All is calm in the world, the Yankees have won their first game of 2021. Yes, that was for the handful of fans who were ready to launch a panic party after Opening Day. Another strong showing from Gary Sanchez, along with the bullpen, propelled the Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. We're not going to focus on … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways: Yankees get first win of 2021
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Three Takeaways from the Yankees’ Opening Day loss to Toronto
Okay, after sitting through that Yankees game, let's all take a breath. Let's remember this one important takeaway from today: It's only the first game. We still have 161 more of these to go, so let's relax. That was a bonus takeaway, a much-needed reminder for all of us after watching the Yankees lose, 3-2, to the Toronto Blue Jays, in extra innings at Yankee Stadium. … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways from the Yankees’ Opening Day loss to Toronto
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
Yankees pick Austin Wells in first round of 2020 MLB Draft
The Yankees took left-handed hitting catcher Austin Wells out of Arizona with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. Wells was the 2019 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. He was hitting .375 with two home runs, six doubles, and 17 walks over his first 15 games this year. The season was then cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Yankees have had Wells on their … [Read more...] about Yankees pick Austin Wells in first round of 2020 MLB Draft
