Archive for September, 2013
New York Yankees: The Event That Dramatically Changed »
The New York Yankees have had a complete roller coaster of a 2013 season. It started with low expectations entering the season due to several injuries to key players. Then the Yankees got off to a fast start in April thanks to a pair of players performing above their current abilities. Vernon Wells batted .300 with six homers and Travis Hafner [...]
Why New York Yankees Fans Should Expect Big Changes »
This year has been filled with injury and disappointment for the New York Yankees, and the team will see major changes in 2014. As the final remnants of the 2013 MLB season play out, the Bombers find themselves desperately trying to remain relevant to the playoff chase after suffering three straight losses to the Boston Red Sox. With 12 [...]
Yankees’ Season Still Not over After Being Swept »
The Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday night, extending their lead in the AL East to 12.5 over their bitter rivals. The Yankees are on the verge of missing out on the playoffs for the second time in 19 years after dropping three straight, as the team sits three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers for [...]
Full Breakdown of Yankees’ Playoff Chances After »
After a weekend at Fenway Park that included more injuries on the path to setting new roster records, poor starting pitching and a depleted bullpen, the New York Yankees limped out of Boston on Sunday night having been swept in their three-game series. With the Yankees now four games back in the loss column in the race for the American League Wild [...]
Alex Rodriguez Injury: Updates on Yankees Star’s »
The New York Yankees may be losing Alex Rodriguez a little earlier than expected, as A-Rod was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning due to his right calf. Per ESPN's Wallace Matthews: A-Rod left the game with a tight right calf — wallace matthews (@ESPNNYYankees) September 16, [...]
Mariano Rivera Honored by Boston Red Sox in Final Game »
The Boston Red Sox have forsaken their hatred of, and rivalry with, the New York Yankees in order to honor the soon-to-be retired Mariano Rivera. ESPN put it best on Twitter: The Red Sox had a pregame ceremony for the 43-year-old closer Sunday night at Fenway—something that has become a staple at every road ballpark Rivera has visited [...]
Losing Brett Gardner Is More Damaging to the Yankees »
Despite his status as a future Hall of Famer and team captain, the Yankees could actually be better off without Derek Jeter down the stretch of the season. The same can't be said when discussing the loss of Brett Gardner, via CBS Sports, to an injured oblique Thursday night in Camden Yards. If the 30-year-old center fielder is gone for any [...]
Report: New York Yankees Discussed Acquiring Dan Haren »
In their endless search for depth and talent, the New York Yankees were in the mix for Washington Nationals starter Dan Haren as recently as last weekend, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. Rosenthal cites that money was the main reason the two teams could not strike a deal. Haren is still due more than $1.5 million this season, and [...]
Brett Gardner Injury: Updates on Yankees OF’s »
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner suffered a strained left oblique early on in Thursday's win over the Baltimore Orioles, according to CBS Sports' Dayn Perry. Gardner is scheduled to undergo an MRI test on his oblique Friday, per CBS New York, in order to find out the severity of the injury and how long he could be out for. The Newark [...]
Alfonso Soriano Robs Manny Machado With Sick Jumping »
New York Yankees left fielder Alfonso Soriano has made his mark in the Bronx with his bat, belting 15 home runs with 47 RBI in just 45 games since his trade from the Chicago Cubs. But on Thursday night, he absolutely shined on the other side of the ball. With no outs in the top of the eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles down 5-2, [...]