Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/12/14
It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: The return of Shawn Kelley will help take work off the hands of Dellin Betances and Adam Warren.NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Carlos Beltran has started throwing again...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 6/11/14: Mason Williams picks up two hits in Thunder loss
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 11th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: OffDouble-A Trenton Thunder:L 4-10 vs. Richmond Flying SquirrelsCF Mason Williams 2-5,...
View ArticleMLB Trade Deadline: Texas Rangers Preview
Injuries have dug a hole for the Rangers that they may not be able to get out of. Coming off the best four year stretch in club history, the Rangers were expected to once again compete for a playoff...
View Article2014 MLB Draft (New York Yankees): Joe Harvey's loss to pros would be big...
After a strong junior season, it was expected that Pitt's Joe Harvey would be selected in the MLB Draft. The pitcher was taken in the 19th round by the New York Yankees, and now the wait to see if he...
View ArticlePinstripe Alley Podcast Episode 51: Draft class and prospect highlights
Following last weekend's MLB Draft, we brought back Tanya Bondurant for another prospect discussion. You might detect an affinity for Rob Refsnyder.The long-awaited MLB Draft went forth last week, so...
View ArticleJesus Montero is back, Michael Pineda missing, and no one has won that trade yet
It's probably safer if you don't read this, lest something cartoonishly awful happen to you like happened to everyone in this trade.It was over two years ago that the Yankees swapped youthful...
View ArticleLooking at the 2014 Yankees in "clutch" spots
Who is performing best for the Yankees in their most dire moments of need?While both scores would indicate that the Yankees offense performed similarly, Sunday's loss and Tuesday's win were about as...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/13/14
New York Post | George A. King III: The Yankees are expected to send John Ryan Murphy down in favor of Francisco Cervelli.NJ.com | Ryan Hagerty: Can Peter O`Brien help boost the major league team's...
View ArticleAround the A.L. East - Orioles, Yankees gain a little ground on Blue Jays
The standings didn't end all that different than they started after another week of play in the East.W-L20146/6-6/12GBBlue Jays39-292-5-Orioles34-314-33.5Yankees34-314-23.5Red...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 6/12/14: Brady Lail pitches six scoreless; Aaron Judge...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 12th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 5-4 vs. Columbus Clippers1B Jose Pirela 1-4, K, SB - batting .328 this seasonSS Carmen...
View ArticleMeet: Eric Fryer
Ladies and gentlemen of Twins Territory: your new backup catcher.All signs point to the Twins recalling Eric Fryer today to be the team's second catcher. Fryer, 28, has 50 Major League plate...
View ArticleMLB Trade Deadline: Detroit Tigers Preview
Brad Ausmus' club will have to shore up a few weaknesses if it wants to contend for the title in October.The Detroit Tigers entered 2014 as possible World Series favorites given their formidable...
View ArticleComping Ian Clarkin using scouting reports and PITCHf/x
The Yankees selected left-handed pitcher Ian Clarkin with their supplemental first round pick last year. What can they expect from him going forward?Earlier this week, Ryan Parker of Baseball...
View ArticleCollege World Series 2014: Q&A with Aaron Boone
Aaron Boone stops by to discuss the College World Series, the progression of the game, and Derek Jeter...Thursday afternoon, I was lucky enough to get to chat with former Major Leaguer Aaron Boone. If...
View Article1999: Bobby V sits while Rey-Rey hits
This week in 1999: Bobby V sits a few out and Rey Ordoñez lets his hair change his mind.The Mets were once again embroiled in controversy as they began a six-game road trip in Cincinnati on June 14....
View ArticleThe American League East Teams and Their World Cup Twins
With the World Cup beginning yesterday with a SPOILER ALERT 3-1 victory for hosts Brazil over Croatia, many baseball fans will be splitting time between their usual following of their favourite...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 6/12/14: Have You Ever Seen The Coliseum, Phelps?
We are all Whitnesses. Chase Whitley continues to impress and stun the Yankees world on the mound, as the Yankees complete a three game sweep of the Mariners. David Phelps gets the start against the...
View ArticleYankees GIFs: Looking back on the craziness of the Flip Game (2001 ALDS Game 3)
The Captain returns to Oakland in his farewell season for the first time. It was the site of one of his most memorable moments, but what other funky plays occurred in that 1-0 game?Tonight will be...
View ArticleYankees sign Heath Bell to minor league deal, demote Mark Montgomery
To borrow a term used relentlessly over at Amazin Avenue, this is the most LOLYankees move ever. After signing signing his big three-year $24 million contract before the 2012 season, Bell's career...
View ArticleGame Thread #67: A's vs. Yankees
And a happy Friday the 13th to you! With a day-and-a-half at home to rest, relax, and rejuvenate, the A's hope to shed some hitting slumps as they open a 3-game series, and 10-game homestand, against...
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