‘NY Yankees’ Archives
MLB Trade Rumors: Cliff Lee To the Yankees if Price is »
The Twins, Mets, Rangers, Phillies, Tigers, and Rays have all been rumored to be interested in trading for Mariners’ pitcher Cliff Lee in recent weeks. Lee has also gained interest from the Yankees—even though they have a rotation that goes five deep. Still, the Yankees want Lee. They really do, but right now, there isn’t a [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Grand Slams, Mariano Rivera, »
If 2009 was the year of the walk-off then 2010 is the year of the grand slam. Alex Rodriguez belted one last night that put the Yankees ahead for good as they went on to win 6-1 behind a strong performance by CC Sabathia . Here are some notes: A-Rod’s grand slam was the 21st of his career tying him with Manny Ramirez for second place [...]
MLB: The Home Run Derby’s 10 Greatest »
Twenty-five years ago, Dave Parker was the first Home Run Derby champion, belting six home runs to defeat a field that included Jim Rice and future Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Carlton Fisk, Cal Ripken Jr., and Ryne Sandberg at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Since 1985, the Home Run Derby has provided some of the greatest moments in baseball [...]
Yankees-Athletics: Alex Rodriguez and C.C. Sabathia »
Alex Rodriguez provided most of the offense and CC Sabathia took care of the Oakland offense Monday night. Rodriguez homered twice and drove in five, while Sabathia allowed one run in 7.2 innings as New York defeated Oakland, 6-1, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. New York won their fourth straight and guaranteed their fifth consecutive [...]
Temporary Roster Fixes For the New York Yankees »
The Yankees have been forced to shuffle around their roster due to injuries this season. Their bullpen and designated hitter spot in their lineup. Players like Al Aceves, Sergio Mitre, Nick Johnson and Marcus Thames, who, while not bona fide stars, all do play a particular role on the 2010 Yankees. The Yankees have had to make do with [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Will The New York Yankees Gamble and »
He's currently the most coveted pitcher out on the trade market. They are the best team in baseball trying to defend their championship. The Yankees and Cliff Lee, seems like a trade everyone is expecting or debating about that could, might, or won't happen. But here is the big question: Will the Yankees pull the trigger and make a deal with the [...]
2010 MLB All Star Rosters: Andy Pettitte Replaces Clay »
With injuries and with the rule that pitchers who start on the Sunday before the All-Star Game can’t pitch in the game, we are going to see a lot of pitchers being replaced on the roster from now until July 13. The first pitcher to be replaced is Boston Red Sox RHP Clay Buchholz. Buchholz was placed on the 15-day DL yesterday and will not be [...]
Yankees Notes: Alfredo Aceves, Romulo Sanchez and »
The Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 last night, behind a strong performance by starter Javier Vazquez, who improved his record to 7-7 and finally got his ERA under five, to 4.81. The offense came from a Curtis Granderson triple and a Mark Teixeira solo-shot. Here are some notes: The Yankees have improved to 20 games over .500. They have the [...]
MLB Trade Deadline: The 10 Biggest Pennant-Changing »
The trade deadline can be a defining moment during the season. The trade deadline allows teams that buy to transform themselves from a contender into World Series champions, while the teams that sell start to look towards the future. Not every deal that has been made in recent memory has worked out (see July 31, 2004: Mets trade Scott Kazmir [...]
Alex Rodriguez Sticks it to Grandma in Oakland »
Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden is famous for being protective of his pile of dirt. Especially if you trot over it on your way off the field. Just ask Alex Rodriguez about the fit Braden threw in the A’s dugout. He was in total outrage over A-Rod taking the shorter way over his beloved pitching mound. Braden threw his glove, [...]