Irish long to be like USC Nov 27, 2008
Much like the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, Notre Dame has always had an appeal that stretches far beyond its geographic boundaries. As the countrys premier Roman Catholic university and a school that boasts immigrant pride in its nickname, Notre Dame has a built-in following of faithful whove never even set foot on campus. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Worthy of Fame: Eight more former Sachems ready for induction into the Hall Friday Nov 27, 2008
He played on teams that included future Major Leaguers Steve Balboni and Joe Lavebre, who went on to play for the hated New York Yankees. Michael Moriello. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Braves change focus to Jays pitcher Burnett Nov 27, 2008
Four front-runners for the 31-year-old right-hander s services are from the American League East: The New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Blue Jays. The others: the Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Angels could make run at epic rotation Nov 27, 2008
Sabathia, the New York Yankees' No. 1 target in free agency, reportedly would like to pitch closer to home after spending last season in Cleveland and Milwaukee. He's from Northern California. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Rogers: Sounding off on baseball proposals Nov 27, 2008
He also is very high on freshman right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole, who turned down the New York Yankees this past summer. Cole apparently had a strong fall and showed that he can be an immediate impact player. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Reports: Clemens' ex-trainer gave DNA to feds Nov 26, 2008
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / APIn this Feb. 13, 2008 file photo, former New York Yankees baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, and his former personal trainer Brian McNamee, left, testify on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Oversight, and Government Reform committee hearing on drug use in baseball. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Madonna and A-Rod: Are they Dating? Nov 26, 2008
Whether or not all this is true or rumor could be an interesting story and it is one that could possibly be a bit distracting to the New York Yankees and to Alex Rodriguez if it continues into New York's baseball season. The thought is that A-Rod would like the rumors to disappear as quickly as possible. (Suite101.com)
FBI to Review Whether Roger Clemens Lied to Congress Nov 26, 2008
Clemens told Congress that Pettitte, a longtime friend and training partner and his former teammate with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, ``misremembers'' a conversation they had about HGH.. Agents from the FBI's Washington field office last month began an inquiry into whether infielder , the American League's Most Valuable Player in 2002, lied under oath when he said during a 2005 congressional hearing that he never took or talked about steroids. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Jags expect overflow crowd for South Panola battle Nov 26, 2008
"This is South Panola. It's kind of like the New York Yankees.". Bobby Hall, who serves as Madison Central's head football coach and athletic director, didn't know how many tickets were sold Tuesday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mariners cutting ties with Stottlemyre, Elia Nov 26, 2008
A five-time All-Star during his big league career, he was a World Series winner as pitching coach with the New York Yankees and Mets. But he had little tangible effect on Seattle s injured and mostly ineffective staff this season while the Mariners lost 101 games. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Yankees announce 2009 spring slate Nov 26, 2008
NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees will begin their Grapefruit League slate on Feb. 25 against the Toronto Blue Jays, opening the 2009 Spring Training schedule with the earliest start in at least 60 years. The Yankees will play their first home game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Feb. 26 at 1:15 p.m. ET, hosting the Tampa Bay Rays in the first of 16 total home exhibitions at the Tampa, Fla. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Auburn baseball signs 11 Nov 26, 2008
Creede Simpson, 6-2/180, R/R, OF/IF, Northwest Florida State CC/Auburn, AL 45th-round pick of the New York Yankees in 2008 Will play for Doug Martin at NWF State College this spring Played for Matt Cimo at Auburn HS before enrolling at NWF State College Hit. 500 with 23 RBI and 4 HR as a senior 2008 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State selection 2008 6A All-State honorable mentionCoach Pawlowski on Simpson: Creede established himself as one of the top junior college players in the... (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report: Charity parts ways with troubled Clemens Nov 26, 2008
In this Feb. 13, 2008 file photo, former New York Yankees baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, prior to testifying before the House Oversight, and Government Reform committee hearing on drug use in baseball. Clemens' former trainer gave samples of his DNA to federal investigators trying to ascertain whether the star pitcher committed perjury before Congress, two New York newspapers reported Monday night nov. 24, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
Kaat's career is study in consistency Nov 25, 2008
Kaat, born on Nov. 7, 1938, played for the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins (1959-73), Chicago White Sox (1973-75), Philadelphia Phillies (1976-79), New York Yankees (1979-80) and St. Louis Cardinals (1980-83). A 6-foot-4 lefty with great athletic ability, Kaat pitched 25 seasons in the Majors and posted a 283-237 record with a 3. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Drug fails in US study to help people with ALS Nov 25, 2008
It is sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease after U.S. baseball legend Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees, who died of ALS in 1941. Half of those diagnosed with ALS die within three years and 80 percent die within five. (Reuters)
Sun Devils Close Out Home Schedule Hosting the Bruins Nov 25, 2008
But this summer was different for Jones, who was drafted in the 29th round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees. Jones spent his summer in Tampa, Florida as a member of the Gulf Coast Yankees in the Rookie League. (Thesundevils.com)
Big 12 builds on recent success Nov 25, 2008
Then things started to change when C.J. left his post within the New York Yankees' minor league system and joined the Memphis basketball program. Less than four months later, Xavier decided he would suit up for instead. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Delta Hits One Out of the Ball Park, Becoming the Official Airline of the New York Yankees Nov 24, 2008
NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Further supporting the world's largest airline's commitment to New York, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: - ) today announced it will become the Official Airline of the New York Yankees beginning in 2009, which will include the private jet category for Delta AirElite Business Jets ... Delta and its more than 75,000 employees worldwide are thrilled to become the Official Airline of the New York Yankees, further demonstrating our commitment to New York, which also... (Primezone Releases)
Delta Hits A Ny Double Nov 24, 2008
The airline is set to announce today that it will become the "Official Airline of the New York Yankees." As part of a marketing deal, Delta will have a luxury suite behind home plate at the team's new Yankee Stadium, slated to open in the spring. But last year, the Atlanta-based carrier signed a similar seven-year deal for a suite at Citi Field, the Mets' new park. (New York Post -- Business)
Towers: No recent talks with Yanks Nov 23, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- Don't count the New York Yankees as a player in the Jake Peavy sweepstakes -- not just yet, anyway. Padres general manager Kevin Towers said on Monday that he hasn't engaged Yankees GM Brian Cashman in anything that resembles a serious discussion about Peavy, the 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner who is on the trading block. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Sunday North: Summer college baseball league to showcase some top talent at Pullman Park (Today) Nov 23, 2008
The team will play at the newly renovated Pullman Park, a site that once hosted a minor league team in the New York Yankees organization. "We will be offering college athletes an opportunity to showcase and sharpen their skills in a competitive format -- very similar to minor league professional ball," said Leo Trich, the team's majority owner and general manager. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Yankees undergo passing of torch Nov 22, 2008
NEW YORK George Steinbrenner's 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended Thursday when he passed control of baseball's most famous team to his youngest son, Hal ... 1973: Heads up a group that buys the New York Yankees for $10 million and, over the next few years, buys out his partners. (Albany Times Union)
Interview With Jonah Keri Nov 22, 2008
The Boston Red Sox will be back, the New York Yankees seemingly have the chance to sign every big-name free-agent pitcher this offseason and the Toronto Blue Jays return some excellent pitching. Is it possible for the Rays to be even stronger next year, yet still miss out on the playoffs. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Steinbrenners son takes over the Yankees Nov 22, 2008
The World Link: Steinbrenners son takes over the Yankees. Steinbrenners son takes over the Yankees. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Nov 22, 2008
Clemens' testimony to the panel examining performance-enhancing drug use in America's pastime also failed to jibe with an affidavit provided by fellow New York Yankees ace Andy Pettitte, who has told the committee that in 1999 or 2000 Clemens "told me he had taken HGH.". Saying Pettitte was and will remain a close friend, Clemens said he believes Pettitte made a mistake. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
CC sweepstakes buck economy Nov 22, 2008
The New York Yankees checked in with a reported six-year, $140-million offer to Sabathia. The largest pitching contract is the $137. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
All MLB playoff games will be 'full-length affairs' Nov 21, 2008
At the meeting, owners unanimously approved 39-year-old Hal Steinbrenner as controlling owner of the New York Yankees, ending the 35-year reign of George Steinbrenner, who is 78 and in declining health. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Yankees Nov 21, 2008
New York Yankees Team Report - USATODAY.com ... New York Yankees Team Report. (USA Today -- Sports)
Yankees pitcher Mussina announces retirement Nov 21, 2008
NEW YORK New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina says he's retiring. Mussina announced his retirement Thursday after winning 20 games this past season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal Nov 21, 2008
For more than three decades, George Steinbrenner's imprints were all over the New York Yankees. Blockbuster trades, pricey signings, hirings, firings -- they all needed his OK.. (Herald Sun)
NEWS IN BRIEF Nov 21, 2008
George Steinbrenner's 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended when he passed control of baseball's most famous team to his youngest son, Hal ... MUSSINA RETIRES: New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement even as he comes off his first 20-win season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Norwell girls defeated by Cohasset in South finals, 4-1 Nov 21, 2008
So this is what the Red Sox felt like in October of 2004 after finally vanquishing the New York Yankees. At long last, the Cohasset girls soccer team finally got the edge in a meaningful game on their Norwell counterparts, stunning the Lady Clippers with a 4-1 victory in Sunday afternoon s Div. 3 South Sectional finals. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Mussina calls it a career after first 20-win year Nov 21, 2008
The New York Yankees pitcher retired on Thursday after his only 20-win season, a month shy of his 40th birthday with a still-potent right arm. "I don't have any regrets. This is the right time,'' Mussina said on a conference call. "I don't think there was ever a point where I looked around and said, 'You know what, I'm going to change my mind,''' he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
New York pitcher Mussina expected to retire Nov 21, 2008
By The Associated Press Friday, November 21, 2008. reported Wednesday that Mussina intends to retire and will make the move official this week. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Tough act to follow': Hal running Yankees Nov 21, 2008
ESPN - 'Tough act to follow': Hal Steinbrenner officially running New York Yankees ... Tough act to follow': Hal Steinbrenner officially running New York Yankees. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Steinbrenner: Yanks' Sabathia offer has time limit Nov 21, 2008
ESPN - Hal Steinbrenner: New York Yankees' offer to CC Sabathia has time limit ... Hal Steinbrenner: New York Yankees' offer to CC Sabathia has time limit. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Mussina announces retirement Nov 21, 2008
ESPN - New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina officially retires ... New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina officially retires. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Yankees: Offer To Sabathia Will Expire Nov 21, 2008
NEW YORK -- CC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the New York Yankees' contract proposal. Hal Steinbrenner, who was approved as the team's new controlling owner, said Thursday that the Yankees' offer was "not going to be there forever.". (KCRA 3, CA)
Walker on Pirates' 40-man roster Nov 21, 2008
The Pirates acquired Tabata in the July 26 trade that sent Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte to the New York Yankees. After the trade, Tabata hit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MLB Notebook: Yankees' 'Boss' steps down after 35-year Bronx reign (Today) Nov 21, 2008
George Steinbrenner is boss of the New York Yankees no more. The omnipresent owner's colorful 35-year reign of pronouncements, threats and firings ended yesterday when he passed control of baseball's most famous franchise to his youngest son, Hal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Former Stanford Pitching Great and MLB All-Star Mike Mussina Announces His Retirement Nov 21, 2008
68 ERA and 2,813 strikeouts in 537 appearances (536 starts) with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees ... In an official statement released by the New York Yankees, team captain and former teammate Derek Jeter had this to say about Mussina: ""It was a great pleasure playing against -- and even more so -- with Mike Mussina since I entered the league in 1995. (Gostanford.com)
No bull for the Bull City Nov 21, 2008
He won a scholarship to attend law school, but instead answered the draft by the New York Yankees and played one season for a Yankee farm team in Oneonta, N.Y.Cut during spring practice in his second year, Bonfield went on to earn an MBA from the University of South Florida and then to work as a city administrator in Temple Terrace where he worked his way up to manager, a job he held for 13 years. or 919-932-2004. (News & Observer)
Madonna And Guy Ritchie To Finalize Divorce In London On Friday Nov 21, 2008
The couple will be granted a "quickie" divorce in London's High Court, according to reports. He also didn't want the whole thing dragging on in the public gaze for months and months and, in any case, his priority was the children's future. (VHI.com -- Music News)
More People & Entertainment Stories Sports Headlines Red Sox pitcher Matsuzaka ready for Japan's Classic defence Nov 21, 2008
But injury-prone New York Yankees outfielder and power hitter Hideki Matsui may not be released by his club for the 2009 competition to be held March 5-23 in Japan, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United States, press reports said. The Japanese baseball commission is due to announce 45 candidates for its WBC squad on January 20 and the number will be cut to a final 28 after a training camp in late February. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Sport Briefs Nov 21, 2008
The New York Yankees pitcher retired on Thursday after his only 20-win season, a month shy of his 40th birthday with a still-potent right arm ... George Steinbrenners 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended on Thursday when he passed control of the New York Yankees to his youngest son, Hal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Yankees expect Mussina to retire Nov 20, 2008
NEW YORK Desperate for starting pitchers, the New York Yankees expect to enter next season without 20-game winner Mike Mussina. reported Wednesday that Mussina intends to retire and will make the move official this week. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rumors, RUMORS, rumors and Other Stuff Nov 20, 2008
The Major League Baseball Players Union is pushing C.C. Sabathia to accept the New York Yankees massive offer of about $140 million over six years. The Milwaukee Brewers, have reportedly offered $100 million over five years. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
CD's Connect The Dots... Afterglow Nov 20, 2008
A former second round draft pick out of Long Beach State, Carpenter burst onto the Philadelphia radar screen with a 17 win performance in 2007 and an eye catching spring training debut against the vaunted New York Yankees last March. Unfortunately, he could not sustain this success during the early part of the '08 season in the minor leagues and was eventually sent back to Clearwater to get in better pitching shape. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Is Mussina done? Nov 20, 2008
NEW YORK - Desperate for starting pitchers, the New York Yankees expect to enter next season without 20-game winner Mike Mussina. FoxSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Girardi 'won't be surprised' if Mussina retires Nov 20, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) Desperate for starting pitchers, the New York Yankees expect to enter next season without 20-game winner. FoxSports. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Wang calls for support for grassroots baseball Nov 20, 2008
New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming () said yesterday that the government should pool its resources to help support grassroots baseball because potential stars are identified and begin their development during childhood. Wang made the suggestion during a meeting with Premier Liu Chao-shiuan (B), along with nine other recipients in this year's 10 most outstanding young men and women awards. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mussina To Retire Nov 20, 2008
ESPN - New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina decides to retire ... New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina decides to retire. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Where Pro Team Ticket Prices Could Fall Nov 20, 2008
Their arch rivals, the New York Yankees, are still trying to sell the last few corporate suites in their new stadium ... A look at the numbers would suggest that baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees and Mets are good candidates. (Forbes -- Business)
Henry\'s a Tiger Nov 19, 2008
Before joining John Calipari's team, the elder Henry played in the New York Yankees minor league system. "The deciding factor was getting my last chance to play together with my brother at Memphis and keeping my family together so everyone could watch us," the 6-foot-6 scorer from Oklahoma City (Okla. (Memphis Sports -- Rivals.com)
Swisher anticipates a fresh start Nov 19, 2008
"I think every little kid in America, at one point or another, dreams about playing for the New York Yankees," said Nick Swisher ... "I think every little kid in America, at one point or another, dreams about playing for the New York Yankees. Lucky for me, it's coming true. I couldn't be more excited, not only with the tradition but, more than anything, to just have the honor to be able to wear a uniform like that.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Japanese Girl Makes Pitch for Pro Team Nov 19, 2008
While pitching for the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts in an exhibition game against the New York Yankees, Virne Beatrice "Jackie" Mitchell Gilbert struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in succession. In the last couple of decades, at least three women have pitched in independent minor leagues. (Time.com)
Scouting Yankees Prospect #50: Justin Snyder Nov 18, 2008
By PublisherDate: Nov 17, 2008 The New York Yankees selected Justin Snyder in the 21st round of the 2007 MLB Draft out the University of San Diego. A super-utility player for Staten Island a year ago who had a superb debut season, he shifted over to second base in Charleston this year. (NY Yankees, TheInsiders.com)
First free agent agrees: Affeldt joining Giants Nov 18, 2008
The price for veteran lefty relievers appears to have been established by this deal along with Damaso Martes $12 million, three-year contract with the New York Yankees last week. Asked whether Affeldts side pushed for the signing bonus to beat a possible tax increase, Sabean wouldnt comment directly. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Facing dismantling, Padres are a mess Nov 18, 2008
Towers would like to draw the New York Yankees into the equation, a sure-fire way to raise the price, but Peavy is uncomfortable in the biggest-city environment. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
FBI to Review Whether Roger Clemens Lied to Congress Nov 18, 2008
Clemens told Congress that Pettitte, a longtime friend and training partner and his former teammate with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, ``misremembers'' a conversation they had about HGH.. Agents from the FBI's Washington field office last month began an inquiry into whether infielder , the American League's Most Valuable Player in 2002, lied under oath when he said during a 2005 congressional hearing that he never took or talked about steroids. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Yanks to host Cubs in exhibitions at new stadium Nov 18, 2008
ESPN - New York Yankees to host Chicago Cubs in exhibitions at new stadium ... New York Yankees to host Chicago Cubs in exhibitions at new stadium. (ESPN -- Baseball)
ROAD TO FOUR: No reason to think JJ can't win again in '09 Nov 18, 2008
" The combination of Johnson and Knaus is NASCAR's version of Michael Jordan as the star player and Phil Jackson as the coach when the Chicago Bulls won six NBA titles in the 1990s or Derek Jeter playing for manager Joe Torre when the New York Yankees won three-straight World Series in the late 1990s. "I've been fortunate to work with really great race car drivers," said Knaus, who became the first crew chief in Cup history to win three-straight titles. "I worked with Jeff Gordon in the 24 car.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson becomes free agent as talks with D-Backs end Nov 18, 2008
The Big Unit was co-MVP with Curt Schilling in the 2001 World Series victory over the New York Yankees. He went 21-6 with a 2. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Blossoming into a LeaderShy out of the gate, new Casa Grande Youth Commission treasurer showing lots of promise down the stretch Nov 18, 2008
" Outside of school, Jordan said he enjoys playing baseball on the Cactus team. He plays shortstop for the Coyotes. He said Derek Jeter is his favorite player and the New York Yankees is his favorite team. Also, he enjoys football, basketball, hanging out with his friends and playing video games. "I'm either outside with friends or playing video games," he said. With the activities of the youth commission, Jordan always seems to play a role in the event. He helped organize games during the... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Albert Pujols: 2008 NL Most Valuable Player Nov 18, 2008
St. Louis' total of MVP winners is the most in the NL and second only to the New York Yankees' 20 in the AL. Stan Musial was a three-time MVP for the Cardinals, as an outfielder in 1943 and 1948 and as a first baseman in 1946. Other Cardinals winners were second baseman Frankie Frisch in 1931, pitcher Dizzy Dean in 1934, left fielder Joe Medwick in 1937, pitcher Mort Cooper in 1942, shortstop Marty Marion in 1944, third baseman Ken Boyer in 1964, first baseman Orlando Cepeda in 1967, pitcher Bob... (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
