Around the Empire: Yankees news - 8/25/15

Fangraphs | Eno Sarris: Nathan Eovaldi's improved splitter is helping him hide his overpowering, but mostly straight fastball, and it's improving him overall.

Baseball Prospectus Bronx | Alex Putterman: Evaluating Andy Pettitte's and Jorge Posada's chances of making it into the Hall of Fame.

It's About the Money | Brad Vietrogoski: What does CC Sabathia's knee injury mean for the Yankees both short-term and long-term?

MLB.com | Mike Petriello: A look at how Eovaldi's new splitter grip has helped improve the pitch and made him more complex pitcher.

Baseball Prospectus | Nick Shlain: A player profile for Carlos Beltran of the past and present, as well as what to expect from him in the future.

LoHud | Chad Jennings: Evaluating the past, present, and future meaning of CC Sabathia's knee injury.

Cut Four | Michael Clair: Trying to recast baseball players into famous Nicolas Cage roles, Brian McCann figures to be the perfect fit for The Wicker Man.