Weekly wrap-up: Yankees offense squanders chance to make up ground in playoff...
While Mark Teixeira's bat came around this week, everyone else's did not, and the Yankees missed a golden opportunity to gain ground in the playoff race. Record this week: 2-3 (0-2 against the Orioles,...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/19/14
NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Despite being used as a designated hitter more often, Derek Jeter is still the team's primary shortstop.MLB.com | Bryan Hoch:Chase Headley has warmed up to the idea of playing...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 8/18/14: Manny Banuelos walks six; Rob Refsnyder stays hot
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from August 18th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:W 2-0 vs. Pawtucket Red SoxCF Jose Pirela 1-3, 2 BBLF Taylor Dugas 1-5, RBI, K2B Rob...
View ArticleWhat should the Yankees do about shortstop next season?
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Yankees will be looking for a shortstop to start on Opening Day. Who takes the Captain's place?Ever since Derek Jeter won the starting shortstop job in the...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 8/19/14: Hearts on Fire
The Yankees begin a three game series against the Houston Astros. Winning all three of them would be ideal.Comment of the GameNopeBest GIF of the RecapNothing here as well.Honorable Mod MentionAndrew...
View ArticleYankees face challenge down the stretch, and the time is now to capitalize on...
The Yankees' schedule is about to get a lot tougher.The Yankees are desperately clinging to playoff hopes these days, and while they recently passed the slumping Blue Jays in the Wild Card race, they...
View ArticleReady to cry for Derek Jeter's final Yankees game?
After all the great moments and memories, we are witnessing Derek Jeter's final season. So it is obvious that when the final moment does arrive soon, we all may be reaching for a tissue to wipe our...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Astros: Are the Yankees still in on Rusney Castillo?
The Yankees begin a very important stretch as they play both the Astros and the White Sox this week. Today, Chris Capuano, on his birthday, will take the ball to get things started for the...
View ArticleGame 126 Preview: Houston Astros at New York Yankees
The Astros head to New York for an Opening Day rematch with the Yankees.Houston Astros (52-73) at New York Yankees (63-59), 6:05 p.m. (CST)TV: CSN Houston, MLB.TVRadio: KBME 790 AM, KLAT 1010 AMYankees...
View ArticleDerek Jeter takes #IceBucketChallenge, challenges Michael Jordan
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was the latest to take the ice bucket challenge to raise money for ALS research.These ice bucket challenges are getting a little played out, though the increased...
View ArticleYankees 4, Astros 7: Chris Carter's crushing homer off David Robertson causes...
It wasn't a great night for the bullpen, as the Yankees dropped the opening game of a vital six-game homestand.There was some hope that the Yankees could continue the good vibes from their series...
View ArticleAstros Late Offense Beats Yankees 7-4
Astros bullpen hangs on to lead until Chris Carter can provide the late inning fireworks.The Astros find themselves right across the street from baseball's hallowed ground, facing the Yankees in the...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/20/14
ESPN New York | Wallace Matthews: The Yankees' best infield alignment may not include Derek Jeter at all.LoHud | chad Jennings: The Yankees will have to decide if they want David Phelps to return out...
View ArticleMLB roundup: Carlos Gonzalez might miss start of spring training
The Rockies' star outfielder underwent his third surgery of 2014 on Tuesday.Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez could miss the start of spring training next year after undergoing knee surgery...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 8/19/14: Luis Severino returns; Jose Pirela triples and homers
Recapping the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from August 19th.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:W 6-5 vs. Syracuse ChiefsCF Jose Pirela 3-5, triple, HR, 4 RBI, K - 9th homer of the...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Astros - Carlos Beltran to see a doctor after being...
Gotta beat the teams you're supposed to beat.If the Yankees want to stay alive in the playoff hunt, they are going to have to beat teams like the Astros. They failed to do that last night, thanks to a...
View ArticleGame 127 Preview: Houston Astros at New York Yankees
The Astros look to play spoilers in the Bronx with Scott Feldman on the mound. Houston Astros (53-73) at New York Yankees (63-60), 6:05 p.m. (CST)TV: CSN Houston, MLB.TVRadio: KBME 790 AM, KLAT 1010...
View ArticleMLB Upholds Giants Appeal: Game To Resume Thursday
For the first time since 1986, MLB has upheld a protest.Gordon Wittenmyer broke the news:Source: Giants prevail in protest of tarp-snafu game. Game to be resumed at 4 pm Thursday before reg scheduled...
View ArticleYankees 2, Astros 5: Bullpen, offense blow it again
Weren't we supposed to beat the Astros?After a tough loss last night, the Yankees looked to even their series against the Houston Astros, a team they desperately needed to beat in order to keep pace in...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/21/14
It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: Brian McCann has very drastic reverse platoon splits this year.LoHud | Chad Jennings:Adam Warren feels his struggles are related to his mechanics, rather than...
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