Archive for July, 2013
Will A-Rod’s PED Media Circus Collapse the »
Alex Rodriguez is set to rejoin the New York Yankees after his 20-game rehab assignment. But is the ensuing media circus going to collapse the sturdy clubhouse? According to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, the PED suspension appeals could extend into the offseason. Michael Weiner, executive director of the Major League Baseball [...]
All-Star Mariano Rivera Receiving Support from MLB »
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has pitched in eight MLB All-Star Games and made five career appearances at Citi Field. Combining past regular seasons and playoff runs, the Sandman has ascended to the mound in the ninth inning more than 1,000 times since turning pro. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer is fully prepared for Tuesday's [...]
5 Trades That Could Take the New York Yankees to Next »
It's unclear as to what role the New York Yankees will play in the July 31 trade deadline, but general manager Brian Cashman will likely be looking to make improvements to a team he hopes can fight for a spot in the playoffs. Debate his logic if you must, but going younger isn't necessarily the best thing to do when in the thick of a playoff race. [...]
How Curtis Granderson’s Return Would Fix (or »
News hasn't been good for the New York Yankees on the injury front this year. However, recent news from Matt Ehalt of ESPN New York reveals outfielder Curtis Granderson could return by the end of July. "We're getting close. I started hitting in the cage recently and doing some stuff soft toss," Granderson said at his Grand Kids Foundation [...]
NY Yankees: Stock Up, Stock Down for Yankees’ »
The New York Yankees have stumbled into the All-Star break still trying to recover from a slew of injuries that have ravaged many players on their roster through the first half of the season. Derek Jeter came back and was injured again—an almost fitting occurrence for what has been the storyline of the year for the Yankees. But these [...]
2013 MLB Players over 35 Years Old Turning in All-Star »
Major League Baseball's All-Star teams are set and ready to take the field at Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y., on Tuesday. While some of the players are veterans with a wealth of experience, others are first-timers who have never been a part of such an event. The 2013 season has seen an incredible amount of players over the age of 35 who are [...]
Colorado Rockies Reportedly Interested in Acquiring »
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that the Colorado Rockies are interested in acquiring New York Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes, with plans to use him as a reliever rather than as a starter. Earlier in the week, Rosenthal had tweeted that the Yankees were "aggressively shopping" Hughes, along with fellow right-hander Joba Chamberlain. The [...]
Alex Rodriguez Skipped Rehab Start Without »
The saga that has become the relationship between third baseman Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees organization continues. UPDATE: Monday, July 15, at 5:55 p.m. ET by Tom Kinslow Alex Rodriguez admitted to skipping a rehab start without the Yankees permission, per Andy McCullough of The Star-Ledger. Rodriguez confirmed that he did not [...]
Delta Airlines Honors Mariano Rivera with »
Mariano Rivera received another parting gift during his retirement tour on Friday, but this one didn't come from an MLB team, it came from Delta Airlines. That's right, the airline dedicated a 757 plane to Mo, placing his number and signature near the cockpit of the plane. Delta unveils special 757 sendoff plane commemorating the career of [...]
Has Derek Jeter’s Window to Be a Healthy, Impact »
Derek Jeter's first half of the 2013 MLB season is over after just eight innings. The New York Yankees shortstop was returning from the disabled list Thursday when he injured his right quad. This comes less than a game into his 2013 debut after an ankle injury kept him on the DL prior to that point. Jeter's right quad tightened up in the [...]