Between the 2007 and 2008 seasons, he was the public voice of the Yankees' ownership. Hank Steinbrenner, the oldest son of George Steinbrenner, and one of the four siblings who own the controlling shares of the New York Yankees, died Tuesday at the age of 63. The New York Yankees mourn the passing of General Partner and Co-Chairperson Henry G. “Hank” Steinbrenner, who … [Read more...] about Yankees General Partner and Co-Chairperson Hank Steinbrenner Passes Away At 63
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Edwin Diaz must meet expectations for Mets
The Mets finished three games behind the second wild card spot in 2019. Diaz blew seven save opportunities. The Mets need Edwin Diaz to be what he was brought in to be. Anything less would be a failure. In response to the spread of coronavirus, Major League Baseball cancelled the remainder of its Spring Training games and delayed the start of the 2020 regular … [Read more...] about Edwin Diaz must meet expectations for Mets
For Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets, it’s all about the numbers
Cespedes has not played in 19 months. The outfielder is looking to be a difference-maker for a team built to win now. Yoenis Cespedes signed a four-year, $110 million free agent deal to remain with the Mets after the 2016 season. Since signing that deal, Cespedes has spent more time on the injured list than he has in the middle of the starting lineup. Left hamstring, … [Read more...] about For Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets, it’s all about the numbers
Mets can finally focus on baseball again with Luis Rojas
Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has had his hands full navigating the team through a tumultuous offseason . Spring Training officially is here, pitchers and catchers are reporting to camps. Baseball is back! The New York Mets have had themselves a heck of an offseason. No, they didn’t sign any of the top free agents on the market. They did, however, continue to … [Read more...] about Mets can finally focus on baseball again with Luis Rojas
Gerrit Cole was the move the Yankees had to make
Gerrit Cole wasn’t getting away from the Yankees, not this time. Eleven years ago, Gerrit Cole was drafted by the Yankees out of high school. He was at the top of the team’s draft board with the hope they’d just secured their future ace. But the right-handed pitcher had other plans in mind, like college. Cole decided to honor his commitment to UCLA, three years later … [Read more...] about Gerrit Cole was the move the Yankees had to make