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Yanks Go Yard Exclusive: Clay Rapada Interview

Throughout the offseason, our staff has graded all of the Yankees’ players on how they performed during the 2012 season. Some players lived up to their spring training hype while others were unknown…Read More

Grading the Yankees: Cody Eppley & Clay Rapada

One of the most important components of success for the Yankees over the 2012 season was the bullpen. With Mariano Rivera out for the season after tearing his ACL and questions about the durability and…Read More

Binder Joe’s Dream: Yankees’ bullpen will be loaded and a major asset in September

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi couldn’t have been happier with Derek Lowe‘s first performance in pinstripes. Lowe pitched four innings of scoreless relief, earning his first save since…Read More

Have the Yankees mishandled David Phelps?

You would think by now the New York Yankees would know how to handle a young starting pitcher. Yes, every arm is different, but after having some “can’t miss” prospects go through the…Read More

Different Path: Yankees find themselves vulnerable after being swept by Athletics

The New York Yankees arrived in Oakland on an express path to the postseason. The march took a detour over the weekend, running smack into an upstart Athletics team full of young and confident players.…Read More

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Rust-free: Yankees’ ace Sabathia sharp after DL stint

New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia hates being on the disabled list. He enjoys carrying the moniker…Read More

Which Yankees are fulfilling their contract values based on WAR?

It is no secret that the New York Yankees are able to spend more than just about every other team in…Read More

Tropicana Quencher: Yankees end nine-game drought at Rays’ home park

The New York Yankees ended a nine-game Tropicana Field skid and a two-game losing streak against the…Read More

Bullpen wastes Nova’s effort, Yankees win streak ends at five

The New York Yankees are going to need performances from Ivan Nova like he had last night for the foreseeable…Read More

Yankees sweep Indians on an otherwise dismal day

If the New York Yankees are going to survive two to three starts without CC Sabathia and minimally six…Read More

Homer Happy: Yankees power past Tribe 7-1

The New York Yankees blasted three more home runs last night and received dominant pitching from Hiroki…Read More

In a Pinch: Chavez’s homer breaks tie, bullpen dominates as Yankees top Mets 4-3

Through six innings of play, it looked as though the New York Yankees were on the way to their fourth consecutive loss.…Read More

The Yankees’ 2012 bullpen has been the most consistent in years

One thing that has helped the New York Yankees this season besides the offense has been the bullpen.…Read More

Yankees win without hitting home run, extend win-streak to eight

The New York Yankees can now add “without a homer” as a form of victory to their resume for the season.…Read More

Yankees batter Nationals’ bullpen, Hughes strong again

The New York Yankees extended their winning to streak to seven games and squashed the Washington Nationals…Read More

Nova and quartet of relievers blank Braves, Yankees tied for first

The New York Yankees long road has reached the pinnacle. Ivan Nova and four relievers combined on a five-hit…Read More

Granderson’s slam and Sabathia’s arm lead Yanks to 9-4 win over Tigers

The New York Yankees are hoping that last night’s production will continue throughout the remainder…Read More

Robertson to DL, Nova better: Yankees’ pitching depth to be tested

The New York Yankees are hurting. David Robertson has been placed on the disabled list with a strained…Read More

Celebration short-lived, Yankees’ bats fail Pettitte in loss to Mariners

On a beautiful day for celebrations, the New York Yankees’ welcome home party for Andy Pettitte didn’t…Read More