Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/4/13
Yesterday on Pinstriped BibleYankees 3, Padres 0: Nova and Granderson star in winYankees lineup vs. Padres; August waiver trade candidatesYankees injuries: Derek Jeter will sit for two days, David...
View ArticleIs Derek Jeter done as an every day shortstop?
Derek Jeter's career as a shortstop has been a pretty successful one, to put it mildly. The 2013 season is his 19th year in the big leagues, but unfortunately, like a lot of other Yankees, it has been...
View ArticleStreamer Report: Monday's Streamers
The Streamer Report provides you with daily startng pitcher streaming selections for owners who prefer to stream starting pitchers on a daily basis. This report identifies starting pitchers who are...
View ArticleDerek Jeter, Michael Pineda, and David Phelps all facing injury reevaluations
Breaking news: 2013 has not been a healthy year for the Yankees' players. The latest in a season chock-full of busted hips, backs, shoulders, ankles, quads, and mental well-being:Derek Jeter had an MRI...
View ArticleBiogenesis suspensions expected to be announced at noon Monday
After an enormous amount of waiting, the most definitive deadline on the Biogenesis suspensions announcement has finally been made. By no means will tomorrow's announcement be the end of the matter,...
View ArticleYankees 3, Padres 6: Offense fails to make up deficit that Hughes leaves behind
Through five innings, the offense was having yet another awful day, this one against former Yankee Ian Kennedy. But starting in the sixth inning, the Yankees had started to piece some hits together and...
View ArticleMLB Bullets Is Ready To Hand Down Suspensions
I got a chance to meet up with a lot of other SB Nation bloggers yesterday and talk with bloggers/fans who represent lots of different teams and sports. It was a lot of fun to compare and contrast the...
View ArticleBiogenesis Suspensions: Alex Rodriguez to appeal, others to accept 50-game...
Nothing is official yet, but all sign point to the 12 Biogenesis offenders to accept their 50-game suspension. Meanwhile, Alex Rodriguez is expected to be the only player to appeal his suspension,...
View ArticleEverth Cabrera Suspended For Remainder of 2013 Season
We have long suspected that this would be the case and with today’s announcement, the truth is officially out. Cabrera, along with 11 other players including Nelson Cruz of the Rangers and Jhonny...
View ArticleBreaking News: Players Handed 50 Game Suspensions, Alex Rodriguez NOT...
Nelson Cruz, Texas Rangers OFEverth Cabrera, San Diego Padres SSJhonny Peralta, Detroit Tigers SSAntonio Bastardo, Philadelphia Phillies RPJordany Valdespin, New York Mets OFFrancisco Cervelli, New...
View ArticleBiogenesis suspensions have been issued
The full list of players being suspended for taking performance enhancing drugs from the Biogenesis clinic has been released. Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz, Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta, San Diego...
View ArticleMLB suspends 13 players for Biogenesis involvement
Major League Baseball announced the suspension of 13 players on Monday for their involvement in the Biogenesis scandal.The list is headlined by New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, who is...
View ArticleNationals' Gio Gonzalez: "I Am Very Pleased That Major League Baseball Has...
Major League Baseball sent out a press release entitled, "Discipline issued in Biogenesis investigation," at 3:00 pm EDT this afternoon which listed the names of 12 players who received 50-game...
View ArticleDerek Jeter injury: Yankees star placed on disabled list
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter landed back on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a calf strain, Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reports. This is the latest in a long road of missteps for...
View ArticleFox Sports Girls busing cross country to promote Fox Sports 1
Before Sunday's Padres game we got an email telling us all about a promotion for the launch of Fox Sports 1. It involves the Fox Sports Girls, so pay close attention.Fox Sports 1 is launching August 17...
View ArticleSeries Preview: Baltimore Orioles @ San Diego Padres, 6-7 August 2013
The last time the Orioles faced the Padres, the O's lost both games in a two-game series at Camden Yards. With fifty games left to play and their chances of coming back in the division race looking...
View ArticleYankees Weekly Report Card: 7/30/13 - 8/5/13
The Yankees went 2–4 this week.Hitters:David Adams - Did not participateN/ANotes: Adams was just called up to replace Derek Jeter on the roster, so he hasn't had a chance to play yet.Robinson Cano -...
View ArticlePitcher Preview: James Shields vs. Andrew Albers
RoyalsJames Shields#33 / Pitcher / Kansas City RoyalsHeight: 6-4Weight: 215Bats: RThrows: RBorn: Dec 20, 1981W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP2013 - James...
View ArticleMinor League Ball Gameday, August 6
Good afternoon prospect watchers. Let's get down to business.***Yesterday's Minor League Ball Gameday thread.***As you have likely heard, the Mets promoted Wilmer Flores to the major league roster...
View ArticleChicago White Sox Top 20 2013 PRE-SEASON Prospects in Review
Here's an update on the Chicago White Sox farm system. Remember, this is the PRE-SEASON list. This is NOT a new list. These are the pre-season rankings and grades.This list was originally published...
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