Yankees 5, Red Sox 2: Offense is alive, Kuroda is good
Hiroki Kuroda started off his second half by performing just as he did for much of the first half. And this time he was the recipient of some run support. Kuroda threw seven innings, allowing five hits...
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Call-UpsJunior Lake is worth a pickup if you need a SS or MI. He's hit well at AAA this year and has above average speed. Despite playing mostly infield throughout his minor league career he'll play...
View ArticleGIF of the Game: Chris Stewart was quite pleased about his double play
Thanks to a terrific catch and a heads-up throw to second to nail a mysteriously running Daniel Nava, Chris Stewart completed a huge double play in today's 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.It's a friggin'...
View ArticleRoto Roundup: Desmond Jennings, Alex Rios, Jonathan Lucroy and Others
Midseason Fantasy Position RankingsIn case you missed our Midseason Fantasy Position Rankings, here are links to each of our rankings published thus far:2013 Midseason Position Rankings: Second...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/21/13
Yesterday on Pinstriped BibleYankees 5, Red Sox 2: Offense is alive, Kuroda is goodGIF of the Game: Chris Stewart was quite pleased about his double playAlex Rodriguez injury: Tight quad forces switch...
View ArticleDustin Pedroia: Red Sox Second Baseman for life?
With a little more than a week until the trade deadline, contending teams like the Pirates, Braves, Tigers, Rangers, A's and Dodgers crunch the numbers, deploy the scouts, and jam the phone lines (Or...
View ArticleBaby Bomber Recap 7/20/13: RiverDogs win third straight behind Dante Bichette...
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 1-2 (10 innings) vs. Louisville Bats2B David Adams 1-5DH Alex Rodriguez 0-4, 3 KCF Adonis Garcia 1-4, 2B - second double of the season3B Dan Johnson 1-4, 2...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/22/13
Yesterday on Pinstriped BibleYankees 7, Red Sox 8: DeflatingYankees Contracts: Baseball's funny money - pitchersWhy Alex Rodriguez's return is crucial for the YankeesAlex Rodriguez injury: MRI reveals...
View ArticleMonday Bird Droppings
Nifty little weekend there, Birds. And a decent way to start off the 2nd half as well. With a sweep of a fellow A.L. playoff contender in their own park the O's have put a game and a half between them...
View ArticleMLB Bullets Is Going To The Birds
Is Matt Garza still a Cub?As the trade deadline nears, more rumors start flying. Francisco Rodriguez has revived his career in Milwaukee and now three teams, the Dodgers, Tigers and Red Sox, are...
View ArticleBaby Bombers 7/21/13: Greg Bird stays hot in Charleston win
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders:L 1-4 vs. Louisville Bats2B David Adams 0-3, BBC JR Murphy 1-3, 2B, RBI, BB - batting .308/.341/.410 over his last 10 gamesRF Adonis Garcia 1-3, 2B, SB, HBP1B...
View ArticleMike Napoli's unique, weird, game-winning night
Mike Napoli has had a weird season at times, but nothing from his short Red Sox career might be stranger than Sunday night's contest against the Yankees. Napoli hit two homers, including a walk-off...
View ArticleMLB Trade Rumors: Should the Yankees pick up the recently-cut Carlos Pena?
The Yankees currently have no first basemen on their depth chart behind Lyle Overbay, a fact that is quite appalling. The first base trade market is not looking great, but according to MLB Pipeline,...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez assured of Biogenesis suspension, according to report
New York Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez is "all but assured" of receiving a suspension for his involvement in MLB's Biogenesis case, sources told CBS Sports' Jon Heyman. It's likely that Rodriguez...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez "all but assured" suspension for Biogenesis connection, per...
The endless back and forth continues as CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Alex Rodriguez is "all but assured", at the very least, a 50-game suspension for his connection to steroids through the...
View ArticleShould Jason Heyward Have Been Kept In The Minors Longer?
Dave Cameron recently listedJason Heyward as the 43rd most valuable contract in MLB, trade value wise. Now, before people freak out, let's read the pertinent part of what he had to say regarding...
View ArticleSeries Preview: New York Yankees @ Texas Rangers - Rebounding is Mental
Series Schedule:Monday, July 22 6:05: RHP Ivan Nova vs. RHP Yu DarvishTuesday, July 23 7:05: RHP Phil Hughes vs. RHP Alexi OgandoWednesday, July 24 7:05: LHP Andy Pettitte vs. LHP Derek...
View ArticleMLB trade rumor roundup: Yankees close on Soriano, Several scouting K-Rod,...
Arguably the deadline's biggest trade piece, Matt Garza, was finally dealt to the Rangers on Monday in exchange for three prospects and a couple of players who will be named later. While Garza's off...
View ArticleBiogenesis: Alex Rodriguez looking to make deal with MLB
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is "trying to make a deal" with Major League Baseball regarding the punishment for his involvement in the Biogenesis PED scandal, sources have told Wallace...
View ArticleYankees rumors: New York 'close' to acquiring Alfonso Soriano from Cubs?
UPDATE 1:00 pm ET: The Chicago Cubs are denying that their discussions with the Yankees about Alfonso Soriano are anything more than preliminary, reports Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. General...
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