Posts Tagged ‘New York Yankees’

Nats at home on July 4, why aren’t the Yankees, Phillies?

Today, the Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Hosting a day game on Independence Day makes perfect sense for the Nats and I believe they have been assured of regularly having the honor. They should also get Opening day and Memorial Day at home annually too, [...]

NY tabloids: Sorry, Sorry Night for the Yankees

Lots of trouble for the New York Yankees right now — Jorge Posada forgets he’s hitting .185 when complained about hitting 9th. He apologized. The team is in a freefall as well, losing 5 in a row and 9 of 12. Getting swept by the Boston Red Sox is no fun either. Had the Yanks [...]

Baseball Heroes of World War II at Nationals Park recap

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last Friday evening, the Washington Nationals and American Veterans Center hosted a panel discussion Baseball Heroes of World War II. Panelists included:

John “Mule” Miles – Army Air Corps/Tuskegee Airman – Chicago American Giants
Lou Brisse – Army – Phidelphia Athletics/Cleveland Indians
Jerry Coleman – Marine Corps – New York Yankees and the “voice of [...]

Forgive the Texas Rangers? Never!

THOMAS BOSWELL – Is it time for Washington baseball fans to ‘forgive’ the Texas Rangers? – The Post
No.
I’ve been over this before, the Texas Rangers are the enemy. The former Washington Senators moved away because over-leveraged owner Bob Short was incompetent. Boswell of all people should know better than to reward that kind of bad [...]

Did you know Ryan Zimmerman is more than halfway to the walk-off record?

On The Early Lead, Cindy Boren notes that Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome, has tied the all-time record for walk-off home runs with Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musial, Frank Robinson and Babe Ruth. That is pretty good company and along with nearly 600 home runs makes Thome a Hall of Famer in my book. [...]

Lou Gehrig’s disease might not have been “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”

Study Says Brain Trauma Can Mimic Lou Gehrig’s Disease – The Times
There is new speculation that New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig may have been misdiagnosed. For over 70 years, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was believed to be what killed Gehrig but new evidence suggests that numerous concussions may have actually led to his early [...]

Get well Yogi

Earlier this week, following the deaths of Bob Shepphard and George Steinbrenner, I had an epiphany — if I hoped to see Yogi Berra at the Yogi Berra Museum, I probably ought to do it soon. I even fired off an email to a friend (a teacher off for the summer)who is also a big [...]

RIP George Steinbrenner

Just days after losing the Voice of God, p.a. announcer Bob Sheppard, the New York Yankees lost their owner, George Steinbrenner. The Boss was felled by a massive heart attack which must have been a surprise to him, because he once said “I’ll never have a heart attack. I give them.” (Deadpsin) I wonder how [...]

RIP Bob Sheppard, the voice of Yankee Stadium

Reggie Jackson called Yankee Stadium public address announcer Bob Sheppard the “voice of God.” Mr. October was on to something there, Sheppard’s voice was as big as old Yankee Stadium. Sheppard died at age 99, just three months shy of 100.
Shepperd was the greatest p.a. announcer who ever lived and his simple, elegant style — [...]

Why so few day games in MLB yesterday?

MLB needs to learn how to schedule, plus notes on Stephen Strasburg, Ryan Zimmerman, Roger Bernadina and a new Nats follower.

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