Forever The Kid: Gary Carter Loses His Battle With Cancer

A True Competitor, NY Remembers Him and ’86 (New York, NY) – The sad news finally came.  Gary Carter lost his cancer fight and passed away today at the young age of 57.  A former champion and 2003 Hall of Fame inductee, he will always be remembered for his love of life and his love [...]

National Prince: NL All-Star’s Defeat AL 5-1

Prince Fielder’s 3-1 Blast the Big Blow (Phoenix, AZ) – For the 2nd year in the row the National League will have home field advantage in the World Series thanks to their 5-1 win over the American League in the 2011 All-Star Game.  Roy Halladay pitched well (only for 2 innings) but the AL was [...]

Yard Man: Cano Wins 2011 Home Run Derby

Puts on a Great Show vs. Adrian Gonzalez (Phoenix, AZ) – Our own Robbie Cano has been crowned King of the Dinger, taking this year’s All-Star Derby over Boston’s Adrian Gonzalez in a very entertaining contest.  Gonzo hit 9 to start it all off but Cano followed with 8 in the first round.  In the [...]

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 [...]

Oct 29 – New York Leaders: Yanks Sign Girardi for 3 More Years, Mets Ink New GM Alderson

New Mets Manager to Come Next (New York, NY)  - Taking  advantage of the off day  in the World series, The Yankees and Mets made major announcements.  First the Bombers: The Yankees announced Friday that Girardi will return as manager through the 2013 season after agreeing to terms on a deal worth $9 million, representing [...]

Aug 23 – Ex-Yankee Roundup: Sweet Lou Retires, Damon Picked up by Red Sox on Waivers

(New York, NY) – An emotional Lou Pinella has managed his last game.  Ending his 4-years with the Cubs on Sunday (with a loss to Atlanta), Sweet Lou, an Ex-Yankee great, leaves earlier than expected to take care of his ailing mother.  It did not end as he wanted, with the Cubs making the playoffs [...]

Jul 13 – National Moment: NL Wins for First time Since 1996 with 3-1 Triumph over AL Squad

NL will Have World Series Home Field Advantage Anaheim, CA) – Well all good things must come to an end.  And for Derek Jeter another first.  First time in his 11 times as an All-Star he was on the losing side.  A bases-clearing double by Atlanta’s Brian McCann in the 7th inning off of Chicago’s [...]

Jul 13 – Mid-Point: Ortiz Wins HR Derby, Yanks Rest Up

Big Papi Defeats Hanley Ramirez in 2010 Derby (Anaheim, CA) – Hometown Favorite Nick Swisher did not get out of the first round with his 4 homers but still did NY proud with his effort.  In the end one of the ‘old timers’ won it as Boston’s David Ortiz paced himself well and took advantage [...]

Jul 12 – All-Star Break 2010: 8 Yanks Named to the Squad

Swisher Will Enter Home Run Derby, CC and Mo Stay Home (Anaheim, CA) – Having the best record in baseball helps and being the defending champs also helps.  The Yanks will have 8 named All-Stars (4 pitchers, 4 position players)  thanks to the fan votes and AL-squad manager Joe Giradi’s selection along with some player [...]

Jun 9 – Roundup: Stevie Wonder Is Superb, Stanton No Slouch Either

MLB Gets Mid-Season Excitement as Rookies Impress (New York, NY) – So Stephen Strasburg met the hype and embraced it with a tremendous start as the Nationals sold-out stadium rocked with excitement in the #1′s pick debut.  Super Steve went 7 innings and picked up the win and 14 K’s in the process and all [...]