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Atonement: Yankees top Mets as Cano launches tie-breaking homer after poor fielding

Chris Carelli — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:29:58 +0000

In the Subway Series finale between the New York Yankees and New York Mets at Citi Field, another hyped pitcher’s duel began to fizzle by the third inning and completely unraveled by the end of the sixth. (more…)

In a Pinch: Chavez’s homer breaks tie, bullpen dominates as Yankees top Mets 4-3

Chris Carelli — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:35:49 +0000

Through six innings of play, it looked as though the New York Yankees were on the way to their fourth consecutive loss. Instead, they used the strength of a Raul Ibanez three-run homer and a pinch-hit solo blast from Eric Chavez in the seventh inning to take the lead. The Yankees bullpen was marvelous again tossing three and a third scoreless innings with eight strikeouts as the Yankees held on to beat the New York Mets 4-3. (more…)

Yankees meet the Mets at Citi Field in final Interleague series of 2012

Chris Carelli — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:14:19 +0000

The New York Yankees travel cross-town to meet the New York Mets at Citi Field in the final Interleague series of 2012 for both teams. The Yankees enjoyed a series sweep at Yankee Stadium in the season’s first meeting between the teams. (more…)

Streaking Yankees beat Mets behind Hughes, Teixeira

Chris Carelli — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:32:59 +0000

The New York Yankees are putting together a nice run and the Subway Series against the New York Mets just happens to be a stop along the way. Phil Hughes pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball and Mark Teixeira blasted a two-run homer as the Yankees ensured a series victory with a 4-2 over the Mets at Yankee Stadium. (more…)

Yankees belt four homers, batter Santana and Mets 9-1

Chris Carelli — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:27:35 +0000

The New York Yankees made quick work of denying New York Mets starter Johan Santana’s bid for a duplicate effort of last Friday’s no-hitter. Robinson Cano hit two, two-run homers, including the first of three in a row. Hiroki Kuroda was again fantastic, flirting with a no-no of his own as the Yankees blasted the Mets 9-1 in the first game of the Subway Series. (more…)

For Yankees and Mets, the Subway Series means more than bragging rights

Chris Carelli — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:08:39 +0000

The New York Yankees (31-25) are getting ready for game number 57 on their schedule and while it is against the cross-town rival New York Mets (32-26), a victory or loss in any game of the total-six game set, is no more important than the six games they’ll play this season against the Atlanta Braves. (more…)

2009 MLB Season Predictions – Who Will Win?

Dennis Velasco — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:04:30 +0000

The season starts tonight when the Atlanta Braves visit NL East rival and defending World Series champions, from the City of Brotherly Love, the Philadelphia Phillies. Looking at last year before the season, some people didn’t think the Phils would win their division, let alone the ultimate MLB prize, a championship ring. People just get it wrong sometimes. However, the exercise of predictions is always a fun one to partake in, particularly for a writer that loves baseball. So, that said, below are my prognostications for the upcoming 2009 season with some brief comments for each division results. After choosing the World Series champs, I’ll predict the individual awards as well. Agree or disagree, leave a comment!

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