The New York Yankees suffered a big blow to their relief corps this weekend. Veteran pitcher Chad Green is done for the season and likely beyond, as he requires Tommy John surgery. Green has been one of the team’s more reliable relief pitchers for several years. With Aroldis Chapman struggling again, the last thing that New York needed was a hit to their bullpen depth. Since … [Read more...] about Chad Green Sidelined with Tommy John Surgery
Max Scherzer to Miss 6-8 Weeks
New York Mets right hander Max Scherzer will miss the next six to eight weeks with an oblique injury, per Andy McCullough of The Athletic. Max Scherzer has a “moderate to high-grade” oblique strain, the Mets say. He will miss six to eight weeks. — Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) May 19, 2022 Scherzer started Wednesday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. However, … [Read more...] about Max Scherzer to Miss 6-8 Weeks
Yankees Must Pay Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge is making a strong case to be the face of the New York Yankees for years to come. That point was fairly evident even before the season, when the sides failed to agree on a multi-year extension. However, Judge’s multiple showcase performances within the last week have sent the loudest message yet. The onus is now on the Yankees to pay Aaron Judge as much as is … [Read more...] about Yankees Must Pay Aaron Judge
300 Wins: The Hand of Lady Luck
When it comes to pitching, 300 wins is the equivalent to 500 home runs; or, at least, this is what a certain school of thought espouses. It is the gold standard, the pinnacle of what any pitcher can accomplish. Winning 300 games involves a lot of dedication and a lot of practice. It means showing up to work every single day believing that a victory is a foregone conclusion. … [Read more...] about 300 Wins: The Hand of Lady Luck
Mets Top Mariners on Mazeika’s Heroics
Mets 5, Mariners 4 NEW YORK, May 14 — Patrick Mazeika channeled his inner Willie Mays and the New York Mets topped the Seattle Mariners 5–4 at Citi Field on Saturday evening. Fifty years to the day after Mays homered for a key Mets win, so did Mazeika. The catcher’s tie-breaking seventh inning blast on a foggy night off losing pitcher Andres Munoz curled inside the … [Read more...] about Mets Top Mariners on Mazeika’s Heroics
No Winners in Crane/Cashman Exchange
The Houston Astros‘ sign-stealing scandal may be well in the rear-view mirror, but not everyone has moved past it. In the spring, New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman made some comments about his team’s World Series drought having to do with the Astros’ sign-stealing in 2017. These comments have led to a back and forth with Astros owner Jim Crane that makes both of … [Read more...] about No Winners in Crane/Cashman Exchange
Trading Prospects for Veterans by Mets
Trading prospects for veterans can be decisive in a team’s title hopes. The New York Mets know the successes and failures of these trades. Such trades for veterans Mike Piazza and Yoennis Cespedes earned trips to the World Series for the Mets in 2000 and 2015. However, the Mets’ trade deadline acquisition of Javier Baez for prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong couldn’t keep them from … [Read more...] about Trading Prospects for Veterans by Mets
Ben’s Baseball Alphabet: Beany
It would be too easy to choose B is for Baseball or anything ball or base or bat-related. This has to be somewhat of a challenge and a learning process for us or why even do it? So after perusing the pages of The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, which is an enjoyable pastime in itself, this writer has decided that B is for Beany. B is for Beany We all know what a beanball is. And … [Read more...] about Ben’s Baseball Alphabet: Beany
Yankees Michael King Emerges as Relief Ace
It was June in the Bronx and the New York Yankees were playing the Boston Red Sox. The New York Yankees trailed their historic rival by three games in the standings and were about to start a three-game set. The Red Sox sent Nathan Eovaldi to the mound to face off against 26-year-old righty, Michael King. The Sox jumped ahead out of the gate via Rafael Devers’ three-run homer in … [Read more...] about Yankees Michael King Emerges as Relief Ace