Yankees Can’t Jump

There are plenty of Yankees story lines this postseason.  Here’s a rundown:
A-Rod Channels Reggie Is he the new “Mr. October”?  ARod is historically known, and mocked, for his lack of hitting in October.  Except, this year, he’s hitting .407 in the playoffs.  Suddenly, he’s actually a guy you want to have at the plate in [...]

Just Ahead: Yankees Take the ALCS

This prediction, dear readers, should not be a surprise.
The ALCS will begin tomorrow, and the Yankees will take it.  Now, don’t get us wrong: we’re rooting for a freeway series–great for the city of L.A. and good for baseball.
The Angels have a lot of momentum: they have never before swept a postseason series, and to [...]

So, About That “B-12″….

New allegations have surfaced regarding perennial “clubhouse leader” Miguel Tejada, currently with the Astros after a long tenure with the Orioles.  You may remember Tejada as the guy who lied about his age, or perhaps as the guy with the steroid-contaminated B-12 shots (some of which Rafael Palmeiro claims were handed off to him), or [...]

Johnny Damon to Red Sox Nation: “I’m Sorry, Take Me Back!”

OK, that’s not exactly what Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon said today, when he spoke to Red Sox radio affiliate WEEI about David Ortiz’s steroid situation.  In fact, he vouched for the integrity of his old teammate, saying he came away with a strong impression that Ortiz had no clue his name appeared on the 2003 [...]