Bill Mazeroski’s World Series Homer, October 13, 1960 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - October 25, 2016October 25, 20160 With the Fall Classic 2016 in all the sports headlines now, a flashback to one of most dramatic moments in World Series history is in order. So come along and re-live that time - -New York Yankees versus Pittsburgh Pirates. After slipping to third place in 1959, the Yankees were back
Nobody Saw The Yankees Playoff Push Coming Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - September 9, 20160 The Yankees are not only in the AL wild-card race, but they can win the AL East. This comes after they were declared dead for trading Aroldis Chapman, Carlos Beltran and Andrew Miller. The Yankees are two games behind the Orioles for the last wild-card spot, and they are three games
These Baby Bombers Provide Intrigue For Yankees Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 17, 2016August 18, 20160 Gary Sanchez, Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge are getting an opportunity to play as beneficiaries of the Yankees’ youth movement. They are making the most of it by producing at the plate. They have hit home runs for the Yankees since being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The presence of Sanchez, Austin
Moving Forward, Severino Should Start Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 4, 20160 For all intents and purposes, the Yankees are in the process of a youth movement. It started with the trades of Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller and Carlos Beltran. The Yankees will slowly integrate their young prospects to major league action. They started Gary Sanchez as the designated hitter, and they had
“All American Out” and other Yankee Nicknames Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 3, 2016August 3, 20160 “All American Out” and other Yankee Nicknames Nicknames for the greatest baseball franchise ever have run the gamut. . Some of them are asinine. Some others are insulting. There are even a few that have gone down in history and are remembered for their relevance and insights. You be the
A Moment Hal Steinbrenner Can Be Proud Of Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - August 1, 20160 When Hal Steinbrenner inherited control of the Yankees after his father died, he was on cruise control. He did not have to make decisions or do much work. All he had to do was let Yankees general manager Brian Cashman do his job. The son of George thought this would be
26 to 35 – New York Yankees By the Numbers Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 26, 20160 Numerology – amounts, stats quantities, numerals, whatever you call them – they keep on coming. Reaction has been so positive, that herewith the latest installment for numerals for the team from the Bronx. Please send along your own numbers. Will credit your selection if used. 26 No Yankee pitcher has won
Does Steinbrenner Trust Cashman To Do His Job? Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - July 20, 20162 There has been reports Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman have a difference of opinion when it comes to how the Yankees should operate in the trade deadline. Cashman wants to trade his assets such as Andrew Miller, Carlos Beltran and Aroldis Chapman for younger, inexpensive players
Daring, Definitive New York Yankees Quiz 9 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 14, 2016July 14, 20160 Lots of terrific questions and answers were sent along but only a few made my editorializing. Keep them coming. You do not have to be a Yankee fan to take the quiz – it’s sort of a brain teaser. Go to it 94. Who said: "I won't be active in
REMEMBERING THE 1939 ALL-STAR GAME AT YANKEE STADIUM Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 9, 2016July 9, 20160 The buzz for the 2016 All-Star Game is all about a National League starting infield of the Chicago Cubs and a half dozen Boston Red Sox on the American League roster. Flashback to 1939 and Yankee Stadium and there is plenty of buzz about that time. It was only the
