‘NY Yankees’ Archives
With Jeter Gone, Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner Are »
With five weeks of the 2015 MLB season complete, we've gotten a pretty good look at the post-Derek Jeter New York Yankees. And sappiness be damned, they just don't quite look the same without him. There's one way, however, that this has been a very, very good thing. With Jeter safely retired—and evidently disconnected [...]
Pineda Sets Yankees Record for Most Strikeouts Without »
New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda struck out 16 batters in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, setting a franchise record for the most strikeouts without any walks in a single game, per ESPN Stats & Info. The 26-year-old improved to 5-0 on the season, allowing one run on six hits over seven innings, with a second-inning home run [...]
5-0 Michael Pineda’s Dominating 16-K Act Shows »
If there were any doubts about which pitcher anchors the New York Yankees' starting staff, Michael Pineda answered them Sunday. The big right-hander defined dominant in a 6-2 win over the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, allowing one earned run in seven innings with no walks and an eye-popping 16 strikeouts. That's the second-most punch-outs in a [...]
Other Massive Milestones A-Rod Can Reach in 2015 »
Alex Rodriguez stands alone in fourth place on the all-time home run list after hitting his 661st bomb against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankees Stadium on Thursday, passing Willie Mays. The majority of the focus, and controversy, surrounding A-Rod has been about the long ball and performance-enhancing drug use. Lost in the shuffle is the fact that [...]
With HR No. 661 in Tow, the A-Rod Milestone Train »
Mark it down in the history books: On May 7, 2015, on a pleasant spring evening at Yankee Stadium, Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays on the all-time home run list. Whatever your reaction—anger, excitement, indifference—it happened, another milestone in the rearview mirror. Let's give credit where it's due: A-Rod's home run wasn't [...]
1st-Place Yankees Force Baseball to Take Notice After »
Hey, remember when the New York Yankees were doomed—too old, too tired, too injury-riddled to compete in the American League East? So much for that. After defeating the Boston Red Sox 8-5 on Sunday night, the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of their old, bitter rivals at Fenway Park. And more importantly, the Bronx Bombers moved to 16-9 [...]
Willie Mays’ Immortal Legacy Goes Untouched »
It's official now. Alex Rodriguez owns 660 career home runs, tying him with Willie Mays for fourth on the all-time list. From here, he has only Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds to catch. Don't feel much like celebrating? Well, you're certainly not alone. A man hitting 660 home runs should be a big deal that has us all saying grand things [...]
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview, »
First place in the American League East will be on the line this weekend at Fenway Park in Boston as the division-leading New York Yankees (13-9) visit the Red Sox (12-10) in the opener of a three-game series on Friday. Despite losing five of their past eight games to fall out of first place in the AL East, Boston remains one of the favorites to [...]
Masahiro Tanaka’s Early Injury Is Ominous Sign »
Now the New York Yankees can fear the worst. A heavy part of their 2015 success is contingent on the health and, therefore, effectiveness of Masahiro Tanaka. The narrative rightfully flowed as something like this: Whichever way their Japanese ace goes, so too shall the Bombers. The Yankees are now in full-blown "hope that isn’t the case" [...]
Masahiro Tanaka Injury: Updates on Yankees »
The New York Yankees have placed star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on the 15-day disabled list with a forearm strain and wrist tendinitis. Continue for updates. Tanaka Placed on DL Wednesday, April 29 The Yankees officially placed Tanaka on the disabled list, according to their official Twitter feed. On April 28, New York general manager [...]