Beasts of the East: Yanks Take Divisional Title with Two Doubleheader Wins over Tampa

Defeat Rays 4-2 in Both Games, 12th Divisonal Title in 16 Years (New York, NY) – In April it was all the talk on how Boston would win 100 games and easily take the division.  155 games later the Yanks (95-60) stand atop of the AL East and are in the playoffs for the 16th [...]

Milestone Mo: Yanks Top Twins 6-4, Rivera Sets All-Time Career Save Mark at 602

#600, #601, #602 Mo gets 3 in a Row! (New York, NY) – In the end it was a vintage Mariano inning, with the last out coming on a classic cutter for strike 3 and the greatest closer in the history of the game made it even more official as he picked up the career [...]

Good Baseball: Yanks Defeat Jays 3-2

Nova Shines, Gardner Rises (New York, NY) – After a taking solid 2 out of 3 in Boston, The Yanks (83-53) continued their winning ways with a tight 3-2 victory over the vistin Blue Jays.  Ivan Nova (15-4) continues his push for Rookie of The Year award with a 7 inning, 2 run, 3 hit [...]

Stadium Slamfest: Yanks Hit 3 Grand Slams vs Oakland, Win 22-9

First team in MLB History to Accomplish Feat in One Game (New York, NY) – Given their rich history it seems only fitting that the Yanks (78-50) would add another historical fact to the books.  With Cano, Martin and Granderson all going deep with the bases loaded the Bombers are now the only team in [...]

Hip Hip: Posada 6 RBI’s Powers Yanks over Rays 9-2

Jorge Returns as DH and Gets 3 Hits with A Grand Slam (New York, NY) – Responding in the true fashion of the veteran warrior he is, Posada’s return to the lineup after a week on the bench was dramatic.  He started with a 2-run RBI single in the 2nd inning, another single in the [...]

Ouch! Yanks Drop 2 of 3 to Boston, Fall From First

Loss Rubber Game Late with Blown Save from Mariano (Boston, MA) – The slump against the Red Sox continues.  The Yanks (69-44) fall to 2-10 on the season against them, this time losing a tough one late on another blown save (5th) from Mariano.  Scutaro pounded a 2-2 pitch off the monster and would score [...]

Sweet 16: CC Notches Another Win, Yanks take White Sox 3-2

Sabathia Gets MLB Best 16th Win (Chicago, IL) – Continuing his march to a CY Young Award (with Justin Verlander in pursuit), CC Sabathia pitched another strong 8 innings with the only belemish a 2-run homer and Mariano’s 28th save in the 9th, the Yanks (65-42)  moved to 1 game back of Boston.  Curtis Granderson [...]

History! Jeter Homers for His 3,000th Hit

First Yankee to Achieve the Milestone (New York, NY) – Well fortunately DJ ended the drama early with a single in his first at bat and a towering homer into the left field stands his next time up to reach the famous 3,000 hit plateau.  His 3rd homer of the season tied the game at [...]

Tribal Outburst: Yanks Collect 17 Hits, Pound Indians 9-2

Jeter Garners 2 Hits, 4 Away from 3K (Cleveland OH) – With a red-hot CC Sabathia on the mound the Yanks (51-33) did not need a lot of runs.  Still they took no chances and belted out 17 hits and 9 runs, with 2 long balls from Curtis Granderson (3 hits, 3 RBIs), to ensure [...]

Catching On: Yanks Continue to Gel; Top Brewers Again 5-2

Russell Martin 3-Run Blast is the Big Blow (New York, NY) – AJ Burnett (8-6) pitched 7 innings again, D-Rob (H, 16) and Mo (S, 21) did their 8th and 9th inning thing again and Russell Martin’s big 3-run homer was the difference as the Yanks (47-31) won another series.  Jorge Posada hit his 3rd [...]