Chris Carelli

Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Business Management and currently is a freelance sports writer for several outlets covering college athletics and Major League Baseball. He is a stay-at-home father of two boys, ages 6 and 4. After his commitment to family, his love of sports, especially baseball takes over. Working as the senior editor for Yanks Go Yard is very exciting for him having been a fan of the Yankees since he first saw Reggie Jackson from the bleachers in 1977. For links to Chris' other work please visit the Staff link on the site's homepage.

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MLB Game Recaps: Jered Weaver’s No-Hitter caps dramatic night around MLB

Last night was a baseball fan’s perfect night. There were power displays, walk-off homers, dominant pitching performances, extra innings, and a back and forth battle. I had no idea which was the…Read More

Ryan Howard and Chase Utley set to begin baseball activities soon

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and second baseman Chase Utley will be heading to Clearwater soon and begin to take part in baseball activities according to Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia…Read More

Delmon Young placed on restricted list, set for evaluation

Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young was placed on the restricted list yesterday and is set to be evaluated by an independent evaluator assigned by Major League Baseball according to Mike Mazzeo of ESPNNewYork.com.…Read More

MLB Recaps: Braves stun Dodgers with three runs in ninth, win 4-2

The marquee matchup of the day was set in Los Angeles where the Dodgers hosted the Atlanta Braves. Two pitchers with ERAs under 1.00 took the mound. Brandon Beachy pitched well but was outdone by veteran…Read More

Has Justin Morneau made it all the way back?

After missing significant time in each of the last two seasons due to concussion-like symptoms, Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Justin Morneau is off to a nice start in 2012. After logging…Read More

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MLB Recaps: Giants outlast Phillies after classic Cain-Lee duel

Sometimes anticipated pitcher’s duels simply fizzle out. Not this one; as the San Francisco Giants…Read More

MLB Recaps: Denorfia homer stuns D’Backs, boosts Padres

Heading into yesterday’s series finale the Arizona Diamondbacks were the last team in Major League…Read More

Opening 0-3 is not exactly Armageddon for Yankees and Red Sox

In New York and Boston, there are Yankees fans and Red Sox fans wondering if this is part of the Mayan…Read More

2012 MLB Season Preview: New York Yankees

The next team in the Call to the Pen MLB Season Preview series is the defending American League East…Read More

2012 MLB Season Preview: Milwaukee Brewers

The next team in the Call to the Pen MLB Season Preview Series is the defending National League Central…Read More

2012 MLB Season Preview: St. Louis Cardinals

The next team we’ll cover on Call to the Pen’s 2012 MLB Season Preview series is the defending…Read More

Manhattanville College happy with performance in SABR Analytics Conference Case Competition

Manhattanville College’s Graduate Program in Sports Business Management, participated in a case…Read More

2012 MLB Season Preview: New York Mets

Call to the Pen’s 2012 MLB Season Preview continues with the New York Mets. The Mets are in disarray…Read More

SABR Analytics Conference and Case Competition set for this week

If you’ve read my work on this site you know that I lean toward writing pieces that involve statistical…Read More

Yadier Molina’s extension reshapes catcher’s market

The announcement of Yadier Molina‘s extension with the St. Louis Cardinals became official today…Read More

New York Yankees roster enhanced by role playing veterans

The New York Yankees have had a shrewd offseason and this week they put the finishing touches on the…Read More

Should the Baltimore Orioles give Adam Jones an extension?

The Baltimore Orioles and center fielder Adam Jones reached an agreement Tuesday night on a one-year…Read More

A tale of two arbitration hearings

Last week, the Washington Nationals and a member of their starting rotation, John Lannan, had their case…Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks work out deal with catcher Miguel Montero

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with catcher Miguel Montero signing him to a one-year, $5.9…Read More

The great divide in the pay scale of MLB closers

Major League Baseball teams seem to have two very different lines of thinking when it comes to paying…Read More