Around the Empire: Yankees news - 8/11/15

Just A Bit Outside | Matthew Kory: Sizing up Mark Teixeira's case for being the 2015 American League MVP.

Newsday | Steven Marcus: Brian Cashman isn't worried about the Yankees being swept by the Blue Jays because the pitching was great and the offense just need to get going again.

New York Post | George A. King III: After his first start, Luis Severino saw some things on video that he can correct in his second start for the Yankees.

Huffington Post | Justin Block: The Staten Island Yankees made the unfortunate mistake of having a 'Blue Lives Matter Day' on the anniversary of Michael Brown's death, which led to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement in the first place.

It's About the Money | Matt Bove: Brett Gardner seems to be slowing down in the second half, like he does every year.

The Times-Tribune | Shane Hennigan: Chris Capuano discusses his time in the Bronx as well as being a member of the RailRiders starting rotation.