Yankees vs. Astros prediction, odds: Fade Marcus Stroman
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. I’m a little worried about Marcus Stroman, who will be pitching for the Yankees on Thursday against Houston. He had a decent 3.41 ERA in his first seven starts in pinstripes, but his […]
Marcus Stroman gives Yankees exactly what they needed in debut
HOUSTON — Marcus Stroman admitted he didn’t get much sleep or eat much ahead of his Yankees debut Saturday night. “I’m very excited,” Stroman said. “It’s a mass of anxiety.” But that did little to keep the right-handed pitcher out of the game. Stroman pitched six innings and allowed only three earned runs as the […]
Marcus Stroman unaware how Yankees fans felt about Opening Day decision
TAMPA — Marcus Stroman, the target of fan backlash over the past week, said he doesn’t realize he’s been the target of fan backlash over the past week. Notably, the Yankees starter will not be the Opening Day starter after discussing the possibility with general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone last week. Members […]
Clarke Schmidt using Marcus Stroman to continue Yankees growth
JUPITER, Fla. — When Clark Schmidt arrived at spring training this season, he kept hearing similar messages from members of the Yankees’ front office. The club had signed Marcus Stroman during the offseason, and the right-hander had a similar pitching package to Schmidt, including a sinker, something other members of the Yankees’ rotation were unable […]
Marcus Stroman has strong second start after slight mechanical change
SARASOTA, Fla. — Marcus Stroman is a pitcher who wasn’t quite where he wanted to be mechanically, but he was still pretty good on Saturday. The Yankees right-hander has become even sharper in his second start this spring, making minor adjustments to his pitching and efficiently pitching four scoreless innings against the Orioles. Between starts, […]
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 […]
Marcus Stroman gushes about playing for Yankees: ‘Pinnacle’
TAMPA — The real deal is still nearly six weeks away, but Marcus Stroman got his first taste Monday. The Yankees’ new right-hander pitched three innings at Steinbrenner Field in uniform, accumulating practice in preparation for the regular season. “It’s exciting to put on the pinstripes and feel it,” Stroman said. “It’s really nice to […]
Marcus Stroman, Yankees GM Brian Cashman ‘laughed out’ feud
Marcus Stroman said he has exchanged ideas with Yankees GM Brian Cashman. Stroman publicly criticized Cashman in 2019 after the GM said he didn't think the right-hander, who would be in the bullpen in the playoffs, would “make a difference” for the Yankees. Now, Stroman will don the pinstripes after signing a two-year, $37 million […]
Marcus Stroman couldn’t be more excited to join Yankees
Marcus Stroman is ready to help the Yankees. The right-hander revealed his new team on his Instagram Story on Tuesday after agreeing to a two-year, $37 million contract last Thursday. Stroman, 32, said he's more motivated to get things going in the Bronx after the 2023 All-Star Game with the Cubs. “I can't wait to […]
Is Marcus Stroman a smart Yankees move or another Joey Gallo?
Beat the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees with Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. I'm still worried if the Yankees somehow arrive at Spring Training with Lewis Gil, Cody Poteet, Luke Weaver, Clayton Beater, Will Warren, etc. to compete for the fifth starter spot. If so, there's no need to […]