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For the dogs: Yankees’ win streaks snapped by Athletics in 4-3 loss

The New York Yankees came into last night’s game against the Oakland A’s riding a three-game win streak and had previously won nine straight at Oakland Coliseum. But, the Athletics are rolling…Read More

Yankees’ bench allowing luxuries to Cashman, Girardi and starting squad

When the New York Yankees take the field on a given day, they send out a starting squad with a mix of older veterans, seasoned players and “peak” performers. The youngest players on the field…Read More

Slammin’: Ibanez’s bases clearing homer lifts Yankees over Blue Jays

The New York Yankees are linked to players each year around the trade deadline and yesterday talk of going after an outfielder began to peak when it was announced Brett Gardner had his third setback with…Read More

Can’t Win ‘Em All: Bombers fall to Halos despite four more homers

Usually when a team hits four home runs, they put themselves in a very good position to be victorious. The Yankees, the major league leaders in home runs, did exactly that raising their grand total to…Read More

Teixeira and Martin lead Yanks’ rally past Halos

In order for the New York Yankees to maintain their comfortable lead in the American League East, they are going to need contributions from some members of the team who were not exactly at the top of their…Read More

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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

Yanks Go Yard Podcast: 1st Half In Review

For me, the theme of the New York Yankees’ first half of the season was weathering the storm. They…Read More

Yankees Second-Half Predictions

Earlier today, the Yanks Go Yard staff looked back at some of the biggest surprises and disappointments…Read More

Yanks Go Yard Round Table Discussion: Most Surprising and Most Disappointing Yankees in First-half

In a new feature, the Yanks Go Yard staff will be posed a question and each will provide their answer(s)…Read More

Girardi sticks by Martin; does he have a choice?

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi has all the confidence in the world in starting catcher Russell…Read More

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

The New York Yankees have collectively played some of the best defense in the majors this season, but…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

Hughes bounces back, Yankees “hold on” to beat Indians

Phil Hughes gave his detractors something to think about last night as he bounced back from a poor effort…Read More

Time for the Yankees to recall Francisco Cervelli?

It’s been no surprise this season that Russell Martin has had a tough time at the plate. The back-up…Read More

Yankees resume American League play as Indians invade the Bronx

The New York Yankees are finally done with Interleague Play and while they are the most successful team…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 are in perfect harmony this season

From what the past month has shown us, everything is clicking with the New York Yankees despite losing…Read More

Yankees News: Martin doesn’t catch, Cano picking up ground and Clemens reactions

For whatever reason, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi does not want to admit the obvious; Chris Stewart…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