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Josh Hartle arguably is the best left-handed prep pitcher in the 2021 class. The Regan High School senior committed to Wake Forest University as a freshman. He helped this team reach the semi-finals of the NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs. With Hartle, he’s got good control of his arsenal. Bring a talented southpaw pitcher is a […] READ MORE
A new team has secured pitcher James Paxton‘s services for the 2021 season. The left-hander agreed to terms to reunite with the Seattle Mariners Saturday night after a rough 2020. He is new contract is worth $8.5 million with another$1.5 million in possible incentives. The deal is pending a physical. Left-handed James Paxton and the […] READ MORE
The Toronto Blue Jays are in need of starting pitching depth. The front office has taken care of the offense and defense with a proven star and infield depth. They bolstered their bullpen with closer Kirby Yates and swingman Tyler Chatwood. The Blue Jays are open to the need for another starter to slot in […] READ MORE
One year ago, the New York Yankees successfully signed Gerrit Cole after going all in to bring the star starting pitcher to the Bronx. His presence gave the team a bona fide ace, and they hoped he was the missing piece to anchor their starting rotation on route to a World Series championship. Despite some […] READ MORE
2020 was not kind to James Paxton. His ERA ballooned thanks to the limited number of outings and an injury that cut his season short in September. The man known as “The Big Maple” has been very good for much of his career, but this past year with the New York Yankees certainly impacts his […] READ MORE
As of right now, the New York Yankees sit atop the AL East with a 10-6 record. They currently have a two game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays and the surprising Baltimore Orioles. Aaron Judge is continuing his home run tear and cementing his early-MVP candidacy. Also, Gio Urshela and Mike Tauchman are proving […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees benefited greatly from the start of the season being delayed because it allowed their injured players to get healthy. That time to recoup health has been great for players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. The same cannot be said for starting pitcher James Paxton. Paxton started his second game of […] READ MORE
As June turned to July, MLB finally started its second iteration of Spring Training 2020. As the week progressed, fans learned the latest about both injured and sick players as teams prepare for the abbreviated season. The New York Yankees injury update features some prominent names from the roster. Masahiro Tanaka One of the newest-bitten […] READ MORE
As MLB prepares for a 60-game 2020 season, there will be a lot of changes to the game. The shorter season specifically impacts the New York Yankees and right-handed pitcher Domingo German. German is serving a suspension handed down by MLB after a domestic violence dispute took place in September 2019. Although the league suspended […] READ MORE
New York Yankees left-handed pitcher James Paxton says he is healthy. Paxton recently spoke with the YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits on the network’s YES We’re Here program. Paxton talked about the bullpen sessions he has thrown, and he said that his back has recovered following surgery. “The back is a non-issue. I feel totally healthy,” Paxton […] READ MORE