Around the Empire: Yankees News - 6/29/15

NJ.com | Ryan Hatch: The Yankees seem to be playing well against good teams, like the Royals and Astros, but very poorly against bad teams, like the Phillies and Athletics.

ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: Masahiro Tanaka has been good this year, but he hasn't been great, so maybe it just means he isn't the ace we thought he was?

The Trentonian | Nick Peruffo: Yankees catching prospect Gary Sanchez discusses his season and what it means to be named to the Futures Games this year.

Deadspin | Kyle Wagner: MLB has announced that they have once again changed the format for the 2015 Home Run Derby.

Newsday | Erik Boland: The Yankees and Astros are both unhappy about Brett Oberholtzer intentionally throwing at Alex Rodriguez.

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: With Jacoby Ellsbury about to start his rehab assignment, the Yankees could have their center fielder back by Friday for their next homestand.