On The Brink: Nova Takes to the Hill In Decisive Game 5

Yanks and Detroit Face off to Advance to ALCS and Texas (New York, NY) – The Yanks have shown power in Games 1 and 4 while losing closer matches in Games 2 and 3 and it all comes down to Game 5.  Ivan Nova takes the ball but both managers are expected to have a [...]

The 2011 Show: Yanks Face Detroit in Game 1 ALDS

Pitching Duel Set:  Sabathia vs. Verlander (New York, NY) – So the question for the Yanks (97-65) is can they turn it on now?  After posting the AL best record and 97 wins, their last 4 games were anything but special, losing them all including a 7-0 lead to allow Tampa to take the AL [...]

Oct 25 – Friday Nite Yanks: Playoff Memories Re-visited

(Garnerville, NY) – After 5 years for the original crew to the current Section 430 crew (Jamie, Brendan, John, Emmett, Tom, James K. and Paul plus the mixed seat), a playoff game from the package came to be.  Emmett worked very hard and secured Home Game 2 of the ALDS, which tom won in the [...]

Oct 22 – Half Mast: Yanks Season Ends with 6-1 Loss To Rangers

Game 6 Loss Ends The Dream to Repeat (Arlington, TX) – In the end the inconsistency in the offense and the defense took their toll.  Neither could get it done again and the Rangers made their hits count en route to their first AL pennant.  For the Yanks, the wheels started to unravel in the [...]

Oct 20 – Staying Alive: Yanks Bounce Back with 7-2 Win; Back to Arlington

Cano Hits 4th Homer, Grandy, Swish Chime In Too (New York, NY) – It was a grind-it-out effort from CC Sabathia and the Yanks will take it.  they beat the Rangers to force another game.  The offense came alive with 3 homers, 7 runs, some aggressive base running of their own and solid pitching.  Sabathia [...]

Oct 19 – Dire Straits: Yanks Pushed to the Brink with 10-3 Loss to Rangers

AJ Left in Too Long, Offense has Disappeared (Bronx, NY) – Well it is a team effort, or lack thereof. As we saw the Yanks struggle down the stretch the various inconsistencies have shown up all over, again.  Only Cano is hitting (and to some degree Jeter) while the only pitcher that can hold his [...]

Oct 18 – b-LEE-ding: Yanks K’d by Lee and Rangers 8-0

Good Duel from Lee vs. Andy, But Robertson Implodes in the 9th (New York, NY) – The Yanks find themselves in an uncomfortable position having been defeated soundly by Texas and trailing 2-1 in the series.  But their offense has disappeared in the series, with the exception of the one big inning in game 1 [...]

Oct 17 – ALCS Game 2: Yanks Fall to Rangers 7-2

(Arlington, TX) – So the starter (this time Phil Hughes) fell behind again, the bullpen did their job and held the line but the offense could not repeat any late game heroics against Colby Lewis and the Yanks dropped game #2 and fall even in the series 1-1 with Texas.  Only Robbie Cano is hot [...]

Oct 15 – Rally Men: Yanks Strike First with 6-5 Drama Win in Texas

5-Run 8th Inning Caps It, Bullpen Bails out CC (Arlington, TX) – It started with a solo shot from Robbie in the 7th and then a hustle single by Brett to lead off the 8th.  Then the all-time post-season hit leader, Derek Jeter doubled in the 2nd run and the rally was on.  The Yanks [...]

Oct 15 – Texas Tango: Yanks CC Squares off against Texas CJ

Game 1 Should Set the Series Tone (Arlington, TX) – The Yanks finally get back to playing playoff baseball as CC Sabathia takes the mound for the Bombers in their best of Seven series against Texas for the American League Pennant.  There are lots of story lines:  Will the 5+ days off mean the Yanks [...]