Archive for April, 2010
Phil Hughes Makes His Debut for the 2010 New York »
After two starts for every other New York Yankee starting pitcher, 23-year-old Phil Hughes made his first start of the 2010 season last night against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Hughes got the win, pitching into the sixth inning. He was good, at times overpowering, and also inconsistent. Hughes struck out six but also walked five. He gave [...]
Robinson Cano: “The Best Hitter on the New York »
Is Robinson Cano hot? SCALDIN'! In last night's 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim Cano hit two home runs, had three RBI, and finished the night hitting .395. In the first nine games Cano has four home runs and nine RBI and is a major reason the Yanks have won three straight series and sport a 6-3 record. From the time [...]
Yankees-Angels: Robinson Cano, Yanks Have L.A.’s »
On April 15, 1947, 28-year-old Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers broke baseball's color barrier and started a whole new trend for Major League Baseball. Because of that, Jackie Robinson Day is commemorated every April 15. With the exception of Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, Robinson's No. 42 is retired throughout baseball and will never be [...]
New York Yankees: Game Nine, Welcome Phil! Have You »
April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson becomes the first baseball player of color, breaking the color barrier. Sixty-three years later, with his number retired around baseball, the legend lives on. On a night where every player and umpire in the MLB wore the number 42, the Yankees (who have four African-American players) defeated the Angels 6-2. The [...]
When Mickey Mantle Rooted Against Billy Martin »
"I love Billy, but I'm still a Yankee. I was rooting for the Yankees to win that playoff last week against Billy." Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin's friendship is legendary. They were Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Batman and Robin, and Thelma and Louise all rolled into one. However, when it came to the Yankees, Mickey Mantle was a Yankee. [...]
Mariano Rivera the Last to Wear Jackie »
I just came across a fun baseball fact you may already know, but if not, you'll want to share like I did. Today is Jackie Robinson Day throughout MLB, and every player, coach, manager, and umpire will be wearing No. 42. However, the only MLB player actually wearing 42 on his regulation uniform is the Yankees' Mariano Rivera. The number was retired [...]
Cameron Diaz Pics: Alex Rodriguez’s New »
You have to hand it to Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. His taste in women is as varied as his hot zone at the plate. He's been linked to women old enough to be his mom (Madonna) and he just reportedly let a 25-year-old loose for being too clingy. He's gone Hollywood with Kate Hudson and high society with girls like Key West socialite [...]
Phil Hughes Is Starting Today: Let’s Turn This »
I can’t believe how after winning back-to-back series against the Red Sox and Rays, then taking the opener against the Angels, one loss could affect Yankee fans so much. Just for everyone’s information, this could be worse, a lot worse, just look at the Mets . I’m not going to let some Yankee fans who are still upset about 2004 [...]
Taking In the Sights at Yankee Stadium »
I love going to Yankee games. Love, love, love it. My feeling is probably similar to how Hank Steinbrenner reacts when the Phillip Morris Convention rolls into town. Pure titillation. So when my buddy Mark offered me a ticket to the Yankees' home opener against the Angels on Tuesday, you can guess that my schedule was quickly cleared. Being [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update: April 15, 2010 »
Brett Gardner was 0-3 for the New York Yankees. Not zero for three at bats in yesterday's loss to the Angels. Gardner is zero for the last three games. In a total of 10 at bats in the last three Yankee games, Gardner has not gotten a hit. He did get one walk yesterday and scored one of the Yankee runs. Gardner is not the only Yankee struggling [...]