Lessons in prospect-hugging: A look back at the Yankees' 2010 Top 10 prospects
There's a reason the phrase "prospects will break your heart" exists.Here's a #HotTake: the Yankees have struggled to produce major league caliber players from their farm system for quite some time...
View ArticleYankees Series Preview: Re2pect
You gotta re2pect Derek Jeter. Hi2 cla22 will never again be 2een in a ba2eball 2tadium.The Yankees are still very much in the Wild Card race, but have had to balance that competition with their fealty...
View ArticleBrian Cashman lives to see another season
It was a much closer decision than the "lamestream" media would have you think. Here's the inside story on how the deal went down to decide to keep the Yankees general manager on board.Deep, deep...
View ArticleYankees 0, Royals 1: One error made all the difference
One bad defensive play decided the game.Last time the Yankees faced James Shields, they lit him up for six runs and three walks. That was fun. Sadly, tonight was a different story. The offense put on a...
View ArticleShields dazzles as Royals survive nail-biter in the Bronx
Considering how tense that was, how the heck are we going to survive playoff games?On Friday night, the Royals did something that they had never done before.So did Wade Davis.In a season full of new...
View ArticleJames Shields reaches 200 innings for 8th straight year
James Shields was magnificent for the Royals on Friday night in New York, leading Kansas City to a 1-0 win over the Yankees. The victory preserved the Royals' lead over the Tigers in the American...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 9/6/14
The Wall Street Journal | Daniel Barbarisi: A look back at the boot camp that Derek Jeter underwent in order to turn himself into a professional shortstop.Pinstriped Prospects | Jed Weisberger: Jaron...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 9/6/14: Blame it on the hitting
The Yankees look to Brandon McCarthy to help them bounce back against the Royals.Comment of the GameYesterday's COTG winner was Elcruzter55. We here at Pinstripe Alley approve of jabs at Michael Kay...
View ArticleFrancisco Cervelli shut down with severe headaches; Austin Romine called up
The Humbler claims another victim...With 23 games left to go, it is possible that the Yankees' backup catcher may have played his last game in 2014.Francisco Cervelli is down with severe headaches....
View ArticleTaking stock of Brian Cashman's reign as General Manager
2014 marks the seventeenth season in which Brian Cashman has served as General Manager and Senior Vice President of the New York Yankees. How has he performed to this point?Well it looks like the New...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Royals - Masahiro Tanaka and David Phelps pitch bullpens
The Yankees send out a little bit different of a lineup today as they try to make up for their frustrating loss to the Royals yesterday.#Yankees lineup: Ellsbury 8, Jeter DH, Prado 4, Teixeira 3,...
View ArticleLet the Madden 15 GIFERATOR make you feel better about the Yankees' season
This will make you all feel so much better. Promise.Hi, baseball fans. The Yankees season isn't going too well, but maybe football will help you feel better (I can't believe I'm saying this). Madden 15...
View ArticleDanny Duffy leaves with left shoulder soreness after 1 pitch
The pitcher with the AL's third-lowest ERA may be out for the stretch run after Kansas City's Danny Duffy left Saturday's game after just one pitch.The Kansas City Royals may be without one of their...
View ArticleYankees 6, Royals 2: Offense strikes early and often while McCarthy impresses...
McCarthy + offense = win.After yesterday's game, I thought things couldn't get worse for the Yankees. And while they may at some point, today was not that day. The Yankees started the scoring early and...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 9/7/14
MLB.com | Jamal Collier:Derek Jeter will try to ignore the pressure of Derek Jeter Day.New York Daily News | Andy Martino: The Royals might be the better team right now, but the Yankees are still the...
View ArticleYankees Injury Update: Tanaka completed a successful bullpen session; Gardner...
Masahiro Tanaka completed a bullpen session and thinks he's past the arm fatigue; Gardner's been having lower abdominal pain.There is some good news on the injury front: Masahiro Tanakasuccessfully...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 9/7/14: A Jeterian Celebration
There's a game on today. It's important that the Yankees win it. It's also Derek Jeter Day in the Bronx. Expect feels.Comment of the GameAnother COTG victory for LTL, as he perfected Matt F's little...
View ArticleYankees could have tough competition for McCarthy
Pitching this well with Yankees Stadium as your home park is going to get you attention from more than just your current team.Brandon McCarthy has been nothing short of excellent in his 70+ innings...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Royals - Derek Jeter Day; Gardner out of the lineup
Today is Derek Jeter Day at Yankee Stadium and the Yankees need a win today.The Derek Jeter Day lineup: Ellsbury 8 Jeter 6 Prado 4 Beltran 9 McCann 2 Teixeira 3 Drew DH Headley 5 Ichiro 7 Greene 1 —...
View ArticleRoyals suck less than Yankees, win 2-0
Not the most visually appealing win for Kansas City, but it still counts.The Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees did not exactly play inspired baseball on Sunday, but the Royals managed not play as...
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