Hal Steinbrenner doesn’t think Yankees have defensive issues
The Yankees have publicly expressed the same idea. Hal Steinbrenner, like Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone before him, said there were no issues with the club's fundamentals hanging over the team throughout the season. The 2024 Yankees lost a sloppy World Series with two baserunning errors and, most notably, three fielding errors in the fifth […]
Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner understands pressure from fans to land Juan Soto: ‘I’ve got ears’
The Juan Soto sweepstakes is the latest free agent battle the New York Yankees are looking to win, with owner Hal Steinbrenner noting that talks with the left-handed slugger and his super agent Scott Boras are unlikely. I talked about how it was. At least what he was allowed to say about the meeting. The […]
Hal Steinbrenner unsure of Yankees’ Juan Soto chances after ‘very honest’ meeting
Hal Steinbrenner revealed what he knows and is willing to share. Yankees owners, general manager Brian Cashman, manager Aaron Boone, advisor Omar Minaya, and team president Randy Levine announced Monday that free agent star Juan Soto and agent Scott Boras will I visited. The meeting was a “very honest, back-and-forth conversation” that lasted “several hours.” […]
What ‘scares’ Michael Kay in Yankees’ pursuit of Juan Soto
Michael Kay pours water on a hot stove for Yankees fans. Yankees broadcasters believe owner Hal Steinbrenner has no intention of competing dollar for dollar with Mets owner Steve Cohen in the race to acquire prized free agent Juan Soto. He said he heard from baseball officials that Cohen intended to outbid any offer by […]
John Sterling shares advice for new Yankees voice Dave Sims
John Stirling has some words of wisdom for his successors. As the Post first reported last week, Dave Sims will replace the legendary Sterling on Yankees radio broadcasts on WFAN next season. Sterling appeared on the digital baseball show “Foul Territory” on Monday and was asked if he had any advice for Sims. John Stirling […]
Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Yankees’ Luis Gil Win 2024 Rookie Of The Year Awards
Paul Skenes! Lewis Gil! Your 2024 Rookie of the Year! Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skeens Especially since it took only a few months to recover from one condition. 1st draft pick He has grown into an absolute ace in Major League Baseball, and his overwhelming performance in the 2024 season without giving up a […]
Yankees meet with Juan Soto as Dodgers expected to enter fray
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner led a contingent of team executives, including general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone, to pick up the superstar free agent in Southern California late Monday afternoon. He was scheduled to meet with hitter Juan Soto. The big hope of the Yankees' big men is to convince Soto to come […]
Yankees’ Luis Gil wins AL Rookie of the Year after dominant debut
In March, on the field in Clearwater, Fla., Aaron Boone looked around the visiting dugout as Lewis Gil rustled through the Phillies' signature batting lineup. “I kept turning around, 'Who else is watching this?'” the Yankees manager said this spring. After Gil won the job in camp and often dominated during the season, he began […]
Luis Gil could be first Yankees pitcher to win AL Rookie of the Year since 1981
The last time the Yankees had a pitcher win the American League Rookie of the Year award was after they lost to the Dodgers in the World Series. Lewis Gil will find out Monday night whether his strong season in the Yankees' rotation has earned him the AL's ultimate rookie honor. The right-handed pitcher was […]
The delicate prospect decisions Yankees face before Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a blessing for prospects, but a burden for the Yankees. The Yankees' minor league system is deep, and the annual minor league draft imposes a depth penalty. Each winter, prospects who have reached a certain standard of professional experience and have not yet qualified (not yet on the 40-man roster) […]