Derek Jeter out of Yankees lineup for second straight day
Uh oh?Joe Girardi made it clear yesterday that he wasn't going to put Derek Jeter in the lineup every day to satisfy fans who may want their last glimpse of the captain in pinstripes. Makes sense for a...
View ArticleYankees injury updates: Mark Teixeira nearing return
Mark Teixeira could be back at first by next weekend! Brendan Ryan...not so much.Mark Teixeira has been on the disabled list since straining a hamstring on April 5th, resulting in some shuffling around...
View ArticleYankees injuries: Francisco Cervelli and Brian Roberts make thin infield even...
RIP Yankees infield, you were so youngTonight the Yankees have been attacked with a 2013-size injury bug. Derek Jeter, Brian Roberts, and Francisco Cervelli are all hurt. Derek Jeter missed his second...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: April 13
The Cubs system went 3 for 4 this afternoon.The first day of the season that I don't need to tell you what Javier Baez did.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs clipped the wings of the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals),...
View ArticleYankees 3, Red Sox 2: Yankees survive injuries to beat the Red Sox
The Yankees survived some injuries to eke out a win over the Red Sox.Despite Carlos Beltran playing first base and a pitcher potentially having to come in and play second, the Yankees somehow won this...
View ArticleMondoLinks: Weekend Recap
MondoLinks: A recap of baseball happenings over this past weekend...and...this week's One Big Idea: Let's finish fisking PECOTA.Well, that was totally confusing to me. Nabbing 2 games out of 3, with a...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 4/13/14: Manny Banuelos strikes out six in three perfect...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from April 13th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:W 7-1 vs. Syracuse ChiefsRF Ramon Flores 4-4, 2 doubles, triple, BB3B Scott Sizemore...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/14/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees injuries: Francisco Cervelli and Brian Roberts make thin infield even thinnerYankees injury updates: Mark Teixeira nearing returnDerek Jeter out of Yankees lineup...
View ArticleThe Yankees' infield woes
Why did the Yankees even start the season with such a bleak infield (and so many catchers)?In case you missed it, Francisco Cervelli started last night's game at first base, so that Kelly Johnson could...
View ArticleOpen Thread Off Day: Injury problems, Daily Predictions answers, and more.
No beer and no Yankees Baseball make Yankee fans something something...Can you believe what the Yankees did to the Red Sox in yesterday's episode of Game of Thrones? Total shocker. Who knew that Adam...
View ArticleShould Scott Sizemore or Russ Canzler be called up in wake of Francisco...
Is Carlos Beltran really going to cut it as the Yankees' backup first baseman with both Tex and Cervelli injured?When Mark Teixeira went down with a hamstring injury just a few games into the 2014...
View ArticleFrancisco Cervelli placed on disabled list with Grade 2 hamstring strain;...
Cervelli to miss 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury.The Yankees are sending backup catcher Francisco Cervelli to the disabled list with a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered in Sunday night's game...
View ArticleAn early look at velocity trends for Yankees pitchers
Most pitcher stats can be pretty fluky this early in the season, but velocity readings can provide insight into how well a pitcher has performed. A major change in a pitcher's velocity can be an early...
View ArticleFake Teams Game of the Week Preview: Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox
Baltimore visits Boston in our Game of the Week. We've got your fantasy preview here.Fake Teams Game of the Week rolls on this week with another appearance from the Boston Red Sox, as they play host to...
View ArticleThe Yankees could set a franchise record for stolen bases this year
The new look Yankees could buck a franchise trend and make some noise on the base paths this year.Throughout history the trademarks of Yankee baseball have been great hitting, slick fielding, and the...
View ArticleSeattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects for 2014
Seattle Mariners 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 ArticleYankees will call up John Ryan Murphy from Triple-A
Welcome back!The Yankees won last night's game against the Red Sox, but they also lost their backup catcher and acting first baseman in Francisco Cervelli to a grade 2 hamstring strain. They previously...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/15/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees will call up John Ryan Murphy from Triple-AProjecting Derek Jeter's final hit totalThe Yankees could set a franchise record for stolen bases this yearAn early look...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 4/14/14: Bryan Mitchell strikes out 12 over six scoreless...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results for April 14th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Postponed for rainDouble-A Trenton Thunder:W 2-0 vs. Akron RubberDucksCF Mason Williams...
View ArticleYankees prospects: Dante Bichette Jr. off to strong start with Tampa
The much-maligned first round pick from 2011 is off to a very good start at High-A Tampa.With their first selection (51st overall) in the 2011 MLB Draft, the Yankees selected high school third baseman...
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