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As players were beseeched to eulogize Yankee Stadium as it hosts its last All-Star Game, some were willing to discuss what they would not miss about the old ballpark.

Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 9:54 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium (NYC), All Star Games

Rivera Is Eager to Preserve Another Stadium Memory

As popular as Derek Jeter is and as supremely talented as Alex Rodriguez is, the most indispensable Yankee on the field Tuesday will, as always, be Mariano Rivera.

Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 12:21 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Rivera, Mariano, All Star Games

After Losing Out in Fan Voting, Wright Is an All-Star After All

David Wright filled an open slot on the National League squad and Yogi Berra help kick off the festivities leading up to the All-Stars.

Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 11:25 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Wright, David, Berra, Yogi, All Star Games

Yankees' Rivera a Non-Starter for A.L. All-Stars

It may be the last All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium and Mariano Rivera will likely feature in the game, but don't expect him to be American League Manager Terry Francona's choice to start next Tuesday.

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:49 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Francona, Terry, Boston Red Sox, Rivera, Mariano, American League, Papelbon, Jonathan, Yankee Stadium (NYC), All Star Games

Sports of The Times: A Record That Makes The Yankees Jealous

The Rays, the best current team in the American League, do not have a position starter in the All-Star Game and has just two players on the roster over all.

Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 9:43 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, All Star Games

Red Sox and Cubs Lead Selections With 7 All-Stars

A record seven Chicago Cubs were joined by seven Boston stars when rosters were announced Sunday for the July 15 event at Yankee Stadium.

Posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:47 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, All Star Games

Baseball Under Javits Center Big Top

The Sharpie Brigade is set to storm the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Friday for the All-Star FanFest, an event that features former baseball stars who sign autographs.

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:34 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Yankee Stadium (NYC), All Star Games

Yankees Notebook: Yankees Call the Shots on a Homer Promotion

The notion that David Ortiz would be given the chance to imitate Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium, prompted the Yankees to modify the format of a home rum promotion.

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 1:15 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Ortiz, David, Yankee Stadium (NYC), Ruth, Babe, All Star Games