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The active WAR leaders in MLB are surprising. Wins above replacement measures a player’s value in all assets of the game by how many more wins they’re worth than a replacement-level player at his same position. For example, Albert Pujols, according to WAR, is the 32nd-best baseball player of all time. But he’s under the […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs need to fill some key roster spots this off-season. More specifically, they have no depth in the outfield. They lost five notable outfielders since the end of the season. Chicago will have plenty of options in the free agency market to meet these needs. Here are some players that they may look […] READ MORE
Re-signing DJ LeMahieu proves to be the early offseason focus for the New York Yankees. While he is a top priority, his contract should not be the only one they extend to a position player ahead of 2021. Their lineup continues to lack balance, being extremely right-handed. That trend may continue as left-handed hitting Brett […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees have exercised their option on relief pitcher Zack Britton, Thursday, keeping him on the team through 2022. Additionally, they have declined options on outfielder Brett Gardner and starting pitcher J.A. Happ. The moves were reported by the Associated Press Thursday night and confirmed by the Yankees PR twitter account Friday morning. […] READ MORE
The ALDS is not the final destination that the New York Yankees want to reach in 2020. However, facing the Tampa Bay Rays a possible five times in five days proves to be their toughest challenge as they navigate through the AL. Ahead of the Wild Card Series, Gerrit Cole told the media that he […] READ MORE
Giancarlo Stanton Leads New York Yankee’s Left Field Options The New York Yankees have an embarrassment of riches in the outfield heading into the 2020 season. The field is crowded with both experienced stars and players still trying to make a name for themselves. Aaron Judge has right field locked down, and Brett Gardner figures […] READ MORE
Brett Gardner Re-Signs With Yankees for 2020 The Gardy party continues in the Bronx. The New York Yankees have officially announced the return of the 12-year veteran Brett Gardner, for the 2020 season. The announcement came today, with position players set to report for Spring Training in Tampa, FL on February 17. The deal was […] READ MORE
When the expectations of winning a World Series championship every season cloud the vision of fans, players, and management, it can be hard to see the positives of the New York Yankees 2019 season. In spite of that elusive title slipping from their grasp, there was a surplus of moments that should make team proud. […] READ MORE
New York Yankees to Re-sign Outfielder Brett Gardner Reports indicate that the New York Yankees will re-sign their longest-tenured player. According to Mark Feinsand, outfielder Brett Gardner will get a one-year, $12.5 million deal, although the team has yet to release anything official. It apparently includes a $10 million option for 2021 with a $2.5 […] READ MORE
The 2019 season did not end how the New York Yankees wanted. As a matter of fact, the entire 2010s decade did not go as planned for the Yankees, who failed to make the World Series in any of the ten years. That being said, they did have a lot of success, making the playoffs […] READ MORE