Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Yankees are playing with fire—and not the good kind—by keeping Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base. There’s no hiding Chisholm’s discomfort on the hot corner, and his recent defensive lapses only underline the issue. Chisholm hasn’t been shy about his preference. He wants to play second base, the position … [Read more...] about Yankees refusing to make critical infield change, siding with DJ LeMahieu for no reason
Yankees’ linked to pair of utilitymen at the trade deadline
Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesKim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported that the Yankees like both Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Luis Rengifo, both of whom are versatile infielders that could be moved at the trade deadline. The Yankees have a clear issue in their infield, and Heyman reports that the team is beginning to make calls … [Read more...] about Yankees’ linked to pair of utilitymen at the trade deadline
Yankees set sights on Rockies elite defensive third baseman
Jordan Godfree-Imagn ImagesJordan Godfree-Imagn Images The New York Yankees are searching desperately for answers ahead of the late July trade deadline, especially with their infield needs glaring. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, one surprising name has surfaced: Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. On paper, this feels like a stretch, but … [Read more...] about Yankees set sights on Rockies elite defensive third baseman
The Yankees ink defensive wizard to Minor League free agent deal
Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesCharles LeClaire-Imagn Images According to Robert Murray, the New York Yankees have signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a Minor League deal, a 30-year-old veteran who has been a brilliant defender with no offensive prowess to speak of. After recording a .365 OBP and 104 wRC+ in 2021, he fell off of a cliff offensively, hitting just two home … [Read more...] about The Yankees ink defensive wizard to Minor League free agent deal
Yankees could reportedly ’emerge as suitors’ to trade for underrated third base target
David Richard-Imagn ImagesDavid Richard-Imagn Images The New York Yankees have run out of time and excuses at third base. DJ LeMahieu’s decline is no longer a slow slide—it’s a freefall. Once a steady veteran presence, LeMahieu now looks overmatched nightly, forcing the Yankees into a desperate search for answers. Front offices around the league know Brian … [Read more...] about Yankees could reportedly ’emerge as suitors’ to trade for underrated third base target