On this day in Yankees history- Derek Jeter’s “flip play”
Fourteen years ago, Derek Jeter made one of the most memorable plays in MLB postseason history. On the anniversary of the famous ‘flip play,” we take a moment to look back at this outstanding play...
View ArticleExclusive interview with Tino Martinez [Video]
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Nielson Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram of East Hanover, NJ held a free public signing and meet and greet with a New York Yankees fan favorite: Tino Martinez. According to...
View Article#TBT: Tino Martinez
At the conclusion of the 1995 season, the New York Yankees had a void to fill at first base with the retirement of Yankees legend Don Mattingly. For 14 seasons “Donnie Baseball” ruled the Bronx, but...
View ArticleBronx Pinstripes attends 1996 Yankees Dynasty Event, hosted by Steiner Sports
Michael Priest Photography On Monday, August 15, Scott Reinen, Rich Kaufman, and Andrew Rotondi attended the 1996 Yankees Dynasty event in Manhattan, hosted by Steiner Sports. The event featured...
View ArticleVIDEO Interviews with Andy Pettitte, Tino Martinez, and more 1996 Yankees...
Last week, we attended The Dynasty Yankees event hosted by Steiner Sports. While at the event, we got exclusive interviews with five 1996 Yankees legends: Andy Pettitte, Tino Martinez, Doc Gooden,...
View ArticleIt’s going to take a miracle
They say this time of year is the “Season of miracles”. However, no matter what time of year it is, you hear about miracles all the time when it comes to sports…”It’s going to take a miracle to win...
View Article1998 Yankees: One of the all-time teams
This season will be the 20th anniversary of the remarkable 1998 Yankees championship team. The 2018 season comes on the heels of an unexpectedly successful regular season in 2017 that has fans looking...
View ArticlePaxton deal adds to Yankees-Mariners lore
We are finally in the midst of this year’s Spring Training schedule and Thursday, James Paxton (aka “The Big Maple”) turned in another good Grapefruit League start. Paxton was acquired from Seattle...
View ArticleDerek Jeter breaks down iconic ‘flip play’ at MLB Network studios
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Doing my job. That’s how Derek Jeter described being able to pull off the “flip play” from Game 3 of the 2001 ALDS in Oakland, to Harold Reynolds at MLB Network headquarters. The flip...
View ArticleOn this date in 2001: The Rocket’s red glare
BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in 2001, the Bronx Bombers marked Opening Day at Yankee Stadium with some fireworks and the Rocket’s red glare. The three-time defending World Series champion New York...
View ArticleOn this date in 1997: Tino takes three-attle
SEATTLE, Wash — The 1997 season was a home run derby for Tino Martinez. Oh yeah, he won that too! Back at his old stomping grounds, the New York Yankees’ first baseman crowned the Kingdome on this...
View ArticleMLB quarantine news, Yankees biggest free agency regret + Bernie doesn’t get...
The guys discuss news about suspensions and how a shortened or canceled season affects German, Cora, Hinch and Luhnow, the Yankees biggest mistake in free agency and alternate realities of not signing...
View ArticleOn this date in Yankees history: Yankees win wild 2000 home opener
BRONX, N.Y. — After a 3-3 West Coast swing, the New York Yankees returned to the Bronx for their home opener. Hosting the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Bombers won their 2000 home opener...
View ArticleI don’t want baseball this year. Not like this.
We live in such a dark world. There is a lot of bad that happens, so much of it out of our control. There are natural disasters, mass shootings, war, terrorism, and tragedy and injustice shared in the...
View ArticleOn this date in 1996: Tino becomes a True Yankee
BALTIMORE, Md. — On this date in 1996, Tino Martinez had his True Yankee moment. Replacing Don Mattingly at first base, Martinez erased the boo-birds with one big swing of the bat. Embed from Getty...
View ArticleOn this date: Mariano Rivera’s first save
BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in 1996, Mariano Rivera recorded his first of many saves. In fact, Mo would end up with 652 saves before it was all said and done. While Rivera wasn’t the official closer at...
View ArticleDO NOT THROW AT TINO!
BRONX, N.Y. — After sparing the AL East standings the two previous years, the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles were clearly headed in different directions in 1998. The rivalry reached its boiling...
View ArticleOn this date in Yankees history: Derek Jeter’s first career hit
SEATTLE, WASH. — On this date in 1995, Derek Jeter collected his first career MLB hit. A night after making his debut at shortstop for the New York Yankees, Jeter finally got in the hit column. Facing...
View ArticleOn this date in 2001: Derek Jeter becomes ‘Mr. November’
BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in 2001, Derek Jeter became, ‘Mr. November.’ At Yankee Stadium, Game 4 of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankeees began on Halloween and ended...
View ArticleOn this date in Yankees history: The Tino Martinez trade
BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in 1995, the New York Yankees traded for first baseman Tino Martinez. The deal brought Martinez, 28, and relief pitchers Jeff Nelson and Jim Mecir to the Bronx. In exchange,...
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