PSA Comments of the Day 8/12/14: Winning would be nice
It would behoove the Yankees to win today against the Orioles.Comment of the GameYesterday's COTG and HMM are both perfectly in this screen cap right here, with Elcruzter55 getting the COTG and Matt...
View ArticleFINAL: Blue Jays 8, Yankees 7 - Back of the bullpen can't hold tie, Yanks...
Twenty years ago today, Major League Baseball players went on strike, putting the once-promising 1994 season on hold. It never resumed.The once high-flying Yankees have hit a bit of a skid lately in...
View ArticleRobin Williams and a baseball film he never made
"Thank you very much. You're on your own. Good night." -- Robin Williams, 1978. I fervently wanted Robin Williams to play Casey Stengel.A long time ago, I wrote a book about the Hall of Fame manager...
View ArticleWhat should the Yankees do about third base next season?
Should the Yankees roll the dice with Alex Rodriguez, re-sign Chase Headley, sign a free agent or promote someone from the system to play third base in 2015?Due to the roller coaster ride that is Alex...
View ArticleOrioles vs Yankees game PPD due to rain - will be made up September 12th as...
If you live anywhere near Baltimore and have looked out the window today, this doesn't come as a surprise.Tonight’s game between the #Orioles and Yankees has been postponed due to rain. A make-up date...
View ArticleYankees rearrange starting rotation and skip Hiroki Kuroda
RIP April rotation, you were cool.Tonight's game against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed on account of rain, so the Yankees are rearranging their rotation accordingly. This week's starting...
View ArticleFive ways the Colorado Rockies can better celebrate their history
Let's play some old music, wear some old jerseys, relive some old moments, and retire some old guys numbers in tribute to the history of a game and a city of great beauty.I have, once or twice, accused...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/13/14
Pinstripe Pundits | Chris Mitchell: Trying to find a comp to Bryan Mitchell to figure out what the Yankees might have in them.Heels on the Field | Matt Kardos: Jacob Lindgren talks about his success...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 8/12/14: Manny Banuelos gives up two hits over five innings
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from August 12th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:W 6-1 vs. Louisville BatsLF Jose Pirela 1-3, triple, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K, OF assist2B Rob...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Kyle Roller is hitting to all fields now
A new man! The same man!For a long time Kyle Roller has been on the fringe of the prospect picture in the Yankees organization. Never really someone expected to do much, but not a guy you could totally...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 8/13/14: The Return of Pineda
Tonight's game features the return of Michael Pineda. Feel free to use this thread to get all the pine tar stuff out of your systemComment of the GameThere was no game, therefore there was no Comment...
View ArticleTempering expectations for Michael Pineda's return to the Yankees' rotation
I'm as excited for Pineda's return as anyone, but there are still some concerns.Yankees fans haven't had to wait quite as long for Michael Pineda's return to the starting rotation as they did from when...
View ArticleBrandon McCarthy has been better in NY this season, why?
Did the Yankees see something in McCarthy that Arizona missed? More from our team sites New York YankeesFollow More from our team sites New York Yankees blog Pinstripe AlleyWhen Brandon McCarthy was...
View ArticleOrioles, Yankees lineups for Wednesday night
The Orioles and Yankees resume their series on Wednesday night. The forecast is good. Chris Tillman starts for the O's, while Michael Pineda returns from the disabled list to start for New...
View ArticleAre the 2014 Rays the greatest collection of strikeout pitchers in history?
Yes. Or maybe the 2001 Yankees were. Or perhaps it's the 1977 Angels.So far this season, Rays pitchers have struck out 23.5% of the batters they've faced. That's the highest rate ever, which I'm...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Orioles - Hiroki Kuroda back in the rotation; Masahiro...
Michael Pineda finally returns to the mound tonight in order to take on the Orioles and hopefully save this team from the brink. The Yankees designated Chris Leroux for assignment in order to place...
View ArticleYankees 3, Orioles 5: This is not a playoff team
Welcome back Big Mike, sorry you have to play on this teamThe Yankees and Orioles faced off in the last game of their series at Camden Yards in a game that New York needed to win. Slipping further and...
View ArticleOrioles complete two-game sweep of Yankees on eighth-inning home runs from...
This game looked doomed, until it didn't. Is this real life? The Orioles staged a late-inning comeback against the Yankees tonight, scoring four runs in the eighth inning thanks to home runs from...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/14/14
Beyond the Box Score | Jeffrey Bellone:Brandon McCarthy's change in pitch selection is what led to his improvement this season.New York Post | Ken Davidoff: Hal Steinbrenner expects Alex Rodriguez to...
View ArticleBreakfast & Baseball: Buxton, Mauer, Gibson, Hughes, and more
Happy Thursday, folks. Here are your morning nuggets of Twins-y-ness.Lots of cool stuff to share with you today, and most of it is good news. Let's get started.On Byron Buxton's injuryIf you've seen...
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