TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for April 11th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

On April 11, 1912, the Yankees debuted their now famous pinstripes in what was their final home opener at Hilltop Park. It took until 1915 for the pinstripes to become a permanent part of their home uniforms, though.

And it took a little longer than I would have liked, but I am forever grateful that you, my Kari Ann, are my wife. My only regret is not finding you sooner so that I could spend even more years being yours. I love you.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for April 10th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!!


What trio of pitchers shares the Yankees record for the most Opening Day starts?

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Mel Stottlemyre, Whitey Ford and Ron Guidry have all started games for the New York Yankees on Opening Day seven times each!



And a special good morning to the most amazing woman on the planet, my wife Kari. I love you more than words could ever express or convey. Yikes!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for April 9th, 2019

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Mickey Mantle hit a home run an in exhibition game at the Astrodome on April 9, 1965, making him the first player to ever hit a home run indoors in Major League Baseball history.



And a special good morning to my amazing wife, Kari. I love you more than words could ever express, and I always will.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for April 5th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

What shortstop did the Yankees acquire on this day in 1977? Hint: He later hit a very famous home run for the team.

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Bucky Dent was acquired from the Chicago White Sox for Oscar Gamble, future Cy Young Award winner LaMarr Hoyt, Bob Polinsky and cash. Dent hit a home run in the one-game playoff against the Boston Red Sox in 1978, thus earning the nickname "Bucky F'in Dent."



And a special good morning to the most beautiful woman alive. I love you Kari, and I am so glad and grateful that you are mine!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for April 4th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

The New York Yankees pulled off a three-team trade to get Didi Gregorius from the Arizona Diamondbacks before the 2015 season with an eye on replacing a legend. Gregorius was the first man to play shortstop full-time for the Yankees after the retirement of the great Derek Sanderson Jeter.



And a special good morning to my beautiful and amazing wife. I am not me, without you, so I am forever grateful to have found you and to have you in my life. Thank you and I love you.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for April 3rd, 2019

Good morning Yankees family.

Name the six members of the New York Yankees who have hit two home runs in an Opening Day game?

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Joe Pepitone in 1963, Roger Maris in 1960, Mickey Mantle in 1956, Russ Derry in 1945, Babe Ruth in 1932 and Sammy Byrd, also in 1932. 


And a special good morning to my beautiful wife, Kari. Nothing in this world that I do is possible without you, whether I always recognize that in my actions or not.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for April 2nd, 2019

Good morning Yankees family.

Seven players from the New York Yankees have led the American League in stolen bases in a season. These players include Fritz Maisel in 1914, Ben Chapman from 1931-1933, Frank Crosetti in 1938, Snuffy Stirnweiss in 1944 and 1945, Ricky Henderson in 1985, 1986, and 1988, Alfonso Soriano in 2002, and Brett Gardner in 2011.

And a special good morning to my wife, Kari. I love you very much!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 29th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family and Happy Friday. Who had the bright idea to have Opening Day yesterday, and then a day off today? Dumb. Whatever.

What player for the Yankees set a team record for starters with a strikeouts-per-nine innings ratio of 10.61 in 2016?

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Michael Pineda, who led the American League and eclipsed David Cone's mark of 10.25 set in 1997. 



And a special good morning to my amazing wife, Kari. I love you. It's the weekend! Yikes.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 28th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family and Happy Opening Day 2019!!!

Who are the only players to wear jersey #99 for the New York Yankees?

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Brian Bruney in 2009
Aaron Judge in 2016 - present 



And a special good morning to my beautiful and amazing wife, Kari. It's Opening Day baby!!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 13th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

Two Yankees have joined the 30-30 club by slugging 30 home runs and stealing 30 bases in the same season. Name them.

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Bobby Bonds (1975) 
Alfonso Soriano (2002 and 2003) 



Good morning my baby I love you!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 12th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!!

From June 12 - 17, 1930, the Yankees reached double digits in runs in a club record five consecutive games. They outscore opponents 69-30 in beating Detroit twice and Cleveland three times.

And a special good morning to my amazing wife. Hopefully today is better than yesterday, and hopefully every day with me is as amazing as the first. I love you!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 11th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

What Yankees player once pitched an inning wearing a cap of Babe Ruth's that he had bought for $35,000?

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David Wells, who came to the mound wearing a standard cap in the second inning after Joe Torre made him take off the Ruth hat. The Yankees lost the 1997 game to Cleveland. 



And a special good morning to my amazing wife, Kari. I know you're having a rough morning and you need to hear it, so I love you so very much. You're so special to me and I am so grateful to have you in my life.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 10th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

George Steinbrenner led the limited partnership that purchased the New York Yankees on January 3, 1973. The club posted a .566 winning percentage in his 37 years as principal owner, winning 11 American League pennants and seven World Series.

And a special good morning to you, my love. I love you very, VERY much.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 9th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!!

Derek Jeter holds the Yankees record for most leadoff home runs in a career. Jeter started a game 29 times by hitting a home run. 

And a special good morning to the love of my life, Mrs. Kari Ann Burch!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 8th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!!

How many pitchers have eclipsed the 30-win mark in a single season in Yankees franchise history?

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One - Jack Chesbro was credited with 41 victories in 1904



Good morning to my amazing wife, Kari. I love you so very much!!!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 7th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

The Yankees pitchers threw 24 total shutouts in 1951, a club record. Allie Reynolds threw seven complete-game shutouts himself to lead the team.

And a special good morning to my beautiful, amazing wife. I love you so very much, more than I could ever put into words.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 6th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!!

What manager of the New York Yankees was the first in baseball history to win World Series titles in each of his first two seasons as a manager?

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Ralph Houk, who won the World Series in 1961 and 1962



And a special good morning to my amazing wife, Kari. I love you more than I could ever put into words.

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 5th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

The Yankees made one of their finest trades in the franchise's history on March 22, 1972, sending Danny Cater and a player to be named later (Mario Guerrero in June) to the Boston Red Sox for Sparkly Lyle. Lyle starred in the Yankees bullpen and won the 1977 American League Cy Young Award while, and not to be disrespectful by any means, I've never even heard of Danny Cater or Mario Guerrero.

The best trade that I ever made in my personal life was when I traded anger, depression, and unhappiness for the one thing in the world that has made me happier than I could have ever dreamed... my wife, Kari. I love you and I am forever grateful for you as well!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 4th, 2019

Good morning Yankees family. Monday... yuck!

Babe Ruth won 10 home runs crowns as a member of the New York Yankees. The Sultan of Swat, right? But what player has the second most home run titles in club history?

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Mickey Mantle, who has four. 



Even on a Monday morning I still love you so very much, my amazing wife Kari! And a very special good morning to my son, Jacob. You turn 15-years old today, and this is your day. Enjoy your day buddy, I love you!

TGP Trivia and Fact of the Day for March 3rd, 2019

Good morning Yankees family!

On Opening Day in 1996, Derek Jeter became the first rookie to start at shortstop in the opener since what first-year infielder in 1962?

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Tom Tresh



And a special good morning to my amazing wife, Kari. I love you more and more every single day!