‘NY Yankees’ Archives
How Yankees’ Path Would’ve Changed If They »
Replacing the legendary Joe Torre was going to be an arduous task for the leaders of the Yankees organization before they chose to interview one of the most famous and beloved players in their franchise's history.By selecting Joe Girardi over Don Mattingly (along with the unheralded Tony Pena), the Yankees made a decision that would have [...]
How Signing Yasiel Puig and Other Global Stars Could »
The Yankees upcoming nine-game homestand features games against the Dodgers and Rangers, who feature two of the top recent international imports in baseball in Yasiel Puig and Yu Darvish, as a recent ESPN article pointed out.It's all hypothetical at this point, but one can't help but wonder where the Yankees would be right now not with those guys [...]
New York Yankees: Making the Case for Brett Gardner As »
For the 2013 New York Yankees, the only genuine "superstar" who has managed to stay healthy and in the lineup is Robinson Cano, but he should not be regarded as the only All-Star candidate.The team, in spite of numerous injuries and setbacks, remains in the hunt for the AL East crown thanks to stellar performances from some of the "others" in the [...]
10 Biggest Disappointments for the New York Yankees so »
At 38-31, the New York Yankees have gotten lucky so far this season. Not often does a ragtag group of veterans past their respective primes come together to win ballgames like they did for the Yankees in April and May.Unfortunately, June has not been as kind. The team is 7-8 this month after finishing a brutal West Coast trip that saw them go 4-6. [...]
Brian Cashman Says Yankees Open for Business: Can He »
Brian Cashman's New York Yankees will be shopping around as we draw closer and closer to the 2013 MLB trade deadline.The Yanks are always involved around the trade deadline, but this year the team could be in all the headlines.Cashman recently talked about his team's early activity due to injury and how that could become even more pronounced as we [...]
Previewing Yasiel Puig’s 1st Chance to Take »
On Tuesday evening, Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig will take the field for the first time at Yankee Stadium, or, in other words, Puigmania will invade New York City.The 22-year-old Cuban phenom, who's hitting .479/.500/.771 across his first 50 major league plate appearances, will be front and center for an old-school, cross country, [...]
NY Yankees: Stock Up, Stock Down for Yankees’ »
It's been a rough week for the New York Yankees. After a five-game losing streak on their trip west, the Bombers finally picked up a win on Sunday. This recent losing streaking has been a reality check for many Yankees fans. One that might indicate this patchwork team being put together by GM Brian Cashman and manager Joe Girardi can’t win [...]
Thousands of Mickey Mantle’s First Topps Cards »
Nearly 45 years after he played his last game, New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle still rivals a Greek God to many baseball fans and collectors. A seven-time World Series champion, Mantle was a human highlight reel. Known for his ability to hit for both average and power and for his reputation for making almost unworldly plays in the [...]
Mark Teixeira Injury: Updates on Yankees Star’s »
Mark Teixeira can add another hurdle to his difficult 2013 season. It appears the New York Yankees slugger may be forced out of the lineup with a wrist injury. UPDATE: Tuesday, June 18, at 3:45 p.m. ET by Sam WestmorelandThe Yankees have confirmed the bad news reported by Murti earlier in the day, announcing that Mark Teixeira is on the [...]
MLB Picks: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels »
The New York Yankees are hitting just .242 against left-handed pitching this season, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Friday, as they open up a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.Sports bettors will find that the Yankees are +130 road underdogs in the pro baseball odds (courtesy of SBR [...]