The last time the New York Yankees were in first-place in the AL East was back on April 24th, but thanks to the 10-strikeout, 7 1/3 innings performance by veteran southpaw Andy Pettitte, the Bombers now stand within striking distance. At just a half-game back from their current opponents, the AL East leading Tampa Bay [...]
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New York Yankees: Are you going to sink or swim?
SUNDAY SUMMARY: The New York Yankees wrapped up the four game series in Kansas City with a 10-4 win, splitting the series 2-2 with the Royals. Phil Hughes got the win, and he did pitch better but reality is the Yankee bats were really responsible for the win yesterday. As Ibanez and Granderson each had [...]
New York Yankees: Terrible Tuesday
It is crunch time in MLB, as teams will battle for a coveted spot in October till the bitter end. The New York Yankees are right in the mix, but until any team clinches my advice is not to presume anything; as presumption is the mother of all… get it? So one would think as [...]
Bronx Bombers Not Scared Of Anyone Especially Not Rangers
The New York Yankees are now a game ahead in front of the Boston Red Sox thanks to the Texas Rangers, who shut them down 4-0 yesterday, as the Bombers were enjoying their last off day. The next seven days for the Yankees start off in the Bronx with three against the Oakland A’s, before [...]
New York Yankees: Falling Asleep Watching The Red Sox Sweep
Getting swept is not fun for any team that. Doing it at your home ballpark, in front of your fans makes it sting a lot more. Add the above to the culprits are your team’s biggest rivals, and what is even worse…this is not the first time, but the second time it has happened in [...]
New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins ALDS Series Breakdown, Part 1
The Wild Card New York Yankees will start the postseason in Minnesota against the AL Central Champion Twins. Both teams will be critique over the next three days, as the sports media and baseball fans will express their opinions while trying to predict the outcome. Being that I get questioned constantly about the Yankees, I [...]
New York Yankees Start Postseason in Minnesota on Wednesday Night
The New York Yankees had a rough September, posting a 14-16 record for the month, and finalized it by losing the AL East to the Tampa Bay Rays. Regardless, getting closer to the goal of repeating entails making the postseason and that first step has been accomplished. Coming in as the wild card team has [...]
