Buck Showalter

B&C Morning Show: ‘Buck Ball,’ Girardi’s Plight, Jerry’s Way Of Doing Things

Boomer was rather proud of himself for coming up with the term ‘Buck Ball’ when describing how the Baltimore Orioles’ style emulates that of their manager, Buck Showalter – a man the Booms has grown quite fond of.

WFAN–2012/10/12

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees bats against the Baltimore Orioles during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Hartnett: For Yankees’ Sake, A-Rod’s Bat Must Awaken In Game 4

The celebrations have passed — and Game 4 will provide a fresh challenge for Rodriguez and the Yankees.

2012/10/11

Joe Girardi (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Silverman: Girardi Must Make Difficult Decisions To Keep The Yanks In This Series

He has to give a lineup change serious consideration. It’s not about ego at this point. It’s about surviving and advancing. Chavez could launch a homer or two over the right-field porch, and there’s little doubt that Ibanez would hit the ball hard.

2012/10/09

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Hartnett: A-Rod’s Power Outage Killing Yankees’ Chances

There’s nowhere for A-Rod to hide — Joe Girardi isn’t ready to drop him in the batting order. As the Yankees’ No. 3 hitter, he’s going to have to start carrying his share of the load.

2012/10/09

Joe Girardi (credit: J. Meric/Getty Images)

Hal Steinbrenner On Yankees’ Playoff Fate: ‘Jobs Are Not Riding On This’

“Are jobs riding on this? Not that I know of,” Steinbrenner told reporters outside the Yankees’ clubhouse on Monday. “Jobs are not riding on this. We’ll look at everything in the offseason, as we always do.”

2012/10/02

Buck Showalter (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) and Joe Girardi (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Keidel: Buck Showalter And Joe Girardi Make An Interesting Juxtaposition

Joe Girardi can’t jam the reset button and make his team young and voracious again. But he is expected to beat Baltimore. And if he doesn’t, he could go hungry.

2012/09/19

Manager Buck Showalter of the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Buck Showalter Giving Orioles The Magic Touch

Buck Showalter’s inspired Orioles are defying logic and mastering the aging Yankees.

2012/09/07

Currently on the disabled list, designated hitter David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox tests his injured heel with team trainers. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Sims: Injured Baseball Players Continue To Return To Action Prematurely

Of the many current injuries in Major League Baseball, a number of them might have been avoided with a slower progression back to the field. Others appear to be exacerbations waiting to happen.

2012/09/05

Yankees’ Big Lead Gone, But Still No Alarm For Jeter

That big lead in the AL East is gone. The Yankees are in a free-fall that’s seen them blow a 10-game cushion over the past 47 days.

2012/09/05

Miguel Cabrera (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) and Josh Hamilton (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: American League East Is The Least Of Concerns For Bronx Bombers

The regular season is not the issue for the Yankees. But once they get to the postseason, there may be dark times around the corner.

2012/07/13

R.A. Dickey (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

R.A. Dickey’s Wild Journey To Master Pitcher Goes Well Beyond The Perfect Knuckleball

Nerdy. Eccentric. Quirky. One thing’s for certain: At 37, years after most players’ careers have peaked, R.A. Dickey is finally reaching his pinnacle.

2012/07/06

R.A. Dickey Every 4th Day? Don’t Count On It, Mets Fans

Just because he’s a knuckleballer, that doesn’t mean his arm is invincible.

2012/06/20

David Robertson. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Exit Sandman, Enter David Robertson

David Robertson is faced with the unenviable task of filling Mariano Rivera’s shoes but is ready to take on the challenge.

WFAN–2012/05/04

Yankees Offer Little As Orioles Give Showalter 1,000th Career Victory

Chris Davis and J.J. Hardy homered off struggling Phil Hughes, giving the Orioles their first win in five tries against the Yankees this year.

WFAN–2012/05/01

Late, Wet Night In Bronx: Yankees Finally Beat O’s After 4-Hour Delay

After waiting several hours to start Tuesday night’s game, the Yankees held on a few more minutes for the go-ahead run. But the question is, should they have played at all?

WFAN–2011/09/07

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