Baby Bomber Recap 8/13/14: Brandon Thomas hits grand slam in Charleston win
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from August 13th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 2-3 vs. Louisville Bats2B Jose Pirela 2-7DH Rob Refsnyder 1-6, 2B, BI, KCF Zoilo...
View ArticlePineda's start brings nothing but positives
When most news regarding the starting the starting rotation has involved crippling injuries, it's nice to watch something that makes you optimistic.Right off the bat, let me admit that I wasn't...
View ArticleMariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, and Yankees farewell seasons gone wrong
It was exciting to watch Mo's final days tick down, but the Captain just isn't the same.I can't imagine there ever being another Yankees season quite like 2013. Despite injuries ravaging the roster,...
View ArticleYankees rumors: Tanaka wants to return this season
Despite being diagnosed with a torn UCL, Masahiro Tanaka is hoping to return to the New York Yankees rotation towards the end of September. Though the injury, in most cases, leads to Tommy John...
View ArticlePurple Dinosaur Podcast No. 22: James Smyth for GM
Tyler and Anthony talk Rockies with someone who is deeply entrenched with the Yankees. So, obviously, you don't want to miss it!We're number one! We're number one! We're number one! With Tuesday's loss...
View ArticleSporcle quiz open thread: 2009-2012 Yankees to appear in the playoffs
Not-so-throwback Thursday.There's no Yankees game tonight, so why not remember some better Yankee days with a good ol' Sporcle quiz? The content is very recent--who are all the Yankees to appear in a...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/15/14
It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: Manny Banuelos is finally making his long-awaited comeback after it seemed like he was very far off just a few months ago.Rotographs | Nicholas Minnix: Did the...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 8/14/14: Greg Bird homers for the fourth time in eleven...
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from August 14th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 5-8 vs. Louisville Bats2B Jose Pirela 1-3, double, RBI, BB, 2 K - batting .301 this...
View ArticleIt's time for the Yankees to demote Chase Whitley
It's was a nice ride, but it should be over for him in 2014Chase Whitley was a nice surprise in 2014, but like most surprises in baseball, it wasn't meant to last. The shine has worn off and now we're...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 8/15/14: Another trip to the Trop
The Yankees are back at the cesspool that is Tropicana Field, because of A-Rod probably. Also, Brandon McCarthy is pitching. Comment of the GameNothing to see here. Move along, folks.Best GIF of the...
View ArticlePinstripe Alley Podcast Episode 60: Who needs division titles anyway?
The Yankees have badly struggled in the past week after a promising series victory over the Tigers, so that's fun! Brian Cashman's future is also discussed, as is Skeeter Shelton because...
View ArticleIs Brian Cashman to blame for the Yankees' offensive offense?
It sounds like Hal Steinbrenner's putting the Yankees' lineup woes squarely on Brian Cashman's shoulders. Is the GM really to blame?Hal Steinbrenner isn't happy with the Yankees' offense. Me neither,...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Rays - Masahiro Tanaka to throw 25-pitch bullpen tomorrow
Heading to the House of Horrors.The Yankees will try to dig themselves out of a four-game deficit for the second Wild Card tonight as they open a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at The...
View ArticleYankees 0, Rays 5: Same story, different day
Brandon McCarthy pitched fine, but the offense failed to do anything, per usual.Like so many games recently, the starting pitcher kept the Yankees in the game, but the offense blew it. Despite...
View ArticleRusney Castillo reportedly drawing interest from Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers
The latest prospect from Cuba is drawing interest from a few heavy-hitting franchises, both in and out of the playoff race. 27-year-old Cuban prospect Rusney Castillo is coming to a major market team...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: August 15
Good news and bad news as the pennant races heat up.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs were shut out by the Las Vegas 51s, 2-0.Erick Jokisch was the victim of non-support as he pitched six innings and allowed two...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/16/14
It's About the Money | Katie Sharp: It would be truly historic if the Yankees were to make the playoffs at this point.New York Post | George A. King III: Masahiro Tanaka could soon graduate to throwing...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 8/15/14: Jacob Lindgren strikes out five in two innings
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from August 15th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:W 4-1 vs. Pawtucket Red Sox1B Jose Pirela 2-4, triple, CS2B Rob Refsnyder 0-4, 2 K, E4...
View ArticleStephen Drew and Martin Prado are helping to finish off the Yankees season
The two new Yankees are doing their best to fit in with their new teammates by not hitting a lick.I tend to think of the Trading Deadline in baseball like Christmas morning from when you were a kid. Or...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 8/16/14: It's not looking good
Shane Greene will take the mound this afternoon. Whether the offense shows up to support him is still up for debate.Comment of the GameLTL wins the COTG with his hilarious response to MinigunMadness'...
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