Despite some poor performances to start the year in the minors, the New York Yankees’ top prospect is making positive noise. Young infielder George Lombard Jr. is earning his rank with High-A Hudson Valley. A few refreshing performances were displayed within the Yankees prospect world. Pitching prospects Ben Hess and Bryce Cunningham both had memorable professional debuts on … [Read more...] about George Lombard Jr. Displaying Promising Traits in Yankees System
How Will The New York Mets Handle Second Base?
The New York Mets second base situation is about to get interesting. There will likely be three players on the roster who could start at second base. This assumes that Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez return, demoting Jose Azocar and Hayden Senger. That would leave the trio of McNeil, Luisangel Acuña, and Brett Baty eligible to start at second base. Of course, all three of … [Read more...] about How Will The New York Mets Handle Second Base?
Yankees Add Left-Hander Matzek to the Bullpen
The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they have signed left-hander Tyler Matzek to a major league contract and placed him on the active roster. Matzek, 34, replaces right-hander Yoendrys Gómez in the bullpen, who the Yankees designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Signed LHP Tyler Matzek … [Read more...] about Yankees Add Left-Hander Matzek to the Bullpen
Former MVP Goldschmidt Back in Prime Form with Yankees
When the New York Yankees signed veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt this winter, they imagined him playing more like his 2022 MVP self. So far, he has lived up to and perhaps even exceeded that expectation. After going 2-for-5 and scoring two runs in the Yankees’ 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, Goldschmidt is now slashing .352/.397/.465 with six extra-base … [Read more...] about Former MVP Goldschmidt Back in Prime Form with Yankees
Ben Rice, Luke Weaver Looking to be Long-Term Assets for the Yankees
The major league season is still in its first month, but the New York Yankees have already seen some interesting testimonials. Various players on the active roster have attracted attention with their early performances, marking them as valuable assets and collateral. The club maneuvered this past offseason with an intention of both improving the roster and filling gaps. Brian … [Read more...] about Ben Rice, Luke Weaver Looking to be Long-Term Assets for the Yankees