Howard Z. Unger
For the past 15 years, Howard Z. Unger has written about popular culture, sports, and the media. Born and raised in the Bronx, he now resides in Brooklyn, New York, after stops along the way in spots like Sarasota, Florida, where he covered civil and criminal justice for the Herald-Tribune.
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The New York Yankees Should Call Up Zoilo AlmonteThe Yankees should forget about recalling major league castoffs like Brennan Boesch and call up hot-hitting prospect Zoilo Almonte.
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When Michael Pineda Arrives for the New York Yankees Next Month, Phil Hughes Should GoBefore deciding on Michael Pineda's future with the Yankees, the team plans on seeing how the big right-hander does in about six starts. However, it’s clear that when Pineda is ready to join the Yankees, the club needs to part ways with Phil Hughes. -
Seven Former Yankees Set to Suit Up for All-Star GameThursday, the managers for the 2013 All-Star Game announced their coaching staffs for the July 16 contest at Citi Field and their lists included seven former Yankees.
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With 250 Wins, Andy Pettitte Deserves a Place in Cooperstown... EventuallyWith 250 wins under his belt, Andy Pettitte deserves to be voted into the Hall of Fame... eventually. -
New York Yankees Draft Pick Opts to Play Quarterback at OklahomaNew York Yankees draft pick Cody Thomas won’t sign with the Yankees, sparing Yankees fans the pain of following another quarterback through the ranks of the team’s minor league system, only to fail miserably and opt for an NFL career. -
New York Yankees Should Trade Phil Hughes and Joba ChamberlainIt's come to a point where neither first-round draft pick seems to fit the Yankees’ short- and long-term plans. -
Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis to Rejoin New York YankeesMark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis are expected to return for the New York Yankees’ three-games series against the rival Boston Red Sox, which starts Friday.
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Snubbed Spot on All-Star Ballot; Yankees' Vernon Wells Deserves of StartStart the campaign to write-in New York Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells for the American League All-Star team. -
With Three First-Round Picks, New York Yankees Likely Eyeing HurlersRobert Kaminsky, Bobby Wahl, Tom Windle, and Kevin Ziomek may all be available when the Yankees pick at next month's first-year player draft.
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Teixeira and Pineda Highlight New York Yankees Injury ReportThe Yankees are awaiting the return of regulars Mark Teixeira, Derek Jeter, and Alex Rodriguez, as well as the debut of heralded pitcher Michael Pineda. -
Dwight Gooden Memoir Heaps Praise on George SteinbrennerFormer hurler Dwight "Doc" Gooden dedicates space in his latest memoir to former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who Gooden describes as instrumental in turning his life around. -
Where to Visit and What to Avoid at Yankee StadiumThe new Yankee Stadium, which opened in 2009, is more spacious, fan-friendly than the old Yankee Stadium, which was known for its tiny corridors, awful bathrooms, and obstructed views. -
In Inevitable Move, New York Yankees Offer GrouponsIn an inevitable move to combat declining attendance figures, the Yankees this week began offering Groupons for games against the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians. -
New York Yankees Desperate to Give Away TicketsAttendance at Yankees home games is already down about 9 percent from last year, and the team is doing all it can to avoid what will likely be record low attendance at the new Stadium when the Houston Astros come to town.
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Austin Romine Era Begins in New YorkWith Francisco Cervelli expected to miss up to 8 weeks with a broken hand, the Yankees are expected to call up prospect Austin Romine.
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Top New York Yankees Hitters Missing from All-Star BallotTwo of the Yankees' top three hitters are not on Major League Baseball’s recently unveiled All-Star ballot.
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New York Yankees Injury Report: Teixeira, Jeter, Pineda, A-RodUpdate on the Yankees' roster of injured All-Stars -
What's Brewing at Yankee StadiumThe Yankees were taken to task for selling "craft beer" brewed by a macrobrewery.
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Robinson Cano Fires Scott Boras, Hires Jay-Z! Yankees Fans, RejoiceCano, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, hired Jay-Z’s newly created Roc Nation Sports, which is partnering with the same firm that represents Buster Posey and Roy Halladay. -
Patchwork Lineup and Subdued Crowd Mark Yankees OpenerLou Piniella tossed out the first pitch for the Yankees 2013 opener, and who better to give the honor to? Sweet Lou served as manager for 1980s Yankees teams that led the league in payroll and always seemed to finish just above .500.
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New York Yankees' Veterans Motivated to ContendYes, the Yankees are old, but the team’s veterans seem passionate about proving they can win. (Proving they can stay healthy is another story.) -
Ten Names for Your Yankees-Dominated Fantasy TeamTo help make your draft's chat room as painless as possible, here are 10 possible team for your Yankees-centric team.
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New York Yankees Injury Update: Michael Pineda Placed on DL (Shock!)To no one's surprise, the Yankees placed Michael Pineda on the 60-day disabled list.
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Yankees Intent on Competing... For Ticket SalesThe Yankees and StubHub are in a heated legal battle to be the go-to source for buying and selling Yankees tickets.
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New York Yankees Milestones TrackerDerek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Alex Rodriguez and other are all in line to reach major milestones this season.
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New York Yankees Visit to West Point Rich in HistoryA brief history of the Yankees-Army baseball series.
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Soda Ban Spills into My Coffee OrderJust what I need: extra chaos with my morning coffee.
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Top Three New York Yankees Spring Training DisappointmentsPhil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain, and Austin Romine haven't exactly lit up the Yankees' spring training facilities.
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World Baseball Classic May Ward Off Slow Start for Yankees' Mark TeixeiraWhile most of his teammates will remain in Florida, Mark Teixeira heads to Arizona this week to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
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Five New York Yankees Set to Break Out or Come Back in 2013These five Yankees are set to have breakout or comeback seasons in 2013.
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Curtis Granderson Fractures Forearm; Yankees Outfield Competition Heats UpCould prospects fill hole left by Granderson's injury?
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Musically, Yankees Prospects Top Mickey MantleYankees prospects Mason Williams and Dante Bichette, Jr. are the latest in a tradition of Yankees who have caught the musical bug.
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How the Yankees Can Afford Robinson CanoHow the New York Yankees can afford Robinson Cano, and can they afford not to have Cano?
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New York Yankees' "Ticket Exchange" Prices Higher Than StubHub'sTwo months after opting out of Major League Baseball’s deal with StubHub, the New York Yankees recently unveiled their own website for fans to buy and sell Yankees tickets. For now, at least, it doesn’t look like the best option for fans.
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Is it Time for Derek Jeter to Move On... To Another Position?The New York Yankees shortstop will be in 39 in June, he’s the oldest starting shortstop in the majors, and he’s got a surgically repaired ankle.
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Ivan Nova Competing for Final Spot in New York Yankees RotationDespite a career 29-14 win-loss record, New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova still has a lot to prove.
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Francisco Cervelli Opts Out of Classic to Focus on New York Yankees Catching CompetitionFrancisco Cervelli’s decision to opt of the WBC leaves the Yankees with two players scheduled to participate in the tournament - first baseman Mark Teixeira (Team USA) and second baseman Robinson Cano (Dominican Republic).
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Kevin Youkilis Joins Short List of Ex-Longtime Red Sox to Join New York YankeesNew York Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis didn’t need to clarify his recent statement that he’ll “always be a Red Sock.” He spent almost 9 years in Boston. Only three hitters played longer before joining the New York Yankees.
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A New York Yankees Fan’s Guide to Defending Alex RodriguezSome tips for defending the most hated Yankee since William Tecumseh Sherman.
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The Year Army Almost Beat the New York YankeesPreview of March 30 Yankees-Army exhibition game at West Point, focusing on 1966 game that Army almost won and an overview of the Yankees-Army series.
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After 15 Years, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman Deserves Some CreditDuring the 15 years that Brian Cashman has been general manager, the Yankees have appeared in the postseason 14 times, won 6 American League pennants, and 4 World Series trophies. He deserves some credit.
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Ed Koch Defied Critics; Held Parade for 1978 New York YankeesMayor Ed Koch defied critics after the Yankees’ 1978 World Series victory by hosting the first ticker-tape parade in New York City since the New York Mets miracle World Series victory in 1969.
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Old? Oft-Injured? Travis Hafner Seems a Perfect Fit for New York YankeesTravis Hafner seems like a perfect fit for the New York Yankees. (Seriously.)
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On Alex Rodriguez, What Would George Steinbrenner Do?What would George Steinbrenner over the latest Alex Rodriguez debacle?
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Alex Rodriguez's Cousin in Miami May Be His DownfallThe cousin of New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been implicated in an alleged performance-enhancing drug scandal.
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New York Yankees' Mason Williams Among Top 10 Outfield ProspectsYankees prospect Mason Williams was named by MLB.com as the 10th best outfield prospect in the minor leagues.
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Ego Drives Alex Rodriguez's Pursuit for GreatnessIt's always been about ego for A-Rod - the fancy cars, the supermodels, the Esquire magazine cover shoots. I don't think he'll battle back from hip surgery for the love of the New York fans, but for the love of A-Rod, himself.
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Jeter Speaks on Climate Change; Drives Gas-Guzzler to WorkNew York Yankees captain Derek Jeter said that being in New York during Hurricane Sandy reinforced his belief that something needs to be done to address climate change. Perhaps he can start by trading in his Mercedes-Benz.
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Where Does Pedro Feliciano Rank Among Brian Cashman's Worst Pitcher Signings?Pedro Feliciano's two-year, $8 million deal with the New York Yankees was bad, but there have been a few worse contracts doled out by general manager Brian Cashman.
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Mets Remind Yankees of $8 Million Mistake, Sign Pedro FelicianoThe Mets announced that the team has signed former Yankees pitcher Pedro Feliciano to a minor-league contract and are inviting him to spring training. The move was a slap in the face to the Yanks, who had accused the Mets of abusing Feliciano.
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Return Date for New York Yankees' Michael Pineda Is Anyone's GuessOne year after trading away top prospect Jesus Montero, the Yankees are still waiting to see what they got in return.
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In Jeter and Ichiro, Top of Yankees' Order Seems Built for Small BallIn Derek Jeter and Ichiro Suzuki, the top of the Yankees' batting order seems built for small ball.
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Top 10 Films for Yankees Fans to Watch Until Spring TrainingA top 10 list of Yankee-centric movies.
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Writers Argue to Change Hall of Fame Voting ProcessSportswriters are calling for the Baseball Writers Association of America to change its process for voting for membership to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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With Rafael Soriano Move to Nats, Yankees Move Up Draft BoardWhen Rafael Soriano signed a deal with the Washington Nationals, the New York Yankees slowly moved up the board.
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40 Years Later, Former New York Yankee Ron Blomberg Still Cashing in on DH NotorietyFour decades after becoming the first designated hitter in major league history, Ron Blomberg is still cashing in on his fame. He's a published author, makes speaking appearances, and runs a baseball clinic. He owes a lot of it to a single at-bat.
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New York Yankees' Deal with Ticketmaster Will Not Deter Fans from StubHubEconomics says the Yankees proposed deal with Ticketmaster to set a floor price on baseball tickets is doomed to fail.
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New York Yankees Should Be Committed to Reducing PayrollThe Yankees are committed to reducing payroll for good reason.
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Who Were the Brooklyn Atlantics: Rare Baseball Card Expected to Fetch $100K+A recently discovered 148-year-old baseball card of the Brooklyn Atlantics baseball club is expected to fetch more than $100,000 when its auctioned off next month. But who are the Brooklyn Atlantics?
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From Pinstripes to Prison StripesFormer All-Star outfielder Andruw Jones joined a select list of Yankees arrested for boneheaded decisions or, in some cases, bad luck. In many cases, these Yankees traded pinstripes for prison stripes.Also published on:
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For New York Yankees, What’s the Catch?Four catchers - Francisco Cervelli, Chris Stewart, Austin Romine and Gary Sanchez - are expected to compete to make the Yankees' opening-day roster when spring training starts next month.
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The Next Oklahoma Kid: Top Prospect Heathcott Draws Comparisons to Mantle and Hamilton, but Can He Hit?New York Yankees prospect Slade Heathcott has overcome adversity and finally has a chance to turn heads this spring.
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For Yankees, Dollars Make SenseThe Yankee front office's push to cut the team's payroll to $189 million by 2014 has as much to do with the team's short-term goals as it does the squad's long-term future.