As The Draft Approaches, Let's look In on Some of our Loot.
Top Prospect Gary Sanchez continues to build his skills. Last week, he hit another HR and picked up 5 RBIs in six games. He is hitting .268 but has 27 RBIs. In A ball.Zolio Almonte - a bit of a slide last week for this 23 year old outfielder. Average dropped to .272. He has yet to put back to back good weeks. Inconsistent.Dante Bichette- a top draft pick for us. Each...
Yankees Promote Preston Claiborne
Preston Claiborne will be in Pinstripes starting tomorrow (Photo Credit: Preston Claiborne on Twitter)
The New York Yankees have selected right-handed pitcher Preston Claiborne as the replacement for the injured Joba Chamberlain. The news was first broke by fellow minor leaguers Rob Segedin and Mark Montgomery on Twitter a short while ago according to an article on Examiner.com
Claiborne...
Minors Wrap-up: Charleston Lone Victor on Wednesday Night
Evan Rutckyj got the win for Charleston on Wednesday
Triple-A: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Columbus 5, SWB 4
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre dropped to the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday as Cody Eppley was charged with three runs in the eighth inning to blow a then 4-2 lead. Wednesday was a “bullpen game” for the RailRiders, who gave the start to relief pitcher Ryan Pope. He...
Yankee Futures Mostly Down
There is an organization that gives a weekly assessment of the Yankee's top ten prospects.I did have a major argument with that source, not about their postings, but about the issue of whether the Yankees actually have ten prospects, much less a top ten.In any case, they convinced me that as long as the Yankees have more than ten active players cumulative, in their minor league...
Minors Recap: Culver’s Power Downs Power
Cito Culver (Photo: Bleacher Report)
Triple-A: Scranton
Rochester 2, SCRANTON 1
WP: Robertson (1-0) LP: Montgomery (0-1) SV: Slama
C Austin Romine 2-4, R
3B Addison Maruszak 1-3, 2B
DH Cody Johnson 0-3, 3 K
SP Vidal Nuno 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
RP Mark Montgomery 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
Double-A: Trenton
TRENTON 5, New Hampshire 1
WP: Cotham (1-0) LP: Bibens...
Minors Wrap-Up: DePaula Shines in Pro Debut
(Photo: River Avenue Blues)
Triple-A: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Final Score: Pawtucket 7, SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE 2
WP: Beato (1-0) LP: Stoneburner (0-1) SV: De La Torre (1)
1B Luke Murton 2-4, R, 2B
3B Addison Maruszak 2-4, RBI
SS Gil Velazquez 1-3, RBI
SP Graham Stoneburner 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
RP Juan Cedeno...
Plight of Evil Empire is worse than you think: Winless Scranton nearly burned down its stadium last night
You think you got it tough? How'd you like to be a diehard Yank fan in Scranton?They must sit out 2012, while the team cavorts along NY's Thomas Dewey Thruway - not one Scranton homestand. This year, the "RailRiders" arrive - lacking a prospect - to blow the first three games to the Pawtucket Redsocks, which aren't exactly brimming with talent (until Jackie...
Yankees Spring Training Game 25: Four-run inning put together in win
Boston Red Sox 0 — New York Yankees 4
The Yankees manufactured a four-run second inning in today’s 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Left-hander Vidal Nuno started today’s game and pitched five scoreless innings. He allowed two hits with one walk and one strikeout. David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain had a scoreless inning of work in their appearances. Josh Spence got...
Yankees Spring Training Game 11: Shutout in First Spring Night Game
Atlanta Braves 2 — New York Yankees 0
The first night of Spring Training didn’t go too bad despite losing 2-0 to the Atlanta Braves.
David Phelps started tonight and went 4 innings as he competes for a spot in the starting rotation. A leadoff double would go on to score in the 1st inning with some efficient outs. This run is the first run Phelps has given up in 9 innings...
Yankees: 4 top prospects to keep your eyes on
The future of the New York Yankees is up in the air.
Yankee Stadium on July 1, 2010 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Unlike the past decade, or since the infamous Core Four, the Yankee brass wants to depend on the farm system to produce the team’s future stars. The last homegrown star to come up was Brett Gardner back in 2008.
Here are four of the Yankees top prospects that I think have...
Pitchers & Catchers Day Is Here (Yay!) & With It, 10 Questions
The countdowns have finally ended. Today is the day! Yankees pitchers and catchers report to camp today. It's been a long off-season and the preseason looks like it's going to be a busy one.Toward the end of Spring Training we will start getting answers to many of the questions Yankees Universe has about its team. Here are 10 of those questions, in no particular order: 1...
Ballin’ Baby Makes a Trick Shot Video
Michael Jordan and Larry Bird might have made trick shot videos cool with their 1993 McDonald’s commercial but a recent non-Dude Perfect performance might take the cake — or the bottle.
Identified as Titus, this little guy makes hoops look easy, so easy that Northern Illinois head coach Mark Montgomery may want to offer him a full-ride scholarship immediately.
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Northern Illinois Scores 4 Points in First Half
The Northern Illinois men’s basketball team set the NCAA Division I record for fewest points scored in a half earlier this season with 5 against Dayton. The 4-14 Huskies decided to add some spice to their ugly season and one-up their dubious record in today’s game versus Eastern Michigan.
Northern Illinois scored 4 total points in the first half — yes, 4. They shot a mind...
NIU crushed after four-point half
Northern Illinois broke its own NCAA Division I record for futility, scoring just four points in the first half of a 42-25 loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
The Huskies (4-14, 2-4 Mid-American) also broke the record for lowest field goal percentage in a half of the shot clock era (3.2 percent) and lowest field goal percentage in a game (13.1 percent), and tied the mark for fewest...
E. Michigan 42, N. Illinois 25
Northern Illinois broke its own NCAA Division I record for futility, scoring just four points in the first half of a 42-25 loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
The Huskies (4-14, 2-4 Mid-American) also broke the record for lowest field goal percentage in a half of the shot clock era (3.2 percent) and lowest field goal percentage in a game (13.1 percent), and tied the mark for fewest...
Yankees Prospects Staying Hot in the Desert
Once a prized prospect, Dellin Betances is working on improving his command in the AFL.
Every October, major league teams send many of their top prospects to the Arizona Fall League to further develop their approach and hope that they can harness their talent to match their potential heading into the following season. This fall, the New York Yankees farm hands, along with the Cleveland...
From the AFL: Mark Montgomery
New York Yankees prospect Mark Montgomery discusses the details of his Arizona Fall League experience.
An Update on Yankees Prospects Currently Playing in Arizona Fall League
Slade Heathcott is one of the Yankees top prospects currently playing in the Arizona Fall League.
Every October, major league teams send many of their top prospects to the Arizona Fall League to further develop their approach and hope that they can harness their talent to match their potential heading into the following season. This fall, the Yankees farm hands, along with the Cleveland...
AFL Update: November 1
The Arizona Fall League (AFL) has announced the rosters for the Rising Stars game. The game will be played on Saturday night, and televised on MLB Network starting at 8 p.m. ET. In advance of the game, I'll be highlighting a few prospects from each team below.
Jarred Cosart (Astros) has been named the starting pitcher for the East Division squad. His numbers...
Yankees Send Five to Arizona Fall League
Slade Heathcott is one of five players headed to the Arizona Fall League (Photo Credit: Mark LoMaglio/Tampa Yankees)
Five Yankee prospects will participate in the 2012 Arizona Fall League for the Scottsdale Scorpions, the team affiliated with the Yankees and four other teams in the prestigious six-team league which features rosters full of top prospects. Opening day for the 2012...
Tampa Nets Three All-Stars in Florida State League
<a href="http://NYYUniverse.com/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-feed-statistics/feed-statistics.php?url=aHR0cDovL05ZWVVuaXZlcnNlLmNvbS9taW5vci1sZWFndWVzL3RhbXBhLW5ldHMtdGhyZWUtYWxsLXN0YXJzLWluLWZsb3JpZGEtc3RhdGUtbGVhZ3VlL2F0dGFjaG1lbnQvZnNsLWFsbC1zdGFycy8=" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7190\">Rob Segedin, J.R. Murphy, and Mark Montgomery will represent Tampa in...
BBDP May 29th: Sneed with the solid start, Cust homers twice
Charleston and Trenton were suspended today, I’ll post those box scores when the games are finished.
Triple-A Empire State: W 8-7 vs Toledo. W: Kevin Whelan (3-0)
Kevin Russo: 2/5, R, RBI, K, SB (10) (.287)
Steve Pearce: 2/4, 2 R, HR (11), RBI, BB, K (.326)
Jack Cust: 3/5, 3 R, 2 HR (9), 2 RBI, K (.285)
Ronnier Mustelier: 1/4, 2B, 3 RBI (.284)
Frankie Cervelli: 2/4, 2B, BB...
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