Scuffling Yankees offense seeks revival vs. A's
by Deadspin
Deadspin— Even though the New York Yankees are off to a decent start with 15 wins in their first 23 games, their offense is showing some similarities to the version that experienced difficulties last season. After being shut out for the fourth time so far, the Yankees will attempt to get their offense rolling again Tuesday night when they continue a four-game series with the visiting Oakland Athletics. New York has been shut out three times at home so far, the latest a 2-0 defeat against the A's on...
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