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Yankees heap pressure on Masahiro Tanaka — but not too much

Joe Girardi left no doubt on Sunday morning: Regardless of how Masahiro Tanaka pitches in Anaheim on Monday, he’ll make his next scheduled start in Oakland on Saturday. “That’s our...

Risky Matt Holliday move pays off exactly how Yankees hoped

CHICAGO — Joe Girardi was well aware of the risks involved starting Matt Holliday at first base Sunday night against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Holliday had 10 career games...

How the Yankees' bullpen lost a gem and got even better

CHICAGO -- Until Brian Cashman boldly dealt Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller last July for high-end prospects, the Yankees undeniably had the best late-game bullpen in baseball. Joining those lefties was...

Yankees flexing with bullpen that goes seven weapons deep

The Yankees have done the tough part. They rather seamlessly replaced the irreplaceable Mariano Rivera. Three different closers – David Robertson, Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman – have excelled in...

Yankees bullpen may be better than last year's terrifying trio

BALTIMORE — Last year there was so much buzz around Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman late in the game, a very weak group of relievers that worked before...

Dellin Betances blows it again as Yankees suffer crushing loss

BOSTON — The Yankees have 16 games left to play — but after Thursday’s 7-5 debacle against the Red Sox, it sure felt like their season was over. Dellin Betances,...

How the Yankees' youth movement is coming together

BOSTON — Gary Sanchez was behind the plate again Tuesday night and Aaron Judge and Tyler Austin don’t figure to be far behind at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. As owner Hal Steinbrenner...