Orioles drop fifth game out of six in 4-2 loss to Yankees; Ubaldo Jimenez...
The struggles of Ubaldo Jimenez early in his Orioles career continued on Monday. He walked five and gave up eight hits in only 4.2 innings. Meanwhile, the Orioles offense was largely terrible and they...
View ArticleReds re-sign Chris Nelson to minor league deal
Infielder Chris Nelson will return to the Reds organization on a minor league deal. The Cincinnati Reds have signed 28-year-old infielder Chris Nelson to a minor league deal, the team has announced....
View ArticleYankees rumors: David Robertson has pulled groin, headed to disabled list
Robertson doesn't expect to miss much more than 15 days. The Yankees are expected to place closer David Robertson on the disabled list with a pulled groin, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.More:...
View ArticleYankees trade Eduardo Nunez to Minnesota Twins for Miguel Sulbaran
Farewell for good, Eduardo.The Yankees have traded infielder Eduardo Nunez to the Twins for 20-year-old pitcher Miguel Sulbaran after designating the former for assignment last week to make room on the...
View ArticleSporcle quiz open thread: Jeter era Yankees home opener lineups
Today marked the Yankees' 19th home opener since the Captain's first in '96. Can you name every home opener lineup in the Jeter era?Another year, another Yankees home opener in the books. Tonight's...
View ArticleYankees lose David Robertson to the DL, somehow trade Eduardo Nunez
You lose some, you win some.Yankees closer David Robertson, Mariano Rivera's heir, was placed on the disabled list on Monday with a grade-1 groin strain. Forgive the irrelevant insertion of Mariano...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/8/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleySporcle quiz open thread: Jeter era Yankees home opener lineupsYankees trade Eduardo Nunez to Minnesota Twins for Miguel SulbaranYankees 4, Orioles 2: Contributions all...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 4/7/14: Opening Day discussions and Pics from the...
Hiroki Kuroda pitched a great Opening Day game. Ivan Nova hopes to bring the Yankees their first series win at the Stadium. Daily Predictions and Pics from the Empire.You know, the last time I was...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Orioles - Cesar Cabral called up, Francisco Cervelli at...
Today the Yankees lineup gets a little weird. Joe Girardi has played around with the order over the first few days of the season. With Mark Teixeira out with a hamstring strain, Girardi is trying...
View ArticleYankees bullpen faces a test without closer David Robertson
No D-Rob, no Mo, no problem?The Yankees' bullpen has almost always been pivotal to their success, as capable relievers like Mariano Rivera and David Robertson earned a reputation over the years for...
View ArticleDo I trust him more than Phil Coke?
Get on board with the latest craze in general manager party games!On Monday morning I was still recovering from my opening week hangover. Small sample-size be damned, the Tigers came out of the gates...
View ArticleIncredible moments in Past a Diving Jeter
So close, Derek. So close.A ball was hit to Derek Jeter's left in Tuesday's Yankees - Orioles contest. Can you guess what happened next?Looks innocuous enough at first glance, but it's the slow-motion,...
View ArticleWhat can we take away from Yangervis Solarte's first week?
He looked great in spring training and he's looked great so far this season, but what can we expect going forward?It's been a fine week for Yangervis Solarte. After having a wondrous spring and playing...
View ArticleYankees 5, Orioles 14: Nova & Nuno ineffective in blowout loss
Ivan Nova and Vidal Nuno were very bad and terrible in today's blowout against the Orioles.A lot went right for the Yankees in yesterday's win over the Orioles, especially from the pitching side, as...
View ArticleOrioles offense breaks out in 14-5 win over Yankees, overcoming shaky outing...
The Orioles offense unloaded on the Yankees on Tuesday afternoon, breaking out for 20 hits in a 14-5 victory. Adam Jones, Delmon Young, and Matt Wieters all hit home runs for the O's.One way to win a...
View ArticleSeries Preview: Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays, April 8-10, 2014
Astros head north in hopes of righting the ship against the Blue Jays. You take the good, you take the bad - that's the facts of the Astros' life. Yes, that was bad reference, but it sums up the 'Stros...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/9/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees 5, Orioles 14: Nova & Nuno ineffective in blowout lossWhat can we take away from Yangervis Solarte's first week?Yankees bullpen faces a test without closer David...
View ArticleThe Daily Puig: Alfonso Soriano ties Duke Snider with expertly pimped homer
Soriano not only delivers a Puig-worthy performance, but makes history in the process.Home runs should be celebrated, and not just by fans, but by those hitting them. Thankfully, Yankees' outfielder...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 4/8/14: Eric Jagielo homers in Tampa win
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from April 8th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 0-5, L 5-6 vs. Rochester Red WingsGame 1:DH Jose Pirela 0-32B Scott Sizemore 1-3,...
View ArticleAustin Romine optioned to Scranton; pitcher Shane Greene recalled
The Yankees' bullpen has worked several innings over the past few days, and it look like they will soon get some relief.Some minor but expected news dropped this morning as the Yankees made a move to...
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