When the notification came across my phone, I stared at it for a few seconds in frustration. After seven years with the New York Yankees, Masahiro Tanaka announced he's retuning to Japan. No more Tanaka Time, at least not in the Yankee pinstripes. He's heading home to pitch for the Rakuten Golden Eagles in the Nippon Professional Baseball League, the team he spent … [Read more...] about Tanaka Time leaves the Bronx
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Mets, Yankees Should Proceed with Caution on J.T. Realmuto
The Mets and Yankees are gearing up for free agency this winter. One of the biggest names on the market, however, might not be in a hurry to pick up the phone if either team reaches out. According to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia, two-time All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto “would like to remain in Philadelphia and is not particularly keen on playing in New … [Read more...] about Mets, Yankees Should Proceed with Caution on J.T. Realmuto
The Yankees are home again, watching the rest of the postseason like us
A truncated 60-game schedule and expanded playoffs produced a roller coaster season for Major League Baseball. For the Yankees, the ride ended much earlier than they were hoping. But while we’re trying to figure out how much chips and dip to stock up on for these playoff games, the Yankees are also getting ready for next year. First, there’s no shame in losing to the … [Read more...] about The Yankees are home again, watching the rest of the postseason like us
The Yankees tried to get cute, the result was ugly
The Yankees tried to get cute last night in a playoff game. The result left many, including myself, perplexed. That’s putting it nicely. Because the Yankees tried to cute in a playoff game. They tried to play the game like their opponents, the Tampa Bay Rays. And failed miserably. After one inning of work, manager Aaron Boone pulled starter Deivi Garcia. The plan was … [Read more...] about The Yankees tried to get cute, the result was ugly
Yankees are right to stick with Gerrit Cole / Kyle Higashioka battery
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
