Nick Swisher
The year the Yankees asked Lyle Overbay to be Nick Swisher
Veteran Daily News columnist Bill Madden was asking Nick Swisher, now a member of the Cleveland Indians, if he ever thought Overbay would be the one replacing him in right field for the Yankees. More
How do you fix a Yankee team that led the league in wins?
Well, the New York Yankees' season is over, and the amusing game to name the precise problem with a team that won 95 games and advanced to the American League Championship Series is on. More
Mark Teixeira needs replacing, but why mess with Swisher?
Over the next two weeks, the New York Yankees will battle to hold their lead in the American League East without Mark Teixeira, whose M.R.I. on Monday revealed an aggravation to his calf strain. More
Can the Yankees afford to lose Nick Swisher?
The New York Yankees solidified their hold on the American League East this past weekend, and Nick Swisher was a big reason why. More
Matt Harvey marks his Mets debut with a Seaveresque strikeout haul
Three days apart in 1967, a pair of young pitcher burst onto the scene for the New York Mets. Each one set the franchise record for most strikeouts in a debut with eight. More
Now, the thing that will hurt Stoudemire worse than punching glass is a Knicks rally
The biggest danger to Amar'e Stoudemire in New York isn't if the Knicks lose to the Miami Heat, who they trail 2-0 in a best-of-seven series, but if the Knicks rally to make this series close. There is already a perception that Stoudemire and Anthony cannot exist together, one built on a very small number of games, spaced out over the past two seasons, and largely without the benefit of a point guard. More
You don't have a problem with offense if Nick Swisher is hitting sixth
To get a sense of precisely why the New York Yankees won't have trouble scoring runs or winning games this season, consider how they've gotten to a 3-3 record to start the season.
Their starting pitching, expected to be a strength, has a 5.29 ERA. The middle of their order, Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira, have a total of one RBI in six games. And still, thanks to Nick Swisher's second home run of the season, the Yankees beat the Orioles, 6-4 on Wednesday night. More
(1)Rich-guy problems of the 2012 New York Yankees, continued
The New York Yankees possess a deeper, more talented roster than just about any other in baseball.
Their starting pitching staff is so strong that one of their better starters from last year, Freddy Garcia, may wind up in the bullpen, despite a strong spring training and $4 million salary. More
Horror stories from a Long Island pharmacy, and a big introduction for Rory McIlroy
Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? More
(2)Turning tricks, shooting champagne, stuffing cannoli
Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? More
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