Yankees unsure if Austin Wells will get Opening Day start opposite Nestor Cortes
Featured items from the Yankees’ Grapefruit League game on Thursday. Wells & Good Austin Wells continued to swing his bat well toward the end of camp, going 2-for-2 with a double, a walk, and an RBI. It’s also worth noting that Nestor Cortez was picked up for the final start before Opening Day, but since […]
Yankees’ Nestor Cortes clears final tune-up ahead of Opening Day start
NORTH PORT, Fla. — When Yankees pitchers and catchers officially reported to spring training on Feb. 14, Nestor Cortez had only recently cleared a key mental hurdle to overcome shoulder issues in 2023. was. Still, early camp outings usually include some kind of disclaimer that you need to make sure you’re feeling good the next […]
Anthony Volpe belts his first home run of spring for Yankees
Observations from spring training, where the Yankees beat the Pirates 12-0 on Wednesday. at first Anthony Volpe hit his first home run of the spring in the first inning, an off-field hit from Pirates left-hander Marco Gonzalez. full relief Six Yankees relievers (including expected bullpen members Victor Gonzalez, Clay Holmes, Ian Hamilton, Caleb Ferguson, and […]
Aaron Judge’s meaning to Yankees is no secret
TAMPA — A long national nightmare is over. Aaron Judge returned to the Yankees lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Pirates, at least temporarily ending the buzz around the world about abdominal discomfort. Nothing causes Yankees more anxiety than discussing injuries in general and injuries involving Judge very specifically. Is it because the judges […]
Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu hopeful about injury as Opening Day nears
TAMPA — DJ LeMahieu hasn’t ruled out Opening Day yet. The problem with the Yankees third baseman, who suffered a serious bruise on his right leg after fouling out on Saturday, is still feeling pain after doing “everything,” including just walking. But LeMahieu doesn’t think much strengthening will be necessary once the swelling subsides, as […]
Former Yankees relievers blow lead as Padres lose to Dodgers
Several former Yankees ruined the Padres’ season opener. In the MLB season opener held in Seoul, South Korea, the Padres lost 5-2 to the Dodgers, with relievers Wandy Peralta and Johnny Brito giving up three runs in the eighth inning, giving up a one-run lead. Ta. After recording one out and allowing two runs (one […]
Isiah Kiner-Falefa on his favorite moment during Yankees tenure
TAMPA — With DJ LeMahieu’s foot contusion jeopardizing his availability on Opening Day, the Yankees could likely use a Gold Glove-winning third baseman like the one who played all over the field last season. Dew. But Isiah Kiner-Falefa is now in his second year with the Blue Jays after a strange two seasons in the […]
Yankees’ Jose Trevino building chemistry with young pitchers
TAMPA — When Gerrit Cole made his first (and only) start in the Grapefruit League on March 1, there was a class going on inside the Yankees dugout. At the time, Jose Trevino was recovering from a calf strain and was sitting on the dugout railing alongside three of the Yankees’ leading pitchers: Will Warren, […]
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 […]
Carlos Rodon’s superb Yankees outing includes Joe Torre moment
TAMPA — The coach who came to the mound previously sparked one of the worst moments of Carlos Rodon’s Yankee career. This scene on Monday was a very pleasant moment, and it was hard to believe it was a spring training game. As Joe Torre, who had been a special guest at camp for a […]