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Former Yankee Star Roger Clemens Fount Not Guilty in »
For almost five years, the federal government had been after Roger Clemens.On Monday, their pursuit of the former New York Yankees star pitcher came to an end as a jury found Clemens not guilty on all six counts of perjury charges.It all started back in December of 2007 when Clemens was cited as one of the key names mentioned on the Mitchell [...]
Yankees-Nationals: Bombers Complete Sweep Behind Ivan »
The key to this weekend's series for the Yankees against the Nationals was pitching.In the three games played in Washington, the Yankees got that from their three starters in Phil Hughes, Andy Pettitte and Ivan Nova.On Sunday, the Yankees got another dominant pitching performance from Nova, as the 25-year-old hurled 7.2 innings, allowing one run [...]
Andy Pettitte Continues to Pitch Well for Yankees, »
Heading into the second game of the battle between first-place teams with the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals, the Bombers were looking for another strong performance from Andy Pettitte.The Yankees got that from their now 40-year-old left-hander, as he kept the Nationals lineup guessing and off the scoreboard.The only time Washington was [...]
New York Yankees Have Interest in Cubs Starters Matt »
It's been well-known that the Yankees have been interested in adding to their starting rotation.We are less than a month-and-a-half away from the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline for baseball, and the rumors have already begun to heat up.With the Chicago Cubs virtually out of the playoff race in the NL Central, many of their key players have been [...]
New York Yankees vs Washington Nationals: A Preview of »
Let me ask all of you a serious question.When all of you saw the Yankees 2012 season schedule for the first time, looked at all of the inter-league series, who honestly thought the Washington Nationals series was going to be one to circle with importance?I didn't back in April. But in June, it's a big series.Why?Well, for starters, the Yankees [...]
Could New York Yankees Be Looking into Adding Ben »
Most of you probably just did a double-take at that headline and thought you were reading an article from two years ago, but you read that headline correctly: Ben Sheets has found his way back into baseball headlines again and may be looking into making a pitching comeback.Tim Dierkes from MLB Trade Rumors reported late Wednesday night that Sheets [...]
Yankees vs. Braves: Hiroki Kuroda Pitches Bombers to »
It was almost like a flashback of the 1996 World Series.The Yankees were trailing the Braves 2-0 in the Fall Classic as the series headed to Atlanta, and the Yankees took the next three games at Fulton County Stadium to go ahead 3-2 and move it back to Yankee Stadium.Fast forward 16 years, and the Yankees and Braves are playing a crucial [...]
New York Yankees: What to Do with Nick Swisher After »
When the Yankees made the trade before the 2009 season to land Nick Swisher, who knew he would be such a big part of the offense?He was originally going to be a platoon player for the Yankees, but he ended up turning into an everyday player for the Bombers over the last four seasons, averaging at least 20 home runs and 80 RBI.He was a free agent [...]
New York Yankees: What Are the Chances They Pursue »
If you are a Yankee fan, the thought has crossed your mind, even if only once.If you have seen him play, whether on TV or live, you have thought of the idea.Now, it's time to really think about the possibility, because, hey, who knows?Could the New York Yankees pursue Josh Hamilton this winter as a free agent?Hamilton will be a free agent this [...]
Yankees-Mets: Russell Martin’s Walk-Off Homer »
The series between the New York Yankees and Mets was filled with home runs that powered the Yankees offense.It was fitting, then, that the series would end on a home run to win the game for the Yanks. Entering Sunday's game, Joe Girardi's squad had taken the previous two from the Mets and were looking for the sweep.Facing off was a battle of two [...]