressing 2012 in Triple-A ball after [...]
New York Yankee Mariano Rivera Donates to Kids »
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who announced his retirement prior to the start of the 2013 Major League Baseball season, is enjoying his unique six-month farewell tour of America's ballparks. Mo has received pregame ceremonies behind home plate at opposing teams' stadiums complete with video tributes, standing ovations, generous [...]