Zell's Pinstriped Blog, A New York Yankees Fan Blog

The George Bell-Jesse Barfield-Suzyn Waldman Story

Kevin Rozell — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 23:41:13 +0000

Back in 1987, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Bell refused to talk to the beat writers who surrounded his locker after the game because Suzyn Waldman was present. At the time, women had just started to get locker room access. Bell started screaming at her as she approached his locker. Enter Barfield.

Chasing #Se7en with Derek Jeter

Kevin Rozell — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:45:02 +0000

Hey Jimmie, it’s Time!….Now, chase down seven! #TheCaptain

Your 2016 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster

Kevin Rozell — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 17:00:07 +0000

Here are your 2016 New York Yankees. (Roster via The LoHud Yankees Blog)

PITCHERS

26 Johnny Barbato, 68 Dellin Betances, 85 Luis Cessa, 30 Nathan Eovaldi, 48 Andrew Miller, 47 Ivan Nova, 35 Michael Pineda, 52 CC Sabathia, 40 Luis Severino, 45 Chasen Shreve, 19 Masahiro Tanaka, 39 Kirby Yates

CATCHERS

-34 Brian McCann30, 27 Austin Romine

INFIELDERS

-29 Dustin Ackley, 14 Starlin Castro, 18 Didi Gregorius, 12 Chase Headley, 25 Mark Teixeira, 17 Ronald Torreyes

OUTFIELDERS

-36 Carlos Beltran, 22 Jacoby Ellsbury, 11 Brett Gardner, 31 Aaron Hicks

DESIGNATED HITTER

-13 Alex Rodriguez

Legends Seats & Lonn Trost: John Oliver rips the Yankees a new asshole

Kevin Rozell — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:14:11 +0000

Ahoy there, assholes!

Artie Lange Stormed The Field At The 1977 World Series – CONAN on TBS

Kevin Rozell — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 15:09:30 +0000

Artie Lange took a trip down memory lane last night on Conan telling a story about when his dad tossed him on the field after the Yankees won the 1977 Fall Classic. I’ve heard this story a few times before, but I felt this one was a classic.

Breaking News: CC Sabathia to miss playoffs…enters alcohol rehab

Kevin Rozell — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:39:00 +0000

News just broke that CC Sabathia will now be entering an alcohol rehabilitation center and miss the entire postseason. This couldn’t come at a worse time with the Yankees about to compete for their playoff lives tomorrow night. If they win tomorrow against the Houston Astros, one has to wonder how the rotation will be set for up for the American League Division Series. The game still has to be played, so lets not get ahead of ourselves.

With that said, the main concern is getting CC back on his feet. I think I can speak on behalf of all Yankees fans in saying that we wish him all the best and hope to see him back on the mound as soon as possible.

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia watches a fielding drill before an exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, March 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Breaking News: Masahiro Tanaka hits the 15-day DL with a “tender wrist.” Tommy John precursor?

Kevin Rozell — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:52:04 +0000

If you were listening to the Yankees telecast, you must have heard Michael Kay and David Cone break the news that Masahiro Tanaka has just landed on the 15-day disabled list with what they’re calling a “tender wrist.” That sounds like it’s not connected to the UCL tear and we may not have to sound the alarms just yet. Coney said that this report begs a lot of questions and wonders if Tanaka is compensating because of his elbow.

At the same time, no injury to Masahiro’s arm should be taken lightly. According to reports, Brian Cashman has stated that there is “no change” in Tanaka’s elbow. He was also asked if this could be a Tommy John surgery “precursor”…to which he said, “could be.”

Tanaka will be shut down for 7-10 days. We may not see him for another month or so. Nobody knows for sure. Now, we play a waiting game and see how this unfolds.

Photo Courtesy of Getty Images

Game #17: Subway Series: Mets at Yankees

Kevin Rozell — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:06:28 +0000

Yankees (9-7) vs. Mets (13-3)

Pitching Matchup:

RHP Michael Pineda (2-0, 5.00) vs RHP Jacob deGrom (2-1, 0.93)

Yankees Lineup

Ellsbury CF
Gardner LF
Rodriguez DH
Teixeira 1B
McCann C
Beltran RF
Headley 3B
Drew 2B
Gregorius SS

Game Information:

The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The game is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES and MLB Networks. The game can be heard on the radio on WFAN 660/101.9FM

Pitching probables for the New York Mets series

Kevin Rozell — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:55:26 +0000

The Yankees open up a three-game series against the New York Mets tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series:

Fri: RHP Michael Pineda (2-0, 5.00) vs RHP Jacob deGrom (2-1, 0.93)

Sat: LHP CC Sabathia (0-3, 4.35) vs RHP Matt Harvey (3-0, 3.50)

Sun: RHP Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 3.12) vs LHP Jon Niese (2-0, 1.50)

Game #14: Yankees at Tigers

Kevin Rozell — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:19:51 +0000

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Yankees (6-7) vs. Tigers (11-2)

Pitching Matchup:

RHP Nathan Eovaldi (0-0, 4.35) vs LHP Kyle Lobstein (1-0, 5.40)

Yankees Lineup

Ellsbury CF
Gardner LF
Rodriguez DH
Teixeira 1B
McCann C
Young RF
Headley 3B
Drew SS
Petit 2B

Game Information:

The game will take place at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The game is scheduled to start at 7:08PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES and MLB Networks. The game can be heard on the radio on WFAN 660/101.9FM