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Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 4
From 1946 to 1956, the New York Yankees won eight pennants and seven World Championships. The Cleveland Indians won two pennants and one World Championship. The Boston Red Sox won one pennant and no World Championships.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • world series
From 1946 to 1956, the New York Yankees won eight pennants and seven World Championships. The Cleveland Indians won two pennants and one World Championship. The Boston Red Sox won one pennant and no World Championships.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • world series
Choke
CHOKE: To fail to perform effectively because of nervous agitation or tension, especially in an athletic contest. COLLAPSE: To break down suddenly in strength or health and thereby cease to function.
yankees • 2004 • red sox • san francisco • giants
CHOKE: To fail to perform effectively because of nervous agitation or tension, especially in an athletic contest. COLLAPSE: To break down suddenly in strength or health and thereby cease to function.
yankees • 2004 • red sox • san francisco • giants
Baseball's Last Few Races
Major league baseball has been very lucky to have Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chasing 61 home runs this year, because it's only mid August and already most of the races are over.
baseball • pennant races • websites • web sites
Major league baseball has been very lucky to have Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chasing 61 home runs this year, because it's only mid August and already most of the races are over.
baseball • pennant races • websites • web sites
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 1
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Coming to a Ballpark Near You
The Yankee Stadium security guard scanned Peter’s wrist to confirm the results of the first scan, set up an appointment for him to be tested at work the next day, and withdrew $500 from his bank account, which was the fine for missing a drug test. His vacation was over.
yankees • red sox • security • chip • american
The Yankee Stadium security guard scanned Peter’s wrist to confirm the results of the first scan, set up an appointment for him to be tested at work the next day, and withdrew $500 from his bank account, which was the fine for missing a drug test. His vacation was over.
yankees • red sox • security • chip • american
Lou Gehrig in the World Series
Lou Gehrig hit .361, slugged .731, and hit 10 home runs in 35 World Series games. The Yankees won 6 of those 7 World Series.
lou gehrig world series • iron horse excelled • replacement for wally pipp • gehrig offered to red sox • yankees won pennants
Lou Gehrig hit .361, slugged .731, and hit 10 home runs in 35 World Series games. The Yankees won 6 of those 7 World Series.
lou gehrig world series • iron horse excelled • replacement for wally pipp • gehrig offered to red sox • yankees won pennants
Swindler and Junkman
Ed Lopat was 5’10” tall and weighed 185 pounds. He was one of the best left-handed pitchers in Yankees’ history but is rarely mentioned anymore. Yankees’ general manager George Weiss acquired Ed Lopat in one of the most one-sided trades ever made.
yankees • lopat • reynolds • world series • stengel
Ed Lopat was 5’10” tall and weighed 185 pounds. He was one of the best left-handed pitchers in Yankees’ history but is rarely mentioned anymore. Yankees’ general manager George Weiss acquired Ed Lopat in one of the most one-sided trades ever made.
yankees • lopat • reynolds • world series • stengel
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 2
The Red Sox were once again “invincible.” The great baseball journalist, Arthur Daley, wrote a column in March, 1951 that has applied as long as the Red Sox have existed. Daley could have written it in March, 2004 and it would be just as valid.
yankees • 1951 • dimaggio • berra • red sox
The Red Sox were once again “invincible.” The great baseball journalist, Arthur Daley, wrote a column in March, 1951 that has applied as long as the Red Sox have existed. Daley could have written it in March, 2004 and it would be just as valid.
yankees • 1951 • dimaggio • berra • red sox
The A's and Mets in 1973
The 1973 World Series pitted two similar teams in a riveting showdown that went seven games. The Mets won only 82 games, but were built for a short series.
1973 world series • teams with great pitching • mets won 82 games • win the pennant • mets beat reds
The 1973 World Series pitted two similar teams in a riveting showdown that went seven games. The Mets won only 82 games, but were built for a short series.
1973 world series • teams with great pitching • mets won 82 games • win the pennant • mets beat reds
Three Key Events
One team’s misfortune is another team’s gain. Three key events helped make the Yankees the 1950 American League pennant winner.
yankees • world series • red sox • pennant • ted williams
One team’s misfortune is another team’s gain. Three key events helped make the Yankees the 1950 American League pennant winner.
yankees • world series • red sox • pennant • ted williams
Do Managers Win Baseball Games?
Managers of winning baseball teams are often hailed as geniuses. History suggests that ballplayer talent counts for more, but that good managers can make a difference.
managing winning baseball teams • baseball managers making a difference • genius managers • baseball player talent • winning baseball teams
Managers of winning baseball teams are often hailed as geniuses. History suggests that ballplayer talent counts for more, but that good managers can make a difference.
managing winning baseball teams • baseball managers making a difference • genius managers • baseball player talent • winning baseball teams
Four Consecutive Yankees' Losses
The four consecutive losses to Boston in 2004 are the most well-known, but the Yankees lost four straight to the Browns in 1944 that finished their season.
four consecutive yankees' losses • new york lost four games • 1944 pennant • yankees and athletics • doubleheader on sunday
The four consecutive losses to Boston in 2004 are the most well-known, but the Yankees lost four straight to the Browns in 1944 that finished their season.
four consecutive yankees' losses • new york lost four games • 1944 pennant • yankees and athletics • doubleheader on sunday
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 3
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
Beane Ball
Billy Beane has stated that not winning a division series does is not a sore spot for him. Contrast this with George Steinbrenner's philosophy.
beane • yankees • steinbrenner • boston globe • oakland.
Billy Beane has stated that not winning a division series does is not a sore spot for him. Contrast this with George Steinbrenner's philosophy.
beane • yankees • steinbrenner • boston globe • oakland.
Do You Blame the Marlins for Smiling?
This season will see an escalation in the hyperbole. The Yankees and Red Sox play seven games in April, three at the end of June, three at the end of July, and six during the middle and end of September. No matter what happens in the April games, in July reasons will be given to explain why the results of the first seven games should be discounted.
yankees-red sox • red sox-yankees • baseball rivalries.
This season will see an escalation in the hyperbole. The Yankees and Red Sox play seven games in April, three at the end of June, three at the end of July, and six during the middle and end of September. No matter what happens in the April games, in July reasons will be given to explain why the results of the first seven games should be discounted.
yankees-red sox • red sox-yankees • baseball rivalries.
Keltner, Boudreau, & Gordon
The 1948 Indians, with Ken Keltner, Lou Boudreau, and Joe Gordon, had an all-100 RBIs infield.
rbis • he • 100 • runs • home
The 1948 Indians, with Ken Keltner, Lou Boudreau, and Joe Gordon, had an all-100 RBIs infield.
rbis • he • 100 • runs • home
No Pitching?
The New York Yankees won their first pennant in 1921 and last won the World Series in 2000. While the Yankees have had many outstanding pitchers, almost all of the greatest of the great pitched elsewhere. Despite that fact, the Yankees may be the team whose pitching has been the best and most consistent of the modern era.
yankees • pitching • ruth • gehrig • dimaggio
The New York Yankees won their first pennant in 1921 and last won the World Series in 2000. While the Yankees have had many outstanding pitchers, almost all of the greatest of the great pitched elsewhere. Despite that fact, the Yankees may be the team whose pitching has been the best and most consistent of the modern era.
yankees • pitching • ruth • gehrig • dimaggio
International Code Flags
Learn what International Code Flags Stand For
international code flags • dressing ship
Learn what International Code Flags Stand For
international code flags • dressing ship
Ten and Twenty Five and Three and Twenty One
Red Ruffing compiled a record of 39 wins and 96 losses for Boston teams that finished last every season. In 1928 he won 10 games and lost 25. Don Larsen compiled a record of 10 wins and 33 losses for teams that lost 100 games in each of two seasons.
yankees • world series • boston red sox • american league • red ruffing
Red Ruffing compiled a record of 39 wins and 96 losses for Boston teams that finished last every season. In 1928 he won 10 games and lost 25. Don Larsen compiled a record of 10 wins and 33 losses for teams that lost 100 games in each of two seasons.
yankees • world series • boston red sox • american league • red ruffing
1964 Philadelphia Collapse
Over a seven-day period, the Phillies lost a 6 1/2 game lead and trailed the first-place Reds by one full game. That was more extreme than the 2007 Mets' collapse.
1964 philadelphia phillies collapse • 2007 mets collapse • 2007 mets • 7 game lead in 17 days • phillies feeling pressure
Over a seven-day period, the Phillies lost a 6 1/2 game lead and trailed the first-place Reds by one full game. That was more extreme than the 2007 Mets' collapse.
1964 philadelphia phillies collapse • 2007 mets collapse • 2007 mets • 7 game lead in 17 days • phillies feeling pressure
Brosius Solved Third Base
The 2008 Yankees need a third baseman, just as they did following the 1997 season. A star might not be necessary.
yankees third baseman • brosius solved third base • yankees expectations • yankees world series loss • utility man
The 2008 Yankees need a third baseman, just as they did following the 1997 season. A star might not be necessary.
yankees third baseman • brosius solved third base • yankees expectations • yankees world series loss • utility man
Evers and Hornsby: Hall of Famers
Hornsby was so superior to Evers that one must question how both can be in the Hall of Fame.
evers and hornsby hall of famers • rogers hornsby great hitter • all time greats • tinker to evers to chance • double play combination
Hornsby was so superior to Evers that one must question how both can be in the Hall of Fame.
evers and hornsby hall of famers • rogers hornsby great hitter • all time greats • tinker to evers to chance • double play combination
Jackie Robinson's 1947 Season
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
Pitching Wins the World Series
Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.
pitching wins • pitching wins world series • october baseball • era joe torre • two playoff rounds
Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.
pitching wins • pitching wins world series • october baseball • era joe torre • two playoff rounds
The Mets' Young Pitchers Won
Hughes, Kennedy, and Chamberlain are expected to complete their first full major seasons, but for three consecutive years, the Mets added a great young pitcher.
young pitchers • mets young pitchers • hughes • kennedy • chamberlain
Hughes, Kennedy, and Chamberlain are expected to complete their first full major seasons, but for three consecutive years, the Mets added a great young pitcher.
young pitchers • mets young pitchers • hughes • kennedy • chamberlain
Who Was Mickey Mantle?
Mickey Mantle was one of the all-time greats in baseball history. As great as he was, some say he never reached his full potential. Here's a part of his story.
mickey mantle • new york yankees • triple crown • roger maris • single season home run record
Mickey Mantle was one of the all-time greats in baseball history. As great as he was, some say he never reached his full potential. Here's a part of his story.
mickey mantle • new york yankees • triple crown • roger maris • single season home run record
The Player to be Named Later
If a player thinks he will be sent to a contender at the trading deadline, will his play against that team be affected before the trade?
he • player • teams • players • yankees
If a player thinks he will be sent to a contender at the trading deadline, will his play against that team be affected before the trade?
he • player • teams • players • yankees
Curses! The Bambino, the Billy-goat and Baseball Balderdash
A brief introduction to two of the most infamous 'Curses' of American professional baseball and a brief rasberry imparted by the author thereat.
cubs • red sox • goat • bambino • babe ruth
A brief introduction to two of the most infamous 'Curses' of American professional baseball and a brief rasberry imparted by the author thereat.
cubs • red sox • goat • bambino • babe ruth
It Really Is Offensive
Great pitching and defense often create excruciating tension which can be released with almost no warning at any time. In a 1-0 game in the eighth inning, every pitch and every play is important. A two run home run by the team with the lead puts the game out of reach while a two run home run by the trailing team turns the game around.
baseball • world series • boston red sox • st. louis cardinals • offense
Great pitching and defense often create excruciating tension which can be released with almost no warning at any time. In a 1-0 game in the eighth inning, every pitch and every play is important. A two run home run by the team with the lead puts the game out of reach while a two run home run by the trailing team turns the game around.
baseball • world series • boston red sox • st. louis cardinals • offense
We Have Met the Enemy and He Has Become Us
George Steinbrenner would serve the Yankees best by allowing those who can evaluate players and understand how winning teams are put together make the decisions. The Yankees have too many needs to fill in one off season. Steinbrenner must give those who can produce a winner enough time and autonomy to do so. Right.
yankees • steinbrenner • red sox • martinez • pedro
George Steinbrenner would serve the Yankees best by allowing those who can evaluate players and understand how winning teams are put together make the decisions. The Yankees have too many needs to fill in one off season. Steinbrenner must give those who can produce a winner enough time and autonomy to do so. Right.
yankees • steinbrenner • red sox • martinez • pedro
But We Beat the Red Sox
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
The Cubs' Fred Merkle Curse
The Cubs needed a big break to get to the 1908 World Series, which might be the real reason that the Cubs have not won the World Series in 100 years.
cubs • game • world • merkle • second
The Cubs needed a big break to get to the 1908 World Series, which might be the real reason that the Cubs have not won the World Series in 100 years.
cubs • game • world • merkle • second
What Would George Have Done?
What would George Steinbrenner have done if he were the Yankees owner in 1951? Well, it is interesting to speculate based upon past performance.
new york yankees • yankees • steinbrenner • dimaggio • ford
What would George Steinbrenner have done if he were the Yankees owner in 1951? Well, it is interesting to speculate based upon past performance.
new york yankees • yankees • steinbrenner • dimaggio • ford
Press On!
Often the difference between victory and defeat is found in perseverance. Scripture encourages the believer to keep on keeping on. Victory is just over the hilltop.
faith • god • spiritual victory
Often the difference between victory and defeat is found in perseverance. Scripture encourages the believer to keep on keeping on. Victory is just over the hilltop.
faith • god • spiritual victory
Baseball and Autumn in New York
For ten straight years the World Series was played in New York City, usually between two New York teams. DiMaggio, Robinson, Mays and Mantle were among the heroes.
world series • dominant new york teams • baseball championships • new york baseball teams • casey stengel
For ten straight years the World Series was played in New York City, usually between two New York teams. DiMaggio, Robinson, Mays and Mantle were among the heroes.
world series • dominant new york teams • baseball championships • new york baseball teams • casey stengel
Jim Leyland Best Choice for Tigers
Detroit Tigers needed to keep Jim Leyland and Ivan Rodriguez, but also need to find a new relief pitcher to replace the inept Todd Jones.
detroit manager jim leyland • detroit president david dombrowski • joel zumaya • detroit free press • detroit news
Detroit Tigers needed to keep Jim Leyland and Ivan Rodriguez, but also need to find a new relief pitcher to replace the inept Todd Jones.
detroit manager jim leyland • detroit president david dombrowski • joel zumaya • detroit free press • detroit news
Ruth Builds a House in the Bronx
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry heated up of the field long before the two teams became bitter enemies between the lines. When Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth, a Curse Was Born.
baeb ruth sold to yankees • harry frazze babe ruthe sell • no no nannette babe ruth • babe ruth broadway play sale • babe ruth red sox trade
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry heated up of the field long before the two teams became bitter enemies between the lines. When Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth, a Curse Was Born.
baeb ruth sold to yankees • harry frazze babe ruthe sell • no no nannette babe ruth • babe ruth broadway play sale • babe ruth red sox trade
US Aircraft Carrier Sunk 1964
The USS Card was mined by sappers of a Vietnamese underwater demolition team while docked in the heavily defended Saigon Harbor, then capitol of South Vietnam.
us aircraft carrier sunk • carrier sunk vietnam • carrier sank in harbor • carrier mined • sapper
The USS Card was mined by sappers of a Vietnamese underwater demolition team while docked in the heavily defended Saigon Harbor, then capitol of South Vietnam.
us aircraft carrier sunk • carrier sunk vietnam • carrier sank in harbor • carrier mined • sapper
Baseball Bounces Back From War
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
Blame Yogi
Yogi Berra was one of the greatest catchers of all time. As the years passed, the list of fine catchers who couldn’t displace Yogi grew. This is a brief look at some of those players.
yogi berra • yankees catchers • bill dickey • gus triandos • clint courtney.
Yogi Berra was one of the greatest catchers of all time. As the years passed, the list of fine catchers who couldn’t displace Yogi grew. This is a brief look at some of those players.
yogi berra • yankees catchers • bill dickey • gus triandos • clint courtney.
Mickey Mantis: Gardener's Friend, Insects' Enemy
Praying Mantis: A Beneficial Insect in the Garden
beneficial insect • praying mantis • mantids • insect control • pest control
Praying Mantis: A Beneficial Insect in the Garden
beneficial insect • praying mantis • mantids • insect control • pest control
Eddie Lopat, the Steady Yankee
Ed Lopat teamed up with Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi to give the Yankees three formidable starters who could match the Indians' BobFeller, Bob Lemon, and Early Wynn.
eddie lopat steady yankee • threw junk • important as reynolds and raschi • yankees acquire lopat • young catcher named yogi berra
Ed Lopat teamed up with Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi to give the Yankees three formidable starters who could match the Indians' BobFeller, Bob Lemon, and Early Wynn.
eddie lopat steady yankee • threw junk • important as reynolds and raschi • yankees acquire lopat • young catcher named yogi berra
Wartime Baseball
During World War II the home front had to make do with less -- meatless Tuesdays, retread tires, and wartime baseball. Major league baseball made do through the war years, but just barely.
baseball • war • home front • travel restrictions • night games
During World War II the home front had to make do with less -- meatless Tuesdays, retread tires, and wartime baseball. Major league baseball made do through the war years, but just barely.
baseball • war • home front • travel restrictions • night games
Baseball's Injustice to Paige
A portion of the American population couldn't to be employed by major league baseball teams because their skin contained too much of the pigment melanin.
paige • he • major • american • indians
A portion of the American population couldn't to be employed by major league baseball teams because their skin contained too much of the pigment melanin.
paige • he • major • american • indians
Origins of Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry
In in-depth look at the greatest rivalry in sports, and how the boys from Beantown just might be turning the tables on the Bronx Bombers.
yankees red sox rivalry • babe ruth red sox pitcher • babe ruth red sox years • red sox world series 1903 1912 • fenway park open 1912
In in-depth look at the greatest rivalry in sports, and how the boys from Beantown just might be turning the tables on the Bronx Bombers.
yankees red sox rivalry • babe ruth red sox pitcher • babe ruth red sox years • red sox world series 1903 1912 • fenway park open 1912
The Super Chief and Roger
Allie Reynolds and Roger Clemens both were great Yankees clutch pitchers and both wore number 22. The number 22 should be retired twice.
allie reynolds • roger clemens • yankees • 22 • world series
Allie Reynolds and Roger Clemens both were great Yankees clutch pitchers and both wore number 22. The number 22 should be retired twice.
allie reynolds • roger clemens • yankees • 22 • world series
Predictions 2002
Predictions for the 2002 baseball season
2002 mlb braves rockies astros cardinals white sox
Predictions for the 2002 baseball season
2002 mlb braves rockies astros cardinals white sox
Preparing for Fantasy Football '98
Fantasy sports articles for all sports
fantasy sports • nfl • web sites • websites
Fantasy sports articles for all sports
fantasy sports • nfl • web sites • websites
Eighty Six, Nineteen Eighty Six, and Payback
There are many parallels between 1986 and 2004 that point to the Red Sox and Astros winning their respective pennants.
1986 • 2004 • red sox • astros • mets
There are many parallels between 1986 and 2004 that point to the Red Sox and Astros winning their respective pennants.
1986 • 2004 • red sox • astros • mets