A.J. Martelli Article Archive

  1. New York Yankee Memories: 27 Things I'll Remember from Their 2009 Season

    As everyone knows, the 2009 New York Yankees have won the World Series. Now that they finally have 27 World Titles, here are 27 things I have learned and will remember and take with me from this past season...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 25 days ago 167 reads 2 comments

  2. Alex Rodriguez Comes Up Big, Goes from Alexander the Goat to Alexander the Great

    When Alex Rodriguez flies the other team dies…eventually. That seems to be the formula of the 2009 playoffs.   Prior to the 2009 postseason, Rodriguez struggled immensely at the plate when it mattered most...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about about 1 month ago 165 reads 1 comments

  3. What Has Happened to A.J. Burnett?

    After Tuesday night’s game he said he felt decent but wasn’t sharp. Although the Yankees’ offense bailed A.J...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 3 months ago 313 reads 12 comments

  4. Sabathia Shines, Yankees Shut Out Red Sox for Second Straight Time

    David Ortiz looked to be trying to hit a 15-run home run in the top half of the ninth. He took two hard whiffs before gazing at strike three to end the game...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 3 months ago 121 reads 0 comments

  5. Empire Strikes Back: After Eight Straight Losses, Yanks Finally Squash Red Sox

    They really had nothing to laugh about up until tonight. The Yankees were 0-8 against their arch enemy Red Sox coming into Thursday’s game, but they got the last laugh in their 13–6 win...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 3 months ago 110 reads 8 comments

  6. Four-Run Seventh, Damon Lead Yankees to Win over Blue Jays

    Losing 3-2 in the top of the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game, the New York Yankees broke free and scored four runs, leading them to an 8-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 3 months ago 15 reads 0 comments

  7. Happy Halladays: New York Yankees Beat Toronto Blue Jays' Ace

    In the first game of a two-game series in Toronto, the New York Yankees slipped by the Blue Jays Tuesday night, beating them by a score of 5-3...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 3 months ago 97 reads 0 comments

  8. Cabrera Hits for Cycle in Yankee Win Over White Sox

    Coming off three straight losses to the Chicago White Sox, the New York Yankees finally beat them 8-5 Sunday afternoon, avoiding a sweep. Melky Cabrera put on an offensive show in the game, going 4-for-5 and hitting for the cycle...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 74 reads 2 comments

  9. Yankees Take Two of Three From Rays Behind Homers, Strong Chamberlain

    In the rubber game of a three-game set in Tampa Bay, the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, 6-2. Robinson Cano stood out on the offensive side of the game, knocking in two runs on the night...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 113 reads 0 comments

  10. Catch, Save, and a Beauty: Top 10 Game-Saving Catches in Baseball

    Salvation. There's no better feeling than knowing you are safe. In the game of baseball, a save is usually rewarded to the closing pitcher who shuts down the offense in hte final inning to secure a victory for their team...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 322 reads 17 comments

  11. Top 10 Chris Berman Baseball Nicknames

    Everybody knows him. He is the voice of the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby every year and the host of NFL Sunday Countdown on ESPN. I am talking about none other than Chris Berman...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 1,412 reads 58 comments

  12. Proud To Be An American: A.L. Tops N.L. in Mid-Summer Classic

    It was a star-studded night in St. Louis. Baseball legends, All-Stars, and even the President of the United States were in attendance for the 80th annual Major League Baseball All Star Game...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 47 reads 0 comments

  13. The Prince Becomes a King: Fielder Wins Derby

    Back, back, back, there it goes, goodbye! This was the line of the night for Prince Fielder, who won the 2009 Home Run Derby, becoming the first player for the Milwaukee Brewers to accomplish the feat...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 83 reads 2 comments

  14. Yankees Sweep Season Series Against Twins

    The New York Yankees swept the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon, beating them by a score of 6-4. It was the seventh time this year the Yankees have beaten the Twins and their 13th win in their last 15 games...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 41 reads 0 comments

  15. 8J: Burnett Picks Up Eighth Victory in Yankee Win Over Twins

    In a close game Wednesday night, the New York Yankees slipped past the Minnesota Twins beating them by a score of 4-3...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 43 reads 0 comments

  16. Yankees-Twins: New York Routs Minnesota in First of Three

    The New York Yankees put on a clinic against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night. The rout was on, as the Bronx Bombers squashed the Twin Cities by a score of 10-2, winning the first game of a three-game series...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 4 months ago 39 reads 0 comments

  17. Jorge Posada Pied: Yankees Walk Off Against Blue Jays

    The Yankees made it a happy Fourth of July in the bottom of the 12th inning Saturday evening. With the game knotted at five, Jorge Posada delivered a walk-off single to score Alex Rodriguez ...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 139 reads 0 comments

  18. A.J. Burnett Burns Former Team, Yankees Roll Past Blue Jays

    Starting off the holiday weekend on the right note, the New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday afternoon by a score of 4-2. In the fifth inning, the Blue Jays beat themselves, making two crucial mistakes...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 61 reads 0 comments

  19. Rodriguez's Home Run Lifts Yankees Past Mariners

    Riding a six-game winning streak, the New York Yankees made it seven consecutive wins on Wednesday night by beating the Seattle Mariners by a score of 4-2...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 67 reads 0 comments

  20. Cabrera Leads Yankees Past Mariners

    In the first game of a three game series at home, the New York Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, winning by a score of 8-5...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 72 reads 0 comments

  21. New York-New York: Yankees Broom Mets, Mariano Rivera Reaches 500 Saves

    The 2009 Subway Series was one-sided to say the least, as the New York Yankees completed a three-game, weekend sweep of their cross town rivals the New York Mets on Sunday night, beating them by a score of 4-2...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 204 reads 5 comments

  22. Yankees Play Home Run Derby to Top Tampa Bay Rays

    It took two swings by the New York Yankees in the late innings to beat the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night by a score of 5-3. Johnny Damon launched a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning, his 12th of the year, to give the Yankees a 4-3 lead.

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 71 reads 6 comments

  23. New York Yankees Come From Behind to Rattle Tampa Bay Rays

    The New York Yankees once again put on a late-inning show on Sunday afternoon. Down 3-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Yanks batted around and scored three runs against the Tampa Bay Rays, going on to beat them by a score of 4-3...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 116 reads 0 comments

  24. Why the New York Yankees Need To Trade Hideki Matsui

    He burst onto the Major League Baseball scene in 2003, crushing a grand slam home run in his first home game with the New York Yankees. So far this season, Hideki Matsui has eight homers, 22 RBI, and is batting ...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 5 months ago 884 reads 2 comments

  25. Yankees Beat Rangers Behind Clutch Melky Cabrera

    Melky Cabrera once again proved his worth as a situational hitter on Thursday afternoon. Knotted at six in the bottom of the eighth against the Texas Rangers, Cabrera crushed a two-run homer ...

    A.J. Martelli Written by A.J. Martelli about 6 months ago 62 reads 0 comments

 


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