Tag Archives: New York Yankees

The Sports Archives – Mark Teixeira: When Will He Start Hitting Again?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by thesportsarchives

When the New York Yankees signed Mark Teixeira, they expected him to be a superstar for years to come. After all, he was 28, in the prime of his career, and the team was paying him a lot of money … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Unusual Sporting Superstitions!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Superstitions by definition are unusual. Who knows why we do them and where they originate, but they exist. I for one can’t see a magpie without asking him how his wife and kids are, which if you think about is … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – MLB 2011 Season Ends With a Bang!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by thesportsarchives

It was a long season for the Boston Red Sox.  After a dismal 2 and 10 start, they led the American League East for the majority of the 2011 season.  Then September came and the winds were beginning to change.  … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Mariano Rivera sets Saves Record with 602!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by thesportsarchives

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has just recorded his 602nd Save passing former record-holder Trevor Hoffman and  becoming the new MLB all-time Saves leader! On September 19, 2011, in a day game against the Minnesota Twins, Rivera was called … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Casey Stengel Comeback

Posted on November 30, 2010 by thesportsarchives

The year was 1958 and the New York Yankees were at the top once again having easily won the American League pennant early on. This did not work to their advantage however, because as the season wound down, the Yanks … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Baseball’s Batting Donut

Posted on November 1, 2010 by thesportsarchives

The batting “donut” is a heavy circular lead weight encased in rubber which is slid up to the barrel of the baseball bat. Before this invention, players waiting in the on-deck circle would swing 2 or 3 bats at a … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Steal and Sale of Derek Jeter’s Bat

Posted on October 13, 2010 by thesportsarchives

During New York Yankees spring training in 2002, outfielder Ruben Rivera, who is cousin to Yankee Mariano Rivera, did the unheard of.  He stole Derek Jeter’s bat and glove and sold them to a memorabilia dealer for the low price … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Color-coordinated Baseball Uniforms!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by thesportsarchives

In 1882, baseball uniforms took on a whole different meaning in a sense that the colors worn designated what position the player held. This is what players had to wear: Position           Color Worn ————– ———– … Continue reading →

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CC. Sabathia releases the monkey and gets 20th win

Posted on September 19, 2010 by thesportsarchives

CC Sabathia finally got that monkey off his back, giving up only 3 runs in 7 innings and striking out 4.  The New York Yankees responded with 11 runs to rout the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 Saturday night in Baltimore. Just … Continue reading →

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