Yankees still look like favorites in weakened American League
The 2024 Yankees were the American League champions. This is a permanent designation. Historically, there are no footnotes. Still, I can't shake the fact that this organization's first pennant in 15 years is due to a weak AL. The arch-rival Astros and the Orioles, who were expected to be a rising power, took a step […]
Yankees still missing key lefty reliever as free agency drags on
At this point in the offseason, the Yankees have a pretty good idea of what the back end of their bullpen will look like, with newly acquired Devin Williams sliding into the closer role and Luke Weaver setting up the former Brewer. , sometimes ending the match. They expect Ian Hamilton, Mark Leiter Jr., and […]
Rudy Giuliani grilled over Yankees memorabilia in defamation case
Rudy Giuliani On Friday, I found myself sitting in the hot seat.As part of a $148 million defamation judgment, he lashes out about his missing belongings, including a $10,000 jersey signed by Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio and his grandfather's 120-year-old gold pocket watch. when you are criticized. The former politician, once hailed as “America's Mayor,” […]
Andrew Velazquez back with Yankees three years after run with hometown team
The Yankees will welcome the former fan favorite and shortstop who started in the 2021 Wild Card Game to Tampa next month. Fordham Prep graduate Andrew Velasquez has signed a minor league contract with the Yankees that includes an invitation to spring training in 2024 after two seasons with the Angels and two seasons with […]
Paul Goldschmidt admits he ‘got exposed’ as Yankees bet on bounce-back
Typically, when a team signs a player who is only two years removed from winning an MVP award, there aren't many questions about how that player will play in the near future. However, there are some questions about how Paul Goldschmidt, who signed a one-year, $12.5 million contract with the Yankees to fill the first […]
Gleyber Torres not surprised he ‘wasn’t on’ Yankees’ priority list
Gleyber Torres remained in touch with the Yankees after the World Series, but it was clear to him that the team had little interest in continuing the relationship. So the fact that the Yankees did not present Torres with a free agent offer until Torres recently agreed to a one-year deal worth $15 million with […]
Mookie Betts reveals true feelings on interfering World Series Yankees fans
Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts understated his message to the two Yankees fans who were ejected for prying a foul ball from their glove in Game 4 of the World Series. Betts discussed the incident with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson as part of the comedian's special, “Back That Year Up 2024,” which aired on […]
Roki Sasaki favorites emerging with Yankees, Mets facing uphill battles
Both the Yankees and Mets have been given meetings with Japan's superstar pitcher, Roki Sasaki, but both certainly understand that they are not the favorites here. The Dodgers still have the advantage, followed by the Padres. The Dodgers have established themselves as a team with Japanese star players, but Sasaki, who admires Padres ace Yu […]
Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt risk comes with upside, reasons for concern
In the case of Paul Goldschmidt, the Yankees made him a seven-time All-Star just a few seasons after winning the National League MVP. He's also coming off the worst season of his life, when he was trending down virtually everywhere. In Goldschmidt, the Yankees acquired a four-time Gold Glove-winning first baseman, but haven't had one […]
Yankees look like AL favorites after nailing post-Juan Soto Plan B
The Yankees are doing well for themselves considering they became the first team to lose a $765 million player. But before we praise their great winter rally, let's briefly consider how they lost the great Juan Soto to his former brothers eight and a half miles to the southeast. Make no mistake, it was an […]