Archive for September, 2015
Has Nathan Eovaldi Surpassed Masahiro Tanaka as »
If the New York Yankees' starting rotation were an '80s sitcom, it'd be titled Who's the Ace? And while Masahiro Tanaka might seem like the obvious answer—the Tony Danza character, if you will—Nathan Eovaldi is making his case. Eovaldi has pitched into the sixth inning or later in 11 of his last 13 starts and allowed two earned [...]
11 Ways Derek Jeter Is Crushing Retirement »
As if you need another reminder that Derek Jeter's life is better than yours, here it is. While some spend retirement traveling and golfing, Jeter is, oh wait, he is actually traveling and golfing. But unlike Average Joe, he's traveling with a supermodel and on the golf course with POTUS. Jeter also takes time out from relaxation to collect [...]
Latest MLB Injury News and Call-Ups Ahead of Key »
September baseball has arrived, and with it comes meaningful games for playoff-hopefuls. Divisions are up for grabs and wild card races are heating up. The simple addition of one player to a contender this week could spell victory in the long run. The final month of the MLB's regular season allows teams to expand their rosters to 40 players [...]
Mark Teixeira Injury: Updates on Yankees 1B’s »
First baseman Mark Teixeira has been a driving force behind the New York Yankees' high-powered offense this season, but the American League All-Star is now banged up at a critical time. He will be out until at least the middle of September with a shin injury. Continue for updates. Teixeira Placed on DL Friday, Sept. 4 The [...]
Shane Spencer’s Legendary Breakout Sparked On- »
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Down here in the Atlantic League, the players hear the stories of what Shane Spencer did. He came out of nowhere and became an instant star. He walked out of the minor leagues and into the World Series. He never played here, but leagues like this are full of guys with dreams of doing what Spencer did in 1998 with the New [...]