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New York Yankees Still Without Reliable No. 4 Starter »
Another start for Ivan Nova, another reason why the New York Yankees couldn't possibly start him in a playoff game.The MLB postseason is rapidly approaching, and while the Yanks might have their first three starters figured out, their No. 4 is nowhere near certain.Nova had the upper hand to make the playoff rotation coming into 2012 after a [...]
Projecting the Yankees’ Starting Lineup for a »
The magic number for winning the American League East is seven for the New York Yankees as they carry a 1.5 game lead on the Baltimore Orioles, but its been proven in baseball over and over again that no lead is safe. Manager Joe Girardi's team has had several different looks during the 2012 season, whether it be switching lineups [...]
Robinson Cano: Peter Gammons Owes Yankees Star Apology »
After about half of a day of uncertainty—no thanks to Hall of Fame writer Peter Gammons—the Robinson Cano performance-enhancing drug rumors can be put to bed as false.Bob Nightengale of USA Today broke the news yesterday that a MLB official denied such rumors:A Major League Baseball official with knowledge of the league's drug testing [...]
Robinson Cano PED Rumors: What a Possible Suspension »
The New York Yankees are no strangers to the performance-enhancing drug problems in Major League Baseball. Now, second baseman Robinson Cano could be the next player in pinstripes to be linked to the controversy. In an interview with WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub), baseball writer and analyst Peter Gammons admitted to hearing rumors about the [...]
MLB Free-Agent Scenarios: 5 Options for Yankees to »
Nick Swisher is set to be a free agent at the culmination of the 2012 season and that could leave the New York Yankees looking for a replacement shortly thereafter. Rumors have been circulating that Swisher could be looking at a Jayson Werth-type deal that would pay him around seven years and $126 million. The question for the Yanks will be is if [...]
Yankees Pitcher Andy Pettitte Will Reportedly Start on »
The New York Yankees got a great piece of news today when they found out that Andy Pettitte will be ready to take the mound on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays.Bryan Hoch of MLB.com broke the news via Twitter: Andy Pettitte will start for the Yankees on Tuesday— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) September 13, 2012 Pettitte has been absent from [...]
New York Yankees: Eduardo Nunez in Lineup vs. Red Sox, »
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi has inputted Eduardo Nunez into the lineup for the Bombers matchup with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, per Dan Martin of the New York Post. It is the second time Nunez has gotten a start since he was re-called at the start of September.The 25-year-old will get the nod at shortstop while Derek Jeter will [...]
Gaping Holes the New York Yankees Chose to Ignore at »
The New York Yankees have seen their once comfortable 10-game lead in the American League East quickly evaporate and now find themselves in an all-out sprint to the postseason. Some of the bigger problems for the Bombers have reared their ugly heads down the stretch of the 2012 season, leaving many to wonder if the Yankees had done enough to set [...]
Chances of Each New York Yankees Hitter Reaching the »
The New York Yankees current lineup consists of many great players, but chances are most of them won't be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.It takes a special class of player to qualify as such, and while there are some players on this team who certainly fit the bill, most do not.Let's take a look at the 10 best hitters in the Yanks current order and [...]
New York Yankees: Why the Sky Is Falling in the Bronx »
The New York Yankees saw its American League East lead shrink to just one game after another loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday and it's time to panic in the Bronx. As if it hasn't been time to panic for a while now, the slimmer lead in the division for the Yanks is just another harsh reminder that the sport of baseball can be very [...]