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As Opening Day dawns on MLB, the hope is for the familiarity of years past to return. However, 2021 will represent a merge of new and old. 162 games and five postseason teams per league will coexist with seven-inning double headers and runners on second base in extra innings. The 2021 MLB Draft falls into […] READ MORE
While toeing the rubber on February 28th and throwing the first pitch of 2021 for the New York Yankees, Michael King had mixed results. He threw some good secondary pitches — a key next step in his development — to the Toronto Blue Jays‘ batters, but he also struggled with command. 35 days later was […] READ MORE
Corey Kluber did not have his best start on Tuesday – six baserunners in 3 2/3 innings – as he toed the rubber for his third Spring Training appearance. Regardless, New York Yankees‘ manager Aaron Boone confirmed he will be in the rotation, as if there was ever any doubt. Despite making eight starts in two […] READ MORE
Manager Aaron Boone let his high leverage relievers see game action Wednesday. Missing from the group – featuring Aroldis Chapman, Darren O’Day, Justin Wilson, and Chad Green – was Zach Britton. The 11-year veteran is on his way to New York for surgery to remove a bone chip from his throwing elbow, as announced after […] READ MORE
For Gary Sanchez. offense has always been where he creates value. He stepped to the plate on Sunday, February 28th for his first Spring Training at bat. Three pitches later, he returned to the dugout as a strikeout victim. As he swung at a high fastball for strike three, it evoked flashbacks to a well-documented […] READ MORE
New York Yankees‘ manager Aaron Boone is taking a medical leave effective immediately after undergoing surgery Wednesday to have a pacemaker installed for his heart. The operation took place at St. Joseph’s Medical Hospital in Tampa, FL, and it went as expected. Manager Aaron Boone is out of surgery and in the recovery room at […] READ MORE
As a member of the 2015 New York Yankees‘ bullpen, Justin Wilson contributed to a franchise record. That year, the pitching staff collectively struck out more opposing batters than any in Yankees’ history. Later that offseason, Wilson was traded to the Detroit Tigers, and that record failed to last past the 2016 season. Now six […] READ MORE
For Adam Warren, the plan is to show he can still pitch. The 33-year-old relief pitcher is back for his third stint with the New York Yankees. He hasn’t pitched since 2019, a year when he didn’t feel like himself. That season, he posted a 5.34 ERA and 1.395 WHIP in 28 2/3 innings with […] READ MORE
2021 is a crucial year for the New York Yankees‘ catchers core. The organization remains loyal to Gary Sanchez, but coming off a dismal 2020 season, he needs to prove himself again. Still, he has competition with Kyle Higashioka set to back him up a year after starting more postseason games than Sanchez. The Robinson […] READ MORE
As the New York Yankees Spring Training gets underway, the dawn of a new season approaches. Once again, they hope to move on from the downfalls of the previous season. Still, the 2021 season will emanate themes of 2020 for all of MLB. Covid protocols continue to engulf daily life for ball clubs. Additionally, Zoom […] READ MORE