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New York Yankees to Wear Number 42 on Tuesday Night in Honor of Jackie Robinson
April 15th, 2013 at 4:57 PM
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Monday marks the 66th anniversary of baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, and in honor of the legendary Brooklyn Dodger, the New York Yankees will all wear number 42 on Tuesday night, when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Bronx for the first of a...
Former New York Yankees Outfielder Hideki Matsui to Receive High Japanese Honor
April 2nd, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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Generally around this time of year, as Opening Day has come and gone and we're now in the inception of a new baseball season, our stories tend to focus on current team happenings. However, it's nice to check in, now and then, on former Yankees. Moreover, it's even nicer to...
New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera: “After This Year, I Will Be Retired”
March 9th, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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On Saturday morning, just hours before legendary Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will throw his first pitch since April 30 of last season, when the Atlanta Braves come to Steinbrenner Field for Grapefruit League play, the inevitable was confirmed.
Just days after news was leaked that Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader would formally...
New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera to Announce Retirement Following ’13
March 7th, 2013 at 1:59 PM
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While the Yankees organization and its fans knew this day was inevitable, the formality of an expected announcement Saturday morning will still be bittersweet.
Per Joel Sherman of The New York Post, in addition to making his spring debut Saturday in Grapefruit League action against the Atlanta Braves, legendary Yankees closer Mariano...
New York Yankees Legend Yogi Berra: Get Eduardo Nunez Ample At-Bats
February 22nd, 2013 at 8:44 AM
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While New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra is missing one of the very few spring trainings he has ever missed this spring, he continues to check in on the progress as camp is in its early stages. With his abundance of experience, he will also offer knowledge and insight, and...
New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Throws First Session of ’13; Announcement Soon
February 13th, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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Following the unfortunate accident prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals last May, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera proclaimed his intent to return for the 2013 season, deciding that after hinting of his retirement after 2012, a torn right ACL was no way to end his illustrious career.
Today, after successfully...
New York Yankees Legend Yogi Berra not Expected to Attend 2013 Spring Training
February 12th, 2013 at 8:01 AM
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Generally a regular every year at spring training with the New York Yankees, Yogi Berra will not be in attendance this year down in Tampa. David Kaplan, the director at the Yogi Berra Museum, located in Little Falls, New Jersey, expresses that the 87-year-old legend is just fine and will be...
Jorge Posada Will Join New York Yankees as Guest Instructor in Spring Training
January 19th, 2013 at 6:50 PM
Former catcher Jorge Posada, who retired following the 2011 season, is expected to reunite with the New York Yankees in spring training as a guest instructor.
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"They haven't asked me yet, but they said they are going to," Posada told the Associated Press. "I'll be around."
With the New York Yankees still...
Andy Pettitte Left Off United States Roster for World Baseball Classic
January 17th, 2013 at 11:01 AM
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Contrary to a previous report circulated that Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte would be part of the United States starting rotation at the 2013 World Baseball Classic, it appears Pettitte will not be participating in the international tournament. According to a report by Jon Lane of the YES Network, Team USA announced its...
Andy Pettitte and Mark Teixeira Slated to Play for Former Yankees Manager Joe Torre at 2013 World Baseball Classic
January 14th, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte and first baseman Mark Teixeira will be part of former Yankees manager Joe Torre's United States roster for this year's World Baseball Classic. According to CBS Sports baseball insider Jon Heyman, Pettitte has committed to a join a staff that includes Cy Young Award winner and former New York...
New York Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra Joins Twitter
January 12th, 2013 at 10:13 AM
After a strong encouragement from Jack Curry of the YES Network, New York Yankees Hall of Famer and fan-favorite Yogi Berra has joined Twitter.
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Curry also credits Dave Kaplan, the director of the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center, for pushing Yogi toward the idea.
This is great news for many Yankee fans...
Marcus Thames Calls It a Day, Hired as Yankees Minor League Hitting Coach
January 11th, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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While no formal announcement has been made, former Yankees outfielder Marcus Thames has retired from baseball. Subsequently, he has been hired by the Yankees to serve as hitting coach for their High-A affiliate in Tampa. Thames would mash 115 round-trippers in over 10 seasons in the majors and ends his...
Colonel Jacob Ruppert, Yankees Owner Who Purchased Babe Ruth, Elected to Hall of Fame in Veteran’s Committee Vote
January 9th, 2013 at 5:31 PM
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On a day where no players met the minimum 75 percent required to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, a process that took place early in December has a notable member of Yankees history heading for his rightful place in Cooperstown. "The Boss before the Boss," if...
Matsui’s Historic Lumber Entrenched in Cooperstown
January 3rd, 2013 at 1:50 PM
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A chilly late Tuesday afternoon in the Bronx was the setting for the 2003 New York Yankees home opener, fresh off a 5-1 start to the season in which the Yankees averaged almost 11 runs through those first six games. While the disappointment of Derek Jeter's dislocated shoulder on opening...
Hideki Matsui Officially Retires from Baseball
December 28th, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Former New York Yankees' outfielder Hideki Matsui announced his retirement from baseball with a press conference at the Kitano Hotel in New York City.
Matsui signed as a free agent with New York in 2003 and played seven years in Pinstripes after 10 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. Nicknamed Godzilla Hideki received three Central League MVP awards...
New York Yankees’ Legend Yogi Berra Will Be Honored at B.A.T Fundraiser
December 17th, 2012 at 10:11 AM
On Jan. 22 New York Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra will be honored by The Baseball Assistance Team at their annual fundraiser dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
The 87 year old baseball icon will be honored at the 24th annual "Going to Bat for B.A.T Fundraising Dinner"...
New York Yankees Famous Owner Jacob Ruppert Will Be Inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame
December 5th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Jacob Ruppert, the New York Yankees owner from 1915-39, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Pre-Integration Committee on Monday.
The 16-member Pre-Integration Era Committee was comprised of Hall of Fame members Bert Blyleven, Pat Gillick, Phil Niekro and Don Sutton; major league executives Bill DeWitt, Roland Hemond, Gary...
Yankees 101 Giveaway: Mitchell & Ness 1951 Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Home Jersey Winner Revealed
October 23rd, 2012 at 11:09 AM
The first Yankees 101 giveaway is officially over and it is now time to announce the winner of the Mitchell & Ness 1951 Mickey Mantle New York Yankees home jersey!
First, I would like to thank Mitchell & Ness for making the giveaway possible and also all the readers of Yankees...
Yankees 101 Giveaway: Mitchell & Ness 1951 Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Home Jersey
September 27th, 2012 at 2:03 PM
In honor of Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle's legendary career with the New York Yankees, Mitchell & Ness and Yankees 101 have teamed up to give away a free Mitchell & Ness 1951 Mickey Mantle New York Yankees home jersey! The jersey, which is a lightweight wool flannel blend with...
