Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/24/14

ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: If you missed it, the Yankees retired Joe Torre's No. 6 before Saturday's game.

Newsday | Steven Marcus: A look back at all the numbers the Yankees have retired, with Derek Jeter destined to be the last single-digit number.

ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: Masahiro Tanaka made it through a simulated game on Saturday as he inches closer to a return from injury.

LoHud | Chad Jennings: Everyone has been impressed by what Martin Prado has done for the Yankees so far.

MLB.com | Marty Noble: On the day the Yankees retired his uniform number, Joe Torre reflects on the choice to don the No. 6 in the first place.

ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: Dellin Betances hopes the 2014 Yankees can harness some of the 1996 magic and stay in the playoff race.