New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Mariano Rivera Flattered By #StartMo All-Star Movement, But Says No Thanks

Word of baseball writer Bill Chuck’s campaign to start Mariano Rivera in this year’s All-Star Game has traveled all the way to the Bronx. In fact, the Yankees closer knows all about it. And he says thanks, but no thanks.

2013/05/16

The Yankees celebrate winning the 1998 World Series in a sweep over the San Diego Padres. (Photo by Vincent Laforet /Allsport /Getty Images)

Sweeny: Best Team Ever? David Cone Reflects On ’98 Yankees, Part 2

“There wasn’t panic, but there were fingers on the button,” Cone told WFAN’s Sweeny Murti. “We saw it potentially slipping away.”

2013/05/16

Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner climbs the wall and watches Raul Ibanez’s grand slam home run in the first inning. The Mariners went on to trounce the Bombers 12-2 on May 15, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ibanez Keeps Making Yankees Pay, Launches 2 More Homers In Mariners’ Rout

Raul Ibanez again treated Yankee Stadium as his personal playground, hitting a grand slam and two-run homer Wednesday night to help the Seattle Mariners rout New York 12-2.

2013/05/16

Yankee Stadium (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Rangers Set To Take On Islanders, Devils At Yankee Stadium In 2014

There will be professional hockey at Yankee Stadium in 2014. Two games will be played in the Bronx next season as part of the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series, the NHL announced on Wednesday.

2013/05/15

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Mayweather Jr. Named Highest-Earning Athlete In America By SI; A-Rod, Johan Crack Top 15

Locally, the Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez (out until after the All-Star break) came in at No. 9 and the Mets’ Johan Santana (out for the season) came in at No. 13. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (out until after the All-Star break) is No. 19.

2013/05/15

The Yankees’ Robinson Cano, right, watches his two-run double in the seventh inning against the Mariners on May 14, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Yankees Hang Around Long Enough To Get King Felix Out, Let Cano Take Over

Robinson Cano hit a two-run double, Lyle Overbay delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees rallied after Felix Hernandez left following a couple of odd twists, beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Tuesday night.

2013/05/15

Curtis Granderson (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

The 1st Big Bopper Is Back: Yankees Activate Outfielder Curtis Granderson From DL

Granderson was activated on Tuesday by the Yankees, and in the lineup against Seattle batting fourth and playing left field. New York optioned left-hander Vidal Nuno to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

2013/05/14

Mickey Mantle's plaque at Yankee Stadium's Monument Park. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mickey Mantle’s Family Gets ‘Corked’ Bat Withdrawn From Auction

In a statement, Mantle’s kin said claims that “The Mick” used an altered bat are “outrageously false, misleading and deceptive … apparently for a quick buck and publicity.”

2013/05/14

Joe Torre and David Cone celebrate advancing to the ALCS in 1998. AFP PHOTO Paul BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)

Sweeny: 15 Years Already? David Cone Reflects On ’98 Yankees, Part 1

Sweeny and Cone talk about how the Bombers overcame a potentially disastrous start to the season, two turning-point games in May, and the arrival of El Duque.

2013/05/14

Lyle Overbay #55 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the sixth inning. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Nuno Shines In First Major League Start; Yanks Take Game 2 To Split Twinbill

Vidal Nuno pitched five innings of three-hit ball to win his first major league start, Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay had two RBIs apiece and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians, 7-0, on Monday for a doubleheader split.

2013/05/14

The plaque of Lefty Gomez is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: Taking A Closer Look At The Legendary Lefty Gomez

For today’s blog I would like to highlight one of the funniest, most lovable, most quotable pitchers to ever wear the pinstripes — Lefty Gomez.

2013/05/13

Ichiro Suzuki (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Yankees Can’t Solve Masterson, Manage Just 4 Hits In Game 1 Loss To Indians

Justin Masterson pitched a four-hitter for his second shutout this season, leading the Cleveland Indians over the New York Yankees, 1-0, in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday.

2013/05/13

Curtis Granderson (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Palladino: Granderson Return Could Provide Glimpse Into Healthy Yankees Lineup

It all kind of makes you wonder, if Girardi’s team is doing this well absent their offensive stars, how powerful will these guys be at full strength?

2013/05/13

General view of Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Yankees Make Pit Stop In Cleveland For Doubleheader Against Indians

The Cleveland Indians saw plenty of Robinson Cano last month, and now they will have to try to find a way to slow down the Yankees’ superstar in a doubleheader.

2013/05/13