Archive for September, 2010
Wish We Were There: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game »
One of the greatest moments in Yankee history occurred on October 8, 1956. In fact, it is the only such accomplishment of its kind. Don Larsen threw the only postseason no-hitter and perfect game in Major League Baseball history. It was done in Game 5 of the World Series. To throw a perfect game is a monumental task itself. [...]
Another Yankees’ Game Ends in a Walk-Off, This »
Another Yankee game ended in a walk-off, but unfortunately it wasn’t the Yankees doing the walking as they blew a 4-1 lead to lose to the Rangers 6-5 in 13 innings last night in Texas. Here are some highlights: The Yankees really made Texas starter C.J. Wilson work has he needed 76 pitches to get through 3 innings. He allowed 4 earned [...]
Philadelphia Phillies Rising: Power Ranking the MLB »
2010 presents us with some of the most compelling playoff races in recent history. With the Padres slipping in the NL West, the Phillies taking over in the NL East, and possibly the two best teams in baseball -- the Rays and Yankees -- battling it out in the AL East, the last 20 games could bring about many surprises.The NL West is possible the [...]
Yankees or Rays: 10 Key Factors Towards Winning the AL »
The battle for the AL East has been one of the—if not the most—entertaining clashes in baseball’s recent history and one that has yet to disappoint. And while there are still roughly 20 some odd games left in the season, this epic battle continues to rage on and will probably do so until the very last game of the season. Each [...]
Brian Cashman: Yankees Playoff Rotation Based on »
Via ESPN: General manager Brian Cashman said every Yankees pitcher not named CC Sabathia or Mariano Rivera is “auditioning for a role” in the postseason. The size of a player’s paycheck, he said, will have no bearing on how or if he is used in October. That means rookie right-hander Ivan Nova, with all of 24 innings pitched [...]
Andy Pettitte Continues Postseason Dominane…In »
The Yankee left-hander has started 40 postseason games in his Major League career. In those games, Andy Pettitte is 18-9 with a 3.90 ERA. He also has five World Series rings. How could a pitcher with that résumé feel a responsibility to a minor league team? Well, it’s simple. Andy Pettitte needed to pitch a rehab assignment. [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Pettitte, Cox, Towers and »
The Yankees are back in action tonight as they take on a possible playoff opponent in the Texas Rangers. Here are some notes: Andy Pettitte was back in action last night as he pitched in a rehab game for the Double A Trenton Thunder. His line: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K. He only threw 51 pitches. Double A reliever J.B. Cox was suspended by the [...]
New York Yankees DFA De La Rosa, Sign Garrison »
The Yankees DFA’d LHP Wilkin De La Rosa in order to make room on the 40-man roster for LHP Steve Garrison, whom they claimed off of waivers from the San Diego Padres, according to Mike Ashmore via twitter. Garrison is not considered a top prospect and has struggled in the minor leagues recently. Former Padres’ GM and current Yankee [...]
Jesus Montero: New York Yankees Catcher Has Minor »
Via the NY Post: Yankees top prospect Jesus Montero will miss the remainder of Scranton/Wilkes Barre’s playoff series against Columbus after undergoing a procedure on his ankle Wednesday night. The heavily-hyped catcher suffered a bone bruise and decided to have the discoloring scraped out. The injury is not considered serious and Montero [...]
New York Yankees GM: ‘Nothing Is Guaranteed for »
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is not ready to reveal the Yankees' playoff pitching scene just yet. Cashman said that everyone besides CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera is going to have to earn a role on the postseason roster.Theoretically, rookie Ivan Nova could earn a spot over A.J. Burnett or Javier Vazquez."Everything will be decided [...]