Spring Training 2014: Cosart and Oberholtzer named to the starting rotation
The Astros name Jarred Cosart and Brett Oberholtzer as starters for their opening series against the Yankees. The Astros' 25-man Opening Day roster is taking shape. A few more questions have been...
View ArticleWho will make the Yankees 25-man roster for Opening Day 2014?
Who will make the cut when the team heads to Houston to open the season?Spring training is used primarily to get players into shape for the long 162-game season ahead, but it also serves as a tool for...
View ArticleIs it time to designate Preston Claiborne for assignment?
The Yankees bullpen is still a work in progress, but it seems that we're getting closer and closer to figuring out which seven relievers will be with the team on Opening Day. Three spots have been...
View ArticleAthletics claim Kent Matthes, foreshadowing upcoming Rockies roster moves
The former fourth-round pick of the Rockies' is heading out west. What does this mean for the Rockies' organization.The Oakland Athletics have announced that they have claimed right handed outfielder...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Twenty Three: Yankees at Red Sox
David Phelps gets to face most of the expected Red Sox Opening Day lineup. See how he fares!Yankees.Red Sox.Yangervis Solarte.Jonathan Herrera.The most intense of spring training rivalries.LineupNEW...
View ArticleYankees 3, Red Sox 2: David Phelps stymies Red Sox over six innings
David Phelps looked sharp in a solid performance against a legitimate lineup.David Phelps had a tough task ahead of him tonight as he had to face an almost-full lineup from the powerful Red Sox, but he...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/21/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees 3, Red Sox 2: David Phelps stymies Red Sox over six inningsSpring Training Game Twenty Three: Yankees at Red SoxIs it time to designate Preston Claiborne for...
View ArticleYankees spring training: Hitters' Making the Team Meter - Week Three
Examining where players without guaranteed spots on the Yankees' Opening Day roster stand in their quest to make the team after two weeks of spring training.Three weeks into spring training seems like...
View ArticleYankees spring training: Pitchers' Making the Team Meter - Week Three
Examining where players without guaranteed spots on the Yankees' Opening Day roster stand in their quest to make the team after three weeks of spring training.Week three of spring training games has...
View ArticlePinstripe Alley Podcast Episode 39: The power transfer
We have big news on the podcast today, and a couple surprise guests join us later on for more about it. Also Yankees stuff, which is more important. Possibly.Welcome to a bittersweet episode of the...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Twenty-Four: Yankees vs. Pirates
The Yankees and Pirates square off tonight in New York's second straight evening spring training game. CC Sabathia takes the ball for the Yankees opposite Edinson Volquez for Pittsburgh. Tonight's...
View ArticleYankees 4, Pirates 0: CC Sabathia stifles Pirates over seven scoreless innings
CC Sabathia held the Pirates' offense to four hits over seven scoreless innings of work as the Yankees topped the Bucs Friday night in Tampa, 4-0. The lack of velocity that has come to be a cloud of...
View ArticleYankees Spring Training: Who will replace Brendan Ryan
Dean Anna or Yangervis Solarte?Brendan Ryan hasn't played in a spring training game since March 4. He was previously sidelined with an oblique strain and was expected to return to the lineup on...
View ArticleSpring Training 2014: Astros make more cuts
At TCB, we don't always agree with Baseball Prospectus' Jason ParksBut one thing, if nothing else, the man has right; prospects will break your heart.On Saturday morning, the Astros announced the next...
View ArticleSpring Training Game Twenty-Five: Yankees vs. Twins
Tanaka time!Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound again as the Yankees take on the Twins.LineupNEW YORK YANKEESMINNESOTA TWINSBrett Gardner - DHBrian Dozier - 2BEduardo Nunez - SSKurt Suzuki - CKelly Johnson...
View ArticleYankees 5, Twins 4: Four-run inning gives Yankees win
Masahiro Tanaka started as the Yankees picked up another spring training win.Masahiro Tanaka got the start for the Yankees and he wasn't as good as he's been in past outings. Not entirely fair as his...
View ArticleEncarnacion and Sierra homer, Jays beat Tigers
Tigers 4 Blue Jays 9That makes 4 wins in a row.It really looks like the offense has it together (doesn't hurt the offense that the wind was blowing out). Now if the starting pitching could come...
View ArticleTaking a look at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's starting rotation
Which pitchers will fill out Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's starting rotation?With over a week to go until the regular season, the Yankees appear to have their big league starting rotation just about set. At...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/23/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyTaking a look at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's starting rotationYankees 5, Twins 4: Four-run inning gives Yankees winSpring Training Game Twenty-Five: Yankees vs. TwinsYankees...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Jose Ramirez will be moved to the bullpen
Although Ramirez has power stuff, it was probably the right move to shift the right-hander to the bullpen.In an interview with MLB.com, Yankees' GM Brian Cashman said that the team will move...
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