Daily Yankees Predictions 4/11/14: I believe in Michael Pineda
Michael Pineda pitched six innings of beautiful baseball in the Bronx. CC Sabathia needs to follow suit. Also, more PSA DP coming your way. Is there another tie or did someone finally win?I am...
View ArticleFamous Yankees pitcher GIFs of past and present
Some of the young guns will hope to have their best pitches join the pantheon of greats that have preceded them over the years.Although the Yankees have been known more for their hitting exploits...
View ArticleWhat makes Tanaka's splitter nasty?
We've heard about and already have gotten a taste of Masahiro Tanaka's repetoire. Best known for his diving split-finger, what makes the pitch so difficult to hit?Of the seven pitches Masahiro Tanaka...
View ArticleUbaldo Jimenez's Struggles Are Legit
The Orioles right-hander has had trouble adjusting to the rigors of the American League East, and while his two starts provide a small sample size, there's plenty of reason to believe that expecting a...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Red Sox - Michael Pineda won't be suspended for pine tar...
CC Sabathia starts against the Red Sox and Michael Pineda won't be suspended for pine tar incident.The Yankees got a brilliant start out of Michael Pineda last night, but they need another good...
View ArticleYankees 2, Red Sox 4: Another bad inning leads to another frustrating loss
The Yankees had Good CC and a lead for a while. Suddenly, they had neither.The Yankees got a strong performance out of CC Sabathia for six innings, holding the Red Sox lineup scoreless while they held...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: April 11
Two wins, two losses. Sounds about right.One roster note. Jae-Hoon Ha was activated from extended spring training and placed on the Iowa Cubs roster. Jonathan Sanchez was placed on the DL.Iowa CubsThe...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/12/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees 2, Red Sox 4: Another bad inning leads to another frustrating lossYankees Rumors: New York has interest in Joel HanrahanYankees lineup vs. Red Sox - Michael Pineda...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 4/11/14: Rafael De Paula strikes out six as errors abound
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from April 11th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Postponed for rainDouble-A Trenton Thunder:L 4-5 vs. Erie SeaWolvesCF Mason Williams...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 4/12/14: Afternoon Delight
Hiroki Kuroda takes the mound in Game 3 of this 4 game set against the Red Sox. Betances looked brilliant. Do we have yet another tie or did someone win? Another PSA DP coming your way.This is gonna be...
View ArticleBrian Cashman defends offseason moves
Cashman says the Yankees tried to fix what they could during the offseason, and that there were just more talented outfielders available than infielders. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has said...
View ArticleYankees 7, Red Sox 4: Yankees hit some dingers
The Yankees hit five home runs on the day as they beat the Red Sox 7-4.From the first inning on, the Yankees' lineup made sure their would be no repeat of yesterday's run-scoring drought. Brian McCann...
View ArticleJoey Votto and the case for 2nd place (in the batting order)
With the Reds moving their best hitter to the second spot in the line-up, is it finally time to reconsider how batting orders are constructed?For nearly the entirety of baseball history, a team's best...
View ArticleCub Tracks Says "Whammy!"
Welington Castillo wallops the Cards, Champ Kind makes an appearance, the Cubs look for an ace in the draft, while Shark tries to make his case. Hector is hot, Emilio energizes and advises, and Starlin...
View ArticleCardinals extend GM John Mozielak through 2018
The Cardinals have signed their general manager John Mozielak to a two-year extension, pushing the end of his contract back to 2018. Will we have figured out what the Cardinals Way means by then?After...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 4/12/14: Mike Ford stays hot in Charleston loss
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from April 12th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 1-7, W 2-1 vs. Syracuse ChiefsGame 1:DH Jose Pirela 0-32B Scott Sizemore 0-3, 2 K, E4...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 4/13/14: McCann comes alive. Now win three out of...
Ivan Nova and the Yankees go for the series win against the Red Sox tonight on ESPN. (/violently shudders) McCann's bat comes alive. Last day before new questions arrive tomorrow for the PSA DP....
View ArticleColorado Rockies Top 20 Prospects for 2014
Colorado Rockies Top 20 Prospects for 2014The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are welcome, but in the end all analysis and responsibility is...
View ArticleIt's time to start trusting in Dellin Betances
It's clear that Joe Girardi doesn't trust Dellin Betances yet, but it's time to start trusting himAnother year, another bullpen, and another year of Joe Girardi playing favorites. This season the...
View ArticleAdam Warren becoming a late-inning force out of the bullpen
Thanks to Mariano Rivera's retirement and David Robertson's current injury, the Yankees needed someone to step up in their bullpen; Adam Warren has done just that.Once spring camp broke, the Yankees...
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