Matt Carpenter is making the most of his early days in pinstripes. When the Yankees signed Carpenter last month, the logic behind the move involved adding a veteran bat for the bench with the ability to bring a versatile glove for defense. Well, Carpenter is holding up his end of the deal, emphatically! On Sunday, Carpenter went 3-for-4 with the two home runs and … [Read more...] about Carpenter coming through with plenty value for the Yankees
With a surging NL East, this is why the Mets hired Buck Showalter
The Braves and Phillies are showing serious signs of life, but Showalter isn't panicking. A week and a half ago, the Mets had a 10.5 game lead in the National League East. That was then, this is now. Their 10.5 game lead, which felt more like 20.5 games, was sitting at 5.5 games heading into Sunday's action. 10 games in 11 nights, on the west coast, has produced a … [Read more...] about With a surging NL East, this is why the Mets hired Buck Showalter
Jordan Montgomery was excellent, the Yankees keep on rolling
Another quality start from Montgomery, this time with plenty of run support. Montgomery earned his second win of the season, as the Yankees cruised to an 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs, Saturday night. The Bronx Bombers were on full display at Yankee Stadium for this one. Here are the takeaways: Home Run Derby time Don't look now, but a Yankee just hit another … [Read more...] about Jordan Montgomery was excellent, the Yankees keep on rolling
Is Kenny Atkinson the right move for the Charlotte Hornets?
Can Atkinson, the former Brooklyn Nets head coach, put the young Charlotte Hornets on the track for the playoffs? Team owner Michael Jordan apparently thinks so. News of the hiring hit the internet on Friday that Atkinson agreed to a four-year deal to coach the Hornets. Atkinson, a Long Island native, is recognized as one of the top talent developers in the NBA. He … [Read more...] about Is Kenny Atkinson the right move for the Charlotte Hornets?
Yankees takeaways from 10-7 comeback win over Twins
The bullpen for the Yankees was outstanding, a rough night for Cole, positive signs continue for Gallo and Hicks. The Yankees once again showed their resiliency with a comeback win in Minnesota, beating the Twins 10-7 on Thursday. Here are the takeaways... Gerrit Cole just didn't have it tonight. After the Yankees took an early 1-0 lead in the top half of the first … [Read more...] about Yankees takeaways from 10-7 comeback win over Twins
