Archive for August, 2010
Rough Night for Cervelli; Yankees Lost to Red Sox 6-3 »
Francisco Cervelli’s catching error has cost the New York Yankees a chance to win tonight. The Boston Red Sox outscored the Yankees 6-3 in Yankee Stadium to kick off a crucial four-game series which can greatly influence the AL East pennant race. Both teams exchanged home runs in the first inning and with two outs, designated hitter David [...]
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees: More Than a »
By no stretch of the imagination does the phrase “Showdown in the Bronx” hold any unjust meaning. Time and space do not favor the Red Sox in their quest to chase down the American League Wildcard spot. 53 games appear plenty of time to gradually sneak up and steal the one and only AL Wild Card slot, let alone outright win the AL [...]
Alex Rodriguez: Statistical Analysis Of His Quest For »
As Alex Rodriguez rounded the bases for the 600th time in the major leagues, he joined Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr., Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds as the only players to reach that plateau. At the age of 35, media members quickly touted A-Rod for being the youngest player in history to break 600. Most people began [...]
Red Sox vs. Yankees: Yankees Looking To Bury Red Sox »
The Boston Red Sox are coming to Yankee Stadium for a four game series against the Yankees starting tonight. Despite winning seven of their last 10 games, the Red Sox remain six games behind the Yankees who are sitting atop the American League East standings. They are a team, however, that has the potential to get hot and put even more [...]
Red Sox vs. Yankees: Big Series for Sox at Yankee »
With the news that Kevin Youkilis is out for the season for the Boston Red Sox, baseball pundits have deemed this series a do or die series for the Sox against the rival New York Yankees this weekend. As the four game series at Yankee Stadium commences, Boston is six games back of the first place Yankees, 5.5 games behind [...]
Alex Rodriguez: Tainted Milestone Not the Cleanest »
Because it was a national tale, with baseball loyalists viewing Alex Rodriguez as the next home run king, it was wondrous to witness a purist milestone. But mostly, this happened before it turned out to be an asterisk, a national nightmare that is incurable and contemptible, ever since A-Rod’s admission of using performance-enhancing drugs [...]
Empire State of 599: Why A-Rod’s Chase for 600 »
There’s nothing wrong with making unquantifiable excuses when your favorite team isn’t playing well—it’s only human. If the whole roster seems a little off, it must be residual jetlag from that last long road trip they were on. If it’s a certain player who’s mired in a slump, he probably hasn’t fully [...]
Yankees-Red Sox Preview: Rivalry Heats Up Again With »
After a one-day plunge into second place in the American League East, the Yankees (67-40) are back atop baseball with the best record in the game as they get set to open up a big four-game series at home against the third-place Red Sox (62-47), who trail New York by six games. Boston, which has been hampered by injuries to Jason Varitek, Dustin [...]
Why the New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox Rivalry Is »
Rivalries are a beautiful aspect of sports. They bring out the best and the worst of teams and athletes. Whether it's Ali and Frazier, Bruins and Canadiens, or even the Dodgers and Giants, rivalry games, matches, and series all come with something special. Coming from an athlete's perspective, notably hockey, whenever a rivalry game is [...]
Now Serving: #600. The Pitchers Behind the Number. »
Alex Rodriguez joined an elite group of men who have hit 600 in baseball history. Congratulations A-Rod! Unfortunately, Shaun Marcum joined an exclusive group as well. For every 600th home run that's hit, someone has to serve it up. Here are the men who became famous by throwing the ball that ended up in Cooperstown.Begin Slideshow