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Blockbuster: Sonny Gray Shipped to Yankees in Four-Player Deal

Jul 31, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Transactions

Sonny Gray is heading east, as the Oakland Athletics announced earlier this afternoon that their staff ace has been dealt to the New York Yankees. RHP Sonny Gray traded to NYY with $1.5M in int'l bonus slot ...

Yankees Could Build Strong Bullpen at MLB Winter Meetings

Ryan McGriff

Dec 6, 2016

Features, New York Yankees, Offseason

If the New York Yankees are diligent over the next couple days, they may walk away from the Winter Meetings with a blueprint of how their bullpen will be constructed in 2017. At the moment, the most accompli...

Who Should Win the AL Rookie of the Year?

Niklas Jarvinen

Nov 1, 2016

Opinions & Predictions

The closest race in American League award season this year will likely be the Rookie of the Year Award. It is a fierce battle between New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and Detroit Tigers starter Michael Ful...

Didi Gregorius: A Shortstop on the Rise

Ryan McGriff

Jul 18, 2016

Features, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

Players who suit up in pinstripes don't normally avoid the spotlight. However, Didi Gregorius has managed to become the most underrated shortstop in the league despite being a member of the New York Yankees. ...

What Should the New York Yankees Do?

Eric Kabakoff

Jun 17, 2016

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees recently fell to last place. They barely made the playoffs last season, crawling into the Wild Card game before Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros ended their season. They didn't make th...

The Curious Case of Michael Pineda

Jesse Foster

Jun 7, 2016

Features, Headlines, New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have not been very good this season. Their lack of success has a lot to do with their lackluster offense, but Michael Pineda's struggles this season have also played a significant role. Pin...

How Late is “Too Late”? Taking A Look at Team Starts

Patrick Brewer

May 9, 2016

Features, Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees

The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.” Well I would like to make an amendment to that: “Time flies when you are watching baseball.” It seems like Opening Day was just yesterday, and the majo...

Yankees’ Sabathia to Disabled List with Groin Strain

Josey Curtis

May 6, 2016

American League East, Headlines, Injuries, New York Yankees

As if the New York Yankees’ start to the season could not become more dampened, news broke on Friday that 35-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia -- one of the lone bright spots thus far this season for New York --...

Covering All the Bases: Yankees Survival Guide for the 2016 Season

Ryan McGriff

Apr 8, 2016

Features, New York Yankees

Major League Baseball opening day has come and gone, but the threat of injuries is constantly lurking beneath the shadow of every cleat. The New York Yankees are no stranger to the injury bug; in fact, the h...

YES Network’s Dispute with Comcast Shows No Signs of Ending

Akiem Bailum

Apr 2, 2016

Features, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

In 2002, when George Steinbrenner launched the Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network, it had two primary slogans— “The Home of Champions” and “Where Yankee Fans Get Their Yankees.” This season at le...

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