http://www.yourstreet.com/news/new-york-yankees YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us Oklahoma native Johnny Bench was named Most Valuable Player of the 1976 World Series, helping Cincinnati sweep the New York Yankees. Read more on NewsOK.com http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6745924/from-the-archives-johhny-bench,-1976 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:23:08 -0700 MINNEAPOLIS -- CC Sabathia was superb, A.J. Burnett followed suit and Andy Pettitte added to his resume of postseason success. While everyone was talking about Alex Rodriguez's breakthrough playoff performance, the New York Yankees got three strong s... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746850/starters-the-difference-for-yankees Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:53:08 -0700 Much has been made in recent weeks about stupid penalties for excessive celebration in college football that have had a direct impact on the games. You want to talk about truly excessive celebration? Well, I ask you, what do each of the pictures above have in common?... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6742853/east-coast-bias-throwing-a-flag-on-excessive-celebration Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:01:08 -0700 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Alex Rodriguez finally delivered the playoff performance he needed and his talent demanded, powering the New York Yankees back to the AL championship series. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747406/rodriguez-and-posada-power-yanks-back-to-alcs Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:01:08 -0700 Mark Teixeira hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning to give the Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, and a 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series. Alex Rodriguez sent the game into extra innings with a two-run homer in the ninth. 1010... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746309/teixeira-homers-in-11th-inning,-yankees-beat-twins Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:22:08 -0700 Nick Swisher remembers when he first learned he was joining the New York Yankees. It wasn't the idea of donning the pinstripes, or even the 26 championships that he thought about. READ MORE >> http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746430/silver-tongued-sterling-is-voice-of-yankees Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:58:08 -0700 CC Sabathia was fantastic in his first regular season with the New York Yankees. Now, it's time for him to earn that $161 million contract. READ MORE>> ** CLICK HERE  and listen to a special WCBS pregame from 5-5:30p.m. online** http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746447/bringing-out-the-ace Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:32:08 -0700 Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have picked the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals as favorites to meet in baseball's World Series, with New York an overwhelming favorite to win its first title since 2000. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746336/wanna-bet-on-it-vegas-likes-yanks,-cards-in-ws Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:13:08 -0700 The New York Yankees are prohibiting fans from bringing backpacks to Yankee Stadium for postseason games. READ MORE>> ** CLICK HERE  and listen to a special WCBS pregame from 5-5:30p.m. online** http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746449/backpacks-banned-from-yankee-stadium Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:44:08 -0700 The New York Yankees will start the AL playoffs Wednesday. READ MORE>> http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746474/bronx-bombers-choose-wednesday Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:19:08 -0700 Matt LaFauci was about 16 when his grandmother died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. If he hadn't been a fan of the New York Yankees, he admits, he would have known little about the progressive neurodege ... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6736575/walk-to-benefit-fight-against-als Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:05:08 -0700 A.J. Burnett pitched well in an encouraging playoff tuneup and the New York Yankees rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory. READ MORE >> SEE:   Photos from the Game http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746603/burnett-shines-as-yanks-top-royals Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:33:08 -0700 With their playoff position secured, the New York Yankees took a few moments Tuesday night to salute Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera for milestone achievements this season. Related Gallery: Yankees Clinch AL East Title http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6738302/yankees-salute-jeter-and-rivera-with-pregame-gifts Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:10:08 -0700 NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees wrapped up the AL East title and home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a neat bow, beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 Sunday for their 100th win of the year. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6737685/yankees-clinch-al-east,-home-field Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:00:08 -0700 Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees wrapped up the AL East title and home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a neat bow, beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 Sunday for their 100th win of the season. READ MORE>> Photo Gallery: Yankees Vs Red Sox... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746642/yankees-celebrate-title-with-100th-win-of-the-season Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:33:08 -0700 A.J. Burnett struck out 11 in just his second win since July, and the New York Yankees won a series at Anaheim for the first time since May 2004 with a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday. READ MORE>> http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746683/yankees-edge-angels-3-2-to-win-series Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:03:08 -0700 Brett Gardner scored the tiebreaking run on Alex Rodriguez's sacrifice fly in the ninth, and the New York Yankees celebrated clinching their 14th playoff appearance in 15 seasons Tuesday night with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. READ MORE >> SEE:... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746703/new-york-yankees-clinch-playoff-berth Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:25:08 -0700 Joe Saunders pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels prevented the Yankees from wrapping up a playoff spot, beating New York 5-2 on Monday night in a matchup of division leaders. READ MORE >> SEE:   Photos - Yankees vs. Angels (9/21) http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746721/angels-keep-yanks-from-playoff-lock Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:23:08 -0700 SEATTLE -- Three games against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium this weekend could provide the suddenly mediocre Yankees with an outside chance of clinching the AL East. However, the Yankees haven’t lost sight of the importance three tilts against the A... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6730469/next-up-for-yanks-hellish-halos Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:04:08 -0700 Ken Griffey Jr. homered and drove in four runs, putting the New York Yankees' playoff party on hold by leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-1 victory Sunday. READ MORE >> SEE:   Photos - Yanks vs. Mariners (9/20) http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6730227/mariners-sail-past-yankees Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:17:08 -0700