For no reason at all, I have decided to have a little fun today on the blog. Thus, today is catcher day. I will post as many things as I have available about the catchers up and down the Yankees system.

Why catcher? First, it's one of the team's positions of strength. From Montero to Romine to Murphy to Sanchez to Liccien to Bird, the Yankees are bursting with backstops. Second, and more selfishly, I happen to have a good deal of catcher-related media lying around, including video clips and unpublished interviews.

We started the day with some Gary Sanchez material, and now we'll move to his first-half teammate, J.R. Murphy.

In a way, Murphy and Sanchez found their way to the RiverDogs in similar fashion. Both spent their formative years learning the game and honing their craft, Sanchez on ballfields in the Dominican Republic and Murphy at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Each was identified by the Yankees as a high-level talent, especially at the plate, and summarily handed a seven-figure bonus to join the fold.

Unfortunately for both players, there was another parallel this season: Each had his year cut short by injury.

Before it was over, Murphy earned a promotion to High-A Tampa, and compiled a .287/.325/.434 line with 29 doubles, seven homers and 46 RBIs. I imagine he'll start the year back at Tampa and earn a midseason promotion to Trenton if everything goes accordingly.

Here's an unpublished interview I did with Murphy this April, as well as a couple of videos from his series against the BlueClaws.

Q: What’s it like knowing that Brian Cashman took time out of his schedule to come watch you guys play for five games?

A: Obviously you don't want to put even more pressure on yourself thinking about who is watching, but I just think it's cool that he is around. Not just at the game but walking around the clubhouse. Very cool and something you don't get to see every day.

Q: He’d said that it was important to let you guys know that there was a connection between the front office and the minor leagues.

A: That's great to know. A lot of people think, ‘Oh, we’re in Low-A, guys up there don’t really know who we are.’ It’s really cool that he’s around here watching the games, taking the time to come watch us and stuff, so it’s cool. There are times when you think they don't even know who we are down here.''

Q: You were with Charleston last year – are you surprised to be back to start the season?

A: "(Being back) is a good opportunity. I wasn't surprised. They've got me working on different positions now, too. Surprised? No. I’m just looking forward to trying other positions and getting better at them.

Q: Which position, outside of catcher, do you believe is your strong point right now?

A: Probably third. I haven’t played any outfield – I did in spring training. Definitely third base is the strongest because of taken more reps there than in the outfield.

Q: Eventually this logjam at catcher will probably dissipate, but how do you deal with it while it exists?

A: You just have to worry about yourself and go about your business day to day. Playing other positions is only going to help me. It's all about making it to the big leagues. What position I play, that's up to them. I love catching, but if playing third base or the outfield is going to help me move up then I am all for it.

Q: You and Sanchez are together for now. How do you help each other grow?

A: Sanchez and I work a lot together, whether it's just watching each other while we are catching, or working off the field with Victor, we feed off each other and are learning stuff from each other.

Q: What specifically have you learned from Sanchez?

A: He’s come a long way from last year. Seeing his progress with footwork, receiving and the transfer of his throws to second base is what I learned most.

Q: On the other side of the coin, what do you think he’s gotten from you?

From my end I think he sees my work ethic and how I go about my business. Working with Victor every day you have to constantly push yourself and get better. I think that’s what he’s learned.

Q: They obviously have a lot invested in a handful of players here financially. Mark Newman said a lot of the organization’s better position prospects are here. Do you see you guys pushing each other?

A: I think we do. We have a good mix of Latin guys and American guys. As far as that goes, I think we are just starting to know how good we can be when play together as a team. When everything meshes with us, hits are contagious with this team. When we’re on defense, it’s a plus.

Q: The focus at the upper levels seems to be more individualized, rather than a team-first attitude at the lower levels. Do you agree?

A: Yes and no. I think the American guys work a lot together more than the Latin guys do. As a whole, as a team, we work real well together. It’s not very individual down here at all, I don’t think.

For no reason at all, I have decided to have a little fun today on the blog. Thus, today is catcher day. I will post as many things as I have available about the catchers up and down the Yankees system.

Why catcher? First, it's one of the team's positions of strength. From Montero to Romine to Murphy to Sanchez to Liccien to Bird, the Yankees are bursting with backstops. Second, and more selfishly, I happen to have a good deal of catcher-related media lying around, including video clips and unpublished interviews.

So, to start the day, here's an interview I did with Sanchez in April, when the Charleston RiverDogs were in town for a five-game set with the Lakewood BlueClaws. Because Sanchez speaks very little English, the interview was done through a translator, which is why I asked some of the questions in second person.

Q: With the situation with his heart, was he scared when all that was happening?

A: I didn’t really feel it that much. I was practicing and everything, during all that time. But they found something in the tests, and it was like a precautionary measure. I wasn’t concerned. I was always in good shape, ready to play.

Q: What was the procedure they performed? (points to chest area) I don’t see a scar there.

A: There’s not a really a scar. They didn’t cut. It was just two insertions (above his groin on his right leg). You can’t even see them.

Q: What prompted the tests?

A: The heartbeat, when he was running, there was a nerve in the heart, and it was accelerating his heartbeat.

Q: Do you remember a specific point where you felt something was wrong?

A: No. Not really.

Q: How relieved is he that they found it now and took care of it this early in his life?

A: I feel normal, actually. I never felt bad. That was something the doctors detected in my body. I never really felt anything, any discomfort or anything like that.

Q: You got a pretty big chunk of money to sign with the Yankees. What did you do with that initial signing bonus? Any big first purchases?

A: No. I have everything at home. My family is taking care of it.

Q: Do you feel pressure after getting that much of a bonus?

A: No.

Q: This is your first year in full-season ball. What have the biggest challenges been through the first month of the season?

A: The trips are killing me. After the trips, I’m very, very, very exhausted. I’m very tired.

Q: Because he’s catching all the time?

A: You go crazy on the bus. There’s too much time spent on the bus.

Q: What’s the longest trip?

A: Thirteen or fourteen hours (this one)

Q: Do you sleep on the bus?

A: I couldn’t sleep very well. I was tossing and turning.

Q: How does life in American ball compare to the sport in the Dominican?

A: In the Dominican, I played in my little league (not Little League). Here, you play professionally. There’s a lot at stake here, as opposed to playing over there.

Q: Can you think of one thing that made him stand out to the Yankees or any other team that may have wanted to sign him?

A: It was my normal workout. I was hitting the ball and throwing well to the bases.

Q: With the heart again, what did your parents think? How nervous were they that, at 18, their son needed heart surgery?

A: They didn’t know. When I went to New York, I explained to them, and my family was at the hospital. They did visit me at the medical center.

Q: With all the catching prospects the Yankees have, do you like having all of those good catchers in the system at the same time?

A: I’m going to do my job and let them do theirs. I’m going to try to do the best I can.

Although his first year of full-season ball was cut short by injury and dotted with questions about his maturity (those things tend to dog 18-year-olds), the numbers -- especially in the second half --looked pretty good for the premier position prospect in one of the game's better systems.

He finished with a .256/.335/.485 line with 17 home runs and 52 RBIs, struck out 93 times against 36 walks (oddly, none were intentional). Interestingly, his average and on-base percentage dipped in the second half, but his slugging jumped more than 100 points, thanks in large part to 12 longballs in 136 at-bats.

And while the defensive numbers were nothing short of ghastly, two scouts I spoke with were unfazed, saying that they liked his athleticism and instincts behind the plate, as well as his plus arm. When questioned, both preferred Sanchez longterm to Montero.

More than likely Sanchez will begin next season in High-A Tampa, with an outside chance to finish it in Trenton. That said, we saw last year with J.R. Murphy and Slade Heathcott that the Yankees are not afraid to hold players back if there's something there they still need to work on.

Q: When you see guys like Gene Michael and Brian Cashman watching you pitch, does it give you butterflies?

A: No. I saw them walk through the clubhouse before the game, but once you get out on the mound you really don’t think about that kind of stuff. You don’t really notice anyone in the stands, you’re just kind of locked in.

Q: I know you have diabetes. What do you do to manage it on a long road trip like this? Has there ever been an incident where you’ve forgotten something important?

A: No, no. Knock on wood, but I hope that never happens. My trainer keeps the stuff with him in the bag that he has 24/7 so, God forbid if anything happens, he’s able to help me out. In between innings, I’m constantly checking my blood sugar, so I’ve been able to manage it pretty well.

Q: Is that something that was hereditary with you?

A: I picked it up my senior year of high school. It was a big surprise to me and my family. My grandmother had it in late in life, and other than that, that’s it. I got the flu, and then that happened. They said the flu triggered it in my immune system.

Q: There’s a kid Dylan Covey who went in the first round last year but declined signing because they discovered diabetes during the physical. Did the diagnosis make you re-think signing?

A: No, I pretty much had my mind set that I wanted to play baseball. It’s my dream, so I wanted to be able to do it.

Q: You’re the only kid out of your high school (Hidden Valley High, in Roanoke, Va.) to be drafted.

A: It’s a new high school. We just started, in 2000, I think, was our first year. I think there’s only been other guy from my area get drafted.

Q: That’s a pretty quick turnaround (for Hidden Valley). It must be an honor for you to be the first.

A: Yeah. It’s kind of a small town, so I love going back.

Triple-A: Scranton 11, Buffalo 2

Greg Golson: 0-for-5, 3 R
Jesus Montero: 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 4 RBI
Mike Lamb: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI
Jorge Vazquez: 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Jordan Parraz: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R, BB
Luis Nunez: 1-for-5, HR
Doug Bernier: 2-for-4, 2 R
Austin Krum: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 BB
D.J. Mitchell: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 3 SO

Double-A: Trenton 4, Akron 3

Corban Joseph: 1-for-5, 2 RBI
Jose Pirela: 3-for-5, 2B, R, RBI
Zoilo Almonte: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
Melky Mesa: 1-for-5, R
Damon Sublett: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB
Craig Heyer: 6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO
Chase Whitley: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO

High-A: Tampa 2, Fort Myers 1

Kelvin Castro: 2-for-4, BB
Ronnier Mustelier: 2-for-5, 3B, R
Kyle Roller: 1-for-5, RBI
Cody Johnson: 1-for-4, HR
Neil Medchill: 1-for-4
Brett Marshall: 5 IP, 4 H, R, ER, BB, 6 SO
Kramer Sneed: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO
Preston Claiborne: 3 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 SO

Low-A: West Virginia 6, Charleston 4

Eduardo Sosa: 1-for-5, R, outfield assist
Anderson Feliz: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Kevin Mahoney: 2-for-4, 2B, R
Gary Sanchez: 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Ramon Flores: 2-for-4
Jose Toussen: 3-for-4, 2B, R, SB
Zach Nuding: 5 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 2 SO
Mark Montgomery: IP, H, 0 R, BB, 0 SO

Gulf Coast League: Yankees 12, Braves 9

Claudio Custodio: 1-for-5, R, RBI, SB
Jose Rosario: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI, SB
Dante Bichette: 4-for-4, 2B, R, RBI
Yeicok Calderon: 1-for-3, 3B, R, 3 RBI
Damian Taveras: 2-for-4, 2B, R, RBI
Jorge Alcantara: 1-for-3, R, RBI, BB, SB
Fu-Lin Kuo: 2-for-2, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, SB
Zach Varce: 3 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, SO
Evan Rutckyj: 3 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Mets 8, Yankees 4

Rafael Polo: 2-for-5, R
Ericson Leonora: 1-for-4, 2B, R, 3 RBI
Yamiel Orozco: 2-for-4, 2B
Mikeson Oliberto: 1-for-5
Jose Lopez: 2-for-2, R
Jose Polanco: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB

Triple-A: Scranton 15, Syracuse 1

Kevin Russo: 4-for-6, 2 R, 2 RBI
Greg Golson: 2-for-5, R
Jesus Montero: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, BB
Mike Lamb: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB
Jorge Vazquez: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB
Doug Bernier: 3-for-4, 3B, R, 4 RBI, BB
Adam Warren: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 SO
Rafael Soriano: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO
George Kontos: IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO

Double-A: Trenton 9, Akron 8

Ray Kruml: 1-for-5, R, RBI, SB
Jose Pirela: 2-for-5, R, RBI
Zoilo Almonte: 0-for-2, R, 3 BB
Rob Lyerly: 1-for-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI
Melky Mesa: 1-for-4, R, BB
Addison Maruszak: 4-for-5, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI
Cory Arbiso: 4 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, SO
Pat Venditte: 3 IP, 2 H, R, ER, BB, 4 SO

High-A: Tampa 6, Fort Myers 1

David Adams: 1-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Kyle Roller: 2-for-4, HR
Luke Murton: 3-for-5, R
Cody Johnson: 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB
Mitch Abeita: 2-for-4, RBI, R
Kelvin Castro: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
Jose Quintana: 5.2 IP, 7 H, R, ER, BB, 4 SO

Low-A: West Virginia 1, Charleston 0

Anderson Feliz: 1-for-4, SB
Kevin Mahoney: 1-for-4
Ramon Flores: 3-for-4, SB
Jose Mojica: 1-for-3
Jose Ramirez: 6 IP, 5 H, R, ER, 5 BB, 3 SO

Short Season: Staten Island 2, Tri-City 1

Mason Williams: 1-for-4
Cito Culver: 1-for-4, RBI
Cody Grice: 1-for-3, R, SB
Rey Nunez: 1-for-3
Nick McCoy: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
Wilton Rodriguez: 5 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 SO
Robert Paullus: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
Chris Pinder: IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Gulf Coast League: Yankees 7, Braves 1

Isaias Tejeda: 3-for-5, 2 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI
Dante Bichette: 1-for-3, R, BB
Ravel Santana: 3-for-5, 3B, 3 R, RBI, SB, outfield assist
Yeicok Calderon: 2-for-5, 2B, R
Jeff Marquez: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO
Kenedy Agramonte: 1.2 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO
Taylor Morton: 4 IP, 5 H, R, ER, BB, 3 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Yankees 7, Cubs 6

Rafael Polo: 2-for-6, R
Fernando Perez: 0-for-3, R, 3 BB
Ericson Leonora: 1-for-6, RBI
Roybell Herrera: 2-for-5, HR
Yamiel Orozco: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
Juan Heredia: 3 IP, H, 0 R, 3 BB, 5 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Royal 4, Yankees 3

Jhoan Gomez: 2-for-3, RBI, SB
Jerison Lopez: 1-for-3, 2B, R
Julio Pina: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
Samuel Garcia: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Triple-A: Scranton 7, Syracuse 2

Jesus Montero: 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI
Jordan Parraz: 2-for-3, 3B, R, 2 RBI, outfield assist
Austin Krum: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB
Gustavo Molina: 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
Luis Nunez: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Andrew Brackman: 4 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 5 BB, 0 SO -- 73 pitches/35 strikes
Rafael Soriano: IP, H, R, ER, 0 BB, SO

Double-A: Trenton 6, Bowie 4
Ray Kruml: 2-for-4, BB
Zoilo Almonte: 1-for-5, HR, BB
Rob Lyerly: 0-for-4, R, BB
Addison Maruszak: 3-for-3, 2B, R, 4 RBI, BB
Damon Sublett: 1-for-4, R
Melky Mesa: 1-for-4, R
Jose Gil: 1-for-4, R
Shaeffer Hall: 6.1 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 3 ER, BB, 4 SO
Ryan Pope: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO

High-A: Bradenton 2, Tampa 1

Abe Almonte: 1-for-4
David Adams: 1-for-4, 2B
Kyle Roller: 1-for-3, BB
Cody Johnson: 1-for-4
Kelvin Castro: 1-for-4
Graham Stoneburner: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 SO
Dan Burawa: 1.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO

Low-A: Charleston 14, West Virginia 0

Anderson Feliz: 2-for-5, 2B, R, RBI
Shane Brown: 2-for-6, 2 2B, R, RBI
Kevin Mahoney: 1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Gary Sanchez: 2-for-5, 2 2B, 2 R
Ramon Flores: 2-for-4, 2B, 3 R, RBI, BB
Kelvin De Leon: 3-for-4, 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, BB
Garrison Lassiter: 2-for-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI, BB
Shane Greene: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, SO
Mike Recchia: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
Tommy Kahnle: 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Short Season: Tri-City 2, Staten Island 0

Mason Williams: 1-for-4, SB
Rey Nunez: 1-for-4, 2B
Ben Gamel: 1-for-4, SB
Zach Wilson: 1-for-4
Bryan Mitchell: 5 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO
Vidal Nuno: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 SO
Phil Wetherell: IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO

Triple-A: Scranton 5, Syracuse 2

Kevin Russo: 2-for-4, 2B, R, SB
Greg Golson: 1-for-3, 3B, 2 R, RBI, BB
Jesus Montero: 1-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, BB
Doug Bernier: 2-for-3, 2 R
Greg Smith: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 7 SO

Double-A: Bowie 6, Trenton 4

Ray Kruml: 1-for-5, 2B
Rob Lyerly: 2-for-4, HR
Zoilo Almonte: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB
Damon Sublett: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
Dellin Betances: 3.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO -- left with apparent heat exhaustion
Chase Whitley: 2 IP, 2 H, R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO

High-A: Tampa 6, Bradenton 5

Abraham Almonte: 1-for-4, RBI, SF
Eric Chavez: 1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Ronnier Mustelier: 2-for-4
Cody Johnson: 2-for-4, 2 2B
Kelvin Castro: 2-for-3, 3B, 2 R
Sean Black: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, SO
Mike Gipson: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 0 SO
Preston Claiborne: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 3 BB, SO

Low-A: Charleston 3, West Virginia 1

Anderson Feliz: 2-for-3, 2B, 3B, 2 R, BB
Shane Brown: 1-for-4
Kevin Mahoney: 1-for-4, 2 RBI
Kelvin De Leon: 1-for-4
Jose Mojica: 2-for-3, RBI
Scottie Allen: 6 IP, 5 H, R, ER, 2 BB, 4 SO
Mark Montgomery: 1.1 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO

Short Season: Staten Island 6, Tri-City 1

Mason Williams: 1-for-4, BB, R, 2 SB
Cito Culver: 0-for-4, R
Angelo Gumbs: 1-for-4, RBI
Zach Wilson: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI
Cody Grice: 2-for-3, 2 R, BB, SB, outfield assist
Ben Gamel: 3-for-4, 2 2B, 4 RBI, outfield assist
Nick McCoy: 1-for-4, 2B

Gulf Coast League: Yankees 14, Pirates 5

Claudio Custodio: 2-for-6, R, BB, SB
Ravel Santana: 0-for-4, R, BB
Isaias Tejeda: 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Dante Bichette: 4-for-4, 2 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Yeicok Calderon: 3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI, BB
Daniel Lopez: 3-for-6, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI
Taylor Anderson: 3-for-6, 2B, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI,

Triple-A: Syracuse 8, Scranton 3

Greg Golson: 2-for-4, SB
Jordan Parraz: 1-for-4, R
Austin Krum: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB
Luis Nunez: 1-for-3, 2 RBI
Doug Bernier: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Adam Warren: IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO
George Kontos: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB, 2 SO

Double-A: Bowie 4, Trenton 1

Ray Kruml: 1-for-4
Corban Joseph: 1-for-4, 2B, R
Rob Lyerly: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Melky Mesa: 1-for-4, SB
Manny Banuelos: 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 3 SO
Pat Venditte: 3 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 4 SO

High-A: Bradenton 6, Tampa 5

Abraham Almonte: 2-for-5, 3 R, SB
Eric Chavez: 1-for-4, 2B, R
Ronnier Mustelier: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, SB
Kyle Roller: 1-for-5, R
Luke Murton: 2-for-4, RBI
Mikey O'Brien: 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 6 SO
Kramer Sneed: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Low-A: Lexington 5, Charleston 4

Jose Toussen: 2-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI
Shane Brown: 1-for-4, 2B
Mike Ferraro: 3-for-3, 2B, 2 R
Anderson Feliz: 0-for-2, BB, R
Nathan Forer: 5 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO

Short Season: Staten Island 2, Hudson Valley 1

Cody Grice: 2-for-4, R
Cito Culver: 1-for-4, RBI
Angelo Gumbs: 1-for-2, R, BB
Ali Castillo: 2-for-3
Evan DeLuca: 5 IP, 4 H, R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO

Gulf Coast League: Yankees 8, Pirates 3

Ravel Santana: 3-for-4, 2 2B, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI
Dante Bichette: 3-for-3, 3B, R, 2 RBI
Yeicok Calderon: 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
David Adams: 2-for-4, HR
Kenedy Agramonte: IP, H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Yankees 2, Marlins 1

Eladio Moronta: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R
Gian Arias: 2-for-3
Ericson Leonora: 1-for-3, 3B, RBI
Melvin Mercedes: 5 IP, H, R, 0 ER, BB, 6 SO
Jose Pena: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 7 SO

Triple-A: Scranton 6, Columbus 5

Kevin Russo: 3-for-5, 3 2B, R, 2 RBI
Greg Golson: 2-for-4
Jordan Parraz: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 R
Austin Krum: 3-for-3, 2B, 2 R, RBI
Lance Pendleton: 6 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 2 BB, SO

Double-A: Bowie 8, Trenton 6

Ray Kruml: 2-for-5, 2B, 3 R, SB
Zoilo Almonte: 1-for-4, HR
Rob Lyerly: 1-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Jose Pirela: 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Craig Heyer: 5 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 7 ER, BB, SO

High-A: Tampa 5, Jupiter 1

Neil Medchill: 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI
Eric Chavez: 1-for-3, RBI
Luke Murton: 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
Abraham Almonte: 1-for-4, 2B, R
Rafael Soriano: IP, 2 H, R, ER, 0 BB, 0 SO
Brett Marshall: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 SO
Dan Burawa: 3 IP, H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Low-A: Charleston 8, Lexington 3

Ramon Flores: 1-for-3, HR
Shane Brown: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB
Kelvin De Leon: 2-for-3, 2 R, RBI
Anderson Feliz: 3-for-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI
Garrison Lassiter: 2-for-3, 2 RBI
Zach Nuding: 5 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 2 BB, SO

Short Season: Staten Island 8, Hudson Valley 7

Mason Williams: 1-for-5
Cito Culver: 3-for-5, 2B, 3 R
Angelo Gumbs: 2-for-3, 2B, 3 R, BB
Ben Gamel: 1-for-3, 2R, RBI
Will Oliver: 4 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, BB, 2 SO

Gulf Coast League: Yankees 18, Tigers 2

Claudio Custodio: 1-for-2, 3 R
Jorge Alcantara: 1-for-2, R
Jose Rosario: 3-for-6, 3 R, RBI
Dante Bichette: 3-for-4, 2 R, 4 RBI
Henry Pena: 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI, BB
Justin James: 2-for-6, 2B, 3 R, RBI
Zach Varce: 5 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 0 BB, 5 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Red Sox 12, Yankees 1

Wilmer Romero: 1-for-3
Jerison Lopez: 1-for-3, R
Rainiero Coa: 1-for-3

Dominican Summer League 2: Red Sox 6, Yankees 3

Jose Javier: 2-for-4, R, RBI
Miguel Mojica: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
Jerison Lopez: 1-for-3, 3B
Freddy Noguera: 2-for-3, 2B, R
Alfredo Castellon: 2-for-3, 2B, R

Triple-A: Columbus 7, Scranton 6

Kevin Russo: 1-for-4, RBI, BB
Jesus Montero: 1-for-5, HR, 2 R
Mike Lamb: 2-for-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI
Austin Krum: 1-for-3, R, RBI, SB
Andrew Brackman: 3 IP, H, R, ER, 3 BB, 3 SO, 3 WP
J.C. Romero: 1 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, SO

Double-A: Erie 5, Trenton 4

Ray Kruml: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Austin Romine: 3-for-5, R
Zoilo Almonte: 1-for-5, RBI
Rob Lyerly: 2-for-4, 2 R
Addison Maruszak: 3-for-3, 2B, HR
Dellin Betances: 5 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 7 SO

High-A: Jupiter 4, Tampa 2

Ronnier Mustelier: 2-for-3, BB, SB
Kyle Roller: 1-for-4
Cody Johnson: 2-for-4, HR
Kramer Sneed: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO
Dan Burawa: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Low-A: West Virginia 3, Charleston 2

Eduardo Sosa: 1-for-3, R
Jose Toussen: 3-for-4, SB
Kelvin De Leon: 1-for-4, HR
Ramon Flores: 1-for-4
Scottie Allen: 6 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO

Short Season: Staten Island 12, Tri-City 4

Mason Williams: 3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI
Cito Culver: 1-for-2, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI, 3 BB
Angelo Gumbs: 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 6 RBI
Cody Grice: 0-for-2, R, 3 BB
Shane Brown: 1-for-4, 2 R
Casey Stevenson: 1-for-5, R, RBI
Richard Martinez: 5 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO
Mike Recchia: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Gulf Coast League: Phillies 3, Yankees 2

Jose Rosario: 1-for-4, HR
Daniel Lopez: 2-for-4, SB
Dante Bichette: 2-for-4, 2B, HR
Ravel Santana: 1-for-4
Gabe Encinas: 5 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 2 BB, SO
Mariel Checo: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Phillies 4, Yankees 1

Eladio Moronta: 1-for-4
Mikeson Oliberto: 1-for-4
Angel Ramos: 1-for-3
Jerison Lopez: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
Cristofer Cabrera: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, ER, 3 BB, 2 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Pirates 5, Yankees 3

Christoper Tamarez: 1-for-2
Sandy Brito: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
Rainiero Coa: 2-for-4
Renzo Martini: 1-for-4, R
Rony Bautista: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 SO

After several inquiries about the health of Tampa outfielder Slade Heathcott, I decided to see what I could find out. After spending some time toward the end of the first half on Charleston's disabled list, Heathcott was activated and promoted to High-A.

He played one game with the T-Yanks before going back on the shelf, which seemed curious, to say the least. I e-mailed Mark Newman early this morning to find out the nature and extent of the injury, and he responded thusly:

"Left shoulder. Not sure when he will be back. We will know more later this week."

To me, that sounded pretty grim, so I decided to get in touch with someone who doesn't have to be as careful with what he says as Newman. I asked him what he'd heard about Heathcott, and his response was in line with what I'd expected, given what I believed Newman's comments had hinted at.

My source told me that he'd heard Heathcott was done for the year and that a second shoulder surgery was possible. Heathcott had surgery on the shoulder last offseason, but the problem had existed for much longer. Heathcott detailed what he'd been through in April, when the RiverDogs were in town to play the Lakewood BlueClaws.

Here's a snippet of the interview I conducted:

Q: I know you had a little bit of a shoulder thing in the offseason. Can you explain exactly what you went through?

A: I dove in high school and I separated my shoulder and tore my labrum. I tried playing through it and doing shoulder exercises throughout the year, but when I got to instructs I just couldn’t play through it anymore.

I went to Dr. (James) Andrews, and I had a complete tear in the front and the back, so I’m just trying to get back from that. I’m not 100 percent, not anywhere close. I’m good enough to play and not hurt the team.

Q: So you had that problem all of last year?

A: Yes.

Q: Did you know something was wrong?

A: Yep. I knew something was wrong. We knew it before I signed. We knew when I had my pre-signing physical that it was there. I just didn’t think it was bad enough (to do anything about). I could still throw at a high velocity, I just didn’t have much control on where it was going. The shoulder’s still kind of bouncing around, but it’ll get better.

Q: When did you get it fixed?

A: Middle of October. I got my 3.5 (month) release. My first game was about six months out.

Q: If you’re not 100 percent right now, what do you look for out of yourself that will tell you you’re getting closer to being 100 percent?

A: To be honest with you, I don’t have a clue. Knee surgery was easy to come back from for me. I had ACL surgery, but I was back in 3.5 months. With this, I don’t know, it’s just different. … I don’t know. I really don’t know what it will be to be 100 percent.

Q: When’s the last time you thought you were 100 percent?

A: I didn’t necessarily think I wasn’t 100 percent last year. It just gave me questionable throws sometimes. That’s no excuse. I thought I was pretty close to 100 percent last year.

So now the question is: Did the Yankees rush him back, and if so, is that to blame for his latest problem?

Second baseman David Adams, who had his broken foot/ankle improperly diagnosed last year, has gone through a similar set of issues this season, though his outlook, after a long road back, appears to be a bit sunnier.

Adams was held back in Extended Spring Training until April 21, when he went 2-for-4 in a game with the T-Yanks. It's the only non-rehab game he's played so far this year.

He went back on the disabled list after that contest and didn't appear in a box score again until June 20, when he played the first of 10 games with the Gulf Coast League Yankees. He hit .517 during that stint (16-for-31) and has been removed from the GCL's roster and placed back on Tampa's.

When I spoke with Newman last month in Trenton, he said this would be the first step for Adams on his way back to the Thunder, where he was starring before suffering the injury last May.

OTHER BAD NEWS: I also heard today that Nik Turley, the organization's leader in strikeouts, will miss up to a month with a broken hand he incurred when he was caught with a line drive back to the hill.

With Charleston and Tampa this year, Turley, a former 50th-round pick, was 4-6 this season with a 2.81 ERA (second best among the Yankees' full-season affiliates), though his numbers with Tampa weren't particularly good.

MINOR GOOD NEWS: Sean Black, also in Tampa's rotation, is on his way back from tendinitis. He was scheduled to begin a throwing program today.

Triple-A: Buffalo 7, Scranton 5

Brandon Laird: 3-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI
Terry Tiffee: 1-for-4, 2B, R
Greg Golson: 1-for-4, 2 R, RBI, BB
Adam Warren: 5 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO
Andrew Brackman: IP, H, R, ER, BB, 0 SO

High-A: Tampa 7, Daytona 1

Kelvin Castro: 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Rob Segedin: 2-for-5, 2 R, RBI
Taylor Grote: 1-for-4, 2B, R RBI, BB
Emerson Landoni: 2-for-4, R
Mikey O'Brien: 5 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 SO

Low-A: Charleston 5, Augusta 4

Kevin Mahoney: 1-for-2, R, RBI, BB
Ramon Flores: 2-for-4, R
Mike Ferraro: 1-for-4, 2 R
Garrison Lassiter: 2-for-3, R
Shane Greene: 6 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 2 BB, 7 SO
Mark Montgomery: IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Short Season: Staten Island 2, Brooklyn 1

Mason Williams: 1-for-3, R, SB
Cito Culver: 1-for-4
Ali Castillo: 1-for-2, 2B, R
Casey Stevenson: 1-for-3, R
Evan DeLuca: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Gulf Coast League: Yankees 9, Phillies 8

Ravel Santana: 3-for-5, 2B, 4 R, 2 BB, SB, outfield assist
Jose Rosario: 3-for-6, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 SB
David Adams: 3-for-3, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI
Tyler Austin: 1-for-7, RBI
Daniel Lopez: 0-for-4, 2 R, BB, 2 SB

Dominican Summer League 1: Yankees 4, Marlins 0

Rafael Polo: 1-for-1, 2 R, BB
Jose Polanco: 2-for-4, 2B, R
Melvin Aquino: 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Eladio Moronta: 1-for-2, BB
Cesar Vargas: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, 8 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Astros 11, Yankees 9

Freite Marte: 2-for-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2B, 3B
Eduardo de Oleo: 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Jose Javier: 1-for-4, 2B, R

Triple-A: Scranton 5, Lehigh Valley 3

Greg Golson: 3-for-4, RBI

Mike Lamb: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI, R

Brandon Laird: 2-for-4

Doug Bernier: 4-for-4, 2B, R

Luis Nunez: 2-for-4, R

Shaeffer Hall: 6.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO -- 81 pitches/54 strikes

Eric Wordekemper: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO

High-A: Daytona 12, Tampa 5

Walter Ibarra: 2-for-4, 2B, R, RBI

Luke Murton: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI

Neil Medchill: 3-for-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI
Kelvin Castro: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI

Brett Marshall: 4 IP, 8 H, 8 R, 7 ER, BB, 2 SO

Preston Claiborne: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, SO

Low-A: Augusta 5, Charleston 2

Gary Sanchez: 0-for-2, 2 R, BB

Kevin Mahoney: 2-for-4, R

Kyle Higashioka: 1-for-3, 2B

Kelvin De Leon: 1-for-3, RBI, BB

Steve Evarts: 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, ER, 2 BB, 2 SO

Short Season: Brooklyn 10, Staten Island 3

Mason Williams: 3-for-5, 2 R

Cito Culver: 1-for-4, RBI

Zach Wilson: 2-for-3, R, BB

Ali Castillo: 2-for-4

Caleb Cotham: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO

Gulf Coast League: Yankees 6, Blue Jays 2

Ravel Santana: 2-for-6, 2B, R, RBI

David Adams: 1-for-3, 2B, R, RBI

Dante Bichette: 0-for-2, 3 BB

Daniel Lopez: 0-for-3, 2 BB, 2 R

Graham Stoneburner: 4 IP, 2 H, 2 R, ER, 2 BB, SO

Triple-A: Scranton 4, Durham 3

Austin Krum: 1-for-5, R, outfield assist
Luis Nunez: 3-for-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Mike Lamb: 2-for-4, 2B
Jesus Montero: 1-for-4
Brandon Laird: 1-for-4
D.J. Mitchell: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 4 SO
George Kontos: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Double-A: Trenton 6, New Hampshire 4

Ray Kruml: 2-for-5, 3B, R
Austin Romine: 2-for-5, 2B
Damon Sublett: 2-for-2, 2 BB, R, RBI
DeAngelo Mack: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R
Craig Heyer: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 2 SO
Chase Whitley: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO

High-A: Tampa 6, Brevard County 3

Abe Almonte: 2-for-4, 3 R, BB
Walter Ibarra: 1-for-5, 3B, 2 R, RBI
Melky Mesa: 1-for-3, RBI
Zoilo Almonte: 1-for-4, 2 RBI
Kyle Roller: 2-for-5, 2B, HR
Sean Black: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO

Low-A: Charleston 3, Augusta 0

Eduardo Sosa: 1-for-5, 3B, 2 RBI
Kevin Mahoney: 2-for-4, 2B
Kyle Higashioka: 2-for-3, 2B, R, BB
Gary Sanchez: 0-for-3, R, BB
Kelvin De Leon: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Jose Toussen: 1-for-3, 2B, R
Nik Turley: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 7 SO
Dan Burawa: 3 IP, H, 0 R, BB, SO

Short Season: Staten Island 7, Hudson Valley 3

Mason Williams: 2-for-3, 2 RBI, BB
Cito Culver: 0-for-4, RBI, BB
Shane Brown: 2-for-3, R
Casey Stevenson: 2-for-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Mark Montgomery: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Nationals 3, Yankees 0

Fernando Perez: 1-for-3
Ericson Leonora: 1-for-3
Gian Arias: 1-for-3
Roybell Herrera: 1-for-3, 2B
Angel Rincon: 4 IP, H, R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO
Cristofer Cabrera: 2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, BB, 5 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Yankees 1, Astros 1

Allison Reyes: 1-for-3
Chris Tamarez: 1-for-3, RBI
Sandy Brito: 1-for-3
Jose Javier: 1-for-3, 2B, R

Triple-A: Columbus 2, Scranton 0

Brandon Laird: 2-for-4
Jordan Parraz: 2-for-3, 2B
Doug Bernier: 1-for-3
Carlos Silva: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 SO
Eric Wordekemper: 2 1/3 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Double-A: Trenton 10, Binghamton 8

Ray Kruml: 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Corban Joseph: 1-for-4, 2 RBI
Cody Johnson: 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI
Jose Pirela: 3-for-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Jason Place: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI, SB, outfield assist
Ryan Baker: 1-for-4, RBI, 2 R
Shaeffer Hall: 6 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 3 ER, BB, 6 SO

Low-A: Charleston 7, Hickory 4

Jose Toussen: 2-for-6, 2 R
Anderson Feliz: 1-for-3, 2B, 3 R, 3 BB
Ramon Flores: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 R, RBI
J.R. Murphy: 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Kelvin De Leon: 1-for-4, 2B
Rob Segedin: 2-for-4, 2B, 4 RBI
Zach Nuding: 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO
Dan Burawa: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, SO
Nathan Forer: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO

Short-Season: Brooklyn 5, Staten Island 3

Mason Williams: 3-for-5, R, RBI, 2 SB, outfield assist
Cito Culver: 0-for-5, 2 RBI, E
Rey Nunez: 1-for-4
Shane Brown: 2-for-4, R
Phil Hughes: 4.1 IP, 3 H, R, ER, BB, 7 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Dodgers 6, Yankees 2

Jose Javier: 1-for-3, R, 2 BB
Allison Reyes: 1-for-5
Wilmer Romero: 2-for-4, RBI
Renzo Martini: 2-for-4, 2B
Miguel Mojica: 1-for-4, 2B, R
Rony Bautista: 5 IP, 4 HR, 2 R, ER, 3 BB, 3 SO

Triple-A: Scranton 4, Columbus 0

Austin Krum: 1-for-4, R
Greg Golson: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
Jordan Parraz: 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Brandon Laird: 1-for-3
Jesus Montero: 1-for-4, R
Greg Smith: 7 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 SO
Andrew Brackman: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Double-A: Binghamton 7, Trenton 4

Ray Kruml: 1-for-4, R, outfield assist
Corban Joseph: 4-for-5, 2B, HR, RBI, 2 R
Cody Johnson: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
DeAngelo Mack: 1-for-2, R, 2 BB
Kei Igawa: 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 3 SO

High-A: Florida State League All-Star Game

Rob Lyerly: 2-for-2, 2B, R

Low-A: Hickory 5, Charleston 3

Anderson Feliz: 2-for-5, R, SB
J.R. Murphy: 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, R
Rob Segedin: 1-for-4, RBI
Gary Sanchez: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI, SB
Mikey O'Brien: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO
Kramer Sneed: 4 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, SO

Short-Season: Staten Island 3, Brooklyn 2

Ben Gamel: 2-for-4, 2B, R
Rey Nunez: 2-for-4, R, RBI
Jhorge Liccien: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
Robert Rinard: 1-for-3, RBI
Will Oliver: 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 SO
Phil Wetherell: IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Nationals 4, Yankees 1

Jose Polanco: 1-for-3, R, BB
Yamiel Orozco: 2-for-3
Eladio Moronta: 0-for-3, BB
Cesar Vargas: 4 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO

Triple-A: Columbus 6, Scranton 5

Kevin Russo: 2-for-4, 2 3B, RBI, 2 R
Greg Golson: 2-for-4, R, 3 RBI
Jesus Montero: 1-for-3, BB
Austin Krum: 1-for-4, R
Luis Nunez: 1-for-4, R
D.J. Mitchell: 4.1 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO
Kevin Whelan: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
George Kontos: 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO

Double-A: Binghamton 10, Trenton 4

Brad Suttle: 1-for-4, HR
Jose Gil: 1-for-4, HR
Jason Place: 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
Ray Kruml: 1-for-4
Manny Banuelos: 3 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO

Low-A: Hickory 10, Charleston 2

Anderson Feliz: 1-for-3, BB
Ramon Flores: 1-for-4
J.R. Murphy: 1-for-4
Rob Segedin: 3-for-4, HR
Kelvin De Leon: 1-for-4, HR
Tommy Kahnle: 2.1 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 SO
Nathan Forer: IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Short-Season: Brooklyn 5, Staten Island 3

Mason Williams: 2-for-4, 2B, HR
Angelo Gumbs: 1-for-4, R, RBI, 2 SB
Rey Nunez: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
Cito Culver: 0-for-4, BB
Robert Rinard: 1-for-3, R, BB
Bryan Mitchell: 2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO
Brett Gerritse: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 BB, 4 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Yankees 6, Tigers 3

Rafael Polo: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 BB
Fernando Perez: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Eladio Moronta: 1-for-3, RBI, BB
Ericson Leonora: 1-for-2, R, 2 BB
Gian Arias: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB
Jose Polanco: 0-for-2, 2 R, RBI, BB, outfield assist (at first base!)
Gustavo Camilo: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 4 SO
Yoely Bello: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 4 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Royals 6, Yankees 3

Jose Javier: 1-for-4, RBI, BB
Chris Tamarez: 1-for-5
Wilmer Romero: 1-for-3
Allison Reyes: 2-for-4, 2B, R
Miguel Mojica: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI

Triple-A: Columbus 8, Scranton 1

Greg Golson: 2-for-3
Jesus Montero: 1-for-3
Brandon Laird: 1-for-3, R
Jordan Parraz: 1-for-2, BB
Gustavo Molina: 0-for-2, SF
David Phelps: 4 IP, 4 H, R, ER, BB, 5 SO
Andrew Brackman: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Double-A: Harrisburg 3, Trenton 2

Ray Kruml: 1-for-4, R, outfield assist
Brad Suttle: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, R
Cody Johnson: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
DeAngelo Mack: 2-for-3
Craig Heyer: 6 IP, 5 H, R, ER, 4 BB, 6 SO
Pat Venditte: 3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO

High-A: Tampa 3, Lakeland 1

Kelvin Castro: 1-for-4, RBI
Rob Lyerly: 1-for-4, 2B
Zoilo Almonte: 1-for-3, 2B
Kyle Higashioka: 1-for-2, 2B, R
Emerson Landoni: 1-for-3, R, 2 RBI
Jairo Heredia: 6 IP, 7 H, R, ER, 0 BB, 8 SO
Chase Whitley: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 0 SO
Ryan Flannery: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO

Low-A: Hickory 5, Charleston 1

Jose Toussen: 1-for-3
Rob Segedin: 2-for-4
Gary Sanchez: 2-for-3, 2B, HR
Kelvin De Leon: 2-for-4
Nik Turley: 5 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 0 ER, BB, 5 SO
Dan Burawa: 3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, SO

Double-A: Harrisburg 6, Trenton 1

Corban Joseph: 2-for-4, 2B, 3B
Jose Pirela: 1-for-3, R, BB
Jose Gil: 0-for-3, BB, SB
Dellin Betances: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 R, ER, 4 BB, 8 SO
Fernando Hernandez: 1 1/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO

High-A: Tampa 6, Lakeland 5

Abraham Almonte: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
Walter Ibarra: 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Zoilo Almonte: 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 R
Kevin Mahoney: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R
Luke Murton: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Brett Marshall: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 2 SO
Jose Quintana: 2 IP, H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 SO

Low-A: Greenville 5, Charleston 3

Jose Toussen: 3-for-5, SB, outfield assist
Ramon Flores: 1-for-4, 2B
J.R. Murphy: 1-for-3, BB
Rob Segedin: 1-for-4, HR
Gary Sanchez: 2-for-4, 2B, R
Jose Mojica: 1-for-4, 2B, R, RBI
Shane Greene: 6 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO
Kramer Sneed: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 3 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Yankees 5, Phillies 2

Rafael Polo: 2-for-3, RBI, BB, 2 SB
Eladio Moronta: 1-for-3, 2B, R
Melvin Aquino: 1-for-4, HR
Gian Arias: 1-for-3, HR, 2 R, BB
Francisco Duran: 1-for-3, RBI, R, SB
Edison Mejia: 6 IP, 2 H, R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 SO
Dubeny Soto: 3 IP, H, R, ER, BB, 3 SO

Dominican Summer League 2: Yankees 8, Red Sox 7

Chris Tamarez: 1-for-7, RBI, R
Allison Reyes: 1-for-5, R, 2 BB
Sandy Brito: 0-for-4, R, 2 BB
Renzo Martini: 2-for-5, 2B, R, 3 RBI, BB
Wilmer Romero: 0-for-6
Miguel Mojica: 2-for-6, 2B, R
Felipe Gonzalez: 4 IP, 4 H, R, ER, 0 BB, 5 SO

Triple-A: Scranton 3, Syracuse 1

Kevin Russo: 1-for-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI, BB
Greg Golson: 1-for-4, RBI
Austin Krum: 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, R
Jesus Montero: 1-for-4
Adam Warren: 7 IP, 3 H, R, ER, 4 BB, SO
Greg Smith: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 2 SO
Josh Schmidt: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, SO

Double-A: Trenton 7, Harrisburg 3

DeAngelo Mack: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB
Corban Joseph: 1-for-5, RBI
Jose Pirela: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 R
Jason Place: 3-for-4, R, RBI
Addison Maruszak: 1-for-3, R, RBI, BB
Yadil Mujica: 2-for-3, 2B, R, 4 RBI, BB
Shaeffer Hall: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 SO
Naoya Okamoto: 1.2 IP, 0 H, R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 SO

High-A: Tampa 11, Lakeland 6

Abraham Almonte: 1-for-5, R
Walter Ibarra: 3-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI
Rob Lyerly: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI, BB
Zoilo Almonte: 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 R, 3 RBI, BB
Kevin Mahoney: 2-for-5, 3B, RBI, R
Luke Murton: 2-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Scottie Allen: 4 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO
Preston Claiborne: 3 IP, 3 H, R, ER, BB, SO

Low-A: Greenville 9, Charleston 3

Jose Toussen: 2-for-4, SB
Ramon Flores: 0-for-3, BB, R, SB
J.R. Murphy: 1-for-4
Gary Sanchez: 1-for-4, RBI
Mike Ferraro: 2-for-4, 2B, R, RBI
Garrison Lassiter: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
Zach Nuding: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 7 SO
Tommy Kahnle: 2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, BB, 2 SO

Dominican Summer League 1: Yankees 9, Mets 7

Rafael Polo: 2-for-4, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI
Ericson Leonora: 1-for-5, R, RBI
Elio De La Rosa: 2-for-5, RBI
Gian Arias: 0-for-1, 3 BB, SB
Yamiel Orozco: 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI
Jose Pena: 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO