Archive for July, 2016
Yankees’ Rodriguez Makes History with Golden »
New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez struck out in each of his four at-bats during Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the first batter in major league history to record a four-strikeout performance in both his teens and forties, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN.com). The 41-year-old continues to struggle in what may [...]
Andrew Miller Blockbuster Sets Yankees Up to Relive »
Standing on the grass at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, this spring watching Aaron Judge drill moon shots toward Dale Mabry Highway, you couldn't yet see into July, when the New York Yankees would hit the eject button on two-thirds of their killer back end of the bullpen and parachute into sell mode for the first time since [...]
Tyler Clippard to Yankees: Latest Trade Details, »
The New York Yankees are remaking their bullpen prior to Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, acquiring right-hander Tyler Clippard from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. MLB Network's Jon Heyman first reported the deal. Joel Sherman of the New York Post noted Clippard, under contract through next season, will serve as the seventh-inning setup [...]
Brian McCann Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation »
The New York Yankees are considering trading catcher Brian McCann ahead of the trade deadline Monday, though no deal is imminent. Continue for updates. McCann Reportedly Set to Remain in New York Monday, Aug. 1 Andrew Marchand of ESPN.com, citing a source, reported there has been "no discussion" between McCann and the Yankees regarding the catcher [...]
Yankees Facing Most Important Trade Deadline of the »
Including this one, the New York Yankees have been winners in each of the last 24 seasons. That's meant 24 years of buying or staying the course at the trade deadline, as one does when one is a winner. So go figure that doing the opposite before the August 1 deadline is exactly what the Yankees need now. This is a franchise in need of a turning [...]
Yankees Wise to Sell, Hit Home Run with Aroldis »
The New York Yankees are officially trade-deadline sellers. They announced as much by shipping hard-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs on Monday, per Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball. It's an unfamiliar position for the big-spending Yanks, who are typically in the business of adding veteran pieces and keeping the switch flipped [...]
Andrew Miller Reportedly Traded to Cleveland Indians »
New York Yankees left-handed relief pitcher Andrew Miller is a valued target for pitching-hungry teams with the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline approaching, and it appears the Yankees have found the right deal to move him. Continue for updates. Indians Trade for Miller Sunday, July 31 Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported the Cleveland [...]
How Much Could Yankees Actually Sell on Summer Trade »
For the New York Yankees, August 1 is looking less like the trade deadline and more like a sell-by date. By now, there's little question that selling on the summer market is what they should do. Rather, a better question is how much they'll be able to sell. That may be the question the Yankees are asking themselves. They're not approaching [...]
Aroldis Chapman Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation »
With the New York Yankees (48-47) continuing to fall in the playoff standings, Aroldis Chapman's impending free agency makes him an attractive trade chip. Continue for updates. Nationals Interested in Chapman Friday, July 22 Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post reported the Washington Nationals are interested in Chapman, but are not [...]
Are We Watching the End of Alex Rodriguez’s »
There are some skills Alex Rodriguez will never lose. He'll always be able to tell us how good he is, how hard he works, how great he can be. "I've been working really hard, tweaking, running and training," he told reporters, including Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. "My time will come." Sorry, Alex. Your time has come…and gone. I [...]