Yankees’ Tommy Kahnle says he’s pain free, but Opening Day doubtful
TAMPA — This time last spring, Tommy Kahnley was struggling. The Yankees relief pitcher said it’s still unlikely he’ll be ready for Opening Day for the second year in a row, but he’s not in any pain. Kahnle pitched his sixth bullpen session of the spring on Wednesday and reported feeling good, but the Yankees […]
Anthony Volpe, Spencer Jones on pace to play together with Yankees
PORT STREET LUCIE — Before the Yankees dreamed of rolling out a lineup featuring Anthony Volpe and Spencer Jones, that was Vanderbilt’s vision. Two potential pillars of the Yankees’ future core are both signed by Tim Corbin as part of Vanderbilt’s 2019 freshman class, allowing Corbin to welcome both players to campus. That’s what I […]
Trent Grisham’s clutch two-run single fuels a Yankees’ rally
Notable items from Tuesday’s Yankees game against the Grapefruit League: High Torrent district In the Yankees’ 5-4 loss to the Mets in Port St. Lucie, center fielder Trent Grisham was the key to Mets relief pitcher Phil Bickford’s two-run homer and three-run bat. Trent Grisham made a catch early in spring training and hit a […]
Yankees’ Clay Holmes impressive in first spring outing of season
PORT STREET LUCIE — Clay Holmes is about to be relieved of one of the heaviest jobs of his career, but the Yankees closer isn’t in the mood. Holmes, who stayed healthy all last season and entered the offseason with a clean bill of health for a change of pace, was in good spirits after […]
Yankees’ Tommy Kahnle is ‘a little behind’ with Opening Day in question
JUPITER, Fla. — For the second year in a row, Tommy Kahnle’s opening day appearance is in question. The Yankees have been slow to increase the relief pitcher’s workload in spring training due to inflammation in his right shoulder that ended his season in early September of last year. Aaron Boone said Kahnle has been […]
Gleyber Torres carries Yankees with solid day at plate
Notable items from Monday’s Yankees game against the Grapefruit League: Torrid Torres Gleyber Torres was one of the few veterans on the trip and made his mark by going 2-for-3 with a double. Gleyber Torres, 25, singled in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. USA TODAY Sports (via Reuters […]
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 […]
Steve Cohen fires back at Yankees fan critical of Mets’ dance team
Steve Cohen didn’t like one fan’s reaction to the Mets’ decision to start a dance team. The Queen’s Crew, a 19-member co-ed dance team, will entertain the Citi Field crowd this season before games and during game breaks. “This is baseball…this is not the NBA or NFL,” said one X user who calls himself a […]
Josh Donaldson retiring from MLB after turbulent Yankees tenure
Josh Donaldson’s MLB career has come to an end. Donaldson, 38, announces retirement from baseball On the podcast “Mayor’s Office” He ended his 13-year MLB career in a press conference with former Reds great Sean Casey on Monday. Donaldson first entered the major leagues with the Athletics in 2010, appearing in 34 at-bats in 14 […]
Cody Poteet impresses again as potential Yankees pitching option
Items to watch for Sunday’s Yankees’ Grapefruit League game: Potito’s dream Potential starting pitcher Cody Poteet was solid again in the Yankees’ 7-2 loss to the Tigers at Steinbrenner Field, pitching two innings and striking out three on 32 pitches. He hit two singles. Relief pitcher Cody Poteet warms up during the fourth inning of […]