2010 presents us with some of the most compelling playoff races in recent history. With the Padres slipping in the NL West, the Phillies taking over in the NL East, and possibly the two best teams in baseball -- the Rays and Yankees -- battling it out in the AL East, the last 20 games could bring about many surprises.The NL West is possible the most inspiring story. With the Padres as the darling team all season, the Giants and Rockies are making a push as San Diego is beginning to ...
The battle for the AL East has been one of the—if not the most—entertaining clashes in baseball’s recent history and one that has yet to disappoint. And while there are still roughly 20 some odd games left in the season, this epic battle continues to rage on and will probably do so until the very last game of the season. Each team has done everything to claim first place: win consistently and keep the head-to-head record within a stone’s throw away. Despite their best efforts to be the only king ...
Via ESPN:
General manager Brian Cashman said every Yankees pitcher not named CC Sabathia or Mariano Rivera is “auditioning for a role” in the postseason.
The size of a player’s paycheck, he said, will have no bearing on how or if he is used in October.
That means rookie right-hander Ivan Nova, with all of 24 innings pitched in the major leagues, has as much of a chance of starting a playoff game as A.J. Burnett, who is in the second year of a five-year deal that pays him ...
The Yankee left-hander has started 40 postseason games in his Major League career. In those games, Andy Pettitte is 18-9 with a 3.90 ERA. He also has five World Series rings.
How could a pitcher with that résumé feel a responsibility to a minor league team?
Well, it’s simple. Andy Pettitte needed to pitch a rehab assignment. The Yankees' Double-A affiliate, Trenton Thunder, is in the playoffs.
How about that for a lift for a playoff team? You will be starting Andy Pettitte in Game 2.
Even the major league Yankees would be happy ...
The Yankees are back in action tonight as they take on a possible playoff opponent in the Texas Rangers.
Here are some notes:
Andy Pettitte was back in action last night as he pitched in a rehab game for the Double A Trenton Thunder. His line: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K. He only threw 51 pitches.
Double A reliever J.B. Cox was suspended by the Yankees after an altercation with manager Tony Franklin.
Kevin Towers helped the Yankees acquire LHP Steve Garrison, but he might ...
The Yankees DFA’d LHP Wilkin De La Rosa in order to make room on the 40-man roster for LHP Steve Garrison, whom they claimed off of waivers from the San Diego Padres, according to Mike Ashmore via twitter.
Garrison is not considered a top prospect and has struggled in the minor leagues recently. Former Padres’ GM and current Yankee executive Kevin Towers must have liked him though for the Yankees to risk losing De La Rosa. The Yankees likely want to keep De La Rosa, but risked ...
Via the NY Post:
Yankees top prospect Jesus Montero will miss the remainder of Scranton/Wilkes Barre’s playoff series against Columbus after undergoing a procedure on his ankle Wednesday night.
The heavily-hyped catcher suffered a bone bruise and decided to have the discoloring scraped out. The injury is not considered serious and Montero could possibly return if the Yankees Triple-A affiliate can get past Columbus in the best-of-five International League series, which they trail 1-0.
After this report was issued by the New York Post, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman appeared on ESPN 1050 to say that ...
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is not ready to reveal the Yankees' playoff pitching scene just yet. Cashman said that everyone besides CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera is going to have to earn a role on the postseason roster.Theoretically, rookie Ivan Nova could earn a spot over A.J. Burnett or Javier Vazquez."Everything will be decided in these last three weeks," Cashman said Wednesday night. "The guys who we think give us the best chance to win are the guys who are going to pitch."
Andy Pettitte threw four rehab innings at Yankees Double-A Trenton ...
After winning seven of 10 games in the Bronx, the New York Yankees start a nine-game road trip with a weekend series against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers.
Could this be a possible ALDS preview?
Yes, if the Yankees get through the last 22 regular season games, which is not as easy as it sounds.
The Yankees spend 15 of those 22 meetings on the road, facing the Tampa Bay Rays seven times and their rival Boston Red Sox for six. The remaining six are split between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue ...
Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte made a rehab start Thursday night for Double-A Trenton, as part of his recovery from a groin injury.
In game two of the playoffs, Pettitte threw four innings. He allowed two hits, walked one, and struck out four. He threw 51 pitches and allowed no runs.
“It felt good to get back on the mound. It was a step in the right direction,” said Pettitte after the game. “There weren’t any problems. It was a good step to do it in a game…Now I’ll meet with [manager] ...