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The New York Yankees are facing the Cleveland Guardians in the postseason for the third time in the last six years. The Guardians just completed a two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays in the Wild Card series. Meanwhile, the Yankees have had plenty of decisions to make regarding their roster for the Division Series. […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees have dealt relievers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson, to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later (PTNBL). Cessa is a 29-year-old right-hander from Mexico who made his MLB debut with the Yankees back in 2016. Meanwhile, Justin Wilson is a 33-year-old lefty who has spent 10 years in […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees have had a disappointing 2021 season to this point by their standards. With a 34-32 record and -6 run differential, entering play Wednesday, this team has played far worse than expected. While much of their struggles have come from the offense, the team as a whole has struggled to play consistent […] READ MORE
After Sunday’s win over the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees are back at .500 for the first time since Monday, April 12, when they were 5-5. In sweeping Detroit at home and going 9-4 in their last 13 games, New York is playing its best baseball of the season right now. Despite the team […] READ MORE
New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman, aka The Cuban Missile, is one of the more impactful pitchers in history. Debuting in 2010, Chapman was throwing harder than anyone has ever thrown. He pitched in 15 games in 2010, totaling 13 1/3 innings. His four-seam fastball averaged an otherwordly 100.3 mph. From 2014 through 2017, his […] READ MORE
Nick Nelson is not a name that casual baseball fans know. In fact, it is not a name that most casual Yankees fans know. However, it is time for Yankees fans to get familiar with him. In what was a somewhat surprising call-up, Nelson made his debut in 2020. Nelson is a 25-year old right-handed […] 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
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
Every year since 1992, MLB and the MLBPA have held the Rookie Development Program geared towards the growth of younger players. This program’s objective is to help up-and-coming prospects avoid certain pitfalls that could derail their careers. One participant, a rookie by definition but at least five or six years the superior of some attendees, […] READ MORE