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Game 19: Yankees vs. Orioles

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees make their first visit to Baltimore to face the struggling Orioles, who have started the season at a disappointing 3-16. The Orioles entered the season amid a swirl of unusual optimism thanks to promising young players such as Matt Weiters, Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and Brain Matusz, but have been felled by a […]

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Yankees Go To Bat For Charity

Posted in MLB, Yankees on April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Before yesterday’s meeting with President Barrack Obama, the Yankees paid a visit to wounded soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The President not only lauded the Yankees for their visit, but also cited several players for their charitable work. In what has become an increasingly cynical time in sports, it is important to […]

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Hail to the Chiefs: Yankees Lean Left When It Comes to Championships

Posted in Baseball History, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees on April 26, 2010 | 4 Comments »

This afternoon, the remaining members of the Yankees 2009 World Series Championship team will have the honor of meeting President Barack Obama at the White House. For the core four Yankees (Jeter, Posada, Rivera and Pettitte), this will be the third sitting President with whom they have visited to celebrate a championship (Bill Clinton three […]

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Slow and Slower: Javy Snaps Series Win Streak

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Javier Vazquez took another step back in his quest to right the wrongs of 2004. Vazquez saw his ERA balloon back up to 9.00 after squandering an early 3-0 lead by giving up 5 earned runs in only 3 2/3 innings. Even more than the poor results, Vazquez’ inability to find either velocity or command […]

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Game 18: Yankees vs. Angels

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees can make franchise history today by becoming the first team to win six consecutive series to start a season. In order to do that, they will need Javier Vazquez to build on his last outing, a victory against the Athletics that started the West Coast swing. Angels starter Scott Kazmir will also have something to say about the […]

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April Andy

Posted in MLB, Yankees on April 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

After yesterday’s game, several of the Angels commented about how good Andy Pettitte has looked in his two starts against them. Some of the plaudits may have been a little over the top, but the numbers to back up their glowing praise. Even though a relatively low BABIP of .276 does suggest a little bit of luck, […]

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Game 17: Yankees vs. Angels

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees look to snap their first losing streak of the season by sending Andy Pettitte to the mound. Pettitte, who earlier in the season pitched six shutout innings against the Angels, has had quality starts in all three of his outings. The Angels counter with Joel Pineiro, who has also pitched well in all […]

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