July 2009 Archive
Yankees-Blue Jays: Facing the Evil Empire
July 3, 2009
The last time the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays met, things were very different. Back in mid-May, Toronto was flying high, perched atop the standings, while New York ...A Tribute To Lou “The Iron Horse” Gehrig
July 3, 2009
“ I might’ve been given a bad break, but I have an awful lot to live for. Thank you.” Those were the final words Lou Gehrig ever spoke to the hearts ...“You Win Some, You Lose One”: The Motto Of The New York Yankees
July 3, 2009
What a nice seven-game win streak the Yankees had been on till our loss tonight in the third game to Seattle Mariners. The Yankees won two out of three ...Mariners-Yankees: Seattle Avoids the Sweep, 8-4
July 2, 2009
The 2009 Seattle Mariners seem to have quite the knack for pulling out improbable wins. They’ve already done it twice in this road trip—first, in LA when we sent Garrett ...Roger Maris: The Home Run King Without a Crown
July 2, 2009
On this September day in 1998, the Cardinals are down 2-0 to the Cubs and no one cares. In one of sports most electrifying moments, Mark McGwire hits a line ...Mariano Rivera and the Tale of the Wandering Remote Control
July 2, 2009
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has been deservedly credited with being the greatest relief pitcher of his generation. On Tuesday night, I believe he also became the first pitcher to ever throw ...The Yankees Give High School Softball Team Something to Smile About
July 2, 2009
On Tuesday night, the damp crowd at Yankee Stadium was eagerly waiting for the start of the game after a 50 minute rain delay. Michael Kay, Paul O'Neill, and Ken ...The Arcane Eighth Inning Decision of Joe Girardi
July 1, 2009
Brian Bruney was sent to replace Phil Hughes in the eight inning on Tuesday night game against the Seattle Mariners. This had also caused the Yankees fans to send comments ...Yankees—Mariners: Pettitte Sinks Seattle For Seventh Straight Win
July 1, 2009
The Yankees haven't trailed in a ballgame since the sixth inning of last Wednesday's contest against the Braves. That's a span of 58 innings. Andy Pettitte made sure that streak would ...Rodriguez’s Home Run Lifts Yankees Past Mariners
July 1, 2009
Riding a six-game winning streak, the New York Yankees made it seven consecutive wins on Wednesday night by beating the Seattle Mariners by a score of 4-2. Tied 2-2 in the ...Yankee Tickets
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