A baseball game goes for at least 9 innings per day. At times, a relief pitcher is needed to come into the game.  Each pitcher in the bullpen can serve in a different role.
The pitchers that should make up the Yankees pen this year include: Joba Chamberlain, David Robertson, Pedro Feliciano , Boone Logan, Rafael Soriano, and Mariano Rivera.  The remaining(s) spots can come from Sergio Mitre, Andrew Brackman, …

The “Core Four” of Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada are no longer teammates. This veteran group of proven championship players is beginning to split up.
After a 16 year career, Andy Pettitte has decided to retire. The decision, was made official during a press conference today in New York. The left handed starter thought about retiring after last season but felt obligated to return after the Yankees …

Article by Marco Levine.
In baseball, a team can live or die by how the starting pitching does in the season.  At least, three or four good starters are needed to turn in a winning year.  Last season, the Yankees pitching staff was good enough to get them into the playoffs. There will be changes made for this year.  What follows is a look at the 2011 pitching rotation.
First is C.C. …

The New York Yankees and outfielder Andruw Jones have agreed to a one year, $2 million contract. The 34 year old outfielder will play a very important role in New York this season.
With management feeling confident in their starting outfield of Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson, and Brett Gardner, the team decided against pursuing free agents such as Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth. This however left a void on the Yankees …

By now, you all know the Yankees have had many great baseball players suit up in pinstripes. This years team is no different.
While we can talk about the terrific last minute start by Dustin Moseley, I’d rather take a look at some of the milestones that were set by a trio of current great Yankees players.
The milestones continue to mount for Yankees shortstop and captain Derek Jeter. It almost seems …

The performance by Dustin Moseley  last night against the Boston Red Sox reminded me of test taking. Remember when you would study for weeks in advance of a big test and when it came down to actually complete said test, your mind would go blank? Remember those tests when you crammed to study the night before, keeping the information fresh while also not allowing you to overthink it?
Generally those tests …

 
The struggling New York Yankees have let the AL East get a little to tight. They are now tied with the Tampa Bay Rays  for the division lead.
The Yankees have gone just 5-5 in their last ten games while the Rays have been hot. Tampa has won nine of their last ten including taking two of three from the Yankees.
It’s been a variety of issues for the Yankees of late. …

Yankees manager Joe Girardi  was impressed enough to say he may have found a replacement in the starting rotation until Andy Pettitte  returns from injury.
Dustin Moseley did enough to earn another start after throwing six innings of one run ball in his first starts since last April. The righty has battled back through an arm and hip surgery.
While he said he “felt calm from the get-go,” Moseley admitted he may …

It’s no secret the New York Yankees and GM Brian Cashman  would like to improve the teams pitching. After missing out of top of the line starters Cliff Lee  and Dan Haren, the attention is likely moved to acquiring bullpen help.
Can a deal be worked out before the trade deadline this Saturday?
There have been a number of names thrown around of late. There was talk of the Yankees trying to …

With top starting pitchers Cliff Lee  and Dan Haren off the market, the New York Yankees seem to have shifted their trade deadline focus to bullpen help. Once the Yankees strong point, the bullpen is a bit of a mess right now outside of closer Mariano Rivera .
Joba Chamberlain  has struggled this season in his eight inning role. For the Yankees to go deep into the playoffs, they will likely need …

Despite General Manager Brian Cashman’s continued claim that the Yankees do not need another starting pitcher, the team continues to pursue the top names.
New York is reportedly actively pursuing Arizona Diamondbacks’ starter Dan Haren . The two teams have gone as far as naming names and proposing deals. An agreement has not been made as of yet.
Arizona asked for struggling reliever Joba Chamberlain , highly regarded pitching prospect Ivan …

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is just ten days away. Teams will likely start moving along in trade discussions.
Normally you can expect a big trade or two to come through before the deadline passes. There is however some uncertainty this year. Teams seem to be holding on to players or asking for a lot in return.
The Yankees, while having te best record in the league, do have some holes …

Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before a turn around can be put together.
Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett  has struggled the past two months and Saturday’s start may be the worst yet. Not just because of his performance on the mound though. The worst part is what happened on his way into the clubhouse between innings.
Baseball is as …

The New York Yankees enter the second half of the 2010 MLB season with the best record in the league. Not to much to complain about other than the inconsistent bullpen.
Throughout the first half the Yankees received the usual production from players like CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte , Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Jorge Posda. They also got some surprise performances from guys like Nick Swisher  and Brett Gardner.
Robinson Cano is …

The sports world was rocked yesterday morning as the news of the passing of New York Yankees long time owner George Steinbrenner  hit the air ways.
Baseball lost an icon when Steinbrenner suffered a massive heart attack at his Tampa, Florida  home on Tuesday morning. Yankees fans all across the country talked about their memories of the long time team owner who brought them seven World Championships.
Steinbrenner, known across the sports …

Johan Santana  led the Mets to victory on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves avoiding the sweep. Santana pitched seven shutout innings while giving up five hits and three walks. The Mets now go into the All Star break trailing the Braves by four games in the National League East . This break is just what the Mets need right now after losing their last two series.
Looking forward past the break, there …

Say what you will about the New York Mets, but one thing you cannot say this 2010 season is that this team does not have great chemistry. Whether it’s Angel Pagan giving a pie in the face, Jose Reyes patting Josh Thole on the head, or the way this team has not quit, even when down by seven runs or more. One thing is for sure, this team seems to …

When Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano received his invitation to participate in this years Home Run Derby, the All-Star was surprised and excited.
He did not think twice about it. Cano accepted the invitation and had every intention of participating. Then the Yankees stepped in. The problem however is that it seems the Yankees stepped in without Cano knowing.
When it became public knowledge that Cano would …

This article was written by Double G Sports contributing writer Marc A. Spallino.
With the Mets trailing the Atlanta Braves by only three games in the National League East , the Mets faithful are feeling cautiously excited.
The performance of the starting rotation is one reason contributing to the team’s success. Mets ace Johan Santana  is historically a second half pitcher but it seems that he has gotten off to an early start …

It’s the old saying, ‘It ain’t over til the fat lady sings.’ 
Well, the Los Angeles Dodgers were caught waiting for her last night in the series finale against the New York Yankees. With a 6-2 lead heading into the ninth inning, Joe Torre brought in his closer Jonathan Broxton, despite it not being a save situation.
Broxton had pitched the night before but Torre, knowing how tough the Yankees are, went …