‘NY Yankees’ Archives
3 Keys for New York Yankees to Sweep Boston Red Sox »
The Yankees are northbound for their first series at Fenway Park this season against first-place Boston with a lot on the line. Three games in mid-July won't hardly decide a season, but a sweep at the hand of the Red Sox could be deadly for the Bombers' aspirations to claim the AL East division crown. The Yankees will send the venerable, yet [...]
Alex Rodriguez Is a Welcome Sight to Injured Yankee »
It is no secret that the New York Yankees have been riddled with injuries this entire season. It seems like Murphy's Law is in full effect for the Bombers right now—anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. This was evident when Derek Jeter suffered a quadriceps injury the very same night he made his season debut on July 11th and was placed [...]
Re-Evaluating the New York Yankees 2013 Draft Class »
With news that the Yankees have signed their first 17 draft picks of 2013, we can now evaluate what the future will hold for the franchise. Included in those first 15 rounds are eight pitchers, five outfielders and four infielders. The first to be selected was third baseman Eric Jagielo out of the University of Notre Dame. As an [...]
New York Yankees Place Derek Jeter Back on DL with »
After missing the first 91 games of the 2013 season with an ankle injury suffered in the 2012 ALCS, shortstop Derek Jeter returned to action for the New York Yankees on July 11. The return was short-lived, however, as he suffered a quad injury and has now been placed back on the 15-day disabled list: Jeter certainly isn't the same player he once [...]
5 Blockbuster Deals That the New York Yankees Should »
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has searched through the waiver wire and his own farm system to keep the team afloat despite a whirlwind of injuries. Now that the July 31 trade deadline is less than two weeks away, Cashman will be calling a variety of teams to get a grasp on which players are available. The Yankees, at 51-44, [...]
5 New York Yankee Prospects Who Could Exceed »
Many players in the major leagues were high draft picks or heralded prospects early in their professional careers, but there are many others who weren't looked at as future stars when their careers started. For the New York Yankees, players like Gosuke Katoh, Greg Bird and several others haven't received much fanfare thus far in their careers but [...]
Report: New York Yankees Have Received Calls Regarding »
Robinson Cano will be a free agent come season's end, and the New York Yankees have received calls on the All-Star second baseman, reports Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com. Never fear, Yankees fans, as general manager Brian Cashman and the upper management of the team have said "no" to every team that has come calling. Cano is the lone offensive [...]
New York Yankees Midseason Player Grades »
Somehow—through 95 games played—the New York Yankees, with all of their troubles, are only three games behind in the chase for one of two AL Wild Card spots. It might be one of the most incredible storylines of the season. How can that be, you say? Allow me to explain. The Yankees have played all but one game this season without Derek [...]
What the Yankees, Fans Feel About A-Rod Returning to »
All the talk about Alex Rodriguez returning to the New York Yankees will soon give way to him actually playing in games, with the reaction from the sports world providing plenty of fodder for conversation. Rodriguez spoke with Mike Francesa of WFAN radio in New York, saying that the current plan is for him to return on Monday when the [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Bronx Bombers Must Make Huge »
The Yankees need Chase Headley. New York is just six games behind Boston for first place in the AL East, and is more than capable of making a second-half run. But that’s only going to happen if general manager Brian Cashman can work out a deal for someone who can play third base and make an impact in the heart of the lineup. The Bronx [...]