Former Yankees star says he still gets residuals from ‘Seinfeld’ appearance: ‘That’s a glass of wine’
Paul O’Neal’s brief “Seinfeld” cameo is still paying off, literally. The former New York Yankees star appeared in the Season 7 episode “The Wink” as one of several Yankees to appear on the popular 1990s series. For those who don’t know, O’Neal’s episode involves Kramer, played by Michael Richards, promising a young boy in the […]
Yankees’ Clay Holmes hangs on for save despite lack of control
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Clay Holmes was often completely dominant this season, en route to pitching 17¹/₃ innings without allowing an earned run. That wasn’t the case Friday night, but the Yankees closer lived to tell about it. Holmes lost command of his sinker, but it didn’t affect the game and he left the bases […]
Clarke Schmidt, Anthony Rizzo carry Yankees past Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With how well the Yankees offense has been lately, starting pitchers usually enjoy some breathing room on the road. Clark Schmidt had nothing on Friday, but he grew from it. With a one-run lead remaining, Schmidt got off to the best start of his career, pitching 6/3 shutout innings as the […]
How Yankees catchers have perfected the art of stealing strikes
Roboamps may be coming soon, but for now the Yankees are winning the frame battle. Jose Trevino and Austin Wells have been the best pitch-framers through the first six weeks of the season, helping the Yankees’ pitching staff get off to a strong start despite not being at full strength. “Obviously, Trevy, that’s what he’s […]
Yankees’ Marcus Stroman struggles in first inning of loss to Astros
This was different. This was unexpected. This was a rare occasion where a Yankees starting pitcher didn’t have it and dug a hole early for his teammates. In Thursday’s game between the Yankees and the Astros, Marcus Stroman gave up three runs in the first inning, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Robert Szabo of the […]
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 […]
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton demolishes home run at almost 120 mph for MLB’s hardest hit of 2024
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton returned to hitting baseball hard, this time against the Houston Astros, hitting the hardest pitch of the 2024 MLB season. It was in the bottom of the third inning that Stanton caught a 1-2 breaking ball from Astros rookie starting pitcher Spencer Arrigetti, and the ball rocketed off his […]
Yankees’ effective bullpen to get more reinforcements soon
The Yankees, who entered Wednesday with the lowest ERA in the majors, have some reinforcements in their bullpen. In the short term, that means Nick Vardy, who finished his rehab appearance on Tuesday feeling good, could be back on the Yankees’ active roster in time for Friday’s game against the Rays. He has been out […]
Yankees left in awe of Giancarlo Stanton’s ‘amazing’ 119.9 mph home run
After the Yankees’ 9-4 win over the Astros on Wednesday, Juan Soto, perhaps the best hitter in the game, marveled at Giancarlo Stanton. “and [Stanton], his ball strength is amazing,” Soto said. “You don’t see players hitting the ball at 120 degrees.” [mph] every night. “ Unless it’s Stanton. Stanton, whose development has slowed due […]
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon bounces back in big way against Astros
Carlos Rodon may be slowly becoming the pitcher the Yankees thought they were getting when they signed him before last season. No, he’s still not back to the level that made the left-hander one of the most effective starters in the game in both 2021 and 2022, but he’s played in all but one game […]