World Series – Gotham Baseball

Cliff Mapes’ 1949 New York Yankees World Series Ring Auctioned for $33,000

May 8, 2018 Jerry MilaniNew York Yankees

Cliff Mapes won’t go down in the annals of Yankees history as one of the franchise’s all-time greats. A mostly platoon outfielder over parts of four seasons with the club between 1948-1951, the Oklahoma native[…]

Topps Honors Retiring Carlos Beltran With Special Topps NOW Card

November 14, 2017 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

Topps today honored former Yankees and Mets star (and potential Hall of Famer) Carlos Beltran with a standalone Topps NOW card commemorating his retirement. Now through 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, fans can purchase this[…]

Big Stein, Sweet Lou and Davey Added To Special HOF Ballot

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Mark HealeyMajor Leagues

Five former big league players, three executives and two managers comprise the 10-name Today’s Game Era ballot to be reviewed and voted upon Dec. 5 at the Baseball Winter Meetings in National Harbor, Md., the[…]

Delcos: Favorite Recollections of Pettitte and Rivera

September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 John DelcosMajor Leagues

The Mariano Rivera ceremonies were well done as you knew they would, because the New York Yankees always know how to put on a show in honoring their legends.

Clearing The Bases: Going 9 Fantasy Baseball: Ranking The Catchers

February 24, 2012February 28, 2012 George KurtzFantasy Baseball

Unless I’m playing in a league that starts two catchers, I generally wait to select one, preferring to load up on my outfielders, positions that generally offer more power and upside than the guy behind the plate, and away we go.

The Catcher Says Bye

January 24, 2012January 24, 2012 Gary ArmidaNew York Yankees

In every great dynasty, there are the unsung players who play the support role to the stars of the team. For 17 seasons, Jorge Posada has played his particular part well. As the remnants of[…]

Going Nine: Earn My Trust, Mets

November 3, 2011November 3, 2011 Mark HealeyNew York Mets

People keep telling me that they trust Sandy Alderson. Problem is, I don’t trust his boss.

Backman Mulling Future With Mets, Others

October 30, 2011October 30, 2011 Mark HealeyNew York Mets

Wally Backman is deciding whether to accept Triple A managing gig or to consider two offers from MLB cluns to join their respective coaching staffs.

Steiner Sports, Modell’s Team To Honor Christian Lopez

July 14, 2011 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

Praise has been coming from far and wide for Christian Lopez, the fan who caught Derek Jeter’s 3000th hit baseball on Saturday, then selflessly returned it to the New York Yankees star. The Yankees stepped up with some gifts for Lopez, including Yankee Stadium tickets for the rest of the season and some Jeter collectibles. […]

AL East: Yankees’ Fans Receive Reminder of Storied Past

June 27, 2011 Ryan LazoMajor Leagues

Old Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium is arguably one of the best and unique moments in baseball, an event no other team can duplicate. The New York Yankees vast history of legendary ballplayers who have graced their uniform is unequaled throughout sporting history. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Joe Dimaggio are only some […]