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Scoop: Label didn’t want Lambert to be ‘too gay’

Adam Lambert appears on the cover of Out magazine alongside Wanda Sykes, Cyndi Lauper, Lt. Dan Choi and Rob Marshall as part of the Out 100 Class of 2009. Lambert's accompanying interview is a frank one: Among the subjects, his oft-talked about sexuality and how he and Fox strategized his “American Idol” appearances after photos of him in various stages of makeout with other men appeared on the Internet.

Yankees decline $1.25 million option on Mitre

The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.

Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored

Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding.

Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents

World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.

Crowds roar, bells ring as NYC fetes Yankees

NEW YORK - Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship Friday in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes.

Crowds roar, confetti falls as NYC fetes Yankees

Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship Friday in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes.

NYC to host ticker-tape parade for Yankees

New York City will host a ticker-tape parade and ceremony in honor of the World Series champion New York Yankees.

Baseball 'Champagne goggles' make some fans groan

When the New York Yankees clinched their spot in the World Series last week, the casual TV viewer might have wondered if they were about to go swim the 200-meter butterfly with Michael Phelps.

World Series helps Fox score a ratings home run

The World Series gave the Fox network world-class ratings last week as the New York Yankees squared off against the Philadelphia Phillies in four much-watched games.

Mom of Yankees' Chamberlain faces prison for drugs

The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain faces up to 20 years in prison when she's sentenced next month on a felony drug charge.

Ecstasy in the Bronx! Yankees win title No. 27

The New York Yankees bolted from the dugout even before the last grounder was scooped up. After waiting nine years for championship No. 27, no one would dare hold them back.

Yanks' mound meetings slow Series, give MLB pause

All those meetings on the mound called by catcher Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees are giving Major League Baseball pause, too.

Burnett goes on short rest against Lee in Game 5

The New York Yankees are chasing championship No. 27 by throwing their top pitchers on three days' rest.

Handy Andy: Pettitte pitches, hits Yanks to win

If the New York Yankees have any money left over after the World Series, they might consider buying a bunch of earplugs. Because Derek Jeter predicts they're going to hear it all winter from Andy Pettitte.

Sabathia to start World Series Game 4 for Yankees

CC Sabathia will start Game 4 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest.

Bats look to break out as Series shifts to Philly

- Derek Jeter almost seems to delight in the way this World Series is playing out.

Blanton to start World Series Game 4 for Phillies

Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Charlie Manuel said Friday he will go with Blanton against the New York Yankees rather than ace Cliff Lee on short rest. Lee, who has never pitched on three days' rest, is slated to start Game 5.

A-Rod finally a champion after year of turmoil

Alex Rodriguez grabbed the World Series trophy and wouldn't let go.

Yankee Stadium casts shadow over area businesses

Up the street from the new Yankee Stadium, the Concourse Card Shop sells anything a New York Yankees fan could want. T-shirts, backpacks, stuffed monkeys — all with the interlocking "NY" in colors ranging from trademark Yankee navy blue to baby pink.

Yanks swept Phillies and the undertaker in 1950

The way Bobby Brown tells it, his New York Yankees were stacked with stars going into the 1950 World Series — Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford and the great Joe DiMaggio.

Rollins picks Phils in 5 games, Yankees scoff

Jimmy Rollins has done pretty well making predictions. His latest is sure to rile up New York Yankees fans.

First lady hears cheers before World Series opener

First lady Michelle Obama received a warm welcome from Yankees fans and a kiss from the captain before Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

Jersey is a state of divided baseball loyalties

When the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees meet in the World Series on Wednesday, New Jersey will be a state of divided loyalties.

World Series: How Phillies and Yankees match up

A position-by-position look at the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees going into the World Series, starting Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium:

Rodriguez, Yankees beat Phils for 3-1 Series edge

Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life. Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his career, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's daring dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.

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Pacquiao-Mayweather a Match Made in Heaven (or Yankee Stadium?)
Source: The New York Times

This is the fight that everyone wants to see. If its at Yankee Stadium I may just go. This would be a big event.

Warming to the Yankees - A Story of Betrayal - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

The other night, watching the New York Yankees pitcher A. J. Burnett spin his four-hit masterpiece to tie the World Series, I was suddenly struck by a horrifying realization: I was rooting for the Yankees.

What exit? Yes, It's the Jersey Turnpike World Series!
Source: ballcaps.wordpress.com

If San Francisco and Oakland can have the Bay Bridge World Series, and the Cardinals and Royals the I-70 series, the Yankees and Phillies can lay claim to the New Jersey Turnpike World Series.

MLB has already put the Yankees in the World Series

Has MLB never seen the "Dewey beats Truman" picture? Clearly they haven't because there is just no justification for this ridiculous act. I was reading the Los Angeles Times and look what I found.

What will you be watching Sunday Night?

Fans in the New York market will be torn Sunday Night. Because of the rain in New York Saturday night Game 6 of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles of Anaheim has been postponed to Sunday night.

Yankee Welfare
Source: Reason Magazine

This year the Yankees moved into a new stadium.

Late homers push Yanks to ALDS sweep
Source: MLB.com

Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada belted solo home runs as the Yankees penned the final chapter of baseball at the Metrodome, posting a 4-1 victory over the Twins on Sunday to wrap up a three-game American League Division Series sweep.

2009 MLB Playoffs Day 2....Live Blog

Welcome back for day 2 of the MLB playoffs. Hopefully the games are more entertaining today then they were yesterday. We're still a while away from first pitch today. Got some good baseball articles? Send them my way.

MLB Playoffs Day 1....Live Blog

1:32 AM - Rick Ankiel strikes out looking on a 100 MPH fastball to end the game. Dodgers go up 1-0 winning this one by a score of 5-3. I'll be back again tomorrow to live blog. Spread the word. Have a good night.

Who to Root for in the Playoffs and World Series?

A week ago Thursday, I was sitting watching the Dodgers-Cubs game with my mom. We got to talking about who we thought would be in the playoffs and who we wanted to win the World Series.

70 Years Later, Baseball Remembers Lou Gehrig's Farewell Address - Speech Still Resonates With Inspiration
Source: The New York Times

The article includes links to clips of the actual speech and Gary Cooper's version in "The Pride of the Yankees. If you want to go diretly to them, here are the links: Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig

Fire Jerry Manuel

I'm not a Mets fan. But if I was I would be calling for Jerry Manuel's head right now. This man should not be the manager of the team after that 9th inning.

New York Yankees fans make me laugh

New York Yankees fans make me laugh. Is there a bigger group of more annoying people anywhere on earth? Any Yankee fan gloating tonight is either dumb, lying to themselves, or just way too young and naive to know better.

On Air Confrontation: Ziegler Discusses Palin Response
Source: RealClearPolitics

WATCH THE VIDEO AND MOURN THE FURTHER DEMISE OF MAINSTREAM JOURNALISM ....

Red Sox Are Pathetic!
Source: USHairReplacement.com

Bro, Wade you can find a better way to make money, can't you? LOL Poor, pathetic old Red Sox players will do ANYTHING to make a buck! As a Yankees fan, I can remember watch Wade and he was pathetic back then, but even more so now! Go Yankees!

Yankees one game under .500....life (in May) is sweet.

Sure, it's early. But with about twenty percent of the season over, Teixeira is hitting .200 and A-Rod way under the Mendoza Line. The Yankee starting rotation is in shambles and even Super Mario has been roughed up several times lately.

Boston Red Sox - No-lose situation for the Nation
Source: The Boston Globe

You've got to like the way this Red Sox-Yankee thing is going this year. The Sox swept the Bronx Bombers 10 days ago at Fenway Park and again this week in Thurston Howell's favorite ballpark.

A Game to Remember - The New York Times
Source: The New York Times

It was, simply, one of the most exciting baseball games ever played. It sure was, I was lucky enough to be there....a little trip, but a really good one, down memory lane. It was the best baseball game imaginable. What a night.

Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols, or Hanley Ramirez?

Who is the best overall baseball player in Major League Baseball? Notice something… I do not say the word "fantasy" once in that question. This has nothing to do with fantasy baseball, but everything to do with overall play.

A not-so-glowing review of the new Yankee Stadium
Source: riveraveblues.com

As I walked down the steps from the elevated 4 train platform at 161st St. late Saturday morning, I paused at the top to survey the scene. On my left was a new building carrying an old name, shiny and surrounded by people.

Time for Honesty About the Great Derek Jeter
Source: observer.com

The unpleasant fact that everyone is going to have to start facing up to very soon is that it is Derek Jeter, and not Alex Rodriguez, who could be the albatross hanging around the Yankees' neck

Sped up! Juicy A-Rod book out in April
Source: msnbc.com

An unauthorized and highly anticipated book about baseball star Alex Rodriguez is coming out a month sooner than planned.

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