Angels Equal Opportunity Choke: RISP & Pitch
The bump you have on your head that came from banging it against the wall kind of matches your eyes.Final Score in Atlanta: Look, we lost.For years, decades even, the "lovable loser" Angels have been...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: June 15
The Smokies finished out their first half with a comeback win and the Cougars closed out theirs by blowing to late leads. The Hawks are 3-0. And that Baez fellow hit the ball a long way.And a happy...
View ArticleMondoLinks: LA Angels and Atlanta Braves recap, and MLB news
The Angels leave Atlanta in their rear view mirrors and head to Cleveland, and we are left to think about how close we came to sweeping, and how close we also came to being swept. Meanwhile, Mike Trout...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/16/14
Pinstriped Pundits | Chris Mitchell: Rob Refsnyder might make it to the majors this season, but what are the chances that it will be a significant contribution?LoHud | Chad Jennings: Chase Whitley has...
View ArticleIndians news (Monday): Trevor Bauer welcomes advanced baseball metrics
Trevor Bauer's love of math and engineering is well-documented, so he's sure to love MLB's new movement tracking software The Indians managed to salvage the road trip, going 5-5 and getting back in the...
View ArticleTop Prospect Performances in May (Belated).
Taking a look at the top performers in the Angels' system in the month of May(1) Michael Roth, 24, AA. 1.9 WAR (0.58 FIP WAR) 4 Wins, 0 losses. 36.2 IP, 0.98 ERA, 18 K/9 BBI don't want to dismiss how...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 6/15/14: Ian Clarkin pitches five scoreless; Rob Refsnyder...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 15th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 3-11 vs. Columbus Clippers1B Corban Joseph 3-4, HR, RBI, E3(2nd) - second homer of the...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Checking in on notable players at High-A Tampa
Updates on some of the Tampa Yankees, including a solid start from Jake Cave, a pair of intriguing relief arms, and continued inconsistencies from Rafael De Paula.The High-A Tampa Yankees are in the...
View ArticleOff Day Open Thread 6/16/14: I Like To Be Here When I Can
After a long road trip, the Yankees have an off day as they head back to the Bronx. Please feel free to use this as your open thread for the day. Check who won the PSA DP and answer some fun...
View ArticleRemembering Tony Gwynn and the impact he made on Yankees fans in 1998
It would have been easy to be intimidated by the '98 Yankees, but "Mr. Padre" was definitely not affected.Few players in major league history have ever been so pure a hitter as San Diego Padres great...
View ArticleYankees Weekly Preview: Looming AL East showdowns
This week, the Yankees return to the Bronx with a big chance to make up ground in the division, as the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles will each visit New York.Last week, the Yankees reeled off...
View ArticleMunenori Kawasaki will be recalled by Blue Jays prior to Yankees series
According to the Blue Jays radio broadcasts' "Third Man in the Booth" Mike Wilner, Toronto will be recalling infielder Munenori Kawasaki to the major leagues before Tuesday night's game against the...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: June 16
Light night tonight.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs were sent up the river without a paddle by the Sacramento River Cats (Athletics), 5-1.Chris Rusin started and took the loss after he allowed five runs on...
View ArticleMariners on the other end of a very familiar game, top Padres 5-1
Tonight was familiar. I can’t tell you how many games I’ve watched at Safeco that were just like this one. I know it isn’t quite this many, but it might as well be hundreds.A quiet and comfortable...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 6/17/14
It's About the Money | Domenic Lanza: In case you were wondering, yes, Vidal Nuno is really bad.NoMaas | SJK: Aaron Judge and Luis Severino are your Yankees prospects of the week.New York Post | Ken...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 6/16/14: Greg Bird doubles twice; Conner Kendrick holds...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 16th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:W 4-2 vs. Toledo Mud HensLF Jose Pirela 2-5 - batting .327 this seasonDH Corban Joseph...
View ArticleComping Jacob Lindgren using scouting reports and PITCHf/x
The Yankees selected 21-year-old Jacob Lindgren in the second round of this year's draft and he promptly signed. What can the Bombers expect from him going forward?Last week, I found comps for Yankees'...
View ArticleGame #72 Preview: Blue Jays @ Yankees
The Blue Jays roll into the Bronx to take on the Yankees in a nice little mid-week series the next few days. New York is currently second place in the American League sitting at 35-33, which is good...
View ArticleDaily Yankees Predictions 6/17/14: Tanaka Time vs Toronto
The Yankees are back home for some AL East division rivalry action. The Toronto Blue Jays are in the Bronx first to face off against Masahiro Tanaka. New PSA DP questions are here.From now until the...
View ArticleThe Yankees should swap Adam Warren into the rotation for Vidal Nuno
With no rotation help in sight and Nuno's ERA continuing to skyrocket, the Yankees must pursue another option.On Sunday afternoon, another Vidal Nuno start came and went, and like what's happened in...
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