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| astros vs yankees postseason history: Cheated Andy Martino, 2022-03-29 “A baseball book that reads like a spy novel—a story about cheaters and the cheated that has the power to forever change how we feel about the game.” —Brian Williams, MSNBC anchor and host of The 11th Hour The definitive insider story of one of the biggest cheating scandals to ever rock Major League Baseball, bringing down high-profile coaches and players, and exposing a long-rumored sign-stealing dark side of baseball By the fall of 2019, most teams in Major League Baseball suspected that the Houston Astros, winners of the 2017 World Series, had been stealing signs for several years. Deconstructing exactly what happened in this explosive story, award-winning sports reporter and analyst Andy Martino reveals how otherwise good people like Astros manager A. J. Hinch, bench coach Alex Cora, and veteran leader Carlos Beltrán found themselves on the wrong side of clear ethical lines. Along the way, Martino explores the colorful history of cheating in baseball, from notorious episodes like the 1919 “Black Sox” fiasco all the way to the modern steroid era. But as Martino deftly shows, the Astros scandal became one of the most significant that the game has ever seen—its fallout ensnaring many other teams, as victims, alleged cheaters, or both. Like a riveting true sports whodunit, Cheated is an electrifying, behind-the-scenes look into the heart of a scandal that shocked the baseball world. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Rivals The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Harvey Araton, Tyler Kepner, Dave Anderson, George Vecsey, Jackie McMullan, Bob Ryan, 2004-09-07 This photo-filled history of the greatest rivalry of baseball--Yankees vs. Red Sox--is penned by the leading sportswriters for the two teams' hometown papers. 80 photos, 20 in color. |
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| astros vs yankees postseason history: Houston Astros Jose de Jesus Ortiz, 2006 Aces in Orbit chronicles the excitement and energy Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens brought to the Astros, pushing the organization to its first World Series and the first World Series in the state of Texas. It chronicles the last two historic seasons, beginning with the sensitive negotiations that led Pettitte and then Clemens to Houston before the 2004 season. It details the overwhelming expectations that almost buried the 2004 Astros, prompting the firing of manager Jimy Williams before a 36-10 finish put the Astros in the World Series with the best finish in baseball in over 50 years. The book also chronicles the disappointing departures of 2004 postseason and regular-season stars Jeff Kent and Carlos Beltran, who bolted via free agency and left the 2005 Astros seemingly with no hope. Many experts and even several of the players assumed the Astros would finish near the bottom of the standings, especially after All-Star Lance Berkman missed the first month of the season |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Francona Terry Francona, Dan Shaughnessy, 2013 Francona explores his tenure in Boston, examining how the beleaguered Red Sox reached incredible highs and equally incredible lows under his management, including several championship victories. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Yankees by the Numbers Bill Gutman, 2010-03-16 What do Mark Koenig, Red Rolfe, Frank Crosetti, Sandy Alomar, Bobby Murcer, Wayne Tolleson, and Derek Jeter all have in common? They all wore #2 for the New York Yankees, even though nearly eight decades have passed between the first time Koenig buttoned up a Yankee uniform with that number and the last time Jeter performed the same routine. Since 1929, the Yankees have issued 73 different numbers to more than 1,500 players. That’s a lot of overlap. That also makes for a lot of good stories. Yankees by the Numbers tells those stories for every Yankee since ’29—from Earle Combs (the original #1) to Charlie Keller (the only Yankee to ever wear #99)—providing insightful and humorous commentary about the more memorable players, from a fan’s perspective. Complete with more than 100 baseball cards (courtesy of the Topps Company), each chapter also features a fascinating sidebar that reveals which players were the most obscure to wear a certain number, and also which numbers produced the most wins, home runs and stolen bases in club history. For data seekers, the Yankees Alphabetical Roster is a complete listing of every single Yankee since 1929, the numbers they wore, and their years of service at the House that Ruth Built. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Incredible Baseball Stats Kevin Reavy, Ryan Spaeder, 2019-04-16 As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, baseball offers the sights, sounds, and even smells that are deeply entrenched in our culture. But for some, the experience can be less sensory. Some, such as Ryan Spaeder and Kevin Reavy, live for baseball statistics. Stats give the game historical context and measurables for past, present, and predictive analysis. Incredible Baseball Stats, newly updated, helps tell unique baseball stories, showcasing extraordinary stats and facts in baseball history, through the 2018 season. For example, in 2015, the Nationals’ Bryce Harper broke out in a major way. He batted .330/.460/.649 with 42 home runs en route to his first MVP Award. It was his fourth MLB season, but he was still younger than NL Rookie of the Year Kris Bryant. He became the youngest player to lead the league in both on-base percentage and homers in the same season since Ty Cobb in 1909. The authors have scoured the records for untold tales and looked at familiar ones with new statistical insights, to create Incredible Baseball Stats, a perfect book for baseball fans from coast to coast. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Core Four Phil Pepe, 2013-05 Tracing the careers of four instrumental players who turned around the Yankees ball club, this book shares behind-the-scenes stories from their early days together in the minors through the 2012 season, and follows them on their majestic ride to the top of the baseball world. At a time when the New York Yankees were in free fall, having failed to win a World Series in 17 years and had not played in one in 14 years--the Bronx Bombers' longest drought since before the days of Babe Ruth--along came four young players whose powerful impact returned the franchise to its former glory. They were a diverse group from different parts of the globe: Mariano Rivera, a right-handed pitcher from Panama, who was destined to become the all-time record holder in saves and baseball's greatest closer; Derek Jeter, a shortstop raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, who would become the first Yankee to accumulate 3,000 hits; Jorge Posada, an infielder-turned-catcher from Puerto Rico, who would hit more home runs than any Yankees catcher except the legendary Hall of Famer Yogi Berra; and Andy Pettitte, a left-handed pitcher born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who would win more postseason games than any player in baseball history. Together they formed the Core Four, and would go on to play as teammates for 13 seasons during which time they would help the Yankees advance to the postseason 12 times, win the American League pennant seven times, and take home five World Series trophies. This book follows these phenoms from the minor leagues to the present, detailing their significant contributions to a winning major league franchise. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The 2006 ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia Peter Palmer, Gary Gillette, Stuart Shea, Matthew Silverman, Greg Spira, 2006 Details statistics from United States baseball teams and players from 1900 through the previous season, including draft information, and provides lists of award winners and world champion teams. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: SABR 50 at 50 Bill Nowlin, Mark Armour, Scott Bush, Leslie Heaphy, Jacob Pomrenke, Cecilia Tan, John Thorn, 2020-09-01 SABR 50 at 50 celebrates and highlights the Society for American Baseball Research’s wide-ranging contributions to baseball history. Established in 1971 in Cooperstown, New York, SABR has sought to foster and disseminate the research of baseball—with groundbreaking work from statisticians, historians, and independent researchers—and has published dozens of articles with far-reaching and long-lasting impact on the game. Among its current membership are many Major and Minor League Baseball officials, broadcasters, and writers as well as numerous former players. The diversity of SABR members’ interests is reflected in this fiftieth-anniversary volume—from baseball and the arts to statistical analysis to the Deadball Era to women in baseball. SABR 50 at 50 includes the most important and influential research published by members across a multitude of topics, including the sabermetric work of Dick Cramer, Pete Palmer, and Bill James, along with Jerry Malloy on the Negro Leagues, Keith Olbermann on why the shortstop position is number 6, John Thorn and Jules Tygiel on the untold story behind Jackie Robinson’s signing with the Dodgers, and Gai Berlage on the Colorado Silver Bullets women’s team in the 1990s. To provide history and context, each notable research article is accompanied by a short introduction. As SABR celebrates fifty years this collection gathers the organization’s most notable research and baseball history for the serious baseball reader. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The MVP Machine Ben Lindbergh, Travis Sawchik, 2019-06-04 Move over, Moneyball -- this New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players. As bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in The MVP Machine, the Moneyball era is over. Fifteen years after Michael Lewis brought the Oakland Athletics' groundbreaking team-building strategies to light, every front office takes a data-driven approach to evaluating players, and the league's smarter teams no longer have a huge advantage in valuing past performance. Lindbergh and Sawchik's behind-the-scenes reporting reveals: How undersized afterthoughts José Altuve and Mookie Betts became big sluggers and MVPs How polarizing pitcher Trevor Bauer made himself a Cy Young contender How new analytical tools have overturned traditional pitching and hitting techniques How a wave of young talent is making MLB both better than ever and arguably worse to watch Instead of out-drafting, out-signing, and out-trading their rivals, baseball's best minds have turned to out-developing opponents, gaining greater edges than ever by perfecting prospects and eking extra runs out of older athletes who were once written off. Lindbergh and Sawchik take us inside the transformation of former fringe hitters into home-run kings, show how washed-up pitchers have emerged as aces, and document how coaching and scouting are being turned upside down. The MVP Machine charts the future of a sport and offers a lesson that goes beyond baseball: Success stems not from focusing on finished products, but from making the most of untapped potential. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Baseball Bits Dan Schlossberg, 2008 Ah, baseball . . . the great American pastime, the reason so many people of all ages sit glued to their televisions or brave the traffic every weekend-because they love the game. For those who are captivated by the game season after season, year after year, Baseball Bitsis the quintessential little reference. Written and compiled by baseball expert Dan Schlossberg, this book is chock-full of the best trivia, information, and fun facts about the game. Featuring interviews with players, managers, and other baseball professionals, as well as never-before-told baseball stories, Baseball Bitsis sure to be a hit with just about anyone who's interested in the game. But that's not all, because beyond the stories and trivia, the die-hard fan also wants the most recent information that affects this season. What are the latest trades, and how will they affect his favourite teams? What are the best players' current stats, and will anyone be breaking any major records soon? That's where the second component of the book comes in-a companion website. Readers will find the essential information they seek on player stats and team developments on Dan Schlossberg's special website, offered just for readers of Baseball Bits. Inside each book is a password that lets readers log onto the site for up-to-the-minute information only available there. The site is guaranteed to be updated at least once a month-more frequently during the season-to provide readers with everything they need to know about the current season. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Hardball Times Baseball Annual Dave Studenmund, Greg Tamer, 2004-11-01 A complete review of the 2004 baseball season, as seen through the eyes of an online baseball magazine called The Hardball Times (www.hardballtimes.com). The Hardball Times 2004 Baseball Annual contains a number of articles reviewing the 2004 baseball season, as well as over 150 pages of baseball stats and our own special graphs. In all, 300 pages of pure baseball. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Baseball's Biggest Rivalries Dani Borden, 2023-08 What makes a good rivalry? Sometimes it's two teams going head-to-head. Sometimes it's two players trying to one up each other. Sometimes it's fans egging each other on. Baseball is full of rivalries just like these. From college clashes to major league matchups, read on to discover some of the sports' biggest rivalries-- |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Captain Ian O'Connor, 2011-04-25 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Derek Jeter is undoubtedly the most talked about, argued about, cheered, booed and ultimately respected baseball player of his generation. And as public a figure as he has been, he is in many ways the least known. That changes now as Ian O’Connor, one of the best sports writers anywhere, goes deep and does what no one has quite been able to do: Tell us a bit about who Derek Jeter really is.”—Joe Posnanski, author of The Machine Deftly told.”—The Washington Post In The Captain, Ian O’Connor draws on unique access to Derek Jeter and more than 200 new interviews to reveal how a biracial kid from Michigan became New York’s most beloved sports figure and the face of the steroid-free athlete. O’Connor takes us behind the scenes of a legendary baseball life, from Jeter’s early struggles in the minor leagues, when homesickness and errors threatened a stillborn career, to the heady days of Yankee superiority and nightlife, to the battles with former best friend A-Rod. All along the way, Jeter has made his Hall-of-Fame destiny look easy. But behind that leadership and hero’s grace there are hidden struggles and complexities that have never been explored, until now. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Astros Strong Houston Chronicle, 2017-11-03 During three consecutive 100-loss seasons, Houston Astros management asked fans to be patient, promising them there was a plan in place that would result in success. That patience was rewarded with the ultimate prize in 2017, as the Astros knocked off the Los Angeles Dodgers in thrilling fashion to claim the first World Series crown in team history. During the regular season they ran away with the American League West, winning the division by a massive 21 games. Anchored by a dynamic offense and boosted by the late-season acquisition of a resurgent Justin Verlander, this historic team would not be denied on their way to the long-awaited title. Packed with superb coverage and vivid color photography from the Houston Chronicle, Astros Strong: Houston's Historic 2017 Championship Season guides fans through the Astros' entire amazing journey &– from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and resiliency of the Houston community, to the Astros' quick work of the powerful Red Sox in the ALDS; from their hard-fought ALCS win over the young Yankees, all the way through their incredible World Series triumph over the dominant Dodgers. This commemorative edition also includes feature stories on Astros stars Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer, and other fan favorites, and is a must-have keepsake for Astros fans of all generations. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Reshaping of America's Game Bryan Soderholm-Difatte, 2021-04-23 The past 25 years have been the most dynamic in the history of Major League Baseball, from the league’s recovery after the players’ strike to the growth of analytics and the rise of new World Series contenders. In The Reshaping of America’s Game: Major League Baseball after the Players' Strike, Bryan Soderholm-Difatte reflects on the factors and challenges that have changed major league baseball since the 1994-1995 players’ strike. He examines the consolidation of power in the Commissioner’s Office, the influx of Latin and Asian players, the boom in new stadiums, the influence of analytics in reshaping how rosters are constructed, the relationship between managers and the front office, and the rise of the power-game between pitchers and batters that has led to unprecedented strikeout and home run totals. While Major League Baseball continues to develop and grow, the league has had to grapple with repeated steroids scandals, the struggle of small-market teams to remain competitive, and the “forever” unfinished business between players and owners over free agency and fair compensation. The Reshaping of America’s Game provides a detailed and intriguing review of the many issues affecting the national pastime during the liveliest years in MLB history. The Reshaping of America’s Game, together with Soderholm-Difatte’s America’s Game, Tumultuous Times in America’s Game, and America’s Game in the Wild-Card Era, form the author’s complete, definitive history of Major League Baseball. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Everything Kids' Baseball Book Greg Jacobs, 2010-02-18 From the ballpark to the backyard and beyond, this book captures all the action, fun, and excitement of America's favorite pastime. You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about: The history of baseball Your favorite American and National League teams Stats and records Ballparks around the country Baseball legends and current players How to play like a pro Fantasy baseball teams With more than 30 puzzles and activities, you'll be inspired to get out to the nearest baseball diamond to practice your skills with your friends. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Yankee Years Joe Torre, Tom Verducci, 2010-03-09 The definitive story of one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, Joe Torre's New York Yankees. When Joe Torre took over as manager of the Yankees in 1996, they had not won a World Series title in eighteen years. In that time seventeen others had tried to take the helm of America’s most famous baseball team. Each one was fired by George Steinbrenner. After twelve triumphant seasons—with twelve straight playoff appearances, six pennants, and four World Series titles—Torre left the Yankees as the most beloved manager in baseball. But dealing with players like Jason Giambi, A-Rod, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Roger Clemens, and Randy Johnson is what managing is all about. Here, for the first time, Joe Torre and Tom Verducci take readers inside the dugout, the clubhouse, and the front office, showing what it took to keep the Yankees on top of the baseball world. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Astroball Ben Reiter, 2019-03-26 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of the Houston Astros, whose relentless innovation took them from the worst team in baseball to the World Series in 2017 and 2019 “Reiter’s superb narrative of how the team got there provides powerful insights into how organizations—not just baseball clubs—work best.”—The Wall Street Journal Astroball picks up where Michael Lewis’s acclaimed Moneyball leaves off, telling the thrilling story of a championship team that pushed both the sport and business of baseball to the next level. In 2014, the Astros were the worst baseball team in half a century, but just three years later they defied critics to win a stunning World Series. In this book, Ben Reiter shows how the Astros built a system that avoided the stats-versus-scouts divide by giving the human factor a key role in their decision-making. Sitting at the nexus of sports, business, and innovation, Astroball is the story of the next wave of thinking in baseball and beyond, at once a remarkable underdog tale and a fascinating look at the cutting edge of evaluating and optimizing human potential. |
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| astros vs yankees postseason history: Babe Robert W. Creamer, 2011-06-28 “The best biography ever written about an American sports figure.” —Sports Illustrated Nearly a century has passed since George Herman Ruth made his major league debut, and in that time millions of words have been used to describe baseball’s greatest hero. But for a man like the Babe, for whom the phrase “larger than life” seems to have been coined, those millions of words have created a mythologized legacy. Who was the real Babe Ruth? Relying on exhaustive research and interviews with teammates, family members, and friends, historian Robert W. Creamer separates fact from fiction and paints an honest and fascinating portrait of the slugger. This is the definitive biography of a man who was, in legend and in truth, the best who ever lived. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Next Level Gallery Sports, 2022-11-22 The Houston Astros are 2022 World Series champions! After falling just short of the ultimate prize in 2021, the Houston Astros were hungry to prove they were simply the best in baseball. With All-Star pitching and a potent offense featuring Jose Altuve, Yordan &Á lvarez, and Kyle Tucker, Dusty Baker's 2022 squad raced through the postseason and defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to reclaim the World Series title.Next Level: The Houston Astros' Dominant Run to the 2022 World Series chronicles this remarkable year through in-depth writing from Gallery Sports and dozens of full-color photographs. Celebrate this extraordinary group of players and relive the top moments of their 106-win regular season and momentous playoff run, including sweeps of the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees, and finally lifting the World Series trophy after triumphing over the Phillies. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Small Ball in the Big Leagues James D. Szalontai, 2014-01-10 The typical baseball fan yearns for one of two things: a strikeout or a home run. But most of the game takes place in between these electrifying moments, and this book discusses the importance of small ball to baseball. It examines the multitude of times small ball activities have secured victories through aggressive base running, sacrifice hits, squeeze bunts, stolen bases, productive outs and hit-and-run plays, as well as games in which aggressive small ball activity led to defeat. The book covers the most important small ball players, managers and teams. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: America's Game in the Wild-Card Era Bryan Soderholm-Difatte, 2021-04-23 A 2022 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title Baseball fans actively following the sport in the 1990s and 2000s will greatly appreciate this fantastic book and its detailed insight. —Library Journal Major League Baseball has had a long and storied history, but perhaps no era has been as competitive and unpredictable as the past 25 years, with an expanded postseason making for an unexpected and entertaining end to each season. In America’s Game in the Wild-Card Era: From Strike to Pandemic, Bryan Soderholm-Difatte provides a compelling examination of Major League Baseball since the 1994 players’ strike. He reveals how the last quarter century has been the most dynamic in MLB history and argues that bringing wild-card teams and the division-series round into the postseason mix have fundamentally changed how dynasties should be perceived. Following the major storylines for all 30 teams, along with the division races and state of dynasties over the past 25 years, America’s Game in the Wild-Card Era is a captivating look into a new age of baseball. America’s Game in the Wild-Card Era, together with Soderholm-Difatte’s America’s Game, Tumultuous Times in America’s Game, and The Reshaping of America’s Game, form the author’s complete, definitive history of Major League Baseball. |
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| astros vs yankees postseason history: New York Yankees 2020 Official Media Guide and Record Book New York Yankees Media Relations Department, 2020-02-24 Typically available only to sportswriters, broadcasters and Yankees front office staff, the New York Yankees 2020 Official Media Guide and Record Book is the ultimate insider's resource and collectible. It contains stats and biographies of every player in the Yankees organization, hundreds of photos of Yankees past and present, and the definitive history of the club since its inception in 1903. The experts agree that the Yankees 2020 Official Media Guide and Record Book is the best and most comprehensive book about the Yankees anywhere |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Red Sox History Robert W. Cohen, 2018-05-15 The Boston Red Sox are one of the most iconic teams in all of professional sports, representing not just a city or a state, but an entire region--they're New England's sole entry into MLB. Baseball immortals Tris Speaker and Babe Ruth wore a Red Sox uniform early in their careers, and many other great players, including Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, and Pedro Martinez have played for New England's beloved ball club. Sports historian Robert W. Cohen has chosen the 50 best ever to play for the Sox and profiles their exploits. Chances are you'll find your favorite player here. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: American Sports [4 volumes] Murry R. Nelson, 2013-05-23 America loves sports. This book examines and details the proof of this fascination seen throughout American society—in our literature, film, and music; our clothing and food; and the iconography of the nation. This momentous four-volume work examines and details the cultural aspects of sport and how sport pervasively reflects—and affects—myriad aspects of American society from the early 1900s to the present day. Written in a straightforward, readable manner, the entries cover both historical and contemporary aspects of sport and American culture. Unlike purely historical encyclopedias on sports, the contributions within these volumes cover related subject matter such as poetry, novels, music, films, plays, television shows, art and artists, mythologies, artifacts, and people. While this encyclopedia set is ideal for general readers who need information on the diverse aspects of sport in American culture for research purposes or are merely reading for enjoyment, the detailed nature of the entries will also prove useful as an initial source for scholars of sport and American culture. Each entry provides a number of both print and online resources for further investigation of the topic. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The New Biographical History of Baseball Donald Dewey, Nicholas Acocella, Jerome Holtzman, 2013-10-01 In a special collector's edition format, this revised edition of The New Biographical History of Baseball presents updated statistical research to create the most accurate picture possible of the on-field accomplishments of players from earlier eras. It offers original summaries of the personalities and contributions of over 1,500 players, managers, owners, front office executives, journalists, and ordinary fans who developed the great American game into a national pastime. Each individual included has had an impact on the sport as mass entertainment or as a cultural phenomenon, and as an athletic art or a business enterprise. Also included are first-time entries on players like Sammy Sosa and Albert Belle, and expanded entries for such players as Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds. This special resource for fans of baseball reflects the breakout talent and enduring fan favorites from all eras of the historic game. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Faith and Fear in Flushing Greg W. Prince, 2009-04-01 The New York Mets fan is an Amazin’ creature whose species finds its voice at last in Greg Prince’s Faith and Fear In Flushing, the definitive account of what it means to root for and live through the machinations of an endlessly fascinating if often frustrating baseball team. Prince, coauthor of the highly regarded blog of the same name, examines how the life of the franchise mirrors the life of its fans, particularly his own. Unabashedly and unapologetically, Prince stands up for all Mets fans and, by proxy, sports fans everywhere in exploring how we root, why we take it so seriously, and what it all means. What was it like to enter a baseball world about to be ruled by the Mets in 1969? To understand intrinsically that You Gotta Believe? To overcome the trade of an idol and the dissolution of a roster? To hope hard for a comeback and then receive it in thrilling fashion in 1986? To experience the constant ups and downs the Mets would dispense for the next two decades? To put ups with the Yankees right next door? To make the psychic journey from Shea Stadium to Citi Field? To sort the myths from the realities? Greg Prince, as he has done for thousands of loyal Faith and Fear in Flushing readers daily since 2005, puts it all in perspective as only he can. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball 2006 David S. Neft, Richard M. Cohen, Michael L. Neft, 2006-02-07 The Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball 2006 covers the history of every player and every team, with detailed statistics and summaries about each season, as well as full coverage of this year's exciting pennant and wild card races. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The Red Sox in the Playoffs Joshua R. Pahigian, 2006-10-27 The dramatic postseason collapses and logic-defying defeats suffered by the Boston Red Sox in the 86 long years between their 1918 and 2004 world championships are the stuff of legend. Fan fixation on the climactic moments--Johnny Pesky's late throw in 1946, Bill Buckner's boot in 1986 and so many others--leaves the full story of the team's experiences in the playoffs and World Series too little remembered. This thorough history covers all postseason appearances from 1903 through 2005, including the one-game playoffs of 1948 and 1978. A review of each playoff team's regular season exploits not only explains how the team qualified for postseason play, but also captures the feeling of the team and its fans during the campaign. Every postseason game is studied in detail. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Baseball State by State Chris Jensen, 2012-08-09 Offering a fresh approach to the familiar concept of all-time baseball teams, this exhaustive work ranks more than 2,500 players by state of birth and includes both major league and Negro League athletes. Each chapter covers one state and opens with the all-time team, naming a top selection for each position followed by honorable mentions. Also included are all-time stat leaders in nine categories--games, hits, average, RBI, home runs, stolen bases, pitching wins, strikeouts and saves--a brief overview of the state's baseball history, notable player achievements, historic baseball places to see, potential future stars, a comprehensive list of player nicknames, and the state's all-time best player. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Bouton Mitchell Nathanson, 2022-04 Bouton examines the remarkable life of a player and an author who forever changed the way we view not only sports books but professional sports as a whole. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Ball Four Jim Bouton, 2012-03-20 The 50th Anniversary edition of “the book that changed baseball” (NPR), chosen by Time magazine as one of the “100 Greatest Non-Fiction” books. When Ball Four was published in 1970, it created a firestorm. Bouton was called a Judas, a Benedict Arnold, and a “social leper” for having violated the “sanctity of the clubhouse.” Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn tried to force Bouton to sign a statement saying the book wasn’t true. Ballplayers, most of whom hadn’t read it, denounced the book. It was even banned by a few libraries. Almost everyone else, however, loved Ball Four. Fans liked discovering that athletes were real people—often wildly funny people. David Halberstam, who won a Pulitzer for his reporting on Vietnam, wrote a piece in Harper’s that said of Bouton: “He has written . . . a book deep in the American vein, so deep in fact that it is by no means a sports book.” Today Ball Four has taken on another role—as a time capsule of life in the sixties. “It is not just a diary of Bouton’s 1969 season with the Seattle Pilots and Houston Astros,” says sportswriter Jim Caple. “It’s a vibrant, funny, telling history of an era that seems even further away than four decades. To call it simply a ‘tell all book’ is like describing The Grapes of Wrath as a book about harvesting peaches in California.” Includes a new foreword by Jim Bouton's wife, Paula Kurman “An irreverent, best-selling book that angered baseball’s hierarchy and changed the way journalists and fans viewed the sports world.” —The Washington Post |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Memories of Yankee Stadium Scott Pitoniak, 2008-03 At the end of the 2008 season, Yankee Stadium will be closing its doors, and in memory of this illustrious stadium, this tribute provide fans with hundreds of anecdotes about the iconic ballpark through the eyes of both those who performed there and the many others who were spectators. Stories shared by those who worked, played, rooted or cheered there, grace the pages of this memento, including Billy Crystal witnessing a monster home run by Mickey Mantle at his first game at Yankee Stadium on May 30, 1956; Bob Costas following the Yankees and his favorite player Mickey Mantle in the 1950s; Ernie Harwell calling both football and baseball games at Yankee Stadium; and Keith Olbermann going to games and chasing foul balls in the late 1960s. Filled with interesting facts and heartwarming stories, Memories of Yankee Stadium is a special gift for all of those who want to remember forever the beloved Yankee Stadium the way it was. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: Almost a Dynasty William C. Kashatus, 2008-02-22 Almost A Dynasty details the rise and fall of the World Champion 1980 Phillies. Based on personal interviews, newspaper accounts, and the keen insight of a veteran baseball writer, the book convincingly explains how a losing team was finally able to win its first world championship. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: On Top of the World Los Angeles Daily News, 2024-11-12 The Los Angeles Dodgers entered 2024 with their sights set on a November parade. For the star-studded roster, winning the World Series was more than just a goal; it was the only choice.Following a blockbuster offseason that featured the record-breaking signing of Shohei Ohtani, the Boys in Blue set forth on their path to championship glory. While there were memorable highlights along the way, such as Ohtani's historic 50-50 milestone and All-Star Teoscar Hernandez's Home Run Derby win, the team also battled through setbacks in the form of numerous injuries to what should have been an unshakeable pitching staff.On Top of the World chronicles this extraordinary journey through expert reporting from the Los Angeles Daily News and dozens of dynamic photos. Relive thrilling postseason performances against the rival San Diego Padres and the New York Mets, Freddie Freeman's unforgettable walk-off grand slam that kicked off the Fall Classic and the moment of euphoria after defeating the powerhouse New York Yankees to win it all. This commemorative book also includes feature stories on popular figures like Ohtani, Freeman, Hernandez, Mookie Betts, Fernando Valenzuela and more. |
| astros vs yankees postseason history: The New York Times Index , 2008 |
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Marks the Yankees' seventh postseason appearance in the last eight seasons (since 2017) and their 25th trip to the postseason in the last 30 years (since 1995).
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2019: Astros beat Tampa Bay Rays 3–2 in ALDS; beat New York Yankees 4–2 in ALCS; lose to Washington Nationals in World Series 4–3. Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young Award.
Indicators of Postseason Success in Major League Baseball
From 1969-1993, teams had to win only two rounds, and from 1994-2012 there were three rounds, and no “play-in” game.
From Harvey to History: How the Astros Won More than the …
the devastating storm, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the World Series to bring Houston its first World Series Championship.
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astros vs yankees postseason history: Incredible Baseball Stats Kevin Reavy, Ryan Spaeder, 2019-04-16 As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, baseball offers the sights, sounds, and …
Emerald Guide to - Society for American Baseball Research
“The tradition of a baseball guide goes back to the 1860s and to Henry Chadwick, ‘Father Baseball.’. Through thick and (sometimes) thin, guides were published by the Spalding and …
Monday, October 12, 2020 First Pitch: 4:07 p.m. Location: …
postseason, 6-2 in 2020 and 8-3 since Game 3 of the 2019 ALDS. Ê Combining regular season and postseason, the Rays have only lost once in their last 18 series since Aug 4, going 13-1-4 …
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Despite their regular-season performance, the 1986 Yankees ultimately fell short of their postseason aspirations. This section examines their performance in the ALCS, analyzing the …
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Both conferences had tiebreaker playoff games. Giants vs. Browns game televised by ABC. Bears vs. Rams game not televised to Chicago, but televised in Los Angeles. Commentator …
The History of the New York Yankees’ Ownership
for stars. Almost a year to the day, February 16, 1916, the Yankees signed Home Run Baker for $25,000 and would pay him $8,000 a year. Home Run Baker was bought for 5% of what the …
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In this paper we seek to build a historical background to the present day financial situation by examining the financial operations of the New York Yankees from 1915-1937. This paper …
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“With the most nominations in Sports Emmy history, this year’s competition is a proud moment for the entire industry,” said Justine Gubar, Head of Sports Awards, NATAS.
An Examination of Indicators of Postseason Success
Our data explores regular season and postseason data from 1970-2009, and our analysis shows that WPS is not a reliable indicator of postseason success, while WPTT can be used to point …
TACOMA POST-SEASON HISTORY
Infielders Chuck Hiller and Dick Phillips were named to the league’s post-season all-star team. No playofs were played in 1961 – the Giants were named league champions when they clinched …
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Yankees relievers allowed 2R/ER in 2.2IP (4H, 1K, 1HR). MATCHING UP:The Yankees have won each of their last nine games vs. Houston (since 9/1/23), their longest winning streak against …
Soldiers of Both Blue and Grey: The Story and Motivations of …
Galvanized Yankees refers to captured Confederate soldiers who, rather than endure the horrors of the overcrowded, undersupplied prisoner of war (POW) camps, would enlist in the Union …
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least six of the last seven seasons, joined by the Astros (7), Braves (7), Dodgers (7) and Yankees (6).....the team was just 2 games away from qualifying for the postseason in eight straight …
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franchise history the Yankees have won at least 48 of their first 69 decisions (also 52-17 in 1928 and 1939, 51-18 in 1998 and 2022, 49-20 in 1927 and '32, and 48-21 in 1926).
Official Game infOrmatiOn
Marks the Yankees' seventh postseason appearance in the last eight seasons (since 2017) and their 25th trip to the postseason in the last 30 years (since 1995).
The Houston Astros Timeline - De Gruyter
2019: Astros beat Tampa Bay Rays 3–2 in ALDS; beat New York Yankees 4–2 in ALCS; lose to Washington Nationals in World Series 4–3. Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young Award.
Indicators of Postseason Success in Major League Baseball
From 1969-1993, teams had to win only two rounds, and from 1994-2012 there were three rounds, and no “play-in” game.
From Harvey to History: How the Astros Won More than the …
the devastating storm, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the World Series to bring Houston its first World Series Championship.
Astros Vs Yankees Postseason History - timehelper …
Astros Vs Yankees Postseason History astros vs yankees postseason history: Cheated Andy Martino, 2022-03-29 “A baseball book that reads like a spy novel—a story about cheaters and …
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astros vs yankees postseason history: Incredible Baseball Stats Kevin Reavy, Ryan Spaeder, 2019-04-16 As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, baseball offers the sights, sounds, and …
Emerald Guide to - Society for American Baseball Research
“The tradition of a baseball guide goes back to the 1860s and to Henry Chadwick, ‘Father Baseball.’. Through thick and (sometimes) thin, guides were published by the Spalding and …
Monday, October 12, 2020 First Pitch: 4:07 p.m. Location: …
postseason, 6-2 in 2020 and 8-3 since Game 3 of the 2019 ALDS. Ê Combining regular season and postseason, the Rays have only lost once in their last 18 series since Aug 4, going 13-1-4 …
1986 New York Yankees Full PDF - offsite.creighton.edu
Despite their regular-season performance, the 1986 Yankees ultimately fell short of their postseason aspirations. This section examines their performance in the ALCS, analyzing the …
A CHRONOLOGY OF PRO FOOTBALL ON TELEVISION: …
Both conferences had tiebreaker playoff games. Giants vs. Browns game televised by ABC. Bears vs. Rams game not televised to Chicago, but televised in Los Angeles. Commentator …
The History of the New York Yankees’ Ownership
for stars. Almost a year to the day, February 16, 1916, the Yankees signed Home Run Baker for $25,000 and would pay him $8,000 a year. Home Run Baker was bought for 5% of what the …
PAY BALL: ESTIMATING THE PROFITABILITY OF THE …
In this paper we seek to build a historical background to the present day financial situation by examining the financial operations of the New York Yankees from 1915-1937. This paper …
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS
“With the most nominations in Sports Emmy history, this year’s competition is a proud moment for the entire industry,” said Justine Gubar, Head of Sports Awards, NATAS.
An Examination of Indicators of Postseason Success
Our data explores regular season and postseason data from 1970-2009, and our analysis shows that WPS is not a reliable indicator of postseason success, while WPTT can be used to point …
TACOMA POST-SEASON HISTORY
Infielders Chuck Hiller and Dick Phillips were named to the league’s post-season all-star team. No playofs were played in 1961 – the Giants were named league champions when they clinched …
Official Game infOrmatiOn
Yankees relievers allowed 2R/ER in 2.2IP (4H, 1K, 1HR). MATCHING UP:The Yankees have won each of their last nine games vs. Houston (since 9/1/23), their longest winning streak against …
Soldiers of Both Blue and Grey: The Story and Motivations of …
Galvanized Yankees refers to captured Confederate soldiers who, rather than endure the horrors of the overcrowded, undersupplied prisoner of war (POW) camps, would enlist in the Union …
June 2025- Kirby-Luther Household - episcopalretirement.com
7:10 Reds vs. Yankees, Channel 43 24 9:45 Hand & Nail Care, Activity Room 11:30 Exercise with Wellness Instructor, Luther Lounge 1:00 SAIDO, Activity Room 2:30 Music by Daven …
May 16 vs. Minnesota - img.mlbstatic.com
least six of the last seven seasons, joined by the Astros (7), Braves (7), Dodgers (7) and Yankees (6).....the team was just 2 games away from qualifying for the postseason in eight straight …
Official Game infOrmatiOn
franchise history the Yankees have won at least 48 of their first 69 decisions (also 52-17 in 1928 and 1939, 51-18 in 1998 and 2022, 49-20 in 1927 and '32, and 48-21 in 1926).
