The following was originally published on November 11, 2010. Baseball and the United States military have been closely intertwined since the days of the Civil War, both in myth and reality. Even if the game wasn’t really invented by Major … Continue reading
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Girardi’s Steady Handy Guides Yanks Down Stretch; Manager Proved Mettle in 2008
Mariano Rivera. Andy Pettitte. Alex Rodriguez. CC Sabathia. Mark Teixeira. That litany, which would normally read like a roll call of the franchise’s most accomplished All Stars, has this year doubled as the team’s disabled list. However, despite these significant … Continue reading
Fourth of July Fireworks from Yankees’ History
Besides being the birthday of the legendary George M. Steinbrenner III, the Fourth of July has had special significance to the Yankees because of two great events that occurred on that day. The first took place on July 4, 1939, … Continue reading
Are Power Hungry Yankees Better Off as Bronx Bunters?
The Yankees homer today, they win today. Although not as elegant and universal as Mariano Duncan’s rallying cry during the 1996 season, this year’s version of the Bronx Bombers have done just fine relying on their powerful lineup. Not only … Continue reading
Battle of First Place Teams in D.C. Rekindles 1924 Pennant Race
The Yankees head to the nation’s capital this weekend to take on a resurgent Washington Nationals team that currently sits comfortably atop the N.L. East. With both teams residing in first place, the upcoming series would seem to be the … Continue reading