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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 30, 2011
Sox won’t immediately confirm Francona’s departure (Yahoo! Sports)
The Boston Red Sox have not announced a parting of the ways with manager Terry Francona yet, but reports said the manager who led the Red Sox to their first two World Series titles since 1918 will not be returning. After a meeting between Francona and team executives, Red Sox...
Delabar, Rodriguez key Seattle’s 2-1 win (AP)
In the early spring, Seattle pitcher Steve Delabar was working as a substitute teacher back in Kentucky. On Wednesday night, he got the win against the New York Yankees. Amazing what can happen in the span of five months. Unheralded backup infielder Luis Rodriguez led off the bottom of the 12th inning with a solo homer off New York reliever Cory Wade, and the Seattle Mariners delayed Mariano...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 15, 2011
Rodriguez homer gives Seattle 2-1 win over Yanks (AP)
Unheralded Luis Rodriguez put Mariano Rivera's pursuit of the major league saves record on hold. And he kept the New York Yankees from expanding their lead on Boston in the AL East. Rodriguez led off the bottom of the 12th inning with a solo homer off New York reliever Cory Wade, and the Mariners delayed Rivera's chase for the saves record with a 2-1 win over the Yankees on Wednesday night.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 15, 2011
Yankees-Red Sox race heats up: Fan’s view (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
As of the 2011 All-Star Break, the New York Yankees trailed their nemesis Boston Red Sox by one game in the American League East. Entering play on August 22, "A-Rod" returned to the lineup of a first-place team as the Yankees led Boston by one half game.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 22, 2011
Yanks’ Granderson and Cano Led on Offense, but Soriano’s Relief Kept Angels at Bay in 9-3 Win (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NEW YORK--New York Yankees reliever Rafael Soriano has been quietly assuming his role as part of the bridge to Mariano Rivera since coming off the disabled list in late July. After Soriano rejoined the team, he was eased back into manager Joe Girardi's late-inning formula.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 11, 2011
Fan’s take: Rafael Soriano about to rejoin New York Yankees — should fans rejoice? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On paper, it looks like one of the most significant trade deadline roster moves. Before the Sunday, July 31 deadline, the New York Yankees will activate reliever Rafael Soriano from the disabled list. Soriano, who led the major leagues in saves with 45 in 2010 while pitching for...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on July 26, 2011
The Juice: Angels score 6 in 6th, end Rangers 12-game winning streak (Yahoo! Sports)
Nine innings and nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Rally Gorilla: The Texas Rangers pounded Dan Haren and led 8-3 in the fifth inning, appearing well on … Continue reading →
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on July 21, 2011
How Phillies ace Roy Halladay compares to Curt Schilling: A fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Philadelphia Phillies have not been overly blessed with an abundance of great arms in their rotation over the years. Currently, Phillies ace Roy Halladay is considered by many to be the best starting pitcher in baseball. In the 1990s, fellow right-hander Curt Schilling led the...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 26, 2011
Jackie Robinson’s career: A fan’s take (Associated Content)
This month, 64 years ago, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he played in his first regular season game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His talent, courage, and relentless persistence eventually led to a broadened appreciation of his skills and an awareness of his significance...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 13, 2011
Beckett shuts down Yanks to lift BoSox to 4-0 win (AP)
The Red Sox's horrible start to the season didn't put pressure on Josh Beckett to pitch one of the best games of his career. He did anyway. Beckett allowed two singles and one walk and struck out 10 in eight innings, a rare strong outing by a Boston starter that led to a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday night.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 10, 2011
