Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 7/24/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Jul 24, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

Sports Illustrated | Michael McCann: Exploring the legal implications of Ryan Braun's suspension on Alex Rodriguez and what he might be facing.
CBS New York: MLB is expected to announce the suspension of Alex Rodriguez is two to three weeks.
New York Post | Joel Sherman: Ryan Braun has given credibility to Anthony Bosch and now Alex Rodriguez could be facing an even worse punishment.
LoHud | Chad Jennings: Andy Pettitte doesn't have to deal with his connection to PEDs because he admitted to it when he was first caught.
It's About the Money | Michael Eder: Right-handed relievers are very valuable right now, so it could make sense to trade Dellin Betances now that he has built up his trade value.
CBS Sports | Jon Heyman: The Yankees trading for Alfonso Soriano makes too much sense not to happen.

Luis Cruz will be placed on the disabled list with an MCL injury.
Joel De La Cruz is a Yankees prospect that has been named in a potential Alfonso Soriano deal.
Melky Mesa was the 46th player the Yankees have used this season, which is one more than they used all last year.
Alex Rodriguez has no plea agreement with MLB.
Derek Jeter doesn't watch Cubs games.
Curtis Granderson and Jayson Nix participated in simulated at-bats.
Michael Pineda was pulled from his start after three innings because of "Innings Management."
Derek Jeter ran sprints in the outfield, felt no pain, and is still hopeful to return on Saturday.
After three seasons in Double-A Trenton, Jose Pirela has been promoted to Triple-A Scranton.

Baby Bomber Recap 7/23/13: Mason Williams falls homer short of the cycle in win @ 9 am
Yankees' best starting pitchers: top 10 @ 3 pm
New York Yankees @ Texas Rangers at 8:05 pm (Game Thread at 7:30 pm)