‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Alex Rodriguez’ Gambling Alligations: What Is »
It was announced yesterday in various news sources, particularly the New York Times, that New York Yankees third-baseman Alex Rodriguez will be questioned by Major League Baseball officials concerning his participation in high stakes poker games.A-Rod allegedly participated in illegal poker games on two occasions.The details are all over the [...]
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Series Preview »
All of Boston is buzzing in anticipation of this weekend's divisional showdown with the New York Yankees. New Englanders everywhere are feeling confident that their beloved Red Sox can pull off a third consecutive series sweep of the Bronx Bombers.If the Red Sox were able to pull off a sweep, this weekend, the Yankees would be in jeopardy of [...]
A.J. Burnett: The Model of Inconsistency for the New »
Yesterday against the Chicago White Sox, A.J. Burnett was staked to an early 12-run lead by the New York Yankees' potent offense. Burnett then proceeded to give half that lead back and was out of the game with one out in the fifth inning, resulting in a no-decision for him.In his previous start against the Baltimore Orioles, Burnett [...]
New York Yankees: The 7 Players Most Vital to a »
The New York Yankees have clearly established themselves as one of the top teams in baseball this season, currently sitting a game behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East. While their hopes to win the division are still intact, the organization seems poised to easily take the wild card slot.At this point, it isn't a matter of whether [...]
The A-Rod Headlines Continue: When Is Enough Really »
Alex Rodriguez never seems to be out of the headlines. Whether he is dodging reporters while hanging with mysterious blondes in Toronto, dating superstar actresses, or confessing to the use of performance enhancers, there always seems to be some sort of drama attached to this guy. For those who lack publicity, there is always opportunity [...]
Alex Rodriguez’ Antics Reminiscent of Jose »
The days of domination are now fading, the pleading "love me" antics dialed back. Alex Rodriguez is still a phony, still an image-obsessed diva and yet he's more easily accepted in New York now than ever before, his World Series ring capably deflecting the scorn that plagued him in his early years as a Yankee. At age 36 and with a contract [...]
MLB: Alex Rodriguez Investigated for Illegal Gambling »
Major League Baseball is a cartel, which is defined as a syndicate, combine or trust formed especially to regulate prices and output in some field of business.Since MLB is a private corporation, it can make its own rules.One of its rules is that team owners are allowed to gamble.The George Steinbrenner family has been involved with thoroughbred [...]
Alex Rodriguez Gambling Scandal: Power Ranking His 5 »
Alex Rodriguez has gone through a lot of controversy throughout his career. Some of these instances have occurred on the field, while others have occurred off of it.All of these events have helped justify the "A-Fraud" nickname. Rodriguez is undoubtedly one of the best players in the history of the game, but he has had his fair share of [...]
Alex Rodriguez: Is Latest Scandal Enough to Keep Him »
Reports surfaced Wednesday that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez could face a possible suspension for his involvement in illegal underground poker games. According to RadarOnline.com, Rodriguez participated in two of the underground games that featured big Hollywood names, such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon, in which cocaine was [...]
MLB: Yankees Five Consecutive World Championships »
In 1949, the pennant race was once again between the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians.The teams battled all season and on Sept. 1 the Yankees led the Red Sox by three games and the Indians by four and one-half games.The Indians faded but the Red Sox didn’t. At the close of play on September 30, the Yankees trailed [...]