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This Day in Yankees History: Two legends pass away
Owners of retired numbers ten and seven pass almost exactly thirteen years apart, and a former Yankee still in the Show celebrates his 29th.
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NYY News: Heat wave incoming
Chapman’s return is imminent; Matt Blake thinks Paxton’s velocity will return; a look at life at the alternate site.
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Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu might just hit .400
The Yankees’ second baseman leads the AL in the category
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Yankees Mailbag: James Paxton, player development and strike zones
Get the answers to this week’s mailbag right here.
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Friday’s open thread
Here’s your open thread for Friday
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The Latest
The Yankees need to extend DJ LeMahieu, like, yesterday
LeMahieu continues to anchor the Yankees’ lineup, and the team should do everything to bring him back for more.
The Yankees looking to make a mark in their last option year
These Yankees players are seeking to carve out a major league role during their last season with minor league options.
This Day in Yankees History: Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge go back-to-back
On this day in 2016, Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge wasted no time introducing themselves to the Bronx.
Clarke Schmidt might be the Yankees’ internal deadline addition
The Yankees, like pretty much every baseball team, can use more pitching, but they’re better off exhausting their internal options before seeking a trade.
Jonathan Holder has been a welcome surprise in the Yankees bullpen
The righty made a few changes to his approach and pitch mix, and it's led to success.
Thursday’s open thread
It’s Thursday, and this is an open thread.
DJ LeMahieu, Clint Frazier do the damage, Yankees sweep the Braves
DJ and Clint went a combined 7-for-9 and had a hand in five of the team’s six runs.
NYY News: Aaron shuts down Aaron
Judge out, Frazier in; Boone confident Torres will find his way at shortstop; Chapman one step away from returning
Yankees Highlights: Clint Frazier returns with a vengeance
Frazier led the Yankees to a sweep of his hometown Braves
VIDEO: Clint Frazier homers in first at-bat of 2020
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— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 12, 2020
I just love that swing. It's almost Stanton-esque.
NYY vs. ATL: Masahiro Tanaka vs. Huascar Ynoa
The Yankees will go for a brief two-game sweep vs. the Braves tonight.
Aaron Judge out of Yankees lineup, dealing with “lower-body tightness”
Judge leads the league in home runs.
Mike Tauchman has proved to the Yankees that he deserves to play everyday
Tauchman has been too productive this year for him to keep sitting on the bench.
Miguel Andújar’s imperfect swing hurts his future as a Yankee
Despite his phenomenal rookie season, Miguel Andújar’s problematic approach and mechanics have contributed to his poor start.
This Day in Yankees History: Alex Rodriguez says farewell
Four years ago, Alex Rodriguez played his final game in the majors.
The backup solution to James Paxton’s velocity troubles
A drop in velocity has rendered the lefty’s fastball ineffective, and he will have to get creative to turn his season around
Yankees 9, Brave 6: Big bats outlast sloppy baseball
In arguably the strangest game of the season, the Yankee offense was able to pull through.
Wednesday’s open thread
Here’s an open thread for your Wednesday morning.
NYY news: Oh baby, I hear the big leagues a callin’
Frazier to play an "important role" in majors; looking ahead to an unusual trade deadline; "The Martian" has landed; Yankee Stadium to hold MLB playoff games as part of bubble?
Yankees Highlights: Home sweet home
The Bombers took control early against the Braves, and survived a comeback attempt to get back in the win column.
Atlanta Braves @ New York Yankees: Touki Toussaint vs. Jordan Montgomery
The Yankees kick off a nice long homestand
Why the Yankees can be optimistic about James Paxton
While there is still reason for concern over the diminished fastball velocity, there was a lot to like about the lefty’s latest start
Yankees call up Clint Frazier, immediately play Mike Ford at DH
Interleague action coming to the Bronx.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 11, 2020
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Braves starter Touki Toussaint has struggled against left-handed batters in his career, which likely explains this move. We'll have to wait at least another day for Clint Frazier.
Yankees vs. Braves: Series Preview
A two-time World Series matchup in the ‘90s, could this be a 2020 Fall Classic Preview?
This Day in Yankees History: Reggie Jackson hits 400th home run
On this day in history, Reggie Jackson hits his 400th home run, Al Downing throws an immaculate inning, and Mariano Rivera blows rare save in third consecutive game in history-filled game.
Doubles, defense, and demotion: On Miguel Andújar’s fall off the Yankees’ roster
Andujar’s nightmarish defense has limited the Yankees’ ability to find him consistent playing time.
Seven thoughts before the Yankees begin a nine-game homestand
An assortment of thoughts before the Yankees take on the Braves, including takes on Frazier, Stanton, and Paxton
Tuesday’s open thread
Here’s your open thread for Tuesday