Archive for February, 2016
Aroldis Chapman: Latest News, Speculation on Yankees »
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman reportedly has been suspended for 30 games by Major League Baseball for his involvement in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. Billy Witz of the New York Times reported the news and said there will be not be an appeal. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported "Chapman cooperated with " and [...]
Yankees’ 2016 Playoff Hopes Hinge on Breakout »
It's spring training, so everyone can dream. And the biggest dream shared in the early days of New York Yankees camp was the one about Michael Pineda. "I want to throw 200 innings this year," Pineda said, per Erik Boland of Newsday. "That's my goal." Everyone can dream, even a guy who has had so much trouble staying healthy he has totaled 408 [...]
Aroldis Chapman Suspension Reportedly Won’t »
If New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman gets suspended for an alleged domestic dispute, he will reportedly be unable to serve part of it during spring training. According to a Feb. 23 report by Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, citing a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to discuss it, Chapman's [...]
Yankees Emphasize Russell Wilson over Cam Newton »
All New York Yankees can check their attitudes at the door—along with any other excessive outward emotions or opinions.Following the trend of encouraging progressively more prescribed athlete reactions, the renowned baseball organization aimed to instill within its players the makings of a proper postgame interview.Their subjects of study? [...]
Alex Rodriguez Comments on PED Suspension, Being a »
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been through some dark times during his 21-year MLB playing career. For starters, playing for a club like the Yankees can bring a lot of pressure. "I think it always starts on the field, especially when you're a New York Yankee," Rodriguez said, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. "You expect to go [...]
Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez Will Be Critical Big Bats to »
The New York Yankees have the right idea. The bigger question is whether they have the right players. The Yankees are trying to rebuild without rebuilding, to get younger and better without coming close to any charge of tanking a season. The process is difficult enough that they haven't won a playoff game since 2012 but so far painless enough that [...]
Cuban Star Yulieski Gourriel Is High-Upside Risk »
The New York Yankees made the biggest splash of their otherwise subdued offseason when they acquired a Cuban-born player. That'd be flamethrowing closer Aroldis Chapman, whom they netted in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. Now, with spring training so close you can smell the sunscreen and fresh-cut grass, the Yanks can grab another game-changing [...]
Mariano Rivera to Receive Dedicated Plaque in Yankee »
Mariano Rivera helped the New York Yankees win five World Series, and many consider him to be the game’s greatest closer. As such, he'll become the 37th Bronx Bomber to receive a plaque in Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park this summer, according to the Associated Press. Rivera is Major League Baseball's all-time leader with 652 [...]
Masahiro Tanaka Injury: Updates on Yankees »
New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is inching closer to a full return to the mound after undergoing elbow surgery in October. It is uncertain if he will be ready to pitch on Opening Day. Continue for updates. Tanaka Completes First Mound Session Sunday, Feb. 14 The Associated Press (via ESPN.com) reported Tanaka "reported no issues" [...]
Greg Bird Loss Puts Huge Pressure on Aging Yankees to »
The 2016 season hasn't even started yet, and the injury bug has already taken a bite out of the New York Yankees. And now, they really have to hope it doesn't come back for them again. The day's bad news involves Greg Bird. Joel Sherman of the New York Post was the first to tease Monday afternoon that the 23-year-old first [...]