In the midst of the most important stretch of the season thus far (13 games against AL East teams) the Yankees went 3-4 on a disappointing road trip. Three Piece in Baltimore The trip started with a three-game set in Baltimore, against the then second-place Orioles. A decent start by rookie Jordan Montgomery turned after an error … Continue reading Treading Water: Yankees Split with Blue Jays to Cap Disappointing Road Trip →

Heliot Ramos might be just shy of 18-years-old, but he is certainly not short on talent. The young outfielder—whose older brother Henry Ramos currently plays for the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate—graduates from high school this year. He has committed to play at Florida International University; however this would not be the first time a prospect has committed to … Continue reading Heliot Ramos 2017 MLB Draft Profile →

Many believe that the New York Yankees, in spite of their surprisingly hot start, just don’t have the firepower to contend for a championship this season. This begs the question, will they be buyers at the trade deadline? While the answer – as of right now – is up in the air, the logical conclusion … Continue reading The Yankees Should Stay Put at the Trade Deadline →

On this day last season, the Yankees were in last place in the AL East at 8-14. They were a team full of aging stars on exorbitant contracts, with a youth infusion just beyond their reach. As of today, the Yankees are tied for first place with the Baltimore Orioles at 15-8, with a team … Continue reading One Month In: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Yankees Baseball →

Didi Gregorius, the New York Yankees starting shortstop, is set to return to action in today’s game against the first-place Baltimore Orioles. After missing the first 20 games of the season due to a shoulder strain sustained while playing for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, Gregorius has been cleared for action and will … Continue reading Didi Gregorius’ Return Forces Torreyes Back to the Bench →

The New York Yankees next series, one which was shortened due to rain, is their first meeting with the Boston Red Sox in 2017. The Yanks are up at Fenway Park for what is far from just another April series. Rather, the Yankees have a chance to make a statement in this two-game set. The … Continue reading Yankees vs. Red Sox: Round One →

For years New York Yankees fans were told tall tales of a prospect: He was compared to Paul Bunyan with a baseball bat. The 6’7” slugger could launch a ball to the moon and then throw it back. This mythical man became the subject of wonder and adulation, as the team’s chances of contention waned. … Continue reading Court is in Session: The Rise of Aaron Judge →

Yankees pitching prospect James Kaprielian is being shut down for the rest of the 2017 season due to Tommy John surgery. This is just the latest development in what has already been a rough start to the year for the New York Yankees in terms of injuries. The Surgery He will undergo the surgery in Los Angeles next … Continue reading The Injury to Prospect James Kaprielian is Cause for Concern →

After just two starts this season it has become clear that Michael Pineda is poised to have another season as Major League Baseball’s version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. His First Start His first start of the season was shaky to say the least. He allowed eight hits and four runs, in just 3.2 forgettable innings. … Continue reading It’s Time for Michael Pineda to Find Himself →

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, who is coming off a sensational rookie campaign, left today’s game against the Baltimore Orioles early with an apparent injury, which came on a swing in a fifth inning at-bat against Kevin Gausman. The injury has been diagnosed as a right biceps strain of unknown severity. During the game, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal … Continue reading Gary Sanchez Exits Game Early with Arm Injury →