Anthony Volpe might start for the Yankees in Game 1, putting Jazz Chisholm on the sidelines.
Yankees Face Decision on Starting Lineup Against Red Sox When the Yankees played against a left-handed pitcher from the Red Sox in Game 1 of last year’s AL wild-card series, Aaron Boone chose to bench Jazz Chisholm Jr., which didn’t sit well with him. That scenario might unfold again on Tuesday, as Boone must decide […]
Spencer Jones is central to the outfield choices the Yankees must make as they approach the wild-card series.
As the Yankees prepare for Game 1, there are quite a few questions regarding the roster that could shape the outfield lineup. The big ones are: Will Aaron Judge be playing? If he does, will he be fit enough for right field? And what about Trent Grisham? Can the team rely on Heliot Ramos to […]
Spencer Jones key to outfield choices Yankees confront before wild-card series
The Yankees have several questions regarding their roster that will shape the outfield setting for Game 1. First off, will Aaron Judge be playing? And, if he does, will he be agile enough for right field? Then there’s Trent Grisham. What about Heliot Ramos—can he be relied upon in right field? One thing we can […]
Worrisome sign for Aaron Judge as Yankees star attempts to recover from injury
Aaron Judge is clearly making an effort to be prepared for the postseason, but as of Sunday morning—just two days before Game 1 of the AL wild-card series—he hasn’t engaged in any baseball activities yet. Currently, the three-time MVP is focusing on rehab, incorporating some plyometric exercises and using the treadmill in hopes of being […]
Luis García Jr. is starting to heat up at just the right moment for the Yankees before the playoffs.
With their playoff position secured on Tuesday, the Yankees have already played four games—soon to be five—where the outcomes don’t really impact their standings. Beyond just fulfilling obligations, the key focus during this time for the team is making sure that both hitters and pitchers feel good as they head toward more important matches. In […]
Will Warren shines in relief for the Yankees in the last game of the regular season
Entering the playoffs, the Yankees’ bullpen consists of three reliable pitchers along with quite a few uncertainties. Will Warren is hoping to become one of the solutions they need. In his last regular-season outing on Friday, Warren, who is a right-handed starter, came out of the bullpen and threw 3 ¹/₃ scoreless innings in the […]
Anthony Volpe’s brief appearance at third base for the Yankees was significant, even if it went unnoticed.
Yankees Experiment with Anthony Volpe at Third Base The Yankees might want to consider Anthony Volpe for third base, especially if they want to avoid hit balls in that direction during the playoffs. On Friday, Volpe made his debut at third base in a game against the Orioles. Unfortunately, by the time the game ended […]
Yankees playoff rotation uncertain — and Cam Schlittler might not pitch in Game 1
Cam Schlittler took the mound for the last time in the regular season Thursday night, solidifying his Cy Young-worthy performance, and he could be set to start Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday in The Bronx with normal rest. However, according to the Yankees, the situation may be more complicated. They are contemplating […]
Austin Wells of the Yankees proposes to his girlfriend in a beautiful beach setting
September has been quite eventful for Austin Wells off the field, and the Yankees are hoping for an equally exciting October on it. This month, the Yankees catcher became engaged to Caroline Nielson, as she recently shared proposal photos on Instagram. Nielson posted images depicting a heartfelt beach moment where Wells is down on one […]
Yankees might not begin Game 1 of the wild-card series with Cam Schlittler as the starter.
AL Wild Card Series Pitching Plans Uncertain for Yankees Cam Schlittler is a strong contender for the AL Cy Young award, yet it’s still unclear if he’ll take the mound in Game 1 of the upcoming AL wild-card series next week. As of Wednesday, the Yankees were still finalizing their rotation for the playoffs, with […]