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Top 5 New York Baseball Moments on 4th of July
Top 5 New York Baseball Moments on 4th of July
Top 5 New York Baseball Moments on 4th of July
America's pastime has to have a special place in people's heart on Independence Day in the United States. Sure, July 4th rides up in the middle of the Major League Baseball season, so there won't be any playoff or world series history on the day that our country celebrates its birthday. However, notably significant events have happened to both of our New York baseball teams on the fourth day of the seventh month. Let's take a look at the top 5 New York baseball moments on the day.
A-Rod Makes History in Yanks Sweep of Royals
A-Rod Makes History in Yanks Sweep of Royals
A-Rod Makes History in Yanks Sweep of Royals
Alex Rodriguez passed Lou Gehrig for third on the all-time RBI list, Michael Pineda pitched into the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. The win gives the Yanks a three-game sweep of the reigning American League Champions...
A-Rod New No.1 On AL RBI List
A-Rod New No.1 On AL RBI List
A-Rod New No.1 On AL RBI List
The New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez passed Yankees great Lou Gehrig on Wednesday afternoon, after hitting a a three-run homer off Kansas City Royals right-hander Chris Young in the third inning of Wednesday's game at Yankee Stadium, giving him 1,995 career RBIs...
75th Anniversary of Gehrig Speech
75th Anniversary of Gehrig Speech
75th Anniversary of Gehrig Speech
For the 75th anniversary of the famous Lou Gehrig "I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth" speech, MLB made a video replicating the speech with all 30 first basemen in the league -- and one additional guest. WATCH:  
Derek Jeter Back Provides Jolt For Baseball
Derek Jeter Back Provides Jolt For Baseball
Derek Jeter Back Provides Jolt For Baseball
The captain has returned, which is good for the Yanks.  But for baseball, it is even better.  Ratings are down, as is attendance, and the Yanks didn't have a face for the lovers and haters of the team to relate to or for those same people to go to the ballpark and see.  Now they do.
Most Beloved Yankees
Most Beloved Yankees
Most Beloved Yankees
Picking greatest Yankees in any category is like splitting hairs or flipping a coin or picking the most ripe apple in the bunch during the months of September and October in the Northeast.  How about the most beloved Yankee of all-time?  Just as tough as the next question when regarding the pinstripes, but I have narrowed it (I think) down to a Top 5.  Enjoy.