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Vazquez back to Bronx as Cabrera heads to Braves

When Javier Vazquez last threw a pitch for the New York Yankees, it was a nadir in the team's storied history. He gave up two homers to Johnny Damon, including a key grand slam, as the Yankees lost Game 7 of the 2004 AL championship series to Boston. Complete Story...

NH woman convicted in Sox-Yankees killing trial

A New Hampshire woman has been convicted of second-degree murder for hitting a man with her car after he taunted her for being a New York Yankees fan.

AP source: Johnson reaches $5.5M deal with Yankees

Nick Johnson is returning to the Yankees, a move that likely will end Johnny Damon's time in New York after four seasons.

DeMarco: Trader Jack turns around M’s quickly

The plus side of being Bill Bavasi’s successor as the man in charge of the Seattle Mariners is that it isn’t exactly a tough act to follow.

A-Rod is A-OK: Doesn't need more hip surgery

Alex Rodriguez is all set to start his winter workouts.

Granderson is new center of attention for Yankees

All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson has put on the pinstripes for the first time.

Kate Hudson, Alex Rodriguez reportedly split

Kate Hudson and Yankee Alex Rodriguez have reportedly split, according to Gossipcop.com.

Yankees and Red Sox to meet in opener on ESPN2

The World Series champion New York Yankees will play the Boston Red Sox in the major league Sunday night opener on April 4.

Pettitte, Yankees agree to $11.75M, 1-year deal

Andy Pettitte asked himself all the important questions: Was he ready to prepare for another long year? Could he top last season? Was his family on board?

Yankees, Tigers, D'backs complete big trade

Curtis Granderson is all set to put on the pinstripes. Only one thing to settle: What number does he wear for the New York Yankees?

Brian Bruney traded to Nationals by Yankees

Brian Bruney was dealt Monday to the Washington Nationals from the New York Yankees for a player to be named in the first trade of the winter meetings.

Trial starts for NH woman in Sox-Yankees death

A murder trial has begun for a New Hampshire woman accused of killing a man with her car after a group of people allegedly taunted her for having a New York Yankees decal on the vehicle.

Report: Longtime Yankees voice Sheppard retiring

Bob Sheppard has no intentions of returning to his longtime job as the public address announcer at Yankee Stadium, MLB.com reported Thursday.

DeMarco: Red Sox should take measured approach for ’10

So the Boston Red Sox are back in a position they used to find themselves quite regularly, but haven’t in a while: Looking up at the World Series-champion New York Yankees.

DeMarco: It’s a matter of when, not if, Halladay leaves

The World Series ending on Nov. 4 means a more compact offseason. Less than a week after the season’s final pitch was thrown by Mariano Rivera, general managers convened in a Chicago hotel to do nothing about instant replay, but did stoke the hot stove.

Yankees decline $1.25 million option on Mitre

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

When confetti runs out, Yankee fans toss files

New York City office workers who got carried away during the Yankees victory parade Friday apparently began tossing files and documents out the window when they couldn't get their hands on confetti.

A-Rod, champion Yankees honored at Knicks game

Thanks to Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees, Madison Square Garden finally had some champions on the court again.

Yanks' Damon wants to return; will explore options

Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.

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.

DeMarco: World Series rematch? Don’t count it out

If you liked the 2009 World Series — and apparently, a lot of people did, as ratings were through the roof — we've got good news.

Yankees turn attention to No 28

The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine, long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.

Celizic: Winning for the Boss? Times have changed

George M. Steinbrenner III did not attend the World Series. The news was reported but received little comment as his Yankees celebrated their 27th championship, and the first since 2000.

Matsui bat, Damon spikes headed to Hall of Fame

Hideki Matsui's bat and Johnny Damon's spikes are among the items from the Yankees' World Series title going to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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I Want AWhite Christmas, Dammit!

You Yankees need to share! Quit hoarding all the snow at Christmas time! You guys are as bad as The West Coast hoarding all the beaches full of scantily clad young women, the Mid-West hoarding its beautiful canyons and great hunting,and the Deep South with the hoarding of the …

Is Curtis Granderson trade about feeling vs. fact? | Detroit Free Press
Source: The Detroit Free Press

Mitch Albom asks "Who was Curtis Granderson?" Detroit doesn't care about numbers as much as longevity.

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.

Curse of Bush Removed from Yankees
Source: The New York Times

A Democrat is in the White House. What are Republican Yankee fans to do?

Damned Yankees
Source: The New York Times

IT is hard to find a bigger admirer of President George W. Bush than me. I support his policies; I believe in him; he's a really good guy to be around; and he throws a mean fastball. As his press secretary, I stood by him through thick and thin.

Yankees & Democrats Back On Top
Source: Examiner

Can't ignore the signs of synchronicity...

World Champions in the BronXXVII
Source: MLB.com

This was the ultimate dream that the Yankees waited so long to achieve, as they clustered at the center of their magnificent new cathedral and celebrated the perfect ending to the inaugural season of Yankee Stadium.

Pedro Martinez Has Proved Tough in Elimination Games - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

When Pedro Martinez takes the mound on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium, it will be the sixth time he is pitching in a postseason game in which a loss would send his team home for the winter.

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.

Good Decisions Have the Yankees in Control
Source: The New York Times

Money talks. Otherwise, why were the Yankees, with baseball's highest payroll of some $206 million, holding such a commanding lead over the Angels, with their payroll of a mere $116 million?

Twins Credit Yankees' Coolness and Experience in Sweep
Source: The New York Times

As the Twins tried to explain how the Yankees had taken advantage of two base-running mistakes to sweep them, they inevitably ended up lauding the Yankees for being cool in the late innings.

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.

Party time: Yanks kings of AL East
Source: MLB.com

From the first days of the season, the Yankees' expectation was to bring a division title back to the Bronx, a mind-set that stalled the celebration last week when they became the Major Leagues' first team to at least ensure a spot in the postseason.

Sotomayor Gets Opening Toss at Yankee Stadium
Source: The New York Times

The Supreme Court's newest member, a Bronx native, will toss the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon, before the New York Yankees take on their rivals, the Boston Red Sox.

Right off the bat, Sox face Yanks in 2010
Source: MLB.com

Why ease in to the rivalry. Or for that matter, why ease out of it?

The new Yankees Hit King: Derek Jeter singles in third inning to break Lou Gehrig's hit mark
Source: NY Daily News

Derek Jeter is no longer the Prince of New York. He's the Hit King. The shortstop passed Lou Gehrig on the Yankees' all-time hits list on Friday night, singling against Orioles rookie Chris Tillman in the third inning.

Curt Schilling: What I Believe
Source: WEEI.com

Whoa nellie! Could Curt be a left-winger underneath?!?! I understand one thing, that's big business, and big business is what we've allowed to take over in far too many places and in far to many areas that the people need to take back.

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.

Taps for Ted at Fenway Park
Source: New England Sports Network

Video. Very nice Star-Spangled Banner, too.

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