Archive for June, 2013
New Era to Release Mariano Rivera Commemorative Cap »
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has received numerous gifts from opposing teams due to his impending retirement, and the level of respect that the opposition has shown the greatest closer of all time is astounding. It's a reflection of the type of pitcher (and person) that Rivera has been over the past 19 seasons.New Era has, perhaps, shown [...]
How a Healthy Alex Rodriguez Would Immediately »
The 2013 season for the New York Yankees has featured as many unbelievable twists as one of those over-the-top Spanish-language soap operas.The latest update from CBS Sports' Jon Heyman concerns third baseman Alex Rodriguez. Team sources say he is "clearly well ahead of Derek " and making "fantastic" progress following January's hip [...]
Bold Moves That Could Spur the New York Yankees to »
The New York Yankees are simply hanging around in the AL East standings this season.Despite all the injuries, the Yankees have exceeded early expectations. They trail the division-leading Boston Red Sox by only three-and-a-half games as of June 21.That is a great achievement for the cast and crew general manager Brian Cashman has [...]
Breaking Down Key Yankees’ Odds of Being Moved »
We're almost halfway through the 2013 season and already the Yankees have gone through an extended hot streak and an extended cold streak.With so many injured regulars, the Yankees have relied on backups to step up and play major roles. Players like Vernon Wells, Travis Hafner and Lyle Overbay excelled in the early going, but have struggled [...]
Goose Gossage Discusses Yankees Career, »
On June 23, the New York Yankees will host their 67th annual Old-Timers' Day to celebrate their retired stars. Hall of Fame reliever Rich "Goose" Gossage regularly attends, as he has a genuine appreciation for the tradition."When I played, Old-Timers’ Day was my favorite day of the whole season," he told Bleacher Report, "because I got to [...]
Mariano Rivera and Other MLB Stars Who Retired at the »
A decline in production is an inevitable part of a baseball player's career as he passes his prime, and while many players continue to make a positive impact on their team into their forties, there are very few who are able to hang it up at the top of their game.We're witnessing one of those rare cases this season with Yankees closer Mariano [...]
New York Yankees Injuries: Alex Rodriguez Closer to »
Alex Rodriguez has been "fantastic" in his most recent rehab assignments, and Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the New York Yankees third baseman is likely closer to a return than captain Derek Jeter.Rodriguez, who has been recovering from surgery to repair his severely damaged right hip, has not played a game for the Yankees this season. [...]
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Live Blog: Instant »
In the opener of a four-game series between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium, the Rays have won 8-3. The two teams sit in third and fourth place, respectively, in the AL East. Andy Pettitte struggled on the mound for the Bronx Bombers, giving up five earned runs in 6.2 IP. Matt Moore looked great through five [...]
Are Derek Jeter, Michael Pineda, Alex Rodriguez Enough »
After splitting a double-header on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees are set to welcome the Tampa Bay Rays in for a four-game set this weekend that will have ramifications on the muddled AL East standings.Heading into play on Thursday, all five teams, including the once disappointing Toronto Blue Jays, are within six games of [...]
Will Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriguez Have More Impact on »
Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez are getting close to returning to the New York Yankees starting lineup.Both Jeter and A-Rod have taken batting practice and are returning to baseball form, but will either have the same effect on the team that they have had in years past?Jeter was taking swings and fielding balls on June 10, according to ESPN. Jeter [...]