Yankees' new first baseman single-handedly carried team to a sweep
The Yankees did it. They finally swept a team. For the first time since June 15-17 and just the fourth time all season the Yankees swept a series of at least three games. They did so because of new addition Anthony Rizzo and some awful Marlins defense.
Now featuring lineup balance, Yankees can go on a two-month run
The Yankees took two out of three in Tampa, which was good, but more importantly, the Yankees made a pair of impact trades prior to the trade deadline for the first time in three years. Here are 10 thoughts on the Yankees. 1. Yes, I would have signed up for the Yankees winning two out […]
Yankees waste another opportunity to get back in division race
The Yankees went to Boston for the weekend riding high, having won four straight, the same way they went to Boston a month ago having won seven of nine. Last month, they left Boston having been swept by the Red Sox, and this time, they lost three of four.
Yankees sweep Phillies, extend winning streak to four straight
The Yankees did what I asked them to do, which was to do to the Phillies in New York what the Phillies did to them in Philadelphia: win both games of the two-game series.
Yankees finally beat Red Sox, have won six of last nine games
The Yankees beat the Red Sox. It only took until their eight game against them of the season, but they did it. The Yankees won the weekend series and have now won six of nine.
5 1/2 games out of a playoff spot, Yankees' season is on brink of being lost
The Yankees suck. I have used that phrase (with credit to the Red Sox fans chanting it over the years) at times during this soon-to-be lost season in jest, but it’s true. They do suck.
Yankees' inability to win division games will keep them out of postseason
Well, that sucked. The Yankees had a chance to have a big weekend in Boston and it couldn’t have gone worse. The Yankees were swept by the Red Sox for the second time this season and are now 0-6 against their rival. Here are 10 thoughts on the Yankees. 1. If you thought the Yankees […]
Yankees continue to perform below expectations, having lost 11 of 16
After winning the first two games of the series against the Twins, the Yankees gave away the series finale, something they do far too often. The Yankees have now lost 11 of their last 16 games, are six games back in the division and 2 1/2 games back in the wild card.