Pinstripe Alley 8 hours ago
Monday open thread
Photo by Mike Stobe/ Here’s your open thread for the day! The Yankees didn’t quite get the sweep against the Rockies that they were hoping for, but still finished up the homestand with just three losses. Tonight they head to Minnesota to kick off a three-game set against the Twins. It’ll be CC Sabathia opposite of Martin Perez at 8:10. Use this as your open thread in the meantime. Maybe we’ll hear a fun rumor! Fun Questions What Yankees trade from the last year or two would you undo? What is your ideal vacation?
Pinstripe Alley 58 mins ago
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins: Series Preview
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees head west for three games in Minnesota The Yankees had their five-game win streak snapped in yesterday’s finale against the Colorado Rockies, but they’ll get a chance to get back on the horse tonight against the Minnesota Twins. They’ll be out west...
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Call to the Pen 1 hour ago
New York Yankees: Will Derek Jeter Make HOF Unanimously?
After Mariano Rivera became the first unanimous vote into the Cooperstown, the attention turns to his former Yankees teammate Derek Jeter. Will he make it in unanimously? New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera is arguably the best closer ever to toe the rubber (I disagree) and he gave a great speech on Sunday. He mentioned […] New York Yankees: Will Derek Jeter Make HOF Unanimously? - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Pinstripe Alley 2 hours ago
One prospect the Yankees should keep off limits at the trade deadline
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Submit your answer in the FanPost section for the chance to see your story featured on the front page. The MLB trade deadline is nine days away and the Yankees have yet to make any significant July moves. Over the past few weeks, we’ve considered what their trade deadline strategy should be, thought about the best way to improve their pitching situation, and pondered what player they should move while they still have value. Here’s this week’s FanPost Friday prompt: What prospect should the Yankees keep off limits at the trade deadline? It is...
Pinstripe Alley 4 hours ago
Yankees potential trade target: Trevor Bauer
Peter G. Aiken The talented right-hander would fit right in with the Yankees in some ways, but would stick out like a sore thumb in others. Last week, reports surfaced that the Yankees were “high” on Cleveland starter Trevor Bauer. From a distance, their interest makes the utmost sense. With Luis Severino’s status still in question, New York could certainly use a frontline starting pitcher. If Cleveland makes Bauer available, there may be no stronger rotation option on the trade market than the 28-year-old right-hander. In some ways, a potential marriage between the Yankees and...
Pinstripe Alley 6 hours ago
Yankees Prospects: Pitchers named Daniel get rocked
Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from July 21st. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L 4-7 vs. Louisville Bats 2B Thairo Estrada 0-5, 2 K
Call to the Pen 7 hours ago
Yankees: Mariano Rivera would be more Valuable in Today’s Game
New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera was inducted into the Hall of Fame over the weekend. There’s an argument to be made he’d be even more valuable today. New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend becoming the Hall’s first-ever Unanimous voted player to enter. It was […] Yankees: Mariano Rivera would be more Valuable in Today’s Game - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Pinstripe Alley 14 hours ago
NYY News: Injury updates on Maybin, Stanton, and more
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ Injury updates on Cameron Maybin, Giancarlo Stanton, and more; Aaron Judge talks about Hall of Fame Yankees; How the Yankees dealt with heat; Mo and Moose go into the Hall NJ.com | Brian Fonseca: It’s time for the customary injury update, but this time, there’s some good news! Cameron Maybin will go to Triple-A Scranton on a rehab assignment starting Tuesday, while Aaron Boone shared positive updates on Dellin Betances and Luis Severino – they are both scheduled to throw off a mound in early August. However, things aren’t going well for Giancarlo Stanton....
Newsday 18 hours ago
Luke Voit wears faceguard after being hit in face, but it can't mask slumping Yankee's disappointment
"Just a bad day,'' Voit said. "Feel like I let my team down today. Got to get back to the drawing board tomorrow and have a fresh week. "Ever since I came back off the [IL] I've been striking out, swinging at a lot of bad stuff."
Pinstripe Alley 19 hours ago
An ode to Mariano Rivera upon his induction
NorthJersey.com-USA TODAY NETWORK Let’s simply remember Rivera as he enters the Hall of Fame this weekend. There are 652 reasons for Yankees fans to be thankful for Mariano Rivera, but in the interest of time, we’ll keep it much shorter and straight to the point. Mariano “Mo” Rivera was born on November 29, 1969 in a small village in Panama called Puerto Caimito. In 1989, at the age of 20, Mo was signed by Yankees scout Chico Heron, who was referred to Mariano by teammates of his on the Panamanian travel team he played for. In today’s baseball, with an abundance of talent...
Newsday 20 hours ago
James Paxton has to be better for playoff run
On another steamy afternoon (first pitch temp: 94 degrees) the Yankees looked listless and weren't able to bail Paxton out, despite hitting three homers.
Pinstripe Alley 20 hours ago
Yankees fall to Rockies in series finale
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The Yanks failed to sweep the Rockies after poor outings by Paxton and the offense. The Yankees won the first two games of this three-game set against the Rockies, and came into Sunday in search of a sweep. James Paxton took the mound for New York, having recorded a quality start in each of his last three appearances. German Marquez started for Colorado, looking to rebound after allowing 11 runs in his pervious start. Charlie Blackmon blasted a leadoff homer into the Yankees’ bullpen to get the scoring started early for the Rockies. James Paxton has now...
NorthJersey.com 21 hours ago
Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions: Cooperstown turns into Mo's town
Fans flock to Upstate New York to witness Hall of Fame Induction of former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera
Newsday 22 hours ago
James Paxton struggles as Yankees fall to Rockies
Paxton managed to put the Yankees back in the place where the homestand started when the All-Star break was over: looking like it needs a pitcher to make the starting rotation more dependable.
NorthJersey.com 22 hours ago
Yankees' win streak snapped in loss to Colorado Rockies
James Paxton fell apart early in the game on Sunday as the Yankee win streak was snapped at five.
Pinstripe Alley 22 hours ago
Yankees Highlights: James Paxton stumbles again
Photo by Mike Stobe/ Yankees fail to sweep. The Yankees had a chance to finish up this homestand with a three-game sweep of the Rockies, but failed to get the job done today. We’ll have a full recap up in a bit. Here are the highlights in the meantime: Winner of the Game Through the first five innings, the only Yankee with a hit to his name was DJ LeMahieu. He knocked his 14th home run of the season during the bottom of the first inning. Honorable Mention: Chad Green, Aaron Hicks Loser of the Game James Paxton dug the Bombers into a quick hole, surrendering a home run to the very...
