Archive for October, 2012
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Team Grades »
The Baltimore Orioles were able to keep the game close for eight innings, but when it mattered the most, the New York Yankees' playoff-seasoned bats were able to rouse a rally off All-Star closer Jim Johnson. New York exploded for five runs in the top of the ninth and head into Monday night's contest with a 1-0 lead, and a guarantee that they'll [...]
Yankees vs. Orioles: 5 Biggest Studs in Game 1 of ALDS »
In what is shaping up to be an electric series, the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees engaged in a baseball street fight for the rights to Game 1 of the ALDS. But the Orioles took a mighty punch to the gut on its home turf, losing 7-2 to the Yankees at Camden Yards. Yankees left-handed ace CC Sabathia looked like a man on a mission, and [...]
28 Reasons Why the New York Yankees Can Win the World »
The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series and are going for another this year. Here are 28 reasons why they can do it—one reason each for every championship. We will look at batters, pitchers and other intangibles that will result in World Series win No. 28 for the Yankees. Let’s begin.Begin Slideshow
New York Yankees Announce 25-Man ALDS Roster »
As they get ready to enter the postseason looking for their 28th World Series title, the New York Yankees have released their 25-man roster for the 2012 American League Division Series against the Baltimore Orioles. Not that there were many surprises expected, but it looks about the way everyone would have predicted. The one slight shocker is [...]
5 Biggest Keys for New York Yankees vs. Baltimore »
In a season where the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles were fit to be tied in head-to-head competition, it's a good thing there's a postseason set up to show who is the best team after all. Baltimore and New York split 18 games this season and were neck-and-neck in the standings through September.Starting tonight at Camden Yards, the Orioles [...]
Statistical Breakdown of the Yankees-Orioles ALDS »
The New York Yankees won the American League East with 95 victories, but it was not easy. The upstart Baltimore Orioles surprised everyone by making the postseason for the first time since 1997. The team was led by none other than Buck Showalter, who in 1995 led the Bronx Bombers to their first postseason since 1981 and set the stage for the [...]
Top Moments from the 2012 Yankees-Orioles Season »
Few teams shared as exciting a season series as the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees did in 2012. Not only did they spend the majority of the season neck and neck atop the American League East, but they also proved to be two of the more complete teams in baseball. That...and they hit a hell of a lot of home runs. Nearly every one of their 18 [...]
Yankees vs Orioles: A Full Preview and Breakdown of »
How fitting that the the battle between the two teams in the A.L. East would carry over into the postseason.The Baltimore Orioles disposed of the Texas Rangers 5-1 in the one-game wild card Friday night, which will allow them to advance to the American League Division Series and take on the New York Yankees.For most of 2012, the Yankees hung onto [...]
Is the Yankees’ Offense Hot Enough to Carry »
One after another, the home runs kept flying out of Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. Baseballs, flying through the sky, taking the form of celebratory fireworks for a New York Yankees team well on its way to another AL East division title and its 17th postseason berth in 18 years. Dominance.And you thought the Yankees weren't going to win the [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Predictions for the Offseason »
Even with the floor of the Yankee clubhouse still sticky from copious amounts of sprayed champagne, the overall big picture has to be examined. Yes, the Yankees start their playoff life on Sunday, but it’s never too early to take a gander at the makeup of the team in 2013. With well-publicized attempts at lowering payroll by 2014 and aging [...]