A Swing and a GIF: Anger and despair edition
While it may be the case that the Yankees’ season has ceased, before me I have something that shall never cease: our weekly transmission from Planet GIF, that gas giant which bears all the GIFs your...
View ArticleSix Yankees place on Baseball America's top 20 Gulf Coast League prospect list
The Yankees had six prospect appear on Baseball America's list of the top 20 prospects of the Gulf Coast League. Catcher Luis Torrens (#10), third baseman Miguel Andujar (#11), shortstop Abi Avelino...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Potential high-strikeout relievers
The Yankees organization has taken a lot of flack for being unable to produce useful talent at the major league level. The one thing they have been able to produce is quality relievers. David...
View ArticleYankees honor Rivera and Pettitte, but is farewell to arms also goodbye to...
The Yankees summoned the ghosts of recent glory to honor Mariano Rivera, but there wasn't enough magic from the past to prevent the team from being haunted by its present.In an emotional pre-game...
View ArticleThe 10 greatest moments of Andy Pettitte's career (#10-6)
If you skipped the previous post detailing the ten worst moments in Andy Pettitte's career and only want to remember the good times, I don't blame you. Here's the list more people will actually want to...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 9/25/13
Yesterday on Pinstriped BibleYankees 0, Rays 7: No offense, no pitchingYankees lineup vs. Rays; no rookies in the lineup, Phil Hughes pitches tomorrowThe 10 greatest moments of Andy Pettitte's career...
View ArticleJake Odorizzi's velocity out of the bullpen
Last night, Jake Odorizzi pitched three scoreless innings of relief. He struck out three Yankees and produced seven whiffs, six on fastballs. That led to some fastball chatter.@draysbay is that his...
View ArticleMariano Rivera to retire after 2013 season
The greatest closer of all time is set to hang them up for the last time after the 2013 season.I can report #Yankees have 10 am press conf sked Sat at Steinbrenner Field at which Rivera is set to...
View ArticleMariano Rivera: The Yankees years
.sidebar a { font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B' !important; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; }Mariano Rivera is not just a great pitcher, he's one of those six-degrees-of-everything guys...
View ArticleMariano Rivera's postseason: A video tour
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View ArticleThe 10 greatest moments of Andy Pettitte's career (#5-1)
Continuing yesterday's list, here are the top five moments of Andy Pettitte's career.5. MVP2001 ALCS Game 1 vs. MarinersThe Yankees needed a stunning rally from down 0-2 at home against the A's to...
View ArticleYankees 3, Rays 8: New York eliminated from postseason contention
For months and months, the New York Yankees did just enough to hang around and stay within striking distance of the second and final Wild Card spot in the American League. From mediocre starting...
View ArticleAngels Expel Aramark From Angel Stadium
The Angels have dumped the terrible in-stadium food monopoly Aramark. The concession for Angel stadium's food and beverages now belongs to Legends Sports and Entertainment. READ IT AND WEEP.Leave it to...
View ArticleDaily Red Sox Links: Dustin Pedroia, Franklin Morales, John Lackey
As if we needed any more proof that Dustin Pedroia was awesome, he'll be playing through some pain to help the Red Sox try to reach their ultimate goal. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)Gordon Edes had to be a...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 9/26/13
Yesterday on Pinstriped BibleYankees 3, Rays 8: New York eliminated from postseason contentionThe 10 greatest moments of Andy Pettitte's career (#5-1)Who, or what, is to blame for the failure of the...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez to skip series in Houston with Yankees approval
Per the New York Daily News, the Yankees have given Alex Rodriguez permission to skip their final three game series against the Houston Astros in order to prepare for his upcoming arbitration hearing....
View ArticleMariano Rivera pitches his final innings at Yankee Stadium
Mariano Rivera pitched his final game at Yankee Stadium on Thursday evening, leaving with a prolonged and tearful impromptu ceremony. After Rivera's bullpen warm-up commanded more attention than...
View ArticleYankees 0, Rays 4: Mo leaves the Bronx on a sad note
Tonight is a sad night.Let us all forget about another loss to the Rays, but let us all remember the beautiful things that Mariano Rivera has done for us. If you want the recap for the actual game,...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 9/27/13
Yesterday on Pinstriped BibleYankees 0, Rays 4: Mo leaves the Bronx on a sad noteAlex Rodriguez to skip series in Houston with Yankees approvalYankees Notes: Clarity for 2014, who's playing, who's...
View ArticleWhy, I'm old enough to remember when Albert Pujols wanted $200 million
I'm short on time this morning, so here's a stand-in thread until I'm no longer short on time this afternoon. Discussion topic: Robinson Cano is an outstanding player. If you try to pay no more...
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