The New York Yankees have been spoiled. Not because of their paychecks or where they play, but for having the ninth inning locked up for 17 straight seasons. Mariano Rivera is without question the greatest closer in the history of baseball. Named to his 12th All-Star earlier this week, the 41 year-old is hasn’t missed [...]
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New York Yankees Rumors: David Phelps Future In Pinstripes
David Phelps is a name New York Yankee fans should start to get familiar with. The 24-year-old prospect is a right-handed pitcher who could provide some depth in the middle innings, which will be necessary with the Yankees depleted bullpen. Before the Yankees signed journeyman minor leaguer Brian Gordon, Phelps was in contention to be [...]
New York Yankees: Mark Teixeira Leaves Game Listed As Day-To-Day
ESPN New York is reporting that New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira had to leave the 3-1 Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox because of shoulder discomfort. Tex exited that game in the middle of the eighth inning, instead of finishing the last inning and a half. Losing Tex would be a HUGE [...]
New York Yankees: White Sox Not Struggling Thanks To Rafael Soriano
It was another tough night in the Bronx, as the New York Yankees lost for the second night in a row to the Chicago White Sox. Rookie pitcher Ivan Nova pitched a great game, as did White Sox’s Gavin Floyd who was still on the bump on the ninth inning. Skipper Ozzie Guillen knows that [...]
New York Yankees: Still Too Cold Even For A Hot CC Sabathia
Hosting the Minnesota Twins for game two of a four game set, the New York Yankees had everything alined to win for the second night in a row. Ace CC Sabathia would be on the mound, the Yankee bats have been hot and the bullpen had been lights out. As the night got colder, Mark [...]
