Titles by Mark Feinsand

<div>Boasting a mix of homegrown talent and All-Star signings, the 2009 Yankees were composed of the very best. With the previous season&#39;s failed playoff bid still as fresh as the paint job on the new Yankee Stadium, a 27th championship flag represented the singular objective of a squad&nbsp;that ultimately carved out a unique spot among the Yankees&#39; pantheon of World Series teams.<br /><br />It was the last title for the &quot;Core Four&quot;&mdash;Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte&mdash;who would each retire over the course of the next five years. It was the lone title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, A.J. Burnett, and Nick Swisher, each of whom saw memorable peaks and valleys during their time in the Bronx. For CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner, it was their first championship, though the veterans were still in pinstripes as the latest generation of Yankees arrived for what they hope will be the next dynasty. <em>Mission 27</em> is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unforgettable season, packed with interviews with the full cast of key players, team executives, broadcasters, and more.</div>

<div>Boasting a mix of homegrown talent and All-Star signings, the 2009 Yankees were composed of the very best. With the previous season&#39;s failed playoff bid still as fresh as the paint job on the new Yankee Stadium, a 27th championship flag represented the singular objective of a squad&nbsp;that ultimately carved out a unique spot among the Yankees&#39; pantheon of World Series teams.<br /><br />It was the last title for the &quot;Core Four&quot;&mdash;Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte&mdash;who would each retire over the course of the next five years. It was the lone title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, A.J. Burnett, and Nick Swisher, each of whom saw memorable peaks and valleys during their time in the Bronx. For CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner, it was their first championship, though the veterans were still in pinstripes as the latest generation of Yankees arrived for what they hope will be the next dynasty. <em>Mission 27</em> is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unforgettable season, packed with interviews with the full cast of key players, team executives, broadcasters, and more.</div>

<div>Every New York Yankees fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven&#39;t done everything there is to experience in and around the Bronx. From visiting Stan&#39;s Sports Bar to sitting in the bleachers for the roll call, author Mark Feinsand provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can&#39;t-miss activities near Yankee Stadium. But not every experience requires a trip to New York; long-distance Yankees fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you&#39;re attending every home game or supporting the Yanks from afar, there&#39;s something for every fan to do in <em>The New York Yankees Fans&#39; Bucket List.</em></div>