Evan Halpine-Berger

Joined: Apr 26, 2016

Evan is a contributor at Call to the Pen, former site expert at Yanks Go Yard, a high school English teacher in Connecticut, and a friend to dogs everywhere.

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Staten Island Yankees Abandon Controversial Rebranding Effort

Mar 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Cito Culver (96) works out prior to the spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Re-Sign Former First Rounder Cito Culver to MiLB Deal

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees 2017 Hopes Could Hinge on Enigmatic Starter Michael Pineda

May 28, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Nick Goody (41) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Trade Nick Goody to the Indians for a PTBNL

May 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Rumors: NY Still “Would Love” to Trade Chase Headley

Jul 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Rumors: Jose Quintana Blockbuster in the Works?

Jul 20, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) runs out a leadoff triple against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Rumors: Brett Gardner Trade Won’t Be a Salary Dump

Mar 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner before the New York City FC vs. New England Revolution soccer game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Hit with Luxury Tax Bill for 14th Straight Season

Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the 8th inning in game six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Is Aroldis Chapman’s Lack of Flexibility a Problem for the Yankees?

Sep 21, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) walks back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Looking Ahead to the Next Potential Yankees Fire Sale

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Yankees 2017 Top 20 Prospects List with Scouting Reports

Jul 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova (47) reacts as he pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Rumors: Ivan Nova Seems to Have Few Suitors

Jul 3, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Nick Goody (41) pitches during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Designate Reliever Nick Goody for Assignment

Aug 15, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits an RBI double during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

What Has to Happen for the 2017 Yankees to Make the Playoffs

Mar 5, 2015; Bradenton, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Cito Culver (96) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates at a spring training baseball game at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Checking in with the Yankees Minor League Free Agents

Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Rumors: Bombers Not Looking at Slugger Jose Bautista