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Tag: World Series

Cliff Mapes’ 1949 New York Yankees World Series Ring Auctioned for $33,000
New York Yankees

Cliff Mapes’ 1949 New York Yankees World Series Ring Auctioned for $33,000

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniMay 8, 2018

Cliff Mapes won’t go down in the annals of Yankees history as one of the franchise’s all-time greats. A mostly platoon outfielder over parts of …

Major Leagues

Topps Honors Retiring Carlos Beltran With Special Topps NOW Card

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniNovember 14, 2017

Topps today honored former Yankees and Mets star (and potential Hall of Famer) Carlos Beltran with a standalone Topps NOW card commemorating his retirement. Now …

Big Stein, Sweet Lou and Davey Added To Special HOF Ballot
Major Leagues / New York Mets / New York Yankees / Top Story

Big Stein, Sweet Lou and Davey Added To Special HOF Ballot

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyOctober 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Five former big league players, three executives and two managers comprise the 10-name Today’s Game Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon Dec. 5 …

Major Leagues / New York Yankees

Delcos: Favorite Recollections of Pettitte and Rivera

John Delcosby John DelcosSeptember 23, 2013September 23, 2013

The Mariano Rivera ceremonies were well done as you knew they would, because the New York Yankees always know how to put on a show in honoring their legends.

Fantasy Baseball

Clearing The Bases: Going 9 Fantasy Baseball: Ranking The Catchers

George Kurtzby George KurtzFebruary 24, 2012February 28, 2012

Unless I’m playing in a league that starts two catchers, I generally wait to select one, preferring to load up on my outfielders, positions that generally offer more power and upside than the guy behind the plate, and away we go.

New York Yankees / Top Story

The Catcher Says Bye

Gary Armidaby Gary ArmidaJanuary 24, 2012January 24, 2012

In every great dynasty, there are the unsung players who play the support role to the stars of the team. For 17 seasons, Jorge Posada …

New York Mets

Going Nine: Earn My Trust, Mets

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyNovember 3, 2011November 3, 20114

People keep telling me that they trust Sandy Alderson. Problem is, I don’t trust his boss.

New York Mets

Backman Mulling Future With Mets, Others

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyOctober 30, 2011October 30, 2011

Wally Backman is deciding whether to accept Triple A managing gig or to consider two offers from MLB cluns to join their respective coaching staffs.

Major Leagues / New York Yankees

Steiner Sports, Modell’s Team To Honor Christian Lopez

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJuly 14, 2011

Praise has been coming from far and wide for Christian Lopez, the fan who caught Derek Jeter’s 3000th hit baseball on Saturday, then selflessly returned it to the New York Yankees star.  The Yankees stepped up with some gifts for Lopez, including Yankee Stadium tickets for the rest of the season and some Jeter collectibles. […]

Major Leagues / New York Yankees

AL East: Yankees’ Fans Receive Reminder of Storied Past

Ryan Lazoby Ryan LazoJune 27, 2011

Old Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium is arguably one of the best and unique moments in baseball, an event no other team can duplicate. The New York Yankees vast history of legendary ballplayers who have graced their uniform is unequaled throughout sporting history. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Joe Dimaggio are only some […]

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