The young 2024 season has been a mixed bag for New York Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes. The Hialeah Kid has a respectable 3.50 ERA through six starts along with a 3.67 FIP. This means he’s pitching about as expected and isn’t neither over nor underachieving. Cortes’ WHIP is also a clean 1.00 while the strikeouts far outnumber the walks. Not bad for someone who struggled through … [Read more...] about Is Nestor Cortes pitching his way into a bullpen job?
Juan Soto giving all the signs that he wants to stay a New York Yankee
Juan Soto has been exactly as advertised and New York Yankees fans couldn’t be happier about it. If current trends hold and he signs a megadeal to stay in pinstripes, the collective faint may cause another earthquake. If you were to ask this writer, it’s not a matter of if Soto re-signs with the Yankees, but when. And yes, I know full well I may have just jinxed it. Let’s start … [Read more...] about Juan Soto giving all the signs that he wants to stay a New York Yankee
How the Yankees’ hot start could pay dividends later on in season
It is a beautiful April 22 in Yankees Universe, fresh off winning a weekend series with the rival Tampa Bay Rays. New York sits atop the AL East at 15-7, a half-game ahead of the suddenly-scary-looking Baltimore Orioles. Now seems a good time to remind everyone where the team was on this day last season. The New York Yankees beat the Blue Jays 3-2 on a walk-off single by DJ … [Read more...] about How the Yankees’ hot start could pay dividends later on in season
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Playoff preview, analysis, prediction
This New York Knicks-Philadephia 76ers playoff matchup isn’t your typical rivalry series. Even with Philly backup center Paul Reed’s adorable attempts at trash talk and calling the Knicks “the easier team,” this one feels different. It isn’t because the Knicks dominated the Sixers in the season series and won three of four. Nor is it reigning MVP Joel Embiid’s shaky knees. This … [Read more...] about New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Playoff preview, analysis, prediction
BREAKING: New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling retires
The New York Yankees are about to lose a voice almost as notable as the legendary “Voice of God” Bob Sheppard. Longtime radio play-by-play man John Sterling is retiring, effective immediately, at the ripe old age of 85. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported the immediacy of Sterling’s retirement. Earlier in the afternoon, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Sterling would address … [Read more...] about BREAKING: New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling retires