Yankees 0, Rays 1: At least they got two hits
Ivan Nova had a pretty decent day on the mound. Nova continued his recent success by going seven innings, allowing one run on six hits and three walks, while he struck out eight. Problem was that Chris...
View ArticleCaption this Yankee #6: Mariano Rivera and John Wetteland
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but all we're asking for is a simple caption. Feel free to come up with as many as you like, but be sure to make them separate comments below. You're...
View ArticleZack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw to start vs. Yankees as Dodgers shuffle...
The Dodgers are using their off day on Monday to shuffle the starting rotation, which means their two best pitchers will start both games against the Yankees. Zack Greinke gets the start on Tuesday...
View ArticleTanner Scheppers attacked in Cleveland
Texas Rangers reliever Tanner Scheppers sustained a contusion and bruise on his left eye after being "sucker-punched" by a group of young men in downtown Cleveland Thursday night, reports T. R....
View ArticleSunday Pebble Report: Gray and Butler both start, prospect nerds rejoice
Triple-A Colorado Springs - L 4-6 (54-52)Right fielder Kent Matthes had the biggest game for the Sky Sox, going 2-for-4 on X-Men night in Security Services field. Matthes scored a run in the seventh...
View ArticleOrioles trade rumors: Twins 1B Justin Morneau on radar, per report
The Baltimore Orioles have had preliminary discussions with the Minnesota Twins about the possibility of acquiring first baseman Justin Morneau, reports the Baltimore Sun.A top scout for the Orioles...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Rays; Jeter back at shortstop, Nix to be activated Tuesday
Derek Jeter is back. Let us hope that his stay will be a little bit longer than last time and not so reminiscent of Juan Gonzalez's final season in the majors.The Captain is back! Gardner CF, Jeter SS,...
View ArticleDerek Jeter returns to Yankees lineup Sunday
Derek Jeter has been activated from the disabled list and is in the New York Yankees' lineup for Sunday afternoon's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to the team's official Twitter page.More...
View ArticleCurtis Granderson injury: Yankees OF could return from DL by weekend
Outfielder Curtis Granderson could soon return to a Yankees lineup that has sorely been missing his powerful bat. He may be back in the lineup later this week, possibly for the San Diego series,...
View ArticleTravis Hafner injury: Yankees DH lands on 15-day DL
The New York Yankees will place Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury on Sunday, according to YES Network's Jack Curry. The move corresponds with the activation of shortstop...
View ArticlePhillies trade rumors: Players available, but not Cliff Lee
The Philadelphia Phillies, who currently sit ten games behind the NL East-leading Braves, are finally letting other teams know that they have players available for trade, according to Buster Olney of...
View ArticleBiogenesis suspensions for Alex Rodriguez & others to reportedly be announced...
The constantly unfolding drama around when Alex Rodriguez and others connected to the Miami Biogenesis clinic may take another dramatic turn this week, as the New York Post reports that MLB is expected...
View ArticleMyers homers twice in Rays loss; Yanks win 6-5
Matt Moore pitched his first complete game of his career in his last start in Fenway Park, with the goal of doing it again today. He reminisced on the feeling of being able to shake the catcher's hand...
View ArticleYankees 6, Rays 5: Jeter returns, but Soriano walks it off
Derek Jeter's return was the biggest story for the Yankees as the day began. And while The Captain did his part to help the Yankees win, it was another thirty-something who proved the difference....
View ArticleJose Veras trade: Detroit Tigers acquire Houston Astros closer
The Detroit Tigers have acquired Houston Astros reliever Jose Veras for minor league outfielder Danry Vasquez, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.Veras served as the Astros closer, compiling a 2.93...
View ArticleMLB trade rumors: Chase Utley unavailable, Phillies talking contract extension
The Philadelphia Phillies have told potential suitors that Chase Utley is not available, and the team is trying to sign him to a contract extension, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.A possible contract...
View ArticleCubs Trade Rumors: Who's Left On The Kevin Gregg List?
News item:Source: #Tigers acquire Jose Veras from #Astros.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2013Veras has been the Astros' closer this year, posting a 2.43 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 19 saves, one of...
View ArticleEx-Yankee Tino Martinez resigns from Marlins amid abuse claims
Ex-Yankee Tino Martinez has been the hitting coach for the Miami Marlins in 2013, but has now officially stepped down from that position after players complained he was verbally and physically abusive....
View ArticleTrade Review: Jose Veras to the Tigers
The Tigers' willingness to spend a top prospect to acquire Jose Veras, a 32-year-old journeyman-turned-closer for the Astros, brings to mind this passage from Huckleberry Finn:We had the sky up there,...
View ArticleMilwaukee Brewers offering $10 concession voucher cards for Aug. home games
The Milwaukee Brewers will be handing out $10 concession voucher cards to every fan who attends a home game in Aug., according to Brewers marketing manager Caitlin Moyer.Fans will be given the $10...
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