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Stock Up, Stock Down for New York Yankees’ Top »
The New York Yankees posted a great Week 21, going 5-2 and gaining serious ground in the American Least and AL Wild Card standings. Had it not been for two tough losses to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yankees could have been within 1.5 games of the Wild Card. Their strong play this past week can be attributed to several different factors. For one, [...]
Could $20 Million Be Enough for the New York Yankees »
Even after a so-so outing against the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this week, Hiroki Kuroda has been the best starter for the New York Yankees this season. Over 26 starts, he boasts an 11-9 record and 2.71 ERA through 166.1 innings. Last season, his first with the Yankees, was also very good. He went 16-11 with a 3.32 ERA over 219.2 [...]
Why Alfonso Soriano Might See Time at 2nd Base in the »
From 1999-2003, Alfonso Soriano was the second baseman of the future for the New York Yankees. He coupled power and speed with the excitement that is necessary to take a fanbase by storm. Soriano became a fan favorite faster than he could run from first to second.Soriano has been almost exclusively an outfielder since he left the Texas Rangers [...]
Stock Up, Stock Down for New York Yankees’ Top »
Another week has passed, and the New York Yankees have been playing surprisingly good baseball of late. The offense has gone from stagnant to nearly unstoppable, as uncanny performances from Alfonso Soriano and Robinson Cano have kept the team alive midway through August. Newcomer Mark Reynolds has done his fair share to help the cause, as has the [...]
Mark Reynolds Signs with New York Yankees for Stretch »
The New York Yankees may have finally found the right-handed portion of their first base platoon with lefty Lyle Overbay and insurance for Alex Rodriguez at third. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Yankees and Mark Reynolds have agreed on a contract for the rest of the 2013 season. Reynolds, who was designated for assignment by the [...]
Report: Phil Hughes Would Consider Signing with a Team »
New York Yankees starter Phil Hughes will be a free agent come season's end, and he hasn't exactly ruled out the notion of signing with a team that's interested in him as a relief pitcher, reports Andy Martino of the New York Daily News. Hughes has filled both roles for the Yankees in his seven-year career with the team, though he has started [...]
Stock Up, Stock Down for New York Yankees’ Top »
The New York Yankees finally welcomed Alex Rodriguez back to the lineup in Week 19 of the season, and his presence on the team was met with mixed results. The home fans didn't know whether to boo him or welcome him, while the media added a ton of hype to his much-awaited 2013 debut. The Yankees continued their slide during the week, though. They [...]
Stock Up, Stock Down for New York Yankees’ Top »
The New York Yankees finally welcomed Alex Rodriguez back to the lineup in Week 19 of the season, and his presence on the team was met with mixed results. The home fans didn't know whether to boo him or welcome him, while the media added a ton of hype to his much-awaited 2013 debut. The Yankees continued their slide during the week, though. They [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Updating All of New »
The New York Yankees (like 99 percent of the league) were quiet on July 31, choosing to make no trades by the deadline and instead wait until the waiver period to make moves. Players can be acquired through waivers for the remainder of the season, though they won't be eligible for postseason rosters if acquired on (or after) September 1. This [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Updating All of New »
The New York Yankees (like 99 percent of the league) were quiet on July 31, choosing to make no trades by the deadline and instead wait until the waiver period to make moves. Players can be acquired through waivers for the remainder of the season, though they won't be eligible for postseason rosters if acquired on (or after) September 1. This [...]