For all their talk about knowing what’s at stake, there’s still been more talk from the Yankees than action. They have six games to play until the All-Star break. It’s not enough time to convince everyone they’re over their issues. It is, however, an opportunity to rebuild their confidence. The Yankees (42-41) have lost seven of their last nine games. If the playoffs were … [Read more...] about For the Yankees, the hole just keeps getting deeper
Aaron Boone
Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone: ‘Our season’s on the line’
A lost weekend in Boston has Aaron Boone and the Yankees back in a familiar spot, rock bottom. The solid homestand the Yankees had before going into Boston last week has been forgotten. A weekend sweep by their division rivals was all it took to rinse away any good feelings Boone may have had about his team. The Yankees are now 6.5 games out of first place in the … [Read more...] about Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone: ‘Our season’s on the line’
Not much fun right now for Yankees
Baseball isn’t as fun for the Yankees as a couple of weeks ago. Nope, not much fun at all. When we last left the Yankees, they were thinking less and having fun. A sweep of the Chicago White Sox put them a season-high nine games over .500. What clicked then, for the Yankees, isn’t clicking now. After splitting a four-game series with their rival, the Tampa Bay Rays, … [Read more...] about Not much fun right now for Yankees
Latest slump costs Gary Sanchez starting job
Gary Sanchez came into this season knowing he was on the hot seat. If the numbers don't reflect improvement, it's put up or pack up. We're almost one month into the season, the Yankees are struggling and so is Sanchez. Changes are necessary for this team and it appears manager Aaron Boone is beginning at the catcher position tonight in Baltimore. Earlier today, in his … [Read more...] about Latest slump costs Gary Sanchez starting job
Yankees acquire Rougned Odor from Rangers
The Yankees announced Tuesday they have acquired infielder Rougned Odor, and cash considerations, from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league outfielders Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers. The move give the Yankees an opportunity to increase their infield depth. “Hopefully we can help him get that talent out that we’ve seen flashed over the years,” manager Aaron … [Read more...] about Yankees acquire Rougned Odor from Rangers