The New York Yankees upped their winning streak to four with a sweep of the Seattle Mariners, and now face a new challenge when the Chicago Cubs visit the Bronx this weekend. Craig Counsell, in his second year managing on the North Side, has the Cubbies are not only in first place, but own an MLB-best +124 run differential thanks to New York’s recent slide. It’s only a … [Read more...] about NY Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs: Classic interleague matchup returns
What is DJ LeMahieu’s final Yankees legacy?
In case some of you forgot, I used to be a BIG DJ LeMahieu advocate. When the Yankees insisted on starting Troy Tulowitzki at shortstop to start 2019, I implored them to use the former batting champion as more than a backup infielder. Some injuries to other players and a Tulowitzki release later, LeMahieu was the everyday super-utility man and turned in a career season. He … [Read more...] about What is DJ LeMahieu’s final Yankees legacy?
NY Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: RHP Cam Schlittler debuts
Cam Schlittler is making his MLB debut under some solid circumstances. The Bronx Bombers are still 3.5 games behind the red-hot Blue Jays thanks to a recent cold stretch, but Monday gave some hope for the rest of the season. The Yankees dominated the Mariners 10-3 thanks to home runs from Giancarlo Stanton, Austin Wells, and captain Aaron Judge. Better yet, rain delay or … [Read more...] about NY Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: RHP Cam Schlittler debuts
No one should be surprised by Juan Soto’s All-Star snub
The MLB All-Star teams have been announced for both leagues. Not surprisingly, New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto didn’t make the cut. Instead, the Mets will send first baseman Pete Alonso, shortstop Francisco Lindor, and closer Edwin Diaz to Atlanta. Additionally, Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still very, very dead. Let’s be honest, folks. Juan Soto has had a great … [Read more...] about No one should be surprised by Juan Soto’s All-Star snub
NY Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays: Bombers seek bounce-back
The New York Yankees had a 3-1 lead going into the bottom of the sixth inning on Monday, and Mark Leiter Jr. might as well have been Murphy’s Law. Granted, starter Carlos Rodon started the inning and was yanked immediately after Davis Schneider’s double, and then Leiter got the ball. From then on, the wheels went off the rails. A combination of poor control, getting burned … [Read more...] about NY Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays: Bombers seek bounce-back