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Jorge Knows How to Walk Off

Dan McCourt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:25:26 +0000

Exhibiting confidence and pride on a bitterweet day, Jorge spoke frankly about his career, and his proudest moments.

Bronx, N.Y., January 24, 2012 – Jorge Posada made it official Tuesday morning, announcing his retirement as he sat with his family in front of a crowd of worshippers at Yankee Stadium. Team officials, players, ex-players, broadcasters, members of the press and, most important of all, a group of his most passionate fans listened to Posada

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Ca-Nova Stalls Detroit

Dan McCourt — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:18:27 +0000

Bronx, New York, October 1, 2011 – Well, it took 26 hours and 55 minutes, four “starting” pitchers and two entrances to (and exits from) the Stadium, but the Yankees have finally taken the first game of their 2011 ALDS battle against the Tigers. The game was halted by a monsoon Friday night, and rains threatened to mess with the Saturday restart as well, but as it turned out all the fans and players had

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Let’s try it again tomorrow. And Sunday…

Sue — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:52:51 +0000

The postseason continues as the season went — no more play today...

Bronx, N.Y., September 30, 2011 – Why should the postseason be any different than the regular season? Rain, rain, go away…

Roger, Freddy, and Jesus

Dan McCourt — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:49:13 +0000

Bronx, N.Y., September 24, 2011 – The celebration of the 50th anniversary of Roger Maris’s 61st home run, delayed from the rain-drenched Friday night, went off without a hitch Saturday afternoon, even better perhaps because this day was exactly one week from the actual anniversary, which falls after the regular season ends. The Maris family and two of Mickey Mantle’s sons took to the field following the announcements of Maris teammates Bob Cerv, Bobby Richardson,

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I-Van and the Grandy Man

Dan McCourt — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:19:43 +0000

Bronx, N.Y., September 20, 2011 – The Yanks won their second straight game of a homestand that they hope will witness their clinching of the AL East crown and home field in the upcoming ALDS and ALCS. And they did it behind yet another masterful outing from Ivan Nova, a rookie right-hander who pushed his season mark to 16-4, and all but guaranteed that he’ll be toeing the same mound on October 1 in game

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That Winning Feeling

Dan McCourt — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:57:47 +0000

Bronx, N.Y., September 19, 2011 – My friends and loved ones are not buying it, but I’m here to tell you, the 6-4 Yankee win over Minnesota wasn’t just a baseball party on a gorgeous afternoon, capped by a moment for the ages.

True, the home team received some very encouraging news on some position players, a mystery starter turned in a few innings better than most we’ve witnessed in the Bronx all year,

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Batman and Robinson

Dan McCourt — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:34:10 +0000

Bronx, N.Y., September 5, 2011 – What began as a quiet September callup rewarding a year of good service, and auditioning for the big club, has dramatically morphed into a debut with all the subtlety of Sherman’s March to the Sea. Joining his new teammates four days ago in a cramped visitors’ clubhouse in Fenway sure not to be too much of a culture shock for a guy plying his trade in the minors, Jesus

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CC and the Cap

Dan McCourt — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:55:12 +0000

Bronx, N.Y., September 4, 2011 – Showing no signs of his 128-pitch effort in Boston Tuesday, staff ace CC Sabathia did exactly what he was supposed to Sunday afternoon, dominating the visting Blue Jays into the eighth inning in a 9-3 Yankee win. The fourth-place Jays (with a record good enough for third in four of the other five divisions) reached him for base hits early, but not as often as he was striking them

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Ivan Not Terrible

Dan McCourt — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:41:46 +0000

Bronx, N.Y., September 2, 2011 – Ivan Nova survived a shaky first inning Friday night with a big helping hand from Brett Gardner. Nova was plenty good all by himself going forward from that point, but was so was Toronto’s Brandon Morrow, so it’s a good thing Gardner continued to be in a helpful mood. Brett’s sixth home run of the year, a two-run shot in the home third, equaled an early Blue Jays

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The Longest Day

Dan McCourt — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:56:36 +0000

Bronx, N.Y., August 25, 2011 – It was a day of extremes at Yankee Stadium Thursday afternoon. The skies opened in the morning, making the legions of fans traveling to the park wonder if they were wasting their time. Despite discouraging weather repors, however, the rain slowed, then stopped, although intermittent showers continued through the early hours of the game.

“Early hours?” Yes, I said early hours. Those in attendance were about to experience a

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