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
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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
Are the Yankees Built for a 60-Game Sprint?
It's normal to associate the Yankees with all the home runs their lineup produces. There's nothing, however, normal about the upcoming 2020 baseball season. The Bronx Bombers better have their track shoes ready, they're going to need them for this 60-game sprint. If the Yankees are to fulfill their goal of a World Series championship, their first since 2009, they won’t have … [Read more...] about Are the Yankees Built for a 60-Game Sprint?
5 Things: Previewing the Yankees’ 2020 infield, full of potential
Can Gleyber Torres continue to evolve as one of the game’s best young players? Did Gio Urshela have a career year last season? Is Luke Voit the answer at first base? Those are some of the questions Yankees’ fans are pondering as they began their “spring training 2.0” workouts this week in preparation for a July 24 start of the season. The Yankees infield has the potential … [Read more...] about 5 Things: Previewing the Yankees’ 2020 infield, full of potential
Derek Jeter ‘deeply saddened’ by George Floyd’s death, supports protestors
Derek Jeter, current Miami Marlins CEO and former Yankees captain, has released a statement following the death of George Floyd and as protests continue across the country. On May 25, Floyd, a 46-year old black man, died after a white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck on for several minutes while handcuffed and unarmed. The four police officers … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter ‘deeply saddened’ by George Floyd’s death, supports protestors
