The just-retired Jorge Posada will throw out the first pitch at Friday’s home opener against the Angels. He will become the 11th former player to receive the honor in the Yankees’ 110 home openers. “It will be a special moment for him,” said Derek Jeter. Posada will also be given the “Pride of the Yankees Award” at the Yankees’ Homecoming… Read more →
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Who are we? Hawk Cam 2012 Chronicling the red-tailed hawks of Washington Square Park. Once again it’s time to play Name the Baby Hawk. We are now taking suggestions – and votes – for the two fuzzlings that hatched up in the Hawk Cam nest high above Washington Square Park on Monday and Tuesday. Naming two hawks is a lot… Read more →
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The city, at the urging of the real estate industry, has proposed adopting a national license and more stringent requirements for workers operating the big cranes that swing across the skyline with loads of up to 115 tons. The union that represents crane operators opposes the changes, arguing that New York’s dense urban environment demands local experience and the continuation… Read more →
The New York Jets will begin organized voluntary workouts on Monday but quarterback Mark Sanchez and receiver Santonio Holmes have already started trying to rebuild their chemistry. Sanchez and Holmes have spent this week at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., along with teammates Dustin Keller and Patrick Turner, the Star Ledger reported. Running back Joe McKnight might… Read more →
AP Photo/Julio CortezManager Davey Johnson has seen both Doc Gooden and Stephen Strasburg up close. NEW YORK — Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson sees similarities between his current team and the squads he managed in New York leading up to the Mets’ 1986 world championship. And, yes, phenom Stephen Strasburg plays the role of a young Dwight Gooden in that… Read more →
Nationals-Mets Preview WashingtonNew York Stephen Strasburg 0-0, 1.29 ERA Last appearance: 4/05 at CHC 7.0 IP, 1 ER Dec = ND Johan Santana 0-0, 0.00 ERA Last appearance: 4/05 vs ATL 5.0 IP, 0 ER Dec = ND FAVORITE OPEN CUR UNDERDOG O/U Washington 110.0 110.0 @New York 6.0 Complete Accuscore Trends David Wright is out, and Ike Davis… Read more →
Rafael Soriano tore the nail on his middle finger warming up during Tuesday’s Yankees win over the Orioles. Soriano ended up not pitching during the game and Joe Girardi is unsure if he will be available on Wednesday. Rafael Soriano #29 RPNew York Yankees 2012 STATS GM1 W0 L0 BB1 K1 ERA0.00 “When he was warming up in the seventh,… Read more →
