The New York Yankees have a big series to play against their AL East rival, the Boston Red Sox, this weekend. The Yankees announced after Wednesday night’s loss in Philadelphia that they optioned pitcher Luis Cessa following his start. The corresponding move has not yet been officially announced by the team as of 8 a.m. […]
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Yankees Win Series Opener in Philly
The Yankees won the first game of their series in Philadelphia last night, 4-2, trying to break a 3-game skid. They opened up the scoring in the top of the second. Greg Bird walked and advanced to second on a wild pitch, which would prove valuable when Gleyber Torres hit an excuse-me double down the […]
Yankees Swept by Rays
What a (bad) turnaround for the Yankees! They completed the sweep of the Mariners on Thursday, then get swept by the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend in Tampa. Let’s just get these recaps over with. Game 1- Friday The Yankees offense was asleep for this one. CC Sabathia pitched quite well again, following up […]
Working Brandon Drury at First Base is a Smart Idea
Brandon Drury is still playing in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre right now; he’s not on the 25-man roster for the New York Yankees. This video of Drury and recently-demoted Tyler Austin surfaced, and it is a great idea: When the Yankees acquired Drury, Brian Cashman had said that they only really see him playing third. It seems […]
Clint Frazier Called Up, Ronald Torreyes Sent Down
Ahead of Monday’s games, the New York Yankees called up outfielder Clint Frazier and sent utility infielder Ronald Torreyes back down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Most people probably like the move. Fans have been calling for Clint Frazier to be on the big-league team all season with Brett Gardner and Aaron Hicks having gone through some […]