Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/9/14
It's About the Money | Michael Eder: It's time to shake things up at second base because Rob Refsnyder or Jose Pirela could be better than Brian Roberts.LoHud | Chad Jennings: A look at the minor...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 6/9/14: Dan Camarena punches out seven over six innings in...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 9th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:W 7-4 vs. Toledo Mud HensLF Jose Pirela 0-3, BBC Francisco Cervelli 0-4, pickoffCF Adonis...
View ArticleYankees need Shawn Kelley to help heavily-used bullpen
Shawn Kelley will be back soon and the Yankees will need him to pick up where he left off before getting hurt.So far this season, the Yankees' bullpen has gone from question mark to somewhat of a...
View ArticleYankees announce Old Timers' Day participants; Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon...
Dammit, age.It's getting to be the middle of June, and the Yankees' awesome annual tradition of Old Timers' Day is almost upon us. The festivities will take place on Sunday, June 22nd around 11:30am,...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 6/10/14: Staying Up Late
After their rain out yesterday, the Yankees are back on the west coast to face the Mariners. Vidal Nuno will take the mound for the Yankees tonight. Late tonight for those of us on the East Coast....
View ArticleDisappointments around the American League keeping the Yankees close
The Yankees sit at .500, but they are far from the only AL let-down.It hasn't been the best of starts for the Yankees in 2014. With precisely 100 games to go, they sit at an even .500, 31-31, and their...
View Article1990 Cy Young Award-winner Bob Welch, 57, has died
The Dodgers and A's great conquered both Reggie Jackson and alcoholism.The Oakland A's have announced that 1990 Cy Young award-winner Bob Welch has passed away at the age of 57. The cause of death was...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Mariners - Kelly Johnson available in a trade; Refsnyder...
The Yankees start out on their west coast road trip tonight as they take on the Seattle Mariners.#Yankees lineup vs SEA: Gardner LF, Jeter SS, Ellsbury CF, Teixeira 1B, Beltran DH, McCann C, Solarte...
View ArticleYankees 3, Mariners 2: The outfield saved Nuno
Jacoby Ellsbury and Ichiro Suzuki made great plays in the outfield to help the Yankees win this game.The box score will tell you that Vidal Nuno had a pretty good outing, as he only allowed one run...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/10/14
NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Finally, an explanation as to why Yangervis Solarte runs to first base after he walks.It's About the Money | Katie Sharp: A breakdown of splitters, between Masahiro Tanaka and...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 6/10/14: Rob Refsnyder picks up two hits in Triple-A debut
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 10th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 3-6 vs. Toledo Mud HensLF Jose Pirela 2-4, BB, SB, CS, OF assist - batting...
View ArticleDellin Betances: An Ace in Reliever's Clothing?
Dellin Betances has been a top 20 pitcher overall this year, yet his ownership rates remain low. Is he an ace in reliever's clothing, and are we finally seeing him deliver on the promise that made him...
View ArticleStreamer Report: Streaming Options for Thursday
Ray offers some starting pitcher options that you should consider streaming on Thursday, including Kevin Gausman and Roenis Elias. The Streamer Report provides you with daily startng pitcher streaming...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 6/11/14: Splitters In Seattle
The Yankees face the Mariners in game two of this three game series in Seattle. Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound for the Yankees. That's right, it's Tanaka Time. Get excited. Also, PSA DP is here. Get...
View ArticleDreaming on Japanese teenage pitching sensation Shohei Otani
Otani won't be able to join the majors for several years, but hey, we can dream, right?The world of possibly available international baseball players is fascinating. These days, fans know about the...
View ArticleAre the Yankees asking for too much too soon from Tanaka?
Masahiro Tanaka's on pace for a huge jump in starts and innings this year all while being thrust into the role of Yankee ace.When Masahiro Tanaka first arrived in camp this spring, Brian Cashman told...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Mariners - Shawn Kelley reactivated, Matt Daley to...
The Yankees will try to make it two in a row against Seattle as Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound.#Yankees lineup tonight vs. #Marinerspic.twitter.com/oZAkIdcRHq — Jorge Castillo (@jorgeccastillo) June...
View ArticleYankees expected to spend nearly $10 million on international amateur players
The Yankees have long been rumored to be spending over this international spending period that begins on July 2 in an effort to improve their farm system. They have been connected to several players...
View ArticleYankees 4, Mariners 2: Masahiro Tanaka surpasses 100-strikeout mark by...
Tanaka is the best.Masahiro Tanaka is the story of practically every game he pitches and tonight's 11-strikeout complete game was no exception. The Yankees' ace finished the game on 109 pitches with...
View ArticleMariners meet Tanaka, crawl back into bed
The Yankees beat the Mariners on Wednesday, 4-2.The worst thing that happened today was this:Saunders to the DL right Ac joint inflammation — Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) June 12, 2014 Come to think...
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