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Anthrax Honored in Yankees Stadium With Showcase of Jerseys

Chad Childers — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:00:14 +0000

As native New Yorkers, Anthrax were thrilled getting to play Yankees Stadium a couple of years ago for 'The Big 4.' But the honor didn't just stop there, as the band recently learned that the specialized Yankees jerseys made for the occasion are currently hanging in the historic baseball stadium for all to see.

Former Yankee And MLB All-Star Pascual Perez Killed In Stabbing

Monte — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:04:40 +0000

Former New York Yankee and MLB All-Star, Pascual Perez, was killed in a robbery at his home today. Pascual Perez, 55, passed away after suffering a stab wound to his neck in what reports are stating was a home invasion. Known for his stint with the Yankees, Perez also pitched for the Pirates, Braves and [...]

Derek Jeter Fractures Ankle In Loss To Tigers

Monte — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:59:18 +0000

Game one of the American League Championship Series was painful in more ways than one for Yankee fans. After rallying from four runs down in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Yankees lost in 12 innings to the Tigers. Shortly after the game came word that captain, Derek Jeter, has a confirmed fractured ankle suffered in the loss and will miss the rest of the playoffs.

Blue Jays' Chad Jenkins Makes Craziest Catch Ever [VIDEO]

Monte — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:05:13 +0000

Toronto Blue Jay pitcher, Chad Jenkins, may have made Derrick Salberg’s baseball catch seem like small potatoes. In a game Friday night against the Yankees, Jenkins caught a comebacker for the ages. When Yankee centerfielder, Curtis Granderson, smoked a line drive back to Chad Jenkins, a pitcher for the Blue Jays , all Jenkins could do [...]

Yankees Celebrate Old Timer's Day Today [VIDEO]

Monte — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:53:54 +0000

The New York Yankees celebrate legends of the past this afternoon before today's stars take the field against the White Sox. An annual tradition in the Bronx, Old Timer's Day will have us meet Hall of Famers we have only read about and watch a few players from our youth play a little ball in a nostalgic exhibition.

Yankees Outfielder Dewayne Wise Almost Makes Unbelievable Catch

BJ Ragone — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:30:53 +0000

Just another strong argument for the need for instant replay in Major League Baseball. Yankee outfielder Dewayne Wise looked like he made a great catch Tuesday night against Cleveland, but it was not a catch at all. The New York Yankees were taking on the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. The Yankees were up on [...]

Yankees Prove That R.A. Dickey Is Human Afterall

BJ Ragone — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:40:24 +0000

One of the best matchups of the baseball season is between the New York Yankees, and New York Mets. The Subway Series. The Junior Varsity, against the Varisty. Heading into Sunday nights game between the Yankees and Mets, R.A. Dickey was all the rage. He had been un-hittable. Back to back one-hitters, and gave up [...]

Want To Work For A Pro Sports Team?

Monte — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:02:21 +0000

"When I grow up, I want to play for the Yankees!" Don't lie, you said it too. Well, now that Monte is an adult (sort of) and realizes he has zero athletic ability, I thought my dream was over. Not so fast! Did you know that many pro sports teams are hiring? We may not be playing first base in place of Tex, but a few of these gigs are pretty awesome.

Yankees & Red Sox Renew Rivalry This Weekend

BJ Ragone — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:25:18 +0000

It’s Spring time, and it’s also time for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox to kick off the next chapter in their great rivalry. One thing that is a constant in baseball is the rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. No matter how either team is doing in the [...]

Yankee Pitcher Joba Chamberlain To Help With Local Telethon

BJ Ragone — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:49:52 +0000

On January 29th the annual Center For Disability Telethon will be taking place on FOX 23 here in the Albany area and they will be getting help this year from Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain. It’s always nice to see someone step out of the spot light to help with a good cause. Joba Chamberlain is [...]

Yankees Beat the Tigers 10-1 – MLB Playoff Recap

BJ Ragone — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:52:35 +0000

It was quite an afternoon, evening and night in Major League Baseball. The Texas Rangers eliminate the Rays early, the Phillies move closer towards the NLCS, the Yankees avoid elimination on the back of AJ Burnett and the Arizona Diamondbacks also avoid an end to their season. It was a do or die situation for [...]

The Yankee Stadium Bleacher Creatures [VIDEO]

Monte — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:44:15 +0000

If you're a Yankee fan, you have probably heard or participated in the infamous Roll Call. A tradition of chanting the starting lineups names, Roll Call comes from 50,000 strong in the stands every game. Do you know where this chant starts at in the stadium? How about how the chant ever started to begin with? Former Yankee legends and even celebrities have taken part in the traditions given to us by the Yankee Stadium Bleacher Creatures.

Yankees & Red Sox – Sports Greatest Rivalry

BJ Ragone — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:43:22 +0000

There are a lot of rivalries in professional and collegiate sports. Sure some get heated, but none of them are as passionate as the rivalry that exists between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Last night was just more proof that the Yankees and Red Sox have the best rivalry in all of [...]

Win Yankees Tickets At Tonight's Smarter Than A Q-Tease Trivia

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:25:15 +0000

Join us tonight at Dublin’s Restaurant and Lounge located at 121 4th street in Troy for another round of Smarter than a Q-Tease trivia! We test your knowledge of pop culture trivia, including celebrities, sports, music, movies and current events, and based on how sharp you and your team are, you could win awesome prizes! It happens from 7-9 pm so don’t be late! Yankee tickets are at stake!

Derek Jeter Should Have Made All Star Game Appearance

BJ Ragone — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:42:18 +0000

Yankees short stop Derek Jeter is coming off of one of the biggest accomplishments that a major league baseball player can get, 3,000 hits. What better way to cap that off than making an appearance at the MLB all star game, except that he didn’t. When you think of Major League Baseball in the present [...]

Yankees Robinson Cano Wins Home Run Derby

BJ Ragone — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:19:27 +0000

The home run derby is a part of baseball that I have loved since I was a kid. The best of the best hitters doing nothing but hitting big homers into the stands. Last night one of my favorite players took this years crown. Robinson Cano is one of the best hitters on the New [...]

Monte Witnesses History – Jeters 3,000th Hit

Monte — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:07:03 +0000

On Saturday, July 9th 2011, 48,103 Yankee fans all simultaneously chanted their captain's name before every single pitch during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays. "Derek Jeter!" *clap clap clap* "Derek Jeter!". Then, after every David Price pitch, nobody in the stadium took a breath of air until the pitch either met the catcher's glove or Derek put some wood on the ball.

Fan Returns Jeter's 3,000th Hit Ball For Big Reward

BJ Ragone — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:23:12 +0000

Yesterday Derek Jeter hit his 3,000th hit and it just happened to be a home run. Now there are a lot of people out there who would grab it up in hopes of either holding onto history or making a quick buck, but not one very luck Yankee fan. Imagine that Derek Jeter hits a [...]

Derek Jeter Goes 3,000 & Beyond

BJ Ragone — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:21:28 +0000

What a day for Derek Jeter. He only needed 2 hits to reach the 3,000 mark and does what he has always done, perform above and beyond. Derek Jeter has certainly had his fair share of big moments while in pin stripes. Add another one to that has he hits his 3,000 career hit today [...]

Derek Jeter Two Hits Away From 3,000

BJ Ragone — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:12:34 +0000

New York Yankee captain Derek Jeter is almost at a career and Yankee milestone, and we could see it happen in the next two games. It’s crazy to think this great career began right here in the Albany area. Right now all eyes are on Derek Jeter. Last night he hit a double for career [...]