April 2009 Archive
Yankees—Red Sox In-Game Blog: A.J. Struggles In Boston
April 25, 2009
Going into Saturday afternoon's game at Fenway Park, Yankees starter A.J. Burnett had been pretty good in a New York uniform.The $82.5-million man was 2-0 with a 3.20 ERA in ...Youkilis Hits Walk-Off Home Run To Send Red Sox Past Yankees
April 25, 2009
Friday night’s opener of the Red Sox-Yankees season series could not have gone better for Red Sox Nation. For the first time ever, the Red Sox defeated the Yankees by ...Wang To DL, Hughes Likely to Pitch Tuesday
April 25, 2009
It's official. According to their official web site, the Yankees placed Chien-Ming Wang on the DL after the crushing 5-4 extra-inning defeat to the Red Sox last night for weakness in ...For Fans, Yankees Put the “Rage” in Courageous
April 25, 2009
Coming into Friday’s opening game of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, New York was already struggling to find a clutch hit with runners on. They were hitting just .232 as a team ...Upside-Down Series Between Rangers and Capitals Like 1960 World Series
April 25, 2009
Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau compares the current first round NHL playoff series between his team and the New York Rangers to the 1960 World Series when the Yankees won ...Mo Blows Another One Against the Boston Red Sox
April 24, 2009
I don't know why people continue to be shocked when Mariano Rivera blows games against the Boston Red Sox. Mo picked up his 12th career blown save against the Sox Friday ...Pet Peeve: Meaningless Walk-Off Celebrations
April 24, 2009
Kevin Youkilis just hit a home run over the Green Monster seats in the 11th inning to win the game for the Red Sox over the Yankees, 5-4. Upon smacking his ...Mariano Rivera Cannot Beat Boston
April 24, 2009
Sorry Mariano but once again, you have failed to do your job against the Boston Red Sox. Joe Girardi, your manager, put his faith in your hands. All you needed ...Youkilis Blast Beats Yankees
April 24, 2009
The Boston Red Sox had no right winning this game. The Red Sox and Jason “Canadian Bay-con” Bay jacked up Mariano Rivera (again) and Kevin Youkilis further demonstrated why he wants ...My First Trip to the New Yankee Stadium: The Experience of a Lifetime
April 24, 2009
I was exhausted as I looked out the window on the train ride home. As a die-hard baseball fan, I had just been through an absolute whirlwind. The day of ...