Major League Baseball has banned two New York Yankees fans from attending Game 5 of the World Series. The two made unacceptable physical contact with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts. During Tuesday’s game, the fans grabbed Betts’ glove, pried it open, and jarred the ball loose in the bottom of the first inning, prompting their ejection from Yankee Stadium. The … [Read more...] about Yankees Hand Down Ban to Fans Who Disrupted Game 4
1952 World Series: Dodgers, Yankees, Loes, Too Much Spit, Low Shining Sun, And Sarge
Once again, this time in 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers broke their fans’ hearts, and the New York Yankees were culpable. The Dodgers had previously lost the World Series to the rival Yankees in 1941, 1947, and 1949. It was known as a fierce rivalry. Then again, there’s the old saying that where one team dominates, it’s not a true rivalry. Regardless, the rivalry has produced many … [Read more...] about 1952 World Series: Dodgers, Yankees, Loes, Too Much Spit, Low Shining Sun, And Sarge
Remembering 1947 World Series, Bill Bevens, And His Near No-Hitter vs. Dodgers
Three names will always be associated with the 1947 World Series: Bill Bevens, Al Gionfriddo, and Cookie Lavagetto. It was Gionfriddo of the Brooklyn Dodgers who, in Game 6, made perhaps the greatest catch in World Series history, robbing the great Joe DiMaggio of a home run. In Game 4, it was Floyd Clifford “Bill” Bevens of the New York Yankees who came without one out of … [Read more...] about Remembering 1947 World Series, Bill Bevens, And His Near No-Hitter vs. Dodgers
World Series Game Three Scouting Report: Clarke Schmidt vs. Walker Buehler
Game Three of the 2024 World Series on Monday night will be another crucial one, especially for the New York Yankees. The Yankees dropped the first two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. They will need to play from behind. Each starting pitcher in this game will play a big factor once again. The Yankees had a solid start from Gerrit Cole in Game One of the Fall … [Read more...] about World Series Game Three Scouting Report: Clarke Schmidt vs. Walker Buehler
Key Takeaways from an Electric World Series Game One
Friday night saw an epic Game One of the 2024 World Series featuring the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. At a packed Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the Yankees began their 41st World Series appearance, while the Dodgers were making their 22nd. The East Coast-West Coast match-up is extremely anticipated, with eyes on the game from all around the world. And those … [Read more...] about Key Takeaways from an Electric World Series Game One