Archive for July, 2015
3 Moves to Make the Yankees True World Series Threats »
Just over half of the 2015 MLB season is in the books, and the Yankees sit atop a tight AL East. But despite their success this season so far, the Bombers have plenty of notable weaknesses as they work toward a 28th World Series title.What moves can make the Yankees a legitimate championship threat?Bleacher Report's Scott Miller joins Stephen [...]
Yankees Strike Deal with Fan Who Caught Alex »
When New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez launched a home run into the seats at Yankee Stadium for his 3,000th career hit in June, it seemed as though he would never get the ball back, but the dynamic changed Friday, as the Yanks negotiated a deal with the fan who caught it. According to the Yankees' official Twitter account, Zack Hample, who [...]
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees Settle Dispute Regarding HR »
While it initially looked as though the New York Yankees would keep the entire bonus owed to designated hitter Alex Rodriguez for tying Willie Mays for fourth on the all-time home run list, the two sides compromised and resolved the dispute. MLB Communications provided a statement from the league and the MLB Players Association, which [...]
Yankees Must Roll the Dice on Top Pitching Prospect »
Times have changed for the New York Yankees. They can no longer bully with their bank account—or at least they are opting not to—because too many other teams have money these days. They cannot rely on the trade market to find their missing pieces because they are missing too many. And in their new age of not wanting to throw around [...]