The Yankees are finally receiving consistent pitching, allowing them to win 6 of their last 8 games. While few of our key hitters are doing well with runners in scoring position, it hasn’t mattered as of late. Hiroki Kuroda has had a few good/great starts in a row (one-hitter through 7 today against Mets), CC Sabathia is as consistent as ever, and Ivan Nova’s most recent outing was outstanding. Meanwhile, Andy Pettitte is shockingly mowing them down – I have to admit, I was very against his comeback.* The only guy who is sub-par right now is really just Phil Hughes. I like where this is going, and with Brett Gardner returning soon, it will only get better. Just imagine how well we’d be doing if my guys Michael Pineda and Mariano Rivera weren’t out for the year!

*Pettitte isn’t the only guy having a fantastic comeback year. Adam Dunn has returned to form for the White Sox. His secret? He’s started taking batting practice. Wait…what? You mean that whole time last year that you were having the worst season in MLB history, you weren’t even practicing?! Well, hell, maybe that explains it you idiot.