June 2011 Archive
MLB Trade Speculation: 7 Players the Yankees Could Target at the Deadline
June 15, 2011
Coming into the 2011 season with a mediocre starting rotation, the New York Yankees alleviated worries by presenting a top-notch bullpen filled with dominance and reliability. Unfortunately, their key to victory has failed, ...MLB Power Rankings: Roger Clemens and MLB’s 10 Most Superstitious Players Ever
June 15, 2011
It's no secret that out of all athletes, baseball players are the most superstitious. As an ex-player, I can attest to this. In the 14 years that I ...New York Yankees: Bombers Raid the Phillies Farm for Thursday’s Starter
June 14, 2011
Originally drafted as an outfielder by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1997, 32-year-old Brian Gordon is in line to make his Yankee debut on Thursday against the Texas Rangers.Matt Gelb of ...New York Yankees: Derek Jeter Placed on Disabled List with Calf Injury
June 14, 2011
The Yankees have been victimized by injuries this season.Pedro Feliciano, Damaso Marte, Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain and Bartolo Colon have all spent time on the disabled list.On Tuesday, the Yankees ...Joe DiMaggio’s Streak, Game 27: Even Feller Couldn’t Hold Joe Down
June 14, 2011
Game 27: June 14, 1941 New York. Home, sweet home. The Big Apple was alive on Saturday, June 14. Still four out in second place, the Yankees were nestled safely ...New York Yankees: Derek Jeter to the DL Makes More Sense Then You Think
June 14, 2011
While the New York Yankees medical staff decides what the best course of action is in regards to Yankee captain Derek Jeter's injured calf, let me save them some time.Put ...MLB Power Rankings: Mariano Rivera and the 20 Worst Blown Saves in History
June 14, 2011
A closer's only job is to enter the game, normally in the ninth inning, get three outs and leave with his team winning the game and him getting a save. ...Derek Jeter: New York Yankees’ Shortstop Injures Calf on Quest to 3,000 Hits
June 14, 2011
Derek Jeter’s pursuit of 3,000 career hits may have to wait. The New York Yankees shortstop left Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning with a calf ...Yankees vs. Phillies: Who’s Been the Better Deal, Bartolo Colon or Cliff Lee?
June 14, 2011
This past offseason, there was a clear prize of the pitching market, as the former Cy Young Award-winning left-hander, Cliff Lee, became a free agent. There were multiple teams that were ...New York Yankees: Lefty Greg Smith Signed for Pitching Depth
June 13, 2011
The Yankees starting rotation took a major hit this weekend when Bartolo Colon was placed on the disabled list.Colon joins Phil Hughes as starters who are both on the disabled ...