Ron Washington accepts position as infield coach for the Giants following health-related break
Ron Washington Joins Giants Coaching Staff After Surgery Even after undergoing quadruple heart bypass surgery, Ron Washington, at 73, remains dedicated to coaching baseball. On Thursday, Washington announced that he will become the infield coach for the Giants. He mentioned, “We’re coordinating the logistics. He has agreed to join the Giants,” emphasizing that he appreciates […]
Aaron Boone’s recent news on the DJ LeMahieu-Jazz Chisholm infield situation
Yankees Consider Infield Changes Amid Performance Issues Toronto – The Yankees brought Jazz Chisholm Jr. on board as their second baseman in July of last year. Since then, he’s been part of the postseason rotation, having played in 84 out of 115 games, but he’s also started at third base on three occasions. As the […]
Paul Goldschmidt adjusting to new-look Yankees infield
TAMPA – After the worst season of his major league career, Paul Goldschmidt has continued some of his approach work this spring, closing 2024 with a positive note. The 37-year-old can't afford to do so, especially after what was particularly rough in the first five months of the regular season at the plate. But his […]
Mets’ infield options with Nick Madrigal out ‘a long time’ after injury
Port St. Lucy – Nick Madrigal will not be an option for the Mets anytime soon. The infielder was diagnosed with a fracture of his left shoulder after leaving Sunday's exhibit game in West Palm Beach, Florida, coach Carlos Mendoza. Madrigal was scheduled to undergo a CT scan on Monday to determine his next step. […]
Breaking down the dwindling infield options for the Yankees
Yankees infield options are decreasing. Jorge Polanco, who had an interest in a certain level, agreed to re -sign the Mariners on Thursday. HA-Seong Kim landed on Wednesday with a ray. There are still blanks left by GLEYBER TORRES, and there are not many free -proofed agents left for Plucking. GLEYBER TORRES has contracted with […]
What the Mets’ infield could look like in 2025 without Pete Alonso
The Mets appear to be ready to move Pete Alonso, so the impact on the roster will be significant. Here's a look at what the team can do in the infield without Alonso. Alonso could still return, but will likely head elsewhere: Mark Vientos The 25-year-old started nine games at first base in the majors […]
Rays’ Amed Rosario open to Yankees trade as infield boost
The Yankees’ two-game losing streak to Tampa Bay has dropped them in the AL East standings and narrowed their lead in the wild-card race, further proof that some improvement is needed before the July 30 trade deadline. And manager Aaron Judge, who said at last week’s All-Star game that the Yankees were ready to “embrace […]
Brian Cashman admits Yankees are depleted at first base, infield
Anthony Rizzo started his 25th consecutive game at first base on Wednesday night, amid a delayed start to this season, one year after his season was prematurely ended due to a concussion. The Yankees haven’t been able to give Rizzo any breathing room after a below-average defensive season in which he entered the game with […]
Potential DJ LeMahieu infield replacement Jon Berti hits Yankees’ injured list
CLEVELAND — One solution to filling DJ LeMahieu’s third base position is to put him on injured reserve. The Yankees kept Jon Barty out for 10 days Saturday with what they called a left groin strain (Aaron Boone called it an adductor strain), but he missed Wednesday’s loss to the Marlins. He was injured when […]
Yankees’ Kevin Smith, Jahmai Jones top candidates for reserve infield spot
TAMPA — The Yankees have one infield spot left unfilled, but DJ LeMahieu, who was injured late in camp and received a negative X-ray after taking a ball to his leg on Saturday, will have one more open if he doesn’t recover in time. An infield position may become available. That means players like Kevin […]