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MLB Trade Deadline: Did the Yankees measure up with the rest of the AL East?

Chris Carelli — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:12:44 +0000

On Tuesday at 4:00 pm, the New York Yankees made a minor yet important trade getting Casey McGehee from the Pittsburgh Pirates for soon to be DFA’d reliever Chad Qualls. It was the second deal completed by the Yankees in advance of the non-waiver deadline. The first, which you can see analysis of here, was getting Ichiro Suzuki and cash from the Seattle Mariners for two minor league pitchers, D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar. The Yankees through Brian Cashman stated time and again that they would not make any major moves because of the cost factor and because they felt that they were in a good position with the roster, not to mention they expected to have Joba Chamberlain back soon (he of course has since returned) and Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte back in September. (more…)

Unwelcome Guests: Yankees lose ninth straight as visitors to Tropicana Field

Chris Carelli — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:30:11 +0000

The New York Yankees have collectively played some of the best defense in the majors this season, but last night turned in a sloppy effort which coincided with Ivan Nova‘s erratic pitching. The result was three errors leading to three unearned runs which was the difference in a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)

Over Thinking It: Yankees lose tough one to Rays

Chris Carelli — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:31:12 +0000

The New York Yankees got more than expected out of Freddy Garcia in his first start since April, but the bullpen faltered again in a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yankees eighth in a row at Tropicana Field. (more…)

Yankees, Pettitte bury Rays 7-0

Chris Carelli — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:49:32 +0000

The New York Yankees, underachievers for a better part of this season, are now just a 1/2 game out of first place after a brilliant pitching performance from Andy Pettitte last night at Yankee Stadium. (more…)

Rays-Yankees June Podcast Preview: Godzilla is Back

Ricky Keeler — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:15:29 +0000

The New York Yankees went on the road for a grueling nine game trip to the West Coast and Detroit. They were able to pass the test with consistent quality starts from their starting pitching and the big bats coming through.The telling game of the road trip occurred last Sunday. After a tough loss against the Tigers on Saturday, Derek Jeter homered on the first pitch against reigning AL MVP Justin Verlander and Phil Hughes threw a complete game. Now, they face a six game homestand against some tough starting pitching from both the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets.

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Light at the end of the tunnel: Yankees host Rays with first place in sight

Chris Carelli — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:24:49 +0000

The New York Yankees welcome the Tampa Bay Rays to Yankee Stadium for a three-game series beginning tonight. Despite two-plus months of up and down baseball, the Yankees are in a position to take over first place from the Rays. (more…)

Yankees hoping to make a statement against Rays

Chris Carelli — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:18:19 +0000

The New York Yankees find themselves sitting 3.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East standings with a chance to do something about it beginning this evening at Yankee Stadium. (more…)