MLB: New York Yankees Baseball Blog

Pinstripes in the Park

2008-06-22T11:47:00.000-04:00

I missed Pinstripes in the Park this year, but it's still worth mentioning. For a few years now, they've held this event, and it's a lot of fun. It's sort of a cross between watching the game at the ballpark and on TV.

What to do, what to do...

2008-06-12T11:35:00.000-04:00

My sister was "complaining" about New York during a recent visit. Her complaint? There's too much to do!

Should she go to the Guggenheim or MOMA? Should she get Yankees tickets or broadway theater tickets? A taping of SNL or Letterman? Yadda yadda. (How could she have left out the museum of sex?)

If only we could all be lucky and live in a place like Iowa. Then we wouldn't have to decide. Tip cows or tip sheep? Hang out in the Wal-Mart parking lot or in the McDonald's parking lot?

'Stache Superstitions

2008-06-03T10:44:00.000-04:00

Giambi's growing and keeping his facial hair because he's sure it helps his luck. Can you imagine if people in most professions were as superstitious as baseball players? Like, your boss would insist you wear purple underwear for board meetings?

It's silly, but whatever works!

Out With the Old

2008-05-30T10:29:00.002-04:00

A friend went to the Yankees/Mets game recently and gave me his updated commentary on Yankee Stadium information. He said he thought he'd be sad to see it go, until he got there and remembered/realized how down and out the poor place is. They're not really bothering with upkeep at this point, vendors are shutting down, etc.

I'm not sure I feel the same way, but sometimes change is a good thing.

Elections and Your Civic Duty

2008-04-30T13:27:00.002-04:00

Yeah, I know, you're sick of all the campaigning and election news. But really, you've got to take this seriously. Your vote counts.

So go out there and cast your vote for the 2008....All-Star Game!! Woohoo! This will be its last year at Yankee Stadium, so make it a good one. You can vote at MLB.com or baseball stadiums around the country. You don't even have to register for this kind of voting. :) C'mon, choose well and make it worth it to buy MLB Allstar game tickets. It's not just a right; it's a responsibility.

Legends to become Steinbrenner

2008-02-14T15:39:00.003-05:00

So Legends Field is being renamed... I can't imagine a better way to be remembered than to have a field named after you - especially while you're still alive to enjoy it. Think of the extent to which we've become so familiar with the major field names? Shea Stadium, Fenway Park, Minute Maid Park... okay, scratch that last one. And granted, Legends Field is only a Spring Training Field, but it's still a nice gesture.

Yankees Chat

2007-08-28T12:59:00.000-04:00

So what do I do when I'm not writing? (Which is sadly all-too-often). I'm lurking here at Yankeemania.com, which takes up far too much of my time.

New York Yankees controversy 101

2007-06-01T14:55:00.000-04:00

I know we needed a win, but did we really need all this controversy over the whole "MINE" thing? Personally, I don't see anything wrong with what Rodriguez did. I mean, sure... yelling "MINE" in the ear of a third baseman to get him to not go after the ball isn't really the best way to win, but there are so many worse things people could do. And besides, aren't the players getting yelled at all the time on the field anyway? Seems like that third baseman needs to start paying more attention to who he's listening to.

New York! New York!

2007-03-13T11:33:00.000-04:00

It's hard to be a New York baseball fan. I would say that the New York Mets and Yankees are serious contenders for this seasons championship so I will suggest that all New York citizens accept that they have exceptional baseball teams, route for both, and buy tickets to the World Series in advance.

2007-01-16T13:13:00.000-05:00

I would've killed to see Mattingly at the World Baseball Coaches Convention! He would make a great manager for the New York Yankees--hope his back doesn't stop him

Welcome Back, Andy

2006-12-08T18:12:00.001-05:00

Andy Pettitte inked a one year $16 million deal with the New York Yankees today, bringing him back for a second stint in New York. Pettitte pitched for the Yankees from 1995-2003 helping the Yankees win four World Series championships before leaving to pitch for his hometown team the Houston Astros. Hopefully Pettitte will help bring back the winning tradition to Yankee Stadium that he helped build for 9 seasons.

Jeter Tries Harder

2006-11-21T18:22:00.000-05:00

Isn’t that what they say about being Number Two? Hey, Yankee fans are rightfully proud of our shortstop, Derek Jeter, even if the Minnesota Twins’ Justin Morneau got enough votes to beat him out for this year’s American League MVP. It wasn’t the closest vote ever, but at 320 to 306, it was closer than last year, when our Alex Rodriguez nudged out the Boston Red Sox’ David Ortiz 331-307.

Congrats to both amazingly skilled athletes! And New York sez thanks for another great year, Derek!

Three Young Tigers for Sheffield

2006-11-14T20:37:00.000-05:00

Gary Sheffield was not happy about being replaced in the lineup by Bobby Abreu, so maybe he’ll be happier in Detroit. Currently sixth in RBIs and seventh in home runs among active major leaguers, Sheffield has probably earned the right to claim superiority. One the other hand, it took a few years (nineteen, as a matter of fact) to acquire those stats. That puts him at the stage where teams have to try to guess how much longer a guy can produce at that level.

Meanwhile, the Yankees have three young pitchers coming from the Tigers organization with plenty of potential among them. Anthony Claggett and Kevin Whelan will start out at Tampa and Trenton; Humberto Sanchez, with 10 wins and 6 losses (2.63 ERA in 20 Double-A and Triple-A starts) will be part of the Yankee’s roster. Let’s hope they all have a lot of years of fine baseball ahead.

How About Those…Scarlet Knights?

2006-11-10T13:51:00.000-05:00

While my New York Yankees are enjoying some r-&-r, I’ve had a chance to check out some other sporting events in the neighborhood. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers. Did they used to be yet another New Jersey joke? No more. They currently have a perfect season going at 9-0.

I thought that was about to come to an end last night, when No. 3 Louisville (I thought they play basketball, not football!) was ahead 25-7 at the half. But Rutgers, led by Ray Rice, who’s in the running for the Heisman, kept it together, so things were tied in the 4th. When Jeremy Ito got to try a field goal with just seconds left, he missed but was blessed with a do-over owing to an offsides penalty. That did it—final score: Rutgers 28, Louisville 25. New Jersey, ecstatic.

They Gripe About Yankees' Star Power

2006-10-30T21:05:00.000-05:00

But when the recent World Series got pitiful television ratings, I heard commentators bewailing the fact that the New York Yankees weren't involved. Love us or hate us, baseball fans just have to watch us!

Tigers Are Ready For Cardinals

2006-10-20T16:39:00.000-04:00

We Yankees at least put them to the test during our piece of the playoffs, but the Detroit Tigers didn't seem to break a sweat during their encounter with the Oakland A's. Meanwhile, the Mets and Cardinals were dragging out the NLCS to the last regular inning of the 7th game. The Cards will barely have time to towel off from that rain-soaked victory before they head off to Detroit.

I'm figuring the 2006 World Series should be another W in the American League column.

OMG

2006-10-15T20:11:00.000-04:00

So, my Yankees are out and (gulp) the Tigers are in? Is the sky falling? Run, Chicken Little, Run!

Johnson is back

2006-10-05T13:05:00.000-04:00

I'm really looking forward to the game today, especially after the rainout yesterday. The Big Unit looks to be back in the game on Friday and with that hopefully the Yankees will be going back to the Series. I mean who could ask for more? They're the best team money can buy and I love em. Go Yankees!

Yankees Going for 27th Championship

2006-10-02T12:39:00.000-04:00

The New York Yankees have made it back to the playoffs for the 12th straight season. Their run to the World Series starts against the Detroit Tigers tomorrow, October 3. The chips seem to be on the Yankees side at the start of the American League Divisional Series with home field advantage and the Tigers finishing their phenomenal season on a 5 game losing streak. But the Yankees have not lived up to the hype since 2000 when they won the World Series against the New York Mets in the Subway Series, let's see if they have what it takes this season.

A-Rod is Back in Action

2006-05-29T16:29:00.000-04:00

Alex Rodriguez is starting to shine again for the New York Yankees this season after solid wins against the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals. On Saturday he hit two home runs, his first double homer game this season, and seemed to be back in the swing of things. If Rodriguez keeps getting those clutch hits, we can’t lose!

Pitching and Hitting are Right On for Yankees

2006-05-15T14:08:00.000-04:00

The New York Yankees are really hot right now and our power hitters, Bernie Williams and Alex Rodriguez, took out the Oakland A’s with some dominating home runs. These two hitters are doing awesome this season and giving much needed support for our pitching staff. Pitcher Chien-Ming Wand is having a great start with three wins, and his win on Friday looked like the best stuff he’s shown us in a long time.

Go Yankees! Beat Bo Sox!

2006-05-08T19:57:00.000-04:00

The New York Yankees will pit Randy Johnson against Josh Beckett on Tuesday as they attempt to dominate the Boston Red Sox. It is our biggest rivalry and I am going to get tickets to the game. I can’t miss watching this season’s first match up between the two giants. The Yankees have a decided advantage and I am predicting a sweeping victory, if you get my meaning!

Leader of the Pack

2006-04-16T23:00:00.000-04:00

The New York Yankees may have given up two to the Minnesota Twins but they came out fighting Sunday and stole the Twins fire and Jason Giambi got off two homers leading his team to the win. The Twins were looking to sweep us for the first time since 1991 but Giambi was determined not to let it happen.

Yankees get into the swing of things.

2006-03-19T19:47:00.000-05:00

The New York Yankees are in the midst of training camp. We have won some games and we have lost almost as many. We started off the month with three losses and quickly switched gears to win five in a row. I like what I’ve seen from this Yankees team. Who has caught your eye this spring?

Blizzard Hits New York City

2006-02-14T12:47:00.000-05:00

Just as spring started in many parts of the country, winter reared its ugly head and dumped a whole lot of snow on New York City. The whole city is blanketed in white. It is beautiful and inconvenient at the same time. Hopefully the weather will warm up in time for the New York Yankees to start spring training.