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Joe Torre Makes His Triumphant Return to the Bronx Today

Via the NY Post: Joe Torre and Don Mattingly will attend the unveiling of George Steinbrenner’s monument in Monument Park, according to multiple people with knowledge of the names who will be on hand at Yankee Stadium. The Steinbrenner family invited people ... (Continue reading)

Don Mattingly to Become Next Los Angeles Dodgers Manager

According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, Joe Torre will soon announce that he is stepping down as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he will be replaced at the helm by former Yankee captain Don Mattingly. It has been ... (Continue reading)

Wish We Were There: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game

One of the greatest moments in Yankee history occurred on October 8, 1956.  In fact, it is the only such accomplishment of its kind.  Don Larsen threw the only postseason no-hitter and perfect game in Major League Baseball history.  It ... (Continue reading)

New York Yankees Trade Rumors: They Tried To Acquire Ted Lilly, May Try Again

According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, when the Dodgers put Ted Lilly on waivers leading up to the trade deadline, the Yankees made and won the claim for the pitcher. Then the Dodgers pulled him off of waivers, ... (Continue reading)

New York Yankees Miss Out as Dan Haren Is Traded to Angels for Saunders

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that they have traded RHP Dan Haren to the Los Angeles Angels in return for RHP Joe Saunders and others. The deal also involves Patrick Corin, Rafael Rodriguez, and a player to be ... (Continue reading)

NY Yankees-LA Angels of Anaheim Series Recap: Yanks Drop First Series of Season

Game One Yankees 4 Angels 6 W: Rodney L: Chamberlain Sv: Fuentes The first game of the season was plagued by bad moves made by Joe Girardi, covered in an article by Rob: \”Girardi’s Moves Cost Yankees the Game\” . In the end ... (Continue reading)

Video of Mark Teixeira’s Collision with Rangers Bobby Wilson

If you missed the game, or our post about it, here’s what happened: In the top of the third inning of Friday night’s loss to the Angels, Mark Teixeira at second, Robinson Cano singled to right, Tex came around and ... (Continue reading)

Mark Teixeira’s Collision: The Two Sides to the Story

The Yankees lost in heartbreaking fashion last night as Joba Chamberlain gave up an eighth inning two-run home run that put the Angels ahead for good 6-4. It was, like all games against the Angels, very tough and hard fought.  As ... (Continue reading)

MLB Series Preview: New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Look for New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira to break out his slump (I won't ever stop saying that until he does). If the last series (won by the Yankees, 2-1, April 13-15) with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ... (Continue reading)

Edwar and Gaudin Presented with World Series Rings

Not all of the former Yankees could fly in during opening day’s ring ceremony to be with the team like Jerry Hairston Jr. did, but the Yankees have made an effort to reach out to a couple of former Yankees. ... (Continue reading)