Miguel Rojas’ wife willed his World Series home run to happen
Miguel Rojas’ wife had a strong feeling about his performance as the season drew to a close. After the Dodgers edged the Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 of the World Series, manager Dave Roberts shared an interesting tidbit. Rojas’ wife, Mariana, a major source of support, predicted he would hit a game-tying home run […]
Yankees’ Luis Rojas, ex-Mets manager, thinking about Subway Series
As the Yankees took batting practice ahead of Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday, Luis Rojas turned to his cell phone in time to watch Mark Vientos' grand slam in Game 2 of the National League CS vs. the Dodgers. He said he checked. His focus remains on the Bronx, where the former Mets […]
Luis Rojas lobbied for Marcus Stroman before Yankees’ signing
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Before signing Marcus Stroman in January, the Yankees turned to knowledgeable in-house resources for insight. Luis Rojas gave Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone positive reviews of Stroman from the season and a half they spent together with the Mets, first as a quality control coach in 2019 and then as manager in […]
Yankees sign Jose Rojas in MLB free agency
The Yankees continue to add a variety of players beyond their 40-man roster. The club has signed utility man Jose Rojas to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training, the Post's Joel Sherman confirmed Thursday. Rojas will earn $750,000 in the majors and $180,000 in the minors. Rojas, a 30-year-old […]