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New York Yankees stud slugging prospect Aaron Judge participated in a batting practice session in Tampa yesterday and showed that he hasn't skipped a beat. Judge showed to be in mid-season form as he prepares for spring training; which starts in a mere hours...

The Yankees now have 19 numbers in Monument Park. Is it too much?

The Yankees are back in a tie in the American League East race with the Toronto Blue Jays after losing 4-3 to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. C.C. Sabathia exited the game after just 2.2 innings with knee problems...

On the heels of Sunday's news that Andy Pettittte will have his number retired by the Yankees and receive a plaque in Monument Park this season, we learned on Monday that Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada will get the same treatment. We also learned that Willie Randolph will get a plaque in Monument Park as well...

As you can see above, the Yankees plan to retire Andy Pettitte's No. 46 this season. He will also be immortalized with a plaque among Yankee legends in Monument Park. Pettitte played 18 seasons in the majors, 15 with the Yankees. He spent nine years (1995-2003) in New York before going to play for his hometown Houston Astros for three seasons...

On Friday, Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte announced that he would be retiring from Major League Baseball for the second time in his career. The 18-year veteran released the following statement:

Derek Jeter is set to return yet again to the Yankees, this time tonight in Toronto.

My thought is there will be three teams in the running for one of the most talented baseball players on the planet, Robinson Cano.

There are so many fantasy scenarios going on with the Yankees it isn't even funny.  It's turned into "Dreamland" in the Bronx.  They aren't just playing baseball, and bad baseball at that.  They are giving people around the game the idea that things are getting better or that a scenario is going to play out soon when it has no chance.   Here are some examples.

The fact that the Yankees find themselves only 2.5 games out of the final wildcard spot is a tribute to Manager Joe Girardi's ability to maneuver a bullpen and  starting pitching that has been consistent if not special. However as they try and plug holes in their lineup, the Yankees starting pitching is showing signs of not holding up...

Suffice to say neither the Mets or Yanks are as hot as the weather in New York as we get set to start the " 2nd half" of the baseball season. The Mets are looking for respectability. The Yankees seek another playoff birth. Both have 2 big questions to settle as the season picks up starting Friday...

After taking two of three from Baltimore, the Yankees' 10-game home stand continues with a four-game set against Kansas City.  Here is a series preview: