What’s at Stake for Yankees as Toughest Part of Schedule Begins

Yankees Have Been Hot But Astros Will Cool Them Down

Yankees vs. Astros, 8:10 ETI took a nice break from baseball, and I have to say, I am pretty pleased with myself. Not only did I not write about baseball for a few days, I didn't even bet on it. I needed to take a step back and just observe a few games again before jumping in once again. I wasn't trying to run scared or anything like that, but baseball is a grind, and betting on it can be too. I'm geared up and ready for this stretch run as we g…

The Yankees have one last chance to prove they’re more than their reputation

The New York Yankees’ next 12 games, beginning Sept. 2, are against the teams with the four best records in the American League not named the Yankees — three at Houston, home for six against the Blue Jays and Tigers and three at Fenway Park.

What’s at stake for Yankees as toughest part of schedule begins

The Yankees face the Astros on Tuesday, the beginning of a challenging two week stretch on their schedule with playoff implications.

NY Yankees at Houston Astros: Key stretch kicks off in H-Town

The New York Yankees’ upcoming three-game series in Houston is the start of what could be their season-defining (or sinking) gauntlet. The next two weeks feature this visit with the Astros, followed by three each at home versus the rival Blue Jays and MLB-best Tigers before one final weekend at Fenway with the Red Sox. Cut to the AL East standings, and the Yankees and Red Sox each trail first-place Toronto by just 2.5 games. To say this stretch …

Yankees enter the most important stretch of their season

Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesMatt Marton-Imagn Images The New York Yankees just handled business against the Chicago White Sox, winning three of four, after previously sweeping the Washington Nationals. But those victories, while welcome, felt like appetizers. The real test now looms, a stretch where excuses vanish quickly. Beginning Tuesday night, the Yankees embark on a brutal two-week gauntlet against the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit…

Yankees Face Astros With Playoff Dream And Raw Emotions In Play

The New York Yankees arrive in Houston tonight carrying more than just playoff aspirations. They bring the weight of painful October memories and the urgency of a team that cannot afford another stumble in their chase for the American League East title. The Yankees trail the Toronto Blue Jays by three games in the division, making every series from this point forward a must-win. Their 76-61 record keeps them in the wild-card mix, but Aaron Judge…