Twins give Yanks wakeup call
The Twins drew first blood Thursday night in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, which means they were right where the Yankees wanted them. Minnesota couldn’t hold leads against the Yankees...
View ArticleNo falling behind this time for Yanks
The Yankees took a different approach Saturday night in their post-season matchup with Minnesota – they scored first. The Yankees’ modus operandi in playoff games against the Twins is to fall behind...
View ArticleHuge start for Hughes
Phil Hughes was back at zero Saturday night. No more concern about his workload now that the Yankees are in the post-season. The Yankees kept close watch all season on the innings total for Hughes, who...
View ArticlePen sticks CC with undeserving ND
The first time he came to bat at Yankee Stadium as a 19-year-old rookie for the Braves in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series, Andruw Jones hit a home run. Jones got his first at-bat at the new Stadium...
View ArticleAmerican League Beast? Or Least?
So what happened to the American League Beast? The division that has been touted as the toughest in the major leagues is the only one with a winless team, two of them in fact. The Red Sox and Rays both...
View ArticleMove to the pen proves costly
A perfect example of how managerial moves are based on players’ execution was on view in the seventh inning Tuesday night. Yankees manager Joe Girardi made a pitching change that seemed to make a lot...
View ArticleYanks stay tied for 1st despite 2-7 trip
Yankee Stadium will sure look good to the Yankees after this trip. The trek ended with a thud Wednesday night as the Yanks could not add on to a 2-0, first-inning lead and lost, 3-2, to the Nationals...
View ArticleMiller’s injury thrusts Betances into closer role
Now Yankees fans will find out just what kind of closer Dellin Betances can be. The strained left flexor mass muscle in Andrew Miller’s forearm that will send him to the 15-day disabled list has...
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