Teams Scouting David Phelps and Catchers
There seemed to be a little curiosity over David Phelps, during Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Orioles. Phelps started and pitched a mediocre 2.2 innings giving one earned while striking out two. During the game the Seattle Mariners had scouts in attendance while the New York Yankees were in Sarasota. With Seattle having some injures […]
Down on the Farm: BronxPinstripes’ Top 20 Prospects
Everyone loves to look at prospects – the unproven players with a boatload of potential who could be the next face of their franchise. The reality is that most prospects never fully live up to that potential. For every Derek Jeter, there’s ten Eric Duncan’s or Brien Taylor’s. Just the same, here is the BronxPinstripes […]
Post-Deadline Prospect Rankings
With the July trade deadline having come and gone and the minor league seasons almost concluded, it’s time to sit down and reevaluate the farm system. It’s interesting to look at which prospects have seen their stock skyrocket (Tyler Austin) and which have seen their value plummet (Dellin Betances). The last time we looked at […]
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Pioneer of Tommy John Surgery Passes Away
Frank Jobe, the first surgeon to perform the innovative Tommy John surgery passed away Thursday evening at the age of 88. Jobe worked as the Dodgers team physician for 40 years and an additional 10 as a special adviser to the chairman of the Dodgers organization. He is best known for performing the first ever […]
Yankees Spring Training Game 10: Tanaka starts
New York Yankees 4 — Philadelphia Phillies 3 It took an extra hour and a half due to poor weather but Masahiro Tanaka made his first Spring start of the season. Tanaka would start with a pair of ground outs and a strikeout of second baseman Chase Utley with his signature splitter. The Japanese righty […]
Spring training game 10 lineup: 3/6/14
Weather permitting, the Yankees will take on the Phillies from Clearwater, Fla., today. The game is already in a rain delay, but it was just announced that first pitch is scheduled for 2:30 pm EST. Masahiro Tanaka gets his first start, second appearance, of the spring as the Bronx Bombers will put forth their most […]
Teams Scouting David Phelps and Catchers
There seemed to be a little curiosity over David Phelps, during Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Orioles. Phelps started and pitched a mediocre 2.2 innings giving one earned while striking out two. During the game the Seattle Mariners had scouts in attendance while the New York Yankees were in Sarasota. With Seattle having some injures […]
Free Agent Spotlight: Ichiro Suzuki
In an interview with ESPNNY earlier in the week, Ichiro Suzuki said no way he is retiring after this season. The 40 year old Ichiro claimed that he hopes to play “many” more seasons. ”Not just a few,” he said. “Many. For me, I feel there’s no reason for me to retire right now.” Ichiro has […]
Yankees Spring Training Game 9: Gardner drives in two in loss
New York Yankees 4 — Tampa Bay Rays 5 The Yankees got on the board early in the first inning. Eduardo Nunez and Ichiro Suzuki would hit singles and score following a Russ Canzler single and Kelly Johnson ground out. Adam Warren, competing for the fifth spot in the rotation, had a rough opening to […]
Teixeira and Soriano to Start Tomorrow
After taking live batting practice Monday, Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has said he’s been a little disappointed that he’s not be able to take more live swings this week, particularly today. In the early sessions this morning Tex was held to only five pitches before pitching coach Larry Rothschild called the session. Luckily guest […]
Spring training game 9 lineup: 3/5/14
The Yankees are in Port Charlotte to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Brett Gardner and Kelly Johnson are the only regulars making the trip. Adam Warren gets the start. New York Yankees Brett Gardner LF Eduardo Nunez 2B Ichiro Suzuki CF Russ Canzler 1B Kelly Johnson 3B Yangervis Solarte SS Austin Romine C Zoilo […]
Andy Pettitte in Camp, Works With CC
The Yankees had another surprise guest instructor show up this week. Any guesses? I’ll spoil it, it was Andy Pettitte. Yes the recently retired Pettitte showed up in camp Monday to do some work with the pitching staff this week. He was flagged by the media almost instantly and asked one question. Was this going to lead to […]
Yankees Spring Training Game 8: Cervelli goes deep in loss
Baltimore Orioles 3 — New York Yankees 2 David Phelps started the Yankees first night game of Spring Training. He got into some early trouble with two singles to start the game but a double play and a ground out kept the rival Orioles off the scoreboard. Phelps would escape two runners in scoring positions […]
Spring training game 8 lineup: 3/4/14
The Yankees welcome in AL East rival Baltimore for the first night game this spring at George M. Steinbrenner Field. We’ll get to see 1/3 of what is expected to be the opening day lineup, as Jacoby Ellsbury, Derek Jeter and Carlos Beltran will hit 1-2-3 respectively. David Phelps gets the start, his second of […]
El Duque returns
Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez will don the pinstripes again, but this time it won’t be as a player. According to the Associated Press, Hernandez will be in Yankees camp for the next few weeks as a pitching instructor. Hernandez, who is listed as being 48 years old, came to the States back in 1998 shrouded […]
Pineda and Teixeira Scheduled to Play This Week
As we get deeper into camp, the last of the walking wounded work towards seeing their names on that Grapefruit League lineup card. The Yankees can look to knock two more very important ingredients off the championship recipe with the returns of Mark Teixeira and Michael Pineda. Both players are slated to make their spring […]
Spring Training Game 7: Super Nova shines in win
Washington Nationals 2 — New York Yankees 4 With his two types of curveballs working, Ivan Nova put on a sparkling effort in today’s start against the Washington Nationals. The righty dealt with an error in the first inning with a fly out and two swinging strikeouts, stranding the lone baserunner. Nova would continue his […]
Spring training game 7 lineup: 3/3/14
The Yankees welcome in the Washington Nationals for more Grapefruit League action today. Ivan Nova gets the start as Derek Jeter will man shortstop and hit second. Making his first appearance of the spring will be the unofficial new closer, David Robertson. New York Yankees Brett Gardner CF Derek Jeter SS Brian McCann C Brian […]
Down on the Farm: BronxPinstripes’ Top 20 Prospects
Everyone loves to look at prospects – the unproven players with a boatload of potential who could be the next face of their franchise. The reality is that most prospects never fully live up to that potential. For every Derek Jeter, there’s ten Eric Duncan’s or Brien Taylor’s. Just the same, here is the BronxPinstripes […]
Yankees Spring Training Game 6: Home runs continue in win
New York Yankees 8 — Toronto Blue Jays 2 Competing for the fifth spot in the rotation, lefty Vidal Nuno got the task of starting today’s game. An error by shortstop Eduardo Nunez would be erased by Austin Romine who threw out Jose Reyes attempting to steal second base. Nuno would get the second out […]
The Mystery of Mark Teixeira
Since the mid-eighties the cornerstone position of the New York Yankees has been first base. From Donnie Baseball to Jason Giambi, every player that’s held the title of Yankees first baseman has been an important cog in the lineup. The same applies to the switch hitting slugger Mark Teixeira, and his role in the 2014 […]
Yankees spring training game 6 lineup: 3/2/14
The Yankees travel to Dunedin today to take on the Blue Jays. Vidal Nuno, who is hoping to win the fifth spot in the rotation, will get the start. Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran are the only everyday players to make the trip. New York Yankees Jacoby Ellsbury CF Eduardo Nunez SS Carlos Beltran DH […]
Free Agent Spotlight: Hiroki Kuroda
Hiroki Kuroda hit free agency after the 2012 season and many thought he would retire and/or return to his homeland of Japan. However, he signed a one year deal for 2013 and had a respectable season. Fast forward to free agency 2013 and there was Kuroda once again contemplating retirement. But it still wasn’t in […]