Yankees 3, Pirates 5: Too much sloppy baseball, not enough offense
Chris Stewart drove in two runs. Yep.Ten hits were not enough for the Yankees to complete the sweep of the doubleheader and series against the Pirates, thanks to sloppy defense and what may have been a...
View ArticleYankees prospects: Ramon Flores off to good start with Triple-A Scranton
After an underwhelming 2013 at Double-A, Ramon Flores has picked his game up in his first two months at Triple-A.Among outfielders, the three names that are brought up the most in the Yankees' minor...
View ArticleYankees 3, Twins 1: Tanaka strong as Yankees outlast Twins, rain
Tanaka good at baseball things.For a long portion of the game, the Yankees had all sorts of trouble trying to score runs. The Yankees wasted several opportunities to bust open a decent-sized lead. And...
View ArticleYankees injuries: Michael Pineda shut down after setback; Mark Teixeira...
No really, I thought 2013 was over. About a week before he was set to return to action from an injury suffered during his suspension for using pine tar, Michael Pineda has been shut down after a...
View ArticleWho should Pineda or Sabathia replace in the rotation when they return?
At some point, Michael Pineda or CC Sabathia will (hopefully) be ready to return to the rotation. Should Phelps, Whitley or Nuno be the one to lose their spot?Remember during spring training when the...
View ArticleYankees 3, Twins 1: Tanaka stays strong as he owns Minnesota
Wait...Kevin Correia allowed one run?I had my head in my hands by by the bottom of the first. Yes, the Twins had Brian Dozier standing on third with one away in the top half of the frame. Josh...
View ArticleYankees prospects: Watch Gary Sanchez crush a two-run homer
80 bat flip tool.Yankees' top prospect Gary Sanchez launched a long two-run home run over the billboards in left field Saturday night. We already knew that Sanchez had power, but what I did not know is...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/1/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees prospects: Watch Gary Sanchez crush a two-run homerWho should Pineda or Sabathia replace in the rotation when they return?Yankees injuries: Michael Pineda shut down...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 5/31/14: Rob Refsnyder stays hot and extends hit streak to...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from May 31st.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W 7-3 vs. Indianapolis Indians2B Jose Pirela 0-4, BBDH Corban Joseph 0-53B Scott...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 6/1/14: Whitley vs Hughes for the series win
Tanaka Time was once again glorious yesterday. Today, rookie Chase Whitley gets the start against former Yankee rookie Phil Hughes. A clash of titans is upon us in the rubber game this afternoon. Also...
View ArticleYankees in Transition
Jesse exchanged questions and answers with Neil Keefe in advance of the Minnesota/New York series.On Friday, Neil Keefe got in touch for a question exchange for the Yankees-Twins series. He's written...
View ArticleYankees Injury Updates: Kelley and Beltran could begin rehab assignments this...
Barring any setbacks, Kelley and Beltran could start rehab assignments next week.If you haven't heard the bad news yet, Michael Pineda has been shut down for the time being, and Mark Teixeira has...
View ArticleYankees 2, Twins 7: Twins score six in the ninth to take series
Welp.Heading into the top of the ninth, the Yankees held a 2-1 lead. By the time the ninth inning was over, the Twins led 7-2. Yes, David Robertson blew the save and the rest of the bullpen (minus...
View ArticleCarlos Beltran could return from injury later this week
Some good news for Yankees fans as Carlos Beltran looks to be eyeing a return to the majors sooner than most people thought. After spending time resting his elbow and taking a few swings every day, he...
View ArticlePhil Hughes stymies Yankees as Twins rally late for 7-2 win
Phil Hughes draws first blood in the game of the exes.Know what drives an ex crazy? At least the bad ones? Seeing you happy and successful. To that end, it was always going to be an interesting matchup...
View ArticleThe Yankees and 20+ home run hitters
The Yankees have had a player hit 20 or more home runs during each non-strike year since 1968. Will that streak continue in 2014?After an anemic showing in the power department by the Yankees offense...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/2/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyThe Yankees and 20+ home run hittersCarlos Beltran could return from injury later this weekYankees 2, Twins 7: Twins score six in the ninth to take seriesSigning Kendrys...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 6/1/14: Aaron Judge triples and homers in Charleston loss
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 1st.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 7-9 vs. Indianapolis Indians2B Jose Pirela 5-6, 2 doubles, triple, 3 RBI, K - batting...
View ArticleMLB Prospect Review: Peter O'Brien, C/OF, New York Yankees
The name at the top of the minor league home run, unsurprisingly, is Joey Gallo of the Texas Rangers. The surprise is the name that is tied with him, Yankees' prospect Peter O'Brien. What could O'Brien...
View ArticleYankees Mock Draft: Results from Minor League Ball
The 2014 MLB Draft is only days away, so you would figure we'd have reported the results of mock drafts being conducted throughout the internet. Unfortunately, most mock drafts only do the first round,...
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