Eduardo Nunez Designated for Assignment & Yankees lineup vs. Astros
Yankees fully committed to the No Nunez movement.As Joe Girardi promised, the lineup for Opening Day against the Astros would be the one he used for the spring training finale against the Marlins with...
View ArticleSeries Preview: Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
It's the opening series of 2014, it's time for Astros baseball. The Derek retirement tour begins in Houston. I feel the hundreds of eyerolls that just came from the Astros fans reading that. That's...
View ArticleYankees 2, Astros 6 : New season, same CC
The Yankees kicked off their 2014 season with a real stinker against the mighty Houston Astros.Welcome back Yankees baseball! We missed you, but not enough to want to see another performance like this....
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/2/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyEduardo Nunez Designated for Assignment & Yankees lineup vs. AstrosRecalling memorable Opening Day Yankees debuts of years pastYankees Prospects: Joe Girardi's...
View ArticleThe Yankees' 2014 infield put in historical perspective
We already know that the infield is not expected to be a strength in 2014, but where does it rank with the franchise's previous 113 seasons?Spring training concluded without the front office upgrading...
View ArticleDavid Robertson's improved efficiency should help him succeed as closer
David Robertson has allowed fewer walks, thus resulting in throwing fewer pitches, dating back to the second-half of 2012; it should help him as closer in 2014.A big topic heading into the off-season...
View ArticleWednesday Open Thread: Daily Predictions, Name This Thread, and Have Fun
The Pinstripe Alley community questionnaire was a resounding success. We're big fans of success here at Pinstripe Alley. Let's see if we can keep it going.Yesterday, all our troubles seemed so far...
View ArticleGet To Know The 2014 Tennessee Smokies
Led by an awesome pitching staff and two great power hitters, the Smokies look poised for another great season in 2014.Every year when I do these team previews, the Tennessee Smokies are the highlight...
View ArticleWhat can the Yankees do with Eduardo Nunez?
Is it goodbye Nunez or see you later?Yesterday we learned that Eduardo Nunez was designated for assignment to make way for Yangervis Solarte on the 40-man roster. Some might say that our long national...
View ArticleShould the Yankees seek an extension with Ivan Nova?
Young pitchers all around baseball seem to be getting extended by their teams. Should the Yankees do the same with their most proven young starter?This morning, the Tampa Bay Rays made a splash by...
View ArticleYankees lineup vs. Astros - Addison Maruszak released from organization
New day, same lineup.Game one didn't go so well for the Yankees yeterday, but Joe Girardi has not made any changes to his lineup. Today's version is exactly like the one he used yesterday on Opening...
View ArticleAstros 3, Yankees 1: Cosart answers critics, throws five shutout innings
Fowler, MattyD provide the power, Cosart, bullpen pitch Houston to 2-0 recordI'm shocked, frankly. Why didn't Derek Jeter magic lift the Yankees to a victory on his special day?Maybe because the Astros...
View ArticleYankees 1, Astros 3: Not enough offensive support for Kuroda
Six singles and a double weren't enough to get the Yankees their first win of the season. Tonight's game kicked off the first stop in Derek Jeter's farewell tour. The Astros presented Jeter with a...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/3/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees lineup vs. Astros - Addison Maruszak released from organizationShould the Yankees seek an extension with Ivan Nova?What can the Yankees do with Eduardo...
View ArticleYankees prospects: Previewing the 2014 RailRiders, Thunder, Yankees, and...
Rejoice! Minor League Baseball kicks off the 2014 season tonight!Most of the Yankees' minor league affiliates kick off their 2014 season tonight, which means the return of the daily Baby Bomber Recaps...
View ArticleAn interview with Dwight Gooden
Last Wednesday I was able to catch up with Doc Gooden at the MLB Fan Cave and ask him some questions about his own experiences and the upcoming season.Q: It's Derek Jeter's final season. He's dealt...
View ArticleAstros strategy spotlight: Why Bo Porter pinch-hit for Chris Carter
In a new weekly feature, we check in on different strategic scenarios to see why a manager did what he didNext week, we'll roll out some of our Hitter, Pitcher and Minor Leaguer of the Week posts....
View ArticleThe young guns take the stage
The thirty-somethings have had their fun, but now it's time for their more youthful counterparts to toe the rubber for the first time in 2014.You hear the snarky jabs all the time: "Wow look at those...
View ArticleThursday Open Thread: Daily Predictions and still deciding on a name
More Daily Predictions, open thread talk, three bad K's, two lucky bloops, and a Juice Press juice for Texy!Hey. Yeah you, New York Yankees. Starting the season with a series loss against the Houston...
View ArticlePinstripe Alley Podcast 41: 1890s player or British nobleman?
The Yankees are off to a rather ugly start in 2014, but we managed to find some humor anyway through a new game. Also: no Nunez!Beginning 2014 by losing consecutive games to a 111-loss team from 2013...
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