Yankees first baseman Chris Parmelee exited Thursday’s 6-3 win over the Angels after injuring his right hamstring while stretching for a throw in the seventh inning, making him the fourth Yankees first baseman to go down with an injury this season. Manager Joe Girardi said after the game that he “would be completely shocked” if Parmelee didn’t join teammates […]
Day: June 9, 2016
Game 60 Recap: Back to .500
Ivan Nova, and the Yankees’ offense, haven’t come crashing back down to earth just yet. Nova cruised through six, running into a bit of trouble in the seventh, and finished with a quality start. He allowed six hits and three runs over 6 1/3, and behind a five-run fifth, earned the win in a 6-3 […]
Yankees draft outfielder Blake Rutherford in first round
If you’ve been following draft coverage at all over the last few years, you’ve probably heard the name Blake Rutherford. The power-hitting high school outfielder has been wowing scouts on the showcase circuit for years now, and many speculated he would eventually be a top-five pick. Rutherford ended up falling to eighteen, and the Yankees […]
The Yankees play favorites with their pitches
The Yankees’ rotation seems to be incredibly diverse, from some who get by with electric stuff to others who put away hitters with advanced pitchability. Despite the differences between each starter throws, their arsenals—the actual pitches they throw—happen to be very similar. Oddly enough, the patterns they show for each offering are extreme when compared […]
Game 59 Recap: “Parm Does Harm!”
We’ve missed you, Yankees offense. We’re so happy you’re back, and just scored double digit runs on Wednesday night to beat the Angels 12-6. It took a couple of months, but you’re finally back. I think. It’s just eight days into June, but the Yankees are showing signs of life again. The offense that scored […]