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Brett Tomko Uses Painting To Ease Pain Of Being Brett Tomko
"For me, the best way to move on from [a bad outing] is to get the paints out. Kind of take my mind off the pitching for a few hours and just kind of regroup." [Star-Ledger]
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Comment by MarkKelsosMigraine: Sometimes after a bad day commenting, I like to get out the pastels and do a few nudes of the... 1 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Yankees Won't Be Joining Umpire For Post-Game Pizza Party
For as much glory as there is to be had in Little League — and not just by the 13-year-old with the mustache — there are more disheartening components. Like the umpires. Those guys were the pits. More »
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By Ben CohenComment by BruschisBrewsky: Not that the Yankees would know anything about benefiting from these types of situations. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Wake up deadspin!
It Was Future Mrs. Jeter Night At The New Yankee Stadium
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By DAULERIOComment by X-tacle: I'll assume that #4 is a power hitter. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Wake up deadspin!
Rex Ryan Classes Up The Legends Suite At Yankee Stadium
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By DAULERIOComment by UkraineNotWeak: Considering the Yanks were on the road this past weekend that's a mighty big crowd for no game. 3 Responses | Other threads
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brawls
Deep Inside The Yankee-Marlin Fan Brawl
We received some new "information" about the Yankee Fan-Marlin Fan fight video you all enjoyed so much, and while we didn't really confirm any of it, it's only fair to (sorta) tell at least one side of the story.
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Comment by Phil Mickelsons Man Tits: Trailer home reference? Check! Horrible childhood accusation? Check! Wish for a barren future? Check! Suggestion to acquire a life? ... 4 Responses | Other threads
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brawls
Yankees-Marlins Fan Brawl Reveals Truth Of The Human Condition, With Punching
YouTube is filled with grainy cellphone videos of drunken bleacher brawls, but few capture the drama, action, suspense, and heartbreaking childhood trauma of this donnybrook from the Yankees-Marlins series. It's like the Citizen Kane of stadium fan fight clips. More »
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Comment by MattinglysSideburns: That Yankees fan is just lucky that Little Guido only clotheslined him and didn't put him in a Sicilian Crab. 3 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Arod is Tired
A slumping Alex Rodriguez has been pulled from the Yankees line-up for "fatigue". Hitting .145 for the month and going 0-for-15 is exhausting. [Roto Arcade]
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Comment by Darian McPeterson: Can anyone guess what kind of question would result in Arod making that face? 4 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Alex Rodriguez Image Rehabilitation Tour Continues
The non-shocking news that Sammy Sosa is a cheater is so outrageous (not really) that it almost makes you forget about....what's his name? Maybe this Yankee baseball player with the soft and supple handshake will distract you from all that. More »
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Comment by econdave: After meeting Moises Alou, one fan said: "He has soft hands. Fixed. 4 Responses | Other threads
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warm childhood memories
The Mets Do What The Mets, Pressured Third Graders Do
Luis Castillo is now the face of the New York Mets' misery. All he had to do was catch that popup, and we're not talking about him. More »
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By Matt SussmanComment by lastingsmilledge: meanwhile, orlando hudson is going to win another gold glove while hitting .304 with just as many RBIs and more... 3 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Your Occasional Update On Witchcraft Tomfoolery In The AL East
A Boston-based Yankees fan litters grass from Yankee Stadium in Fenway Park to jinx the Sox, and the construction worker who planted a Boston jersey in the Bronx claims his hex is working. In his magical kingdom, maybe. [NY Post]
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By Ben CohenComment by supermike5alive: if only there were two animals in the wild kingdom that could symbolize this timeless blood rivalry!!!! 3 Responses | Other threads
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Media Meltdowns
The Problem With Wang
All right that's enough, people. Chien-Ming Wang (pronounced "wong," by the way) has been in the major leagues five seasons now and it has been well established that his surname is an English euphemism for "penis." Ha ha, very funny. More » -
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John Sterling Still Struggling To Learn Yankees Lineup
"Voice of the Yankees" (as long as you don't own a TV) John Sterling has a made another memorable home run call. Mostly because he used his signature Alex Rodriguez-based "catchpharse" to celebrate a dinger by Hideki Matsui. More »
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Comment by David Hume: Most Yankees fans got over their virulent hatred of the Japs years ago. No shit, half of Long Island is married... 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
The Minnesota Twins Had A Rough Weekend
Ron Gardenhire's crew arrived in the Bronx just in time for the movers who finally brought over the magical Yankees Magic Machine from the other stadium. Oooooh ... ghosts! More »
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Comment by shea_guevara: at least the Twins didn't have Miller, Morgan, and Phillips calling their game on Sunday. that would've just been piling... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Good Guys
Good Luck Charm From Girl In Hospital Helps Yanks Win
Here's a nice backstory to the Yankees' comeback win over Minnesota yesterday. Seems Brett Gardner's inside-the-park home run in the seventh was preordained. More »
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By Gourmet SpudComment by dont-forget-where-you-came-from-cheese mac: It was actually re-scored a triple with an error. 1 Responses | Other threads
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jim leyritz
Jim Leyritz's Life Somehow Gets Even Sadder
Former Yankee Jim Leyrtiz—who is still awaiting trial on a fatal DUI incident—was placed in a psychiatric hospital last night after allegedly threatening to commit suicide. More »
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Comment by JohnnyDakotaStateU: "I just need to talk to somebody" who did he talk to later that night? you guessed it, Frank Stallone 2 Responses | Other threads
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yankee stadium
Even On Their Special Day, NYU Grads Aren't Allowed To Soil Yankee Stadium's Legends Suite
Meet your NYU Class of 2009:the smelly riff-raff. Do we know if the Yankees have hired snipers to keep the Legends Suite safe from the non-black AmEx-ers? [Subway Chatter]
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By DAULERIOComment by Cherokee Parks Was Misunderstood: The Legends Suites are reserved for the grads who are virgins 3 Responses | Other threads
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money money money
Yankee Fans Should Relocate To Safeco Field
If you want to watch the Mariners play the Yankees up close, it's cheaper to fly to Seattle and spend an entire weekend, then buy two front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. [Kottke]
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Comment by Cherokee Parks Was Misunderstood: It's also cheaper for me to get crabs from a hooker than stay married to my wife, but you don't... 4 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Real Men Swing Pink Bats
MLB is breaking out pink bats again in honor of Mother's Day and to support breast cancer awareness. To promote early screening, doctors will be giving a lifetime of free mammograms to Arod and Manny. More »
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Comment by RoxanneEndymion: How did A-Rod get that out of Madonnas top drawer? 3 Responses | Other threads
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alex rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez Shuts Everyone Up In His Own Special Way
It's easy to get hyperbolic about Alex Rodriguez's three-run home run last night, but it's also tough to ignore the significance. Redemption began with the the first at-bat. It only took one pitch. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by Fatty_B: Watched ESPN this morning. Did he hit the first 19 run homer in MLB history? Just checking. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Wake Up Deaspin!
Johnny Damon Shows The Yankees How It's Done
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By DAULERIOComment by wonderlic---myballs: What is it about good sex that makes me have to crap? You really jarred something loose there, Tiger. 7 Responses | Other threads
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new york yankees
The New Yankee Stadium: Where Apt Metaphors Are In Abundance
The fancy-pants stadium seats aren't selling. Fans are pissed . The A-Rod mess. 0-5 against the Sox. And now, fans are doing flying kicks. This is the 2009 Yankees season so far. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by The S.P.O.R.T.S. Cam: Only Chuck Norris could save Yankee Stadium. Too bad Chuck is a Red Sox fan. 5 Responses | Other threads
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sad
Joba Chamberlain's Mother Still Has Some Problems
The mother of the Yankees' hurler was arrested for dealing meth to an undercover officer. This is written by the same newspaper that did the long-ish profile on her last fall. [Lincoln Star Journal]
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By DAULERIOComment by MarkKelsosMigraine: I'm assuming that is an old school Canseco "Bash Brothers" t-shirt? Yup, all makes sense now. 6 Responses | Other threads
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new york yankees
There's Nothing Like The A.J. Burnett Theater Experience
Athletes like to be comfortable when they watch "300" or "Gladiator" for the 10,000th time. Burnett's absurdly extravagant home theater was selected as one of the best, according to Electronic House magazine. [EH]
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By DAULERIOComment by Mr. Praline: If this is what Burnett's home theater looks like, I'd love to see what Carl Pavano has got in his... 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Yankees Reduce Prices From "Highway Robbery" To "Alleyway Mugging"
Have you heard about this NEW Yankee Stadium? It's just like the old one—only 14 times more expensive. So how do you sell $2,500-a-game tickets? Charge the bargain-basement price of $1,250! More »
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Comment by X-tacle: Perhaps Mr. Olbermann can use the extra ticket to bring his ego to some games? 5 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Big Papi Fires Warning Shot Over Joba's Bow
Their series doesn't begin until tomorrow, but David Ortiz thought he'd get in a preemptive strike today against Joba Chamberlain and the Yankees. Hey Joba, please don't throw at our noggins. More »
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Comment by Paul.B.Dodd: Who decided that Joba was actually good rather than a chubby sideshow? I don't think he's even thrown enough innings... 3 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Freddie Sez Has About Had It With High Ticket Prices
So yeah, there are plenty of those high-priced corporate seats that are empty at Yankee Stadium this season. But here's the real tragedy: Freddie Sez can't get in! More »
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Comment by Michael Smith: i'm not sure i can work up any sympathy for a guy who apparently hasn't paid to see a game... 2 Responses | Other threads
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new york yankees
A.J. Burnett Is The Most Dominating Pitcher In Baseball Right Now
The fears about his elbow disintegrating into a pile of bony ash midway through the season are set aside for now. Burnett flirted with a no-no, flummoxed the Rays, wins 7-2. [NYT]
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By DAULERIOComment by wonderlic---myballs: Yeah, the same inning he gave up the no-no he gave up the tying runs and would not have been... 4 Responses | Other threads
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new york yankees
Nick Swisher To The Rescue
The Yankees off-season pitching additions are starting to pay-off. Swisher's line yesterday: 1.0IP 1H 0R 1K. Unfortunately they lost to the DRays 15-5. [3:10 To Joba]
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By DAULERIOComment by Fatty_B: The Yanks should use this opportunity to give "you know who" a shot. That's right. I'm talkin' bout Kenny Fuckin' Powers. 8 Responses | Other threads
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CC Sabathia's New House Is A Modest Fixer-Upper
This is what kind of a house $14,900,000 will get you in Alpine, NJ. And unlike Yankee Stadium, it's privately funded. More » -
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Drunken Joba Chamberlain And His 1920s-Era Football Shirt Now On Video
Compared to Sabathia's performance yesterday, this effort wasn't so bad. But the newly-released Joba Chamberlain DUI arrest video still cannot be good news for the 0-1 Yankees.
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Comment by wonderlic---myballs: To the DS criminal JD's,Why would anyone submit to a field sobriety test if they knew they were going to... 6 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Yankees All Of A Sudden Don't Like Fan Interference
It's hard to imagine an opening day that could have gone better for the Orioles, and that doesn't just include the torrent of abuse they let loose on "Treasonous Tex." More »
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Comment by Weed Against Speed: Joe Biden had better control than CC Sabathia. But CC Sabathia probably has better control than Biden's first wife did of... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Your Team's Season Is Already Over
The Yankees offseason maneuvers are a complete and total disaster. They might as well have taken $340 million and dumped it in the Harlem River for all the good it did them. What a disgrace. More »
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Comment by uninspired: Received a ton of text messages from Met fans yesterday rubbing in yesterday's results (Yank fan here). Yes, because Johan... 5 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Orioles Fans Prepared To Explain To Teixeira That All Is Forgiven
The weather looks fine for the Orioles home opener today against the Yankees (4 p.m., ET), with the forecast calling for scattered clouds, variable winds and a 95 percent chance of heavy cursing at Mark Teixeira. More »
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Comment by ghostsoftheSCupcountry: Fuck you, Mark Teixeira, on behalf of Braves, Os, and Angels fans everywhere. May you dislocate your shoulder carrying your... 5 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Sometimes A Baseball Game Is Just A Baseball Game
Baseball as a metaphor for recession and these troubled times? Maybe, maybe not, but reading about baseball players attempting to wax philosophical on the matter is always entertaining. [Vanity Fair]
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By Pete GainesComment by Wilson Chandlerstick Maker: Are the empty seats above the "Dick Norris Buick Pontiac GMC" sign a metaphor for recession and these troubled times... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Wake up deadspin!
Please Refrain From Humping The $1.5 Billion Stadium, Thank You
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By Pete GainesComment by StevePerryPsychOut: Hawk Harrelson is the worst TV guy in baseball. He beat out Joe Morgan by refusing to believe in OBP... 3 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Hal Steinbrenner, Captain Of The Obvious
The quiet, less annoying Steinbrenner boy says some of the tickets at Yankee Stadium "might be overpriced." Also, World War II might have gotten a few people killed. [ESPN]
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Comment by BruschisBrewsky: And A-Rod might enjoy masturbating to himself in a mirror. 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Who Is This Dashing Soccer Player, And Why Is He Using His Hands?
Hint: He now makes millions playing a different sport, and once dated Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel. Yes, it's Derek Jeter, whose mom once again forgot to bring the post-game orange slices. More »
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Comment by ghostsoftheSCupcountry: That picture marks the last time Jeter played defense. However, if I could bang ScarJo, ground balls would not be... 10 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Well Why Even Bother Playing The Season Now?
Yankees installed as 9/2 favorites to win World Series, followed by Red Sox (11/2), Cubs (8/1) and, wait for it ... New York Mets (8/1). And your MVP is Mark Teixeira. [Bodog Life.com]
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Comment by ArkansasFred: The Nationals are 9/2 favorites to burn down their stadium for the insurance money. 5 Responses | Other threads
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new york yankees
Your Yankee Superfandom Is Not Welcome
Interesting story about the paranoid corporate buffoonery of the Yankees who decided that novelist Jane Heller's "Confessions of a She-Fan" was "too controversial" to be a part of the Yankees' Opening Day commemorative program. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by FirstDerivative: Costanza has the calzones and he's in the building!! 1 Responses | Other threads
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alex rodriguez
What Madonna Song Had A-Rod Freaking Out To The Details Magazine Writer?
It wasn't long after Alex Rodriguez had completed his interview with Details magazine writer Jason Gay that he began having second thoughts about something he said. Was it about steroids? That goofy photo shoot? Um, no. More »
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Comment by Weed Against Speed: Of course A-Rod agreed to be interviewed by a Gay. I'm ready to go home so I took the low hanging... 4 Responses | Other threads
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