Tag Archives: New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium’s Last Stand

Last Sunday, an icon in sports history came to an end. Yankee Stadium, a stadium that has been around almost as long as baseball itself, saw its final game. There were 54,610 fans there to say farewell, many who would not leave for almost an hour after the Yankees beat the Orioles 7-3. The old ballpark gave its final blow to make room for the new $1.3 billion dollar stadium across the street. The new stadium will also be called Yankee Stadium, but it will have to be around for many, many years before it can even come close to … Continue reading →

Jay-Z Says Yes to Pinstripes and Perry Says No to “90210”

So this is what it’s like to have more money than you know what to do with… Hip-hop mogul and newlywed Jay-Z is looking to expand his range of investments by venturing into the world of baseball. Word has it the rap superstar wants buy into the New York Yankee franchise. If the deal does go through Jay-Z will add his new investment to his empire that already includes the Roc-A-Fella Records music label, Rocawear clothing, plus his share of the New Jersey Nets basketball team. But the Nets are not the only sporting team Beyonce’s husband has tried to … Continue reading →

Star Updates: Billy Crystal Strikes Out and Melissa Joan Hart Strikes Again

When I last wrote about Billy Crystal he was about to suit up in Yankee pinstripes and sah-whing with the big boys against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game. Well, sah-whing he did earlier today against Pittsburgh’s Paul Maholm. And as his equally famous buddy Robin Williams looked on Crystal’s bat actually came in contact with one of Maholm’s fastballs and bounced past first baseman Adam LaRoche into foul territory. So much for a second career. Crystal may have struck out, but the funny man who wore No. 60 on the day before his 60th birthday still got a … Continue reading →

Billy Plays Ball and Patrick Plays Doctor

Spring is here (well, almost) and the boys of summer are just beginning to play ball… including Billy Crystal. Yes, Billy “You look Mahvelous” Crystal will be donning pinstripes come Thursday when the New York Yankees play the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game. The actor, who is a die-hard Yankees fan, recently signed a one-day, minor league contract with his favorite team and will be working out with the likes of Jason Giambi, Derek Jeter, and Andy Pettitte on Wednesday. Then, 24 hours later Crystal will wear uniform No. 60 for the game (in honor of his 60th birthday … Continue reading →

Another Yankee Tragedy

They are perhaps the best-known baseball team in history – the New York Yankees. And it seems that either you love them or you hate them. Over the years, they have dominated the World Series of baseball, winning far more championships than any other team (26). Their salaries are something many a young minor leaguer dreams of and their history of great players is undeniable. But, with the good must come the bad and even the great Yankees have seen their share of sorrow. Most everyone knows the story of Lou Gehrig, the Iron Horse of baseball. The first baseman … Continue reading →