Derek Jeter gets long standing ovation in 1st AB of last All-Star Game
The Yankee captain was the subject of mass appreciation from the fans at Target Field before his first at-bat and rewarded them with a leadoff double.Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter didn't have to wait...
View ArticleMLB All-Star Game: Derek Jeter singles in final at-bat
Jeter moved into second place in All-Star Game history batting average and on-base percentage with his third-inning single.It wasn't quite as impressive as his first-inning double, but Yankees...
View ArticleMLB All-Star Game 2014: Altuve drives in run for the American League
Jose Altuve drives in a run with a sac-fly and flashes the leather at second. Major League says good-bye to Derek Jeter. There are many things that could take away from the greatness that is the MLB...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/16/14
CBS Sports | Dayn Perry:Adam Wainwright claimed that he purposefully allowed a hit to Derek Jeter and then he took it back.It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: The Yankees need to give up on the...
View ArticleTrick Shot Wednesday: The All-Star Break
We continue to pass the time with, well, America's Pastime.Now that the World Cup has (finally) concluded and the flood of Catholic jokes and memes about "Benedict vs. Francis" has died down, we here...
View ArticleBaby Bomer Recap 7/15/14: Abiatal Avelino picks up two hits as Yankees' Gulf...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from July 15th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Off, All-Star breakDouble-A Trenton Thunder: OffHigh-A Tampa Yankees: OffLow-A...
View ArticleYankees Trade Deadline Target: Bartolo Colon
A reunion is in order!The Yankees' starting rotation is in dire straits. Four of the five starters from the Opening Day rotation are gone due to injury and the de facto ace is either Hiroki Kuroda or...
View ArticleA.L. East mid-season review: Left Field and DH
The Orioles have a good thing going with their left field and designated hitter rotation. Nelson Cruz and Steve Pearce have provided excellent production while sharing the two positions. How does the...
View ArticleMatt Tracy, Tyler Webb, and Jacob Lindgren promoted; Mitchell optioned down...
Mitchell was sent down to Triple-A, likely to make room for Beltran to be activated. Several minor leaguers have been promoted as well.Now that the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game are over, we've...
View ArticleThe change in approach behind Brett Gardner's new-found power
With a career-high 9 home runs, Brett Gardner's hitting for more power than ever before. A more aggressive approach seems to have been the difference-maker.Brett Gardner is having a very good year at...
View ArticleShould Dellin Betances have pitched in the All-Star Game?
The big storyline for this year's All-Star Game was that it was Derek Jeter's last, and while everyone was excited to see him take one final curtain call, Yankees fans were also interested to see...
View ArticleTroy Tulowitzki Trade Rumors: First step to becoming Jeter's "heir" could be...
The Rockies shortstop could request a trade if his team continues to lose, and he's already expressed his readiness to leave. But there might be too many barriers for a Tulo trade to actually...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/17/14
It's About the Money | Domenic Lanza: Among midseason awards, Brett Gardner has been the best offensive player and Masahiro Tanaka the best pitcher for the Yankees.SB Nation | Grant Brisbee: An...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 7/16/14: Rafael De Paula strikes out seven; Dante Bichette...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from July 16th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: OffDouble-A Trenton Thunder: OffHigh-A Tampa Yankees:L 2-3 vs. Palm Beach CardinalsCF...
View ArticleYankees Potential Trade Target: Matt Kemp
Since Soriano's been released, and Beltran is not allowed to throw, the Yankees could be in the market for a fourth outfielder. Remember when the season started and the Yankees had an abundance of...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Aaron Judge makes Keith Law's midseason Top 50 MLB Prospects
Although Luis Severino has received plenty of deserved hype lately, Law feels Judge has been overlooked.The midseason Top 50 Prospects lists have been rolling out over the past few weeks, and as Jason...
View ArticleBeltran should only get a limited chance to turn it around
There's precious little room for error for the Yankees and they can't waste it on hoping Carlos Beltran will be helpful.The Yankees clearly still have all intentions of making the playoffs, and as long...
View ArticleWhite Sox sign Chien-Ming Wang; trade Dylan Axelrod to Reds
Chicago made a series of transactions on Thursday, including the signing of the former Yankees' ace. The Chicago White Soxmade a series of minor moves on Thursday, including the signing of Taiwanese...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/18/14
New York Post | Ken Davidoff: The Yankees have been in a state of extended mediocrity since 2013.LoHud | Chad Jennings: Every player in the Yankees system has a question attached to their name, from...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 7/17/14: Michael O`Neill collects five hits, Miguel Andujar...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from July 17th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 5-9 vs. Charlotte KnightsLF Jose Pirela 0-5, RBI, K, outfield assist2B Rob Refsnyder...
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