It’s August 4 and, per usual, fans of both the New York Yankees and New York Mets are stressed out for different reasons. What’s strange is that, for the first time since probably the 2000 Subway Series? The roles have reversed. The Mets are a half-game behind their blood rival Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East race. Philly boosted their bullpen with Jhoan Duran and their … [Read more...] about Have NY Mets and NY Yankees reversed roles?
Yankees release P Marcus Stroman, Cam Schlittler sticking around
Marcus Stroman picked up the win in the New York Yankees’ 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, right as general manager Brian Cashman was in the thick of rebuilding the bullpen. The same bullpen the Yankees heavily leaned on as Stroman often labored just to complete five innings in his nine starts this season. Who would have thought that after tossing five more en … [Read more...] about Yankees release P Marcus Stroman, Cam Schlittler sticking around
Yankees acquire RP David Bednar from Pittsburgh
The New York Yankees added some much-needed bullpen help when they finally traded for some pitching hours before the trade deadline. Per Jeff Passan, the Bronx Bombers have acquired Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar for a trio of prospects. The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN. … [Read more...] about Yankees acquire RP David Bednar from Pittsburgh
Mets acquire CF Cedric Mullins from Baltimore
The New York Mets are acquiring center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles. Per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, Baltimore will receive three prospects: Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez, and Chandler Marsh. All three are high-strikeout relief pitchers. Source: The Mets are acquiring Cedric Mullins from the Orioles.— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 31, … [Read more...] about Mets acquire CF Cedric Mullins from Baltimore
Yankees acquire RP Jake Bird from Colorado Rockies
The New York Yankees made their bullpen better when they landed David Bednar from the Pirates, and now they hope it will take flight now that Jake Bird has been acquired from the Colorado Rockies. Jack Curry of the YES Network reported the Yankees would send two prospects to the Rockies: infielder Roc Riggio and pitcher Ben Shields. Yanks have acquired Jake Bird from … [Read more...] about Yankees acquire RP Jake Bird from Colorado Rockies