Jon Lester

Ibanez Strikes Not Once, But Twice; Yankees’ Magic Number At 1

Raul Ibanez and the New York Yankees are quite fond of their position — leaving the chasing to the Birds.

2012/10/02

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

Cody Ross (credit: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images), Derek Jeter (credit: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Red Sox Out, But Still Plenty Of Juice For Yankees At Fenway

When the teams start things off Tuesday night, the Yankees will be playing to stave off company atop the AL East. And if you don’t think the hapless Red Sox want to spoil it for New York, think again.

2012/09/11

Ichiro Suzuki (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Silverman: Baseball Is Better When Red Sox Can Challenge Yankees

The Red Sox struggles have made life easier this season for the New York Yankees, but they have not made life better.

2012/07/29

Josh Beckett (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

Silverman: Rival Red Sox Pose Relatively No Threat To Yankees This Season

The Red Sox don’t mesh together anymore, and when they face the better teams in baseball — such as the rival Yankees — they simply don’t have enough to compete.

2012/07/05

Silverman: Calm Down … Yankees Poised To Make AL East Run

Is it too early to panic Yankee fans? Steve Silverman believes the Yankees’ powerful lineup will carry them during the summer.

WFAN–2012/06/01

Keefe To The City: Yankees Arrive In Boston With Things Going Badly For Bobby Valentine

Neil Keefe trades emails with Mike Hurley of CBS Boston to find out just how bad things are in Boston with the Yankees arriving for a weekend series.

WFAN–2012/04/20

Braves’ Brandon Beachy Proving Scouts Wrong With Success In Bigs

After leading the minor leagues with a 1.73 ERA in 2010, Brandon Beachy earned the Braves’ fifth starter role and pitched like an ace throughout the year.

2012/03/21

Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes

Brooklyn DA Looks Back At ‘Racially-Motivated’ Howard Beach Attack

Twenty-five years ago, Howard Beach became a racial flashpoint. On Monday, Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes reflected on the ramifications of the case.

2011/12/19

NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Pitcher Roger Clemens #22 of the New York Yankees looks over at first baseman Jason Giambi #25 after Giambi made a diving stop during a game against the Boston Red Sox on August 29, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Regarding The Epidemic Of Booze And Drugs In Baseball

Has baseball actually gotten over the drug and alcohol problems of its past? It’s time for those in charge to bring major baseball into the 21st century and adopt stronger clubhouse policies.

WFAN–2011/10/20

Hartnett: The Red Sox Collapse Snowballing Into An Avalanche

Revelations following the Red Sox’s famous 2011 collapse paints an image of a ballclub that betrayed their manager and their own professional pride.

WFAN–2011/10/12

Jon Lester (credit: Jim Rogash/Getty Images), Joe Girardi (credit: J. Meric/Getty Images), David Price (credit: J. Meric/Getty Images)

Wild Finish: Rays-Red Sox Playoff Race Hinges On Yankees

Sure, the Yankees have locked down the AL East and home-field advantage. But they’re still gunning to win game No. 162.

WFAN–2011/09/28

Will A.J. Burnett Turn His Season Around Against Red Sox? History Says No

Coming off back-to-back horrendous outings, embattled starter A.J. Burnett could be pitching to stay in the Yankees’ rotation. Little suggests that a start against the Red Sox will help his cause.

WFAN–2011/09/01

Hartnett: CC Sabathia Seizes Momentum In Victory Over Red Sox

CC Sabathia finally conquered the Red Sox on Tuesday night. The Yankees’ ace notched his first victory against Boston this season, one that could spur on the Bombers.

WFAN–2011/08/31

Keefe To The City: Final Fenway Trip For Yankees?

As is usually the case when the Yankees and Red Sox play, Mike Hurley of NESN.com joined me for an email discussion about the rivalry and the upcoming series.

WFAN–2011/08/30

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