Archive for August, 2011
CC Sabathia Exclusive: New York Yankees Pitcher »
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Ivan Nova Continues Winning Ways as New York Yankees »
Before Wednesday's game, manager Joe Girardi was questioned about the pitching staff. He said that the team will move to a five-man rotation, and when asked if starter Ivan Nova would be one of them, Girardi answered with a yes. It is becoming increasingly clear that not only does Nova belong in the rotation, but he is probably [...]
MLB Power Rankings: All 30 Teams’ Best Home »
Frank Abagnale Sr.: You know why the Yankees always win, Frank? Frank Abagnale, Jr.: 'Cause they have Mickey Mantle? Frank Abagnale Sr.: No, it's 'cause the other teams can't stop staring at those damn pinstripes. It may not be true, but for years, fans and broadcasters have talked about the Yankee mystique. Walking onto a baseball diamond is a [...]
Joe Girardi, New York Yankees Manager: Sometimes He »
It’s easy to point to Tuesday night’s Yankees-Angels game, look at the line in the top of the sixth inning, and presume that it was simply yet another example of A.J. Burnett being his own worst enemy. Typically, games pitched by A.J. Burnett go one of two ways. First, there’s the kind where you know from around the third pitch [...]
New York Yankees: Is CC Sabathia the American League »
New York Yankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia enters Saturday's start against the Boston Red Sox with a 16-5 record and 2.55 ERA. He leads the majors in wins and has allowed just seven earned runs over his last eight starts.It's not even an argument that the 31-year-old is the Most Valuable Player on his own team, as the club has won 18 of [...]
MLB: Yankees, Red Sox and Each Playoff Team’s »
As the end to the MLB regular season draws near, each playoff contender is preparing itself for a lengthy postseason.Players, coaches and even fans know what's at stake when the team takes the field come October, making the next two months that much more meaningful.With the trade deadline behind us, top players in new uniforms and pitchers finally [...]
New York Yankees and Red Sox Ensure There Will Be a »
Leave it to the greatest commissioner in sports history to have the media demand a second wild card. The New York Yankees and their friends, the Boston Red Sox are tied for first place. The three game series at Fenway Park that starts tonight is virtually meaningless since it is almost certain that both teams will make the playoffs. Pennant races [...]
Alex Rodriguez and 10 Players Who Must Step Up Before »
The MLB season is nearing its end.Teams have made their final adjustments via the July trade deadline and have seemingly found what works.However, the success of multiple playoff contenders going forward could very well depend on the efforts and consistent play of their top players.Guys like Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran and Jason Heyward are [...]
New York Yankees’ Ivan Nova Should Stay in the »
Ivan Nova is fresh off a win for the New York Yankees, in which he struck out a career-high 10 batters and allowed no walks. Yet, he could be going back down to Triple-A.Nova has had some shaky outings in his very short career, but he seems to be overcoming some of his flaws, and turning into a very good pitcher for the Yankees.Still, New York [...]
The Year New York Yankee Fans Had to Root for the »
New York Yankees fans could not win no matter who won. It was the dilemma that they always feared and that true Yankees fans still fear. The Boston Red Sox were playing the New York Mets in the World Series. Root for the Mets? Never. But that meant rooting for the Red Sox.Root for the Red Sox? Never? But that meant rooting for the Mets. Yankees [...]