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A girl sitting in a baseball stadium smiles while holding a bucket of fried chicken.

A love letter to Yankee Stadium

The perfect day consists of a trip on the No. 4 train, a baseball cap and a giant bucket of chicken.
Brianna Ly, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

Imagine this: It’s a gorgeous 70-degree spring day, and you make the spontaneous decision to celebrate the pleasant weather with a good old-fashioned baseball game with your...

An illustration of the New York Yankees’ logo on a gravestone with the text “R.I.P.” engraved on it and flowers placed in front of the gravestone.

A eulogy to this year’s New York Yankees

Although a cornerstone of being a Yankees fan, a championship-or-bust mentality can prevent an enjoyable baseball season.
David Bernstein, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

Aaron Judge stepped up to the plate in what could have been his final at-bat as a New York Yankee on Oct. 23. The Houston Astros were on the brink of sweeping and eliminating the...

An illustration of a white baseball with a red seam. The New York Yankees logo is printed in the middle.

What’s next for the New York Yankees?

The New York Yankees have some major decisions to make this offseason.
Adam Covey and Staff Writer October 31, 2022

This season was supposed to be different for the New York Yankees. The team was 61-23 on July 8, and there was chatter about the team breaking the MLB record for wins in a season....

Illustration of baseball player Aaron Judge in a New York Yankees jersey, eye black and cap with a background of blue stripes.

All Rise for Aaron Judge as he chases Yankees’ home run record

As New York Yankees star Aaron Judge comes closer to breaking the longtime American League home run record, WSN reflects on his historic season with the team.
Lucas Alexander, Contributing Writer September 23, 2022

I always love going to baseball games early to watch the players warm up, especially when Aaron Judge is playing. Watching him stroll onto the field, you realize just how big 6’7”...

The Houston Astros have recently been exposed to stealing signs during the team’s championship season in 2017. (Via Wikimedia Roy Luck)

Houston, We Have a (Sign-Stealing) Problem. Again.

The Houston Astros find themselves in the news for their second sign-stealing scandal in two years. How the team and Major League Baseball respond will shape the future of professional baseball as we know it.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

Last week, ex-pitcher for the Houston Astros Mike Fiers told The Athletic that the Astros used a center field camera to illegally steal signs during the team’s championship season...

As Major League Baseball comes into season, there remain mixed expectations for both the Yankees and the Mets.

New York Baseball: A Tale of Two Teams

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
As the MLB season approaches, here's a look at what New York baseball fans are in for.
Some NYU students stay true to the sports teams of their hometowns while others find themselves potentially at the front of Yankee Stadium.

Does Coming to New York Mean Switching Teams?

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
NYU students, as well as New Yorkers at large, come from all over, bringing sports allegiances with them. But would any of them consider switching teams to the New York alternative?
The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

The Hottest Sports Tickets in NYC Aren’t Always a Pipe Dream

Ashley Arnold and Rachel Ruecker September 8, 2016
A handy guide to New York City professional sports teams for NYU students.
Smorgasburg has some great food on the weekends, including the new and viral raindrop cake.

Weekend: Ditch Your Dorm, Take Advantage of the Weather

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 14, 2016
Check out our guide for cool things to do the weekend of April 15th.
The Mets and the Yankees will have solid seasons this year if they can maintain their current strategy.

How Crazy Do You Have to Be to Predict a Subway World Series?

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer April 8, 2016
The return of baseball means the return of two teams in New York who are prepared for an exciting season.
Hopeful for the New York baseball teams, the WSN Sports Desk sets their predictions for the World Series.

Staff Recs: Not-Too-Early World Series Predictions

Staff, WSN Sports March 28, 2016
With baseball season right around the corner, the WSN Sports Desk predicts who will take home the Commissioner's Trophy.
This season of MLB playoffs will prove to be very exciting.

Staff Recommendations: MLB playoff games

Sports Staff October 5, 2015
The sports desk staff recommends the best MLB first round playoff series to watch.