Tag Archives: New York Yankees

Mariano Rivera: “Pitching God”

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

From our Late to the Going-Away-Party desk Last week – the hardworking staff has a serious periodical backlog – New York magazine ran a cover story on Mariano Rivera that was as sharp as the cut fastball he’s lived off … Continue reading →

Hark! The Herald! (Preview Edition II)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

From our Walt Whitman desk The Boston Herald will be doing some celebrating itself and singing itself tomorrow, thanks to a return trip to The Newseum’s Top Ten Front Pages hit parade. Opening Week Look no further than today’s front pages to find out … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boston Herald, Daily News, It's Good to Live in a Two-Daily Town, New York Post, New York Yankees, the Big Town, The Newseum, Top Ten Front Pages, Walt Whitman | Leave a comment

Yankee Double-Headline In NYT

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

From our Pinstripe Compare ‘n’ Contrast desk Call it Yankee tradition vs. Yankee contrition. First, the sad news, from Sunday’s New York Times: Bob Turley, Pitcher With a Blazing Fastball, Dies at 82 Bob Turley, a Cy Young-winning, right-handed pitcher … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1958 World Series, A-Roid, albatross, Alex Rodriguez, Bob Turley, Bullet Bob, Mr. September, New York Times, New York Yankees, Ring Lardner, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, World's Serious | 4 Comments

It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Who Hates The Yankees More: The Globe Or The Herald?)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Red Sox Nation – and the Boston dailies – are relishing the meltdown of the Bronx Bummers. So who’s hatin’ on the Yankees the most? You might – or might not – be surprised. Details at IGTLTDT.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Bronx Bummers, IGTLTDT, New York Yankees | Leave a comment

Dead Blogging The New York Presidential Debate And ALCS Game

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The hardworking staff decided to try something different last night: We listened to the presidential debate while watching the Yankee game. Any similarity between the two is purely coincidental. 9:03-9:15 “You’re a liar!” “No, you’re a liar!” It’s going to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obama, Candy Crowley, China, CNN, Detroit Tigers, Mitt Romney, New York Yankees, presidential debate | 1 Comment

A Whole New Meaning To ‘Bronx Bombers’

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The New York Yankees are a ghost ship. Derek Jeter’s broken ankle is just the exclamation point. From the very start of postseason play, the Yankees have been anemic at the plate. Stats (via ESPN): Fun fact to know and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALCS, ALDS, Bronx Bombers, Detroit Tigers, ESPN, New York Yankees | 6 Comments

Raul Ortiz

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Yes, the Yankees lost Game One of the ALCS after coming back from a 4-0 deficit and, yes, they may have lost the irreplaceable Derek Jeter for who knows how long, but attention must be paid to Raul Ibanez, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALCS, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, greatest clutch hitter, New York Yankees, Raul Ibanez | Leave a comment

Dead Blogging The Biden/Ryan Debate

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

This ‘n’ that from last night’s laughably dubbed historic vice presidential debate: 9:15 The hardwatching staff arrives late, having taken our nightly post-prandial promenade with the Missus. Immediately notice two things: 1) Joe Biden is mugging for the camera like … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles, Barack Obama, Cathaholic, Derek Jeter, historic vice presidential debate, Joe Biden, Mr. September, New York Yankees, Paul Ryan | 4 Comments

Finally! Mr. September Makes A Contribution! (Our Gala 2500th Post Edition)

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Alex Rodriguez, the Skunk at the Yanks’ Garden Party, didn’t stink up the joint at the Big Ballpark last night because Raul Ibanez pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the ninth and did this: And then in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALDS, Baltimore Orioles, Mr. October, Mr. September, New York Yankees, Raul Ibanez, Reggie Jackson | 4 Comments

The Skunk At The Yanks’ Garden Party (Let’s Swing At Ball Four! Edition)

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Yankee Killer Alex Rodriguez did it again last night, fanning for the last out on what was decidedly ball four in Game 2 of the ALDS between New York and Baltimore. Before you start barking at the hardgrudging staff, let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALDS, Alex Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball-Reference.com, Mickey Mantle, Mr. September, New York Yankees, Yankee Killer | 5 Comments