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The New York Yankees starting pitching staff was the focus point of this spring training. The starting rotation in particular has been a focal point for many around the sport. We are three weeks into spring training, and the pitching has held up thus far. From Gerrit Cole all the way to Jhoulys Chacin, the […] 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
The 2020 season was a strange one for sure. With no fans, new rules, and expanded postseason, it was a season unlike any other. For the New York Yankees especially, 2020 was a mix of very good and very bad. It featured the same injury bug that plagued the team in 2019. Additionally, the season […] READ MORE
Outside of re-signing DJ LeMahieu, pitching was the biggest offseason concern for the New York Yankees. General manager Brian Cashman addressed that concern although question marks still exist in the Yankees starting rotation. Despite some inconsistencies, two of the three pitchers that left in free agency – Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ – were durable. […] READ MORE
A recent flurry of New York Yankees‘ offseason activity has brought several new faces to the roster. A pedestrian market for all of MLB accelerated in January and the Yankees capitalized, with four notable acquisitions in 12 days. DJ LeMahieu, the familiar face that the team re-signed to a six-year contract, opened his Zoom press […] READ MORE
There are few starting pitchers in MLB that are consistently healthy, high end performers. The New York Yankees have one of them leading their rotation in Gerrit Cole. There are others with the potential of a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, but for one or even several reasons, they don’t find the consistency to do so. Organizations love […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees have acquired another pitcher with the addition of Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Yankees have been active recently in signing DJ LeMahieu and Corey Kluber to contracts. The Pirates will receive four prospects in return including their 15th-rated prospect Miguel Yajure. Ken Rosenthal reported the original agreement, while Bob […] READ MORE
It is no secret that re-signing DJ LeMahieu is the New York Yankees’ top priority. The general consensus on the Yankees hot stove and around MLB is that they will bring the MVP finalist back into pinstripes for the foreseeable future. First baseman Luke Voit took it a step further during his Tuesday appearance on […] READ MORE
A quick look at Major League Baseball’s standings one week into the season shows some familiar names atop their divisions. In the American League, the Boston Red Sox have the best record at 8-1, followed by the Houston Astros at 8-2. In the National League, the New York Mets have the best record at 6-1 […] READ MORE
There’s certainly a lot of gloom and doom surrounding the 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates as they get set to open their season. After all, the Pirates only won 75 games last year and then traded away their top two players, Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole for a variety of prospects and suspects. They were the only […] READ MORE