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The conspiracy theories have been drifting around Alex Rodriguez, but the real reason for his absence in the lineup, and his future career with the Yankees, isn't that hard to figure out.

Blog | Conversation | October 18, 2012

The Yankees have hit so poorly that they now find themselves in a 3-0 hole. But they can fall back on some slivers of hope. For one, they couldn't possibly hit any worse. And two, they've seen the impossible happen when it happened to them.

Blog | Conversation | October 17, 2012

After a crucial call was missed in Game 2 of the ALCS -- one that led to the ejection of Joe Girardi -- the Yankees manager called for more instant replay. As Buster Olney writes, it's time for MLB to take the necessary steps to embrace the technology.

Blog | Conversation | October 15, 2012

BALTIMORE -- Matt Wieters has an excellent reputation as a catcher and a leader, but he and Jason Hammel combined on a pitch selection in Game 1 of the ALDS that had talent evaluators befuddled. The count was 3-2, the hitter was Alex Rodriguez, and H...

Blog | October 09, 2012

Alex Rodriguez is struggling mightily so far in the ALDS, and Buster Olney writes that some lineup tweaks for the Yankees are in order, beginning with dropping A-Rod down and moving Robinson Cano up.

Blog | Conversation | October 09, 2012

There's some excitement around the Ichiro Suzuki trade because of who he is and what he's done, but there's also plenty of evidence that suggests he may not play well with the Yankees. If that happens, Buster Olney writes, it could become embarrassing.

Blog | Conversation | July 24, 2012

Joe Girardi is having perhaps his best season as manager of the New York Yankees, guiding them to the American League's second-best record. In Texas, Ron Washington leads the league's best team with three starting pitchers on the disabled list. Howev...

Blog | June 27, 2012

Keith Law writes that not only do the Yankees have a wealth of possible solutions on the major league roster, there are a couple of younger arms they could look to down the line.

Blog | Conversation | May 04, 2012

There are few things more exciting than an elimination game, which is what we have in the Bronx tonight. Here's what I'm looking for in Game 5 of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers: • Rookie Ivan Nova put together the qu...

Blog | October 06, 2011

Here's what I'm looking for in Game 4 of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers, as well as Game 3 of the NLDS between the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Yankees-Tigers • Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett looke...

Blog | October 04, 2011

Keith Law makes his picks for four division series that he says could each go either way.

Blog | Conversation | September 30, 2011

As a player, Ozzie Guillen earned a reputation as a fiery competitor who liked to get his uniform dirty and was never at a loss for words, whether aimed at an umpire, opponent or even a teammate. After 13 years as the Chicago White Sox's shortstop, w...

Blog | September 27, 2011

The New York Yankees are very high on pitching prospect Manny Banuelos, but even with major questions in their starting rotation, New York should let the young left-hander develop properly in the minors before shouldering him with a big league season.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2011

Stats and common sense agree: The Yankees would be crazy to start A.J. Burnett in Game 4. Peter Keating offers some alternatives, starting with CC Sabathia on three days' rest.

Blog | Conversation | October 19, 2010

Dan Symborski analyzes the options for the Yankees' Game 4 starter, concluding that their chances of winning the series are slim.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2010

Adjusting the rotation to give fly-baller Phil Hughes a start away from homer-happy Yankee Stadium won't make his job any easier, as the Rangers' park is just as power-friendly. San Francisco, however, might be on to something with its rotation shakeups.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2010