Gerrit Cole is pitching like the ace of the staff he’s paid to be. There’s no getting around the fact Cole has stepped up his performance since Kyle Higashioka began catching him regularly. Well, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Next week, all eyes will shift towards the playoffs. Less than a month ago, it didn’t look as if the Yankees would be playing into October. Two … [Read more...] about Yankees are right to stick with Gerrit Cole / Kyle Higashioka battery
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David Peterson looks like a keeper for the Mets
David Peterson has been one of the few bright spots in a frustrating season for the Mets. With the Mets looking at the playoff picture from the outside, it’s time to start looking towards next year. The 25-year old Peterson has shown he belongs in the plans for 2021. For years now, the Mets have repeatedly tried to promote their starting pitching as the backbone of the … [Read more...] about David Peterson looks like a keeper for the Mets
Tampa Bay won’t back down from the Yankees
The Yankees are going to qualify for the playoffs this year. And it won’t just be because of baseball’s expanded postseason format. This team is getting in, 10 teams or 16 teams – it’s happening. That’s my prediction and I’m sticking to it. However, injuries are once again threatening to derail the Yankees. Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge have been unable to stay healthy … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay won’t back down from the Yankees
It’s time to talk about Gary Sanchez
It’s time to talk about Gary Sanchez. It’s time to have that conversation. At the time I’m writing this, Gary Sanchez has a .086 batting average. For the casual sports fan, that low of an average for a baseball isn’t good. It’s bad, it’s extremely bad. For perspective, if that was your average on your job performance, you’d look over your back for Human … [Read more...] about It’s time to talk about Gary Sanchez
New York Mets: Four Areas of Concern
When Major League Baseball and the players’ union agreed to a restart of an abridged version of the 2020 season, the New York Mets looked like a good baseball team on paper. In a 60-game season, with the new universal designated hitter rule -- and an expanded format for the playoffs -- reaching the postseason projected as an attainable goal for this team. The Mets are … [Read more...] about New York Mets: Four Areas of Concern
