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Twitter Responds to New York Yankees’ Weekend »
While it seemed, for a while, that Mariano Rivera had put his closing issues behind him, but he was back at it again on Sunday, as he blew yet another save, which leads me to believe Rivera is finally showing signs of being human after all. Rivera, 43, has blown seven saves this season, two short of his career high (he blew nine saves back [...]
How the Red Sox Nation Turned A-Rod into a Sympathetic »
We all know the controversy surrounding Alex Rodriguez and saw the situation escalate to a new level Sunday night on ESPN. A-Rod was treated how you’d expect a rival player to be treated on the road, only much worse. The polarizing Yankees third baseman was drilled by Ryan Dempster in the second inning, and Fenway Park roared with thunderous [...]
Robinson Cano: Why He Needs to Stay with the New York »
The Yankees need Robinson Cano, and Robinson Cano needs the Yankees. It makes too much sense. As the Yankees most consistent hitter for a couple of years now, Cano is building a legacy in pinstripes, and he needs to remain in New York. Cano has spent the last few years building a reputation as an elite second baseman, arguably the best in baseball [...]
New York Yankees Lineup: What to Think After »
New York Yankees bats are officially on fire after smacking around Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitching back-to-back nights in the Bronx. New York has combined for 25 runs and 31 hits over the last 18 innings of play. So, what does it all mean? It means that the Yankees are healthy. New York bats are finally producing the way everybody [...]
Mariano Rivera: Why His Blown Saves Shouldn’t »
The New York Yankees should not be concerned with the performance of their legendary closer, Mariano Rivera, despite blowing three consecutive saves for the first time in his career. Rivera blew a save opportunity and allowed a run in the ninth inning of a 6-5 loss. Every pitcher endures a rough patch from time-to-time, even the great Mariano [...]
Mariano Rivera: Why His Blown Saves Shouldn’t »
The New York Yankees should not be concerned with the performance of their legendary closer, Mariano Rivera, despite blowing three consecutive saves for the first time in his career. Rivera blew a save opportunity and allowed a run in the ninth inning of a 6-5 loss. Every pitcher endures a rough patch from time-to-time, even the great Mariano [...]