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Opinion: Billion Dollar Blunder: The MLB needs a Salary Cap

Get over it. The New York Yankees are world series champions. They dueled it out with the fighting Philies and came out victorious. Much of this can be attributed to the immense amount of money invested into their billion-dollar team.
Nov 6, 2009 by  Bennett Kaplan in Sports - 1 comment

Joe Girardi helps a woman in crash after series win

On his way home after the New York Yankees won their 27th World Series title, Manager Joe Girardi stops to help a woman who crashed her car on the Cross County Parkway.
Nov 5, 2009 by  Joe Gullo in Sports

Philadelphia transit workers' strike leaves commuters on stand-by

In the wake of the Phillies' win over the Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series, Philadelphia transit union members strike over contract negotiations.
Nov 3, 2009 by  Alisa Driscoll in Politics - 2 comments

Opinion: Play of Contrast Between Yankees and Phillies in MLB World Series

Major League Baseball's World Series starts tonight with the New York Yankees looking to recapture what it considers as its hereditary right after several disappointing seasons, while the Philadelphia Phillies look to add up to last season's success.
Oct 28, 2009 by  Ariel A. Avenasa in Sports - 7 comments

Opinion: The American League East is Baseball's Toughest Division

One day, I'll stop complaining about the AL East, baseball's toughest division, and the fact the Toronto Blue Jays call it home. Not today. But one day.
Aug 6, 2009 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 3 comments

Tampa Bay area the next great American metropolis

Tampa Bay is America's next great metropolis. The New York Yankees train in Tampa, the Bucs are Super Bowl Champions, and the Lightning Bolts have owned the Stanley Cup. But those sports are just some of the "Rays" of Florida sunshine.
Apr 1, 2009 by  Larry Clifton in Travel

New York Yankees game ticket now costs as much as $2,625

The New York Yankees have announced ticket prices for games to be played at the team's new Yankee stadium, and it's not cheap if you want good seats: prices range from $14 to $2,625 per game.
Mar 22, 2009 by  Chris V. Thangham in Sports

Opinion: Why attacking steroids suspects was a witch hunt

Of all sports, MLB is the one that cares the most about its image and integrity. Not that the other major sports don’t share the same opinion but rather because MLB has made the most fuss about it. But what was the big fuss all about anyway?
Mar 7, 2009 by  Denis Lacelle in Sports - 3 comments

A.J. Burnett Signs with the New York Yankees; 5 Years, $82.5 Million

You know the memo about that whole "global financial crisis" thing? The New York Yankees didn't get it. Their fax machine is broken, and they haven't checked their email in forever.
Dec 13, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 3 comments

Opinion: Roy Halladay fought the good fight, and won

Yesterday, I sang the praises of A.J. Burnett and how wonderful he was against the Red Sox and Yankees this season. Now, it's time to lavish praise on his brother in arms in the fight against the evil empires, Roy Halladay.
Sep 26, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 2 comments

Opinion: Saying Goodbye To A.J. Burnett, Just In Case

If last night was A.J. Burnett's final start with the Toronto Blue Jays, he went out in style, throwing another gem against the detested, the hated, the loathed New York Yankees.
Sep 25, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 6 comments

Yankees Defeat Red Sox 3-2 Thanks To Dramatics From Jason Giambi

The New York Yankees avoided a three game sweep from the Boston Red Sox by defeating them 3-2 in the Bronx this afternoon thanks to a bases-loaded single from Jason Giambi in the ninth inning.
Aug 28, 2008 by  Dave Giza in Sports - 2 comments

Boston Red Sox Defeat Toronto Blue Jays, Causing My Heart to Hurt

I don't know if you caught yesterday's game, but all I have to say about it is this: Matt Stairs was safe. The home plate umpire blew the call in the sixth inning, and it cost the Toronto Blue Jays the game.
Aug 25, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 1 comment

Toronto Blue Jays Offence Explodes Again

Another 14 runs. Another 20+ hit game. Twenty-one last night, to be exact. More importantly, another win for the Blue Jays. I don't know about you, but I could get used to this type of offence.
Aug 22, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 2 comments

Yankees Spank Blue Jays 5-1

The Toronto Blue Jays were due for a butt-kicking. David Purcey vs. Andy Pettitte was really a no-contest from the get go. Purcey struggled, Pettitte was effective, and the Jays bats were eerily silent yet again.
Aug 21, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 4 comments

New York Yankees Outfielder Johnny Damon Can't Catch

I would like to take this opportunity to thank New York Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon for his shocking inability to catch routine fly balls at the Major League level.
Aug 20, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports

Opinion: Deep thoughts on sports, the I-need-a-hug edition

It's time for a depressing edition of Deep Thoughts. Here's what's on the plate: the wonderfully mediocre Toronto Blue Jays, Scott Rolen and Troy Glaus, the New York Yankees loading up before the trade deadline, and, of course, Mats Sundin.
Jul 31, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 8 comments

Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Roy Halladay: Worth The Price Of Admission

I had the sheer pleasure of being in the audience last night as Roy Halladay threw his seventh complete game of the season, absolutely dominated the New York Yankees, and led the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-0 win.
Jul 12, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 2 comments

Yankees Defeat Mariners 6-5 For Fifth Straight Win

The New York Yankees got their fifth straight victory yesterday afternoon when they came from behind with a four-run eighth inning to defeat the slumping Seattle Mariners 6-5.
May 26, 2008 by  Dave Giza in Sports - 1 comment

Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry Turns Fatal

A woman who is a New York Yankees fan has been charged with second-degree murder because she allegedly rammed her car into a group of people outside a New Hampshire bar. The incident left one Boston Red Sox fan dead.
May 5, 2008 by  Owen Weldon in Crime
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