Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/23/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Jul 23, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

CBS Sports | Jon Heyman: With the suspension of Ryan Braun, an Alex Rodriguez suspension looks to be inevitable and could be even harsher.
Times-Tribune | Donnie Collins: An injured Alex Rodriguez performing at 70% his normal capacity is better than what the are playing right now.
It's About the Money | Michael Eder: While searching for an explanation for CC Sabathia's struggles it appears that he might be losing his timing while pitching out of the stretch.
An A-Blog For A-Rod | Brad Vietrogoski: The Yankees need more from CC Sabathia and he needs to start pitching like an ace now.
It's About the Money | EJ Fagan: Despite what people might think, Mason Williams has actually had a good season up to this point, even improving on some aspects of his game.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Curtis Granderson has started playing in simulated games and has felt pleased with the way he is performing so far.
An A-Blog For A-Rod | Brad Vietrogoski: An update on where the injured Yankees are in their rehab assignments and when they might be back with the Yankees.

Greg Bird has been named the SAL Player of the Week.
Mariano Rivera will support Alex Rodriguez even if he makes a similar admission that Ryan Braun made.
Ryan Braun's admission is bad for A-Rod because it establishes the credibility of Anthony Bosch.
Tyler Austin's wrist injury could be season-ending.
Derek Jeter is taking ground balls hit directly at him.