New MLB replay system receives its first test
A glimpse into the future of replay in Major League Baseball.Major League Baseball experienced its first taste of instant replay over the weekend, as both the Blue Jays and Angels experimented with the...
View ArticleThe Yankees have been ahead of the pitch framing curve for years
The past, present, and future of pitch framing with the New York YankeesBaseball Prospectus recently released the findings of a study to accurately determine a catcher's skill behind the plate. They...
View Article2014 New York Yankees Consensus Top 58 Prospects
What is the consensus ranking for each of the Yankees' top prospects?Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.-Proverbs 11:14Prospect lists are a tricky...
View ArticleRethinking MLB's qualifying offer system
It's March and free agents attached to draft pick compensation, Stephen Drew, Kendrys Morales and Ervin Santana are still looking for jobs. Is the qualifying offer system unfair to players?It's hard to...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Eight: Yankees vs. Orioles
In a rare evening spring training game, two AL East division rivals square off on the YES Network with Wei-Yin Chen starting against David Phelps.In what might end up being the most-watched game of...
View ArticleOrioles 3, Yankees 2: Big second inning powered by Cervelli's homer isn't enough
A second inning rally seemed to portend a good evening for the Yankees, but solid Orioles relief pitching held the fort and the O's came back to win it.The Yankees played their first night game of...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/5/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyOrioles 3, Yankees 2: Big second inning powered by Cervelli's homer isn't enoughSpring Training Game Eight: Yankees vs. OriolesRethinking MLB's qualifying offer systemThe...
View ArticleMichael Pineda to make his spring training debut Friday after a successful...
Michael Pineda will make his spring training debut on Friday. Fellow teammates have had great things to say about how he's been pitching so far. We've reached the second week of spring training games,...
View ArticleAn interview with former Mets stat guru Ben Baumer, Part 1
Former Mets' statistical analyst shares insight on his time with the Mets, his view on sabermetrics, and his newly released book.Professor Benjamin Baumer, now a professor of statistics at Smith...
View ArticleKnow Your Enemy: New York Yankees
Cracks have appeared in the Yankee armor. Which direction will that take them?The New York Yankees missed the playoffs in 2013. That's big news in New York. As Cubs fans we'd have probably loved an...
View ArticleMark Teixeira and juice: A love story through GIFs
Everyone's favorite bizarre juice fanatic took a YES reporter into his juicing lair. The world may never be the same.It's no secret at this point. Mark Teixeira is a juicing fiend.Great job...
View ArticleRays vs. Yankees GDT: (not a) TELEVISION GAME!!!
Cesar Ramos, Erik Bedard and Jake Odorizzi will all audition for the No. 5 role.Through 5 spring training games, #Rays lead the Grapefruit League with a 1.96 ERA and have yet to commit an error.— Tampa...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Nine: Yankees vs. Rays
The Yankees will face their third division rival this week as they travel to Port Charlotte, Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Adam Warren gets the start as he competes with David Phelps, Michael...
View ArticleYankees 4, Rays 5: Coello ruins everything
For the first few innings of the game, the Yankees were somewhat in control. Not necessarily dominating, but the game was going well for them. Adam Warren, one contestant for the fifth starter spot,...
View ArticleEduardo Nunez and hope eternal
Sometimes all you need is one chance. And then a few more. Maybe one after that, too.It's been addressed many times before, and will probably come up more times in the future, but there's not a lot of...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/6/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyEduardo Nunez and hope eternalYankees 4, Rays 5: Coello ruins everythingSpring Training Game Nine: Yankees vs. RaysMark Teixeira and juice: A love story through GIFsMichael...
View ArticleYankees spring training: Hitters' Making the Team Meter - Week One
Examining where players without guaranteed spots on the Yankees' Opening Day roster stand in their quest to make the team after one week of Spring Training.Today marks one week since spring training...
View ArticleJonathan Gray - Aces Up!
Gray has everything in his favor. A huge frame. Two knockout pitches. Do what you can to get him on your dynasty team, NOW!Jonathan Gray would like to introduce himself to you. Perhaps you may have...
View ArticleYankees spring training: Pitchers' Making the Team Meter - Week One
Examining where players without guaranteed spots on the Yankees' Opening Day roster stand in their quest to make the team after one week of Spring Training.Going into the 2014 season, the Yankees have...
View ArticleMark Teixeira injury: Yankees 1B 'ticked' by lack of swings in camp
Teixeira was hoping to get some work in at the cages, but the Yanks shut him down after a short batting session. .m-sbnation-gif-tournament-v { display: block; width: 100%;...
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