‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Rough 3-Year Stretch Shouldn’t Overshadow CC »
CC Sabathia had a solid start on Sunday, limiting the Los Angeles Angels to five hits and two runs in the New York Yankees' 6-2 victory. These days, those positive performances have become few and far between for the 34-year-old left-hander. His ERA currently sits at an inflated 5.25, and the Yankees have lost seven of Sabathia's 12 starts. But [...]
Mark Teixeira’s Resurgence a Major Asset for AL »
In the middle of the New York Yankees' lineup, you can find two aging hitters who seemed to be past their primes but are now hitting as if they've found the fountain of youth. The one who's gotten the most press is Alex Rodriguez, and deservedly so. But we're going to give some overdue credit to the other guy: Mark Teixeira. Teixeira came into [...]
Masahiro Tanaka’s Brilliant Comeback Perfect 1st »
Every Masahiro Tanaka start is a story unto itself. On Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, it had a happy ending. But the bigger yarn, the one about Tanaka's long-term health and future with the New York Yankees, is still being written. First, let's unspool the good news: Tanaka looked positively electric, twirling seven innings of three-hit, [...]
Yankees Still Wise to Let Robinson Cano Walk Even with »
The New York Yankees were never going to go there. No way. No how. No chance. Having finally smartened up after being burned by gigantic, seemingly never-ending deals in its recent past, the most successful franchise in American sports history finally said no. “They weren’t going to go there again,” a source told the New York [...]
After Hot Start, Yankees Looking Like Expected Flawed »
Through the first five weeks of the 2015 season, the New York Yankees looked good. Like, really good. Legitimately good. ... Too good. Sure enough, what tends to happen with teams that look too good has happened to the Yankees. After starting off with a 21-12 record that had them leading the American League, they now find themselves [...]
New York Yankees on the Brink of Disaster with Recent »
The New York Yankees lost their 10th game in the last 11 contests on Sunday, falling to the Texas Rangers 5-2. Starter Chris Capuano lasted only 4.1 innings, and the offense could only muster four hits off Yovani Gallardo, who came into the game losing four of his last five starts. This performance was not nearly as bad as Friday's defensive [...]
Yankees’ 1-9 Free Fall Could Be Beginning of End »
Garrett Jones pitched. Got that? Garrett Jones, backup first baseman and backup designated hitter, pitched Saturday. For the New York Yankees. In a real game. And he was their most effective arm. Garrett Jones lived out his dream...and it was awesome. He was our best pitcher of the day...and that's sad. — Delia Enriquez (@dfiregirl4) [...]
Jacoby Ellsbury Injury: Updates on Yankees »
New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury was forced to exit the team's May 19 game against the Washington Nationals with a knee injury and was placed on the 15-day disabled list, though he is unlikely to return when eligible. Continue for updates. Ellsbury Unlikely to Return When Eligible After Being Placed on 15-Day DL Saturday, May [...]
Bryce Harper Must Be At-All-Cost Pursuit as »
Officially, the New York Yankees will be in the capital over the next two days for a two-game series against the Washington Nationals. But they can also do some window shopping while they're there, with one particular item at the top of their wish list: Bryce Harper. It'll likely be a while before the Yankees actually have a shot at him, but this [...]
Jorge Posada Risking His Own Legacy More Than »
For all of the non-talking baseball players do during their playing days, it's ironic how chatty and controversial they get after exiting the field for the final time and are trying to sell their own piece of media. Jorge Posada, one of the great New York Yankee catchers in franchise history, is the latest to stroll this road as he pumps his [...]