Yankees - 50th comeback win, 15th walk off win

This magical season continues. It seems that anyone in the Yankees lineup 1-9 (including bench and minor league players) are a huge threat in the 9th inning or later at home. Triple-A player, Juan Miranda, became a walk-off hero last night with his game winning infield single. It was the Yankees 15th walk-off win of the year and their major league leading 50th come from behind win. Besides pitching every 5th day, AJ Burnett has been busy delivering pies to Yankee faces this year.
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Yankees - 100th win, Sweep and AL East Champs

The New York Yankees today have won the American League East by beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2. With the win, the Yankees also get win # 100 and a clean sweep of the Red Sox. The Yankees, went 0-8 in their first 8 games this year against the Red Sox but, will end the season series all tied up with a 9-9 record. This is the Yankees first division title since 2006. Congratulations to the New York Yankees and let this be the first of 4 celebrations.
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Also, the Yankees will finish the season off with the best record in baseball as their current record is 100-52 with just 6 games left to go.

Yankees - Yankees clinch playoff berth

After a one year absence, the New York Yankees return to the post-season. With the Texas loss to Oakland last night, the Yankees have officially clinched a playoff berth. Since the Yankees beat the Angels and Zack Greinke dominated the Red Sox last night, the Yankees magic number to clinch the American League East Division title is now 6.

Islanders - Pre-Season game tonight vs Devils at Coliseum

The Islanders are back at the Coliseum tonight as they take on the New Jersey Devils for their first and only pre-season game of the year at the old barn. The Islanders first overall draft pick, John Tavares, will make his Coliseum debut tonight.

Islanders - Tension at hearing yesterday

The Town of Hempstead has not said it but, they are strongly against the Lighthouse project. Why? I have no idea. For a project that will bring thousands of jobs and bring in tons of revenue, it's tough to see why anyone would be against this project. If they don't approve this project and the Islanders do move, the Coliseum would be just left to rot. There is no organized opposition really and about 95% are for the project to get passed. All the Town of Hempstead did at the hearing was ask the same questions that they've already got the answers to. I give a lot of credit to Mr.Wang for showing such patience after all this time and BS. I'm shocked he's still optimistic and hasn't called it quits yet. The Town of Hempstead needs to wake up and approve the project because there really isn't one valid reason why it shouldn't get approved.

Islanders - Lighthouse Zoning hearing today

Big day for the Lighthouse developers and the Islanders. The Town of Hempstead will be at Hofstra University holding a zoning hearing from 9am - 9pm. Let's all cross our fingers and hope only good comes out of it.

Yankees - Jorge Posada suspended for 3 games

Updated 7:09 pm - Jorge Posada and Jesse Carlson were each suspended 3 games for their involvement in the bench clearing brawl that took place last night at Yankee Stadium. Shelley Duncan was also suspended for 3 games but he is going to appeal it. Posada and Carlson both were originally suspended 4 games but they both said they wouldn't appeal the suspension if it were dropped to 3 games. They both will start serving their suspension tonight.

Undisclosed fines - Kevin Long, Edwar Ramirez, Rod Barajas

Yankees - Yankees magic number to win AL East = 12

As of today, the New York Yankees magic number to clinch the American League East, is 12. They look to return to the post-season after a one year absence.

Yankees - A belated Congratulations to Derek Jeter on 2,722 hits

Now one will have to mention the name of Derek Jeter along with Gehrig, Ruth, Mantle. Derek Jeter passed Lou Gehrig as the new all-time Yankees hits leader. Derek Jeter smacked his 2,722nd career hit on September 11th at Yankee Stadium against the Baltimore Orioles. A late congrats to the captain.

Yankees - Will the captain make history tonight?

If the weather permits, I believe the Yankees captain, Derek Jeter, will make Yankee history and become the Yankees new all-time hits leader.

Yankees - Swisher powers Yankees to 13th walk off win

And the Yankees just keep on rolling. Nick Swisher, had 2 home runs including the game winning, walk off solo home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Yankees a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. With the win, the Yankees are the first team to reach 90 wins this season. Derek Jeter went hit less for a 3rd straight game as he continues his quest to become the Yankees All-time hits leader. Chad Gaudin pitched 6 solid innings only allowing 1 run, on 6 hits, and struck out 6. The Yankees are now 90-50 on the year.

Winning Pitcher - Mariano Rivera (2-2)
Losing Pitcher - Dan Wheeler (4-4)

Player of the game - Nick Swisher (2 for 3, 2HR, 2 RBIs)