‘NY Yankees’ Archives
10 Reasons the New York Yankees Can Win the World »
It seems like forever since Mariano Rivera's subtle fist pump near first base in Game 6 of the 2009 World Series, verifying his fifth title and the Yankees' 27th in franchise history. It was a fifth for Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte, a group crowned the "Core Four" for their unflappable championship fortitude over the years.Two [...]
The 5 Unsung Heroes of the New York Yankees »
When the majority of experts were asked before the season who the winner of the AL East would be, the answer was becoming redundant.The Boston Red Sox, obviously.Fast-forward to late September, and it's the Yankees on top. Those same experts said the rotation wouldn't hold up, but the surprising performances of Ivan Nova, Bartolo Colon and Freddy [...]
New York Yankees: Is A.J. Burnett Ruining His »
A.J. Burnett was unexpectedly pulled from yesterday's game in the fifth inning. This wasn't an injury, however, as Joe Girardi told the media after yesterday's game."I thought his stuff had clearly changed; that's why I pulled him, It wasn't that I wanted to; I was hoping to get distance out of him. I would've loved to have a complete game, but I [...]
New York Yankees, the Media and Some Fans Questioned »
It started innocently enough and wasn't even reported in the newspapers. In the second game of a twin bill against the Minnesota Twins, on Sunday, June 20, 1965, Roger Maris, sliding into home plate, jammed his right hand against the home plate umpire's shin guard. Roger was in the Yankees' lineup the next few games, but in the nightcap of a [...]
Mariano Rivera and the 15 Best Closers in MLB History »
Mariano Rivera clinched his 602nd career save yesterday when he closed out the Minnesota Twins with a scoreless ninth to seal a 6-4 Yankee victory. It was his 43rd save of the season. But it was just another day for Mariano...well, another of his 602 days, I suppose. But on this day, Mariano Rivera eclipsed the 602 save mark, a mark which no other [...]
Joe Girardi’s Pettiness Cost Baseball Fans an »
Joe Girardi’s actions are inexcusable under any circumstances. He has acted in a petty, unacceptable manner at the most inopportune time. Joe Girardi prevented one of the most poignant moments in baseball history from happening. Jorge Posada should have been behind the plate when Mariano Rivera set the all-time saves record. Posada was the [...]
Mariano Rivera: Is the New York Yankees Closer the »
The past 15 years have been one of the most memorable eras in Yankee history and that's saying a lot considering the illustrious history of the Bronx Bombers. This era has seen a lot of great players come and go, but who is the greatest Yankee of this era? Mariano Rivera of course. The field is narrowed down between the Core [...]
New York Yankees-Tampa Bay Rays Series Preview: How »
With a little more than a week left in the regular season, the New York Yankees have little to worry about. Unlike last year, they are a comfortable five games up on the Boston Red Sox for the American League East lead and are even 3.5 up on the Detroit Tigers for the best record in the AL.Despite the fact that the Bombers' final 10 games come [...]
Roger Maris Was Excoriated Because He Didn’t »
In 1962, Roger Maris batted .256/.356/.485 with 33 home runs and 100 RBIs, which didn't approach his 1961 record-setting season. In 1928, Babe Ruth batted .323/.463/.709 with 54 home runs and 142 RBsI, which approached his 1927 record-setting season. Roger Maris continually told the media that he was Roger Maris, not Babe Ruth. All he was [...]
Mariano Rivera: Why Sandman’s Saves Record Will »
Before Monday, there were only two baseball records that I had marked down as being truly unbreakable.The first was Cy Young's 511 career wins. The second was Johnny Vander Meer's consecutive no-hitters in 1938. Even if Major League Baseball is comprised of ultra-powerful cyborgs in the future, those records are not falling.On Monday, a third [...]