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2013 All-Star Game: AL Wins 3-0, Mariano Rivera named MVP
In a game full of streaks and legends, the American League said goodbye to both on Tuesday night. A 3-0 victory will show up in the box score because American League pitching was dominant, allowing just three hits all night to the... More of this article »
Shawn Kelley: Most Dominant Yankees Reliever Not Named Rivera
His 4.78 ERA might look bruising. His 4.1 BB/9 is above the league-average. And he’s already surrendered the same amount of home runs in 26.3 innings this season as he did in 44.3 innings last season. Yet, Shawn Kelley is still... More of this article »
Mariano Rivera Blows Save in Subway Series Match-up
In the final season of his storied career, New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has pitched one of his best seasons to date. However, Tuesday night’s match-up against crosstown rival New York Mets would serve as the first major... More of this article »
New York Yankees: “Walk Year” Presents Intriguing Potential for Pitchers
Much like their hitters, New York Yankees‘ pitchers are in a variety of different places in their careers as they head into the final year of their contracts. Here is a review of each pitcher’s outlook as they face Free... More of this article »
New York Yankees: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
The New York Yankees did not reach the playoffs in 2008, the last season they played at old Yankee Stadium. That was a surprise, though, because they were projected to secure a post-season berth before the campaign started. With an... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Robertson Signing Pushes 2013 Payroll to $206 Million
The New York Yankees reached an agreement with right-handed reliever David Robertson on a one-year deal worth $3.1 million and avoided arbitration with the last remaining arbitration eligible case on their roster. The team also avoided... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Understanding the (lack of) spending
Yankees fans are something very few people understand. In the only major North American team sport without a salary cap, the Yankees are the Kings of payroll. Everyone outside of this universe will automatically hate the team for this... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter Begins Workouts in Tampa
According to New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, Derek Jeter has removed the walking boot from his left ankle has begun to work out at the team’s minor league complex in Tampa Florida. Jeter fractured his left ankle... More of this article »
Yankees Agree to One-Year Deal With Closer Mariano Rivera
Yankees all-time saves leader is back The New York Yankees have agreed on a one year contract with longtime closer Mariano Rivera for the 2013 season. The deal is worth a reported $10 million guaranteed with extra performance and... More of this article »