Why the New York Yankees are a joy to watch
Pleasant surprises, like Vidal Nuno, are a reason to get excited about the New York Yankees. (Getty Images) There is a sense of fun around the New York Yankees that I haven’t felt in quite some time. This group of guys has no quit in them, they’ve inspired fans to rally around them and they’re a total pleasure to watch. With so many More...
Despite injuries, New York Yankees keep winning
Travis Hafner has been Mr. Reliable for the ailing, yet winning, New York Yankees. You just can’t kill the New York Yankees. They’ve got injuries to their outfield. They’ve got injuries to their infield. More...
It’s not so bad: New York Yankees look better than advertised
David Phelps is proving last year was no fluke. The New York Yankees got off to a not-so-auspicious start to the season, dropping two at home against the rival Boston Red Sox. The doomsayers reared their ugly heads More...
Bombers Blast: Old get older as Yanks trade for Vernon Wells
Vernon Wells expresses how New York Yankees fans feel. (Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) It’s never a rookie. The New York Yankees seem to always prize the old guy. It’s a wonder the team ever produced the likes More...
New York Yankees preview: Can Bombers still dominate AL East?
Ichiro, Brett Gardner, Derek Jeter and Kevin Youkilis may not be Murderer’s Row, but they’ll have to do for the New York Yankees in the beginning of 2013. The New York Yankees did not make any splashy More...
Closing Time: Mariano Rivera to retire after 2013 season
Mariano Rivera is all smiles during his press conference on Saturday. (Bill Serne/New York Daily News) The career stats speak for themselves: 2.21 ERA, .998 WHIP, 1119 Ks, 608 saves … and that’s just the regular More...
Not so Grand: Yankees lose Curtis Granderson, run production
Curtis Granderson will be out of the New York Yankees’ lineup until mid May after getting hit on the wrist in his first at-bat of the spring. (J. Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday) First at-bat. First pitch. That’s More...
Bombers Blast: New York Yankees poised for youth movement?
Austine Romine is looking more and more comfortable in the Yankees’ dugout. The New York Yankees are old. Heck, Alex Rodriguez even has the hips of an assisted-living resident. We’ve been hearing all offseason More...
Bombers Blast: How do you solve a problem like A-Rod?
His future ain’t so bright, which is why Alex Rodriguez has to wear shades. (Getty Images) Oh, A-Rod. Here we go again. Another spring training approaches and another scandal comes with it. The media is all More...
Youk got to be kidding: Kevin Youkilis is a Yankee
Next wardrobe change for Kevin Youkilis: Yankee pinstripes. (Layne Murdoch/Getty Images) I knew in my heart of hearts it would happen. I fooled myself for a while, thinking that he’d go home to Ohio and More...
