NY Yankees Win the ALCS 2024! Heading to the World Series!

The New York Yankees' Triumph in the ALCS: A Step Closer to World Series Glory

The New York Yankees have once again proven their mettle in the high-stakes arena of Major League Baseball by clinching the American League Championship Series (ALCS), marking a significant milestone as they now set their sights on the coveted World Series title. The victory over the Cleveland Guardians in a tension-filled extra innings game not only showcased the Yankees' resilience but also brought back memories of their last pennant win in 2009.

The game was a nail-biter, with the Yankees pulling ahead in the 10th inning thanks to a decisive three-run homer by Juan Soto, bringing the score to 5-2 in favor of the Yankees. This win handed them a 4-1 series victory and the American League pennant. Giancarlo Stanton emerged as a hero yet again, delivering crucial hits that kept the Yankees in contention throughout the series. His performance, along with the collective effort of the team, underscored the Yankees' ability to thrive under pressure and deliver when it matters most.

The Yankees' journey to this point has been marked by a series of intense matchups and memorable moments that have tested the team's depth and determination. From the regular season's challenges to the postseason's heightened competition, the Yankees have navigated each hurdle with a blend of seasoned experience and youthful energy.

As they advance to the World Series, the Yankees carry with them not only the hopes of their loyal fan base but also the legacy of a franchise synonymous with success. The road ahead will not be easy, as they face the best of the National League, but the Yankees have demonstrated time and again that they are built for this stage.

The anticipation for the World Series is palpable, with fans and analysts alike speculating on the potential matchups and strategies that will unfold. The Yankees, with their blend of power hitting, strategic pitching, and solid defense, are poised to add another chapter to their storied history.

For now, the Yankees and their supporters can revel in the ALCS victory, a testament to the team's enduring spirit and unwavering pursuit of excellence. As the World Series beckons, the Bronx Bombers will look to channel the same determination and skill that have brought them this far, with the ultimate prize firmly in their sights.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying conclusion to the MLB season as the New York Yankees vie for the title of World Champions.

Bronx Bombers (Yankees) Clinch

After a season of injuries, drama with umpires and now drama with a pitcher accused of domestic violence, the New York Yankees have clinched the American League Eastern division.

A crowd of 42,000 fans stood into the chill of the night in the Bronx to view the Yankees beat the Angels.  Veteran player, Brett Gardner was the stars of the night along with Clint Frazier, Cameron Maybin, and DJ LeMahieu.

After the game, the players drenched themselves and reporters with champagne. This is the first time since 2012 that the Yankees have won first place in the American League's Eastern Division. The Yankees ended the berth with 100 wins and 53 losses and are in a tie with the Astros. 

Now the Bronx Bombers will be heading to the American League Division series to begin the quest for number 28. 




Source:

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-clinch-al-east-la-angels-domingo-german-20190920-ftncndybjffepfao6fyzwd7n7a-story.html

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-clinch-first-al-east-title-since-2012-with-win-over-angels/

https://nypost.com/2019/09/19/yankees-clinch-first-al-east-title-since-2012-behind-brilliant-masahiro-tanaka/

The "Bronx Bummers" Fall in the WildCard

The New York Yankees were just eliminated in their first Wild Card appearance.  Major League Baseball added this new game in order to bring in more revenue and increase competition in the playoff season.  The Yankees missed out winning the American East league division due to their inability to catch the Toronto Blue Jays who were leading them in the division. Instead, they settled for the wild card.  They faced the Houston Astros in tonight's game with Dallas Keuchel on the mount.  Keuchel threw most of the game.  The Yankees just got three hits off of him but could not score.  Masahiro Tanaka started for the Yankees as was striking out the Astros in the first inning, but then throw pitches to them that were hit as home runs.  The Astros are a team who switch at the first pitch. Tanaka miscalculated and threw strikes which were hit-able. The Astros capitalized on this and won the game 3-0.

Yankee fans in the new Yankee Stadium were rowdy at first but later began to die down as they saw their favorite team crumble before them. This loss comes one the even of Sabathia's announcement that he was seeking help from alcoholism.  The Yankees are now eliminated after a "drought" in regards to postseason appearances.  There is no news yet as to what changes will be made to better the team whose roster for the first time since 1996 lacked Derek Jeter and others who brought the team to win five championships in the 21st century.  Alex Rodriguez still has two years left in his contract, Ellsbury one.  Rumors are circulating already that Yankees manager Joe Girardi may be fired.  He has been criticized by fans and sports enthusiasts of over managing and allowing games to get out of control before he intervened via pitcher changes.

As a Yankee fan, I am definitely disappointed that the team was eliminated so quickly.  However, they have won 27 World series titles and others should be allowed to have their share of baseball immortality.  Until next year...



Source:

http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/153509540/astros-win-al-wild-card-game-against-yankees

Yankees Legend Yogi Berra Dead at 90

Yankees' great and legend Yogi Berra has passed away at the age of 90.  He is was three-time MVP, hall of famer and proud owner of 10 world-championship rings.  Yogi was the catcher for Don Larsen who pitched the first ever perfect game in the post season.  He is known for his lovably personality and "Yogisms" which were statements that made no sense logically, but in a sense did.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Yankees legend and American hero, Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/Bf8uXxUPzR

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015

We have lost an icon: http://t.co/bqLwILR1bb pic.twitter.com/h0SDSvUzkw

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015

May he rest in peace along with Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Thurman Munson and all Yankee greats.  He will be missed.

                                                       May 12, 1925 - September 22, 2015



Source:

http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/151137752

http://nypost.com/2015/09/23/yankees-legend-yogi-berra-dead-at-90/

http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/23/us/yogi-berra-death/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2015/09/23/yogi-berra-dies-obituary/1988947/

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/09/23/baseball-great-yogi-berra-dies-at-0/

Bronx Bummers....

The New York Yankees have just been swept by the Detroit Tigers.  It is a good thing I did not bet. :)   I do not understand at all how the Yankees lost steam at this point.  They faced so many things during the regular season to then end on this bad not.

Arod, Cano, Swisher, Grandersonm Chavez - all great hitters were just dead at the plate.  It just does not make any sense.  To add to the hardship, Yankee's captain Derek Jeter broke his ankle and will be out for four months!

I was hoping to see the Yankees win their 28th championship... oh well.. can't win them all right?  The Yankees need to make big changes.  The salaries do not match with their performance during this post season.  Performance should be a key factor in deciding salaries.  It is unfair for a player to make 20 or more million dollars a year and not be able to hit a ball a little leaguer can hit.

Moreover, the umpires have been making bad calls against the Yankees which I found troubling.  At first I was against using replay, but after witnessing the disaster from the limited cognitive abilities of human umpires, I now think we do need replays.

Anyhow, better luck next year.  

Ichiro is with the Yankees!

The Yankees have just announced the signing of all star out fielder Ichiro Suzuki.  This is a great addition to the Yankees who have had bad luck losing key players but somehow have stayed in first place for over a month.

Irasshai Ichiro Suzuki!

Source:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/23/yankees-ichiro-trade-mariners-mitchell-farquhar_n_1696631.html?ref=topbar

Yankee Baseball is back!

Let's go Yankees ::clap clap clap-clap-clap:: !!   Baseball is back in the Bronx.  Today the Yankees had their Home Opener for the 2012 season.  This will be an interesting season indeed.

The Yankees got rid of one of their top prospects Jesus Montero and did not have room for Yankee veteran and All-Star Catcher Jorge Posada which forced him into retirement.

Jorge Posada was present in today's game and threw the first pitch.  The crowd went bananas as usual when a Yankee legend is present.  He will be missed.

The night before a dinner was held and Posada received an award for his accomplishments as a Yankee.  Cardinal Dolan was also present and received a Red Yankee hat.

The game went off without a hitch.  The Yankees shut out the Angels 5-0 thanks to starting pitching from Hiroki Kuroda and homeruns from Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson, and a bases clearing hit from Nick Swisher who was recently struggling at the plate.

Mission 28 is now underway!  Let's Go Yankees!  

Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/joe_lemire/04/13/yankees-arod/index.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/jorge-posada-locates-plate-hall-fame-day-article-1.1061548

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-nick-swisher-envisions-modern-day-murderer-row-year-lineup-article-1.1061561