The New York Mets have the best starting pitching ERA in baseball at 2.89. One major reason behind this is the emergence of Griffin Canning. Before this season, the 2017 draftee‘s lowest ERA of his career was 3.99 in 2020 over just 11 starts. This season, in eight starts, his ERA is just 2.36. How has this one-time back-end-of-the-rotation starter improved so much in such a … [Read more...] about Mets Pitcher Griffin Canning on a Tear to Start This Season
Yankees Need a Contingency Plan at Third Base in Cabrera’s Absence
This week, the New York Yankees suffered trauma with the potential short or long-term loss of Oswaldo Cabrera. The third baseman seemed to have some significant ailment due to a play at home plate. With Cabrera potentially being out, the Yankees must rely on options at the hot corner. The play began on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Judge in the top of the 9th inning in Seattle. … [Read more...] about Yankees Need a Contingency Plan at Third Base in Cabrera’s Absence
Yankees Activate LeMahieu, Place Cabrera on IL
Despite a thumping 11-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, the evening was tough for the New York Yankees. Attempting to score on a sacrifice fly from Aaron Judge, third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera had an awkward mishap while trying to touch home plate, leading to a severe injury that required an ambulance to take him to a nearby hospital. Before Tuesday’s middle … [Read more...] about Yankees Activate LeMahieu, Place Cabrera on IL
Yankees Need to Find a Way to Give Devin Williams a Chance Closing Games
At this point in the season, it is the right time for Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees to configure a plan pertaining to the closer role. Devin Williams‘ struggles have created a tricky situation to navigate. Still, it doesn’t mean swaying away from him, but coordinating options. The closer is often the toughest piece of the roster puzzle in baseball. Williams was acquired … [Read more...] about Yankees Need to Find a Way to Give Devin Williams a Chance Closing Games
Trent Grisham Pushing For Starting Role in Crowded Yankee Outfield
Out of all the surprises for the New York Yankees so far this season, none have been more unexpected than the emergence of Trent Grisham. The former Gold Glove-winning center fielder has always been an elite defender, but his game at the plate has always been a weakness. Not this season, though; Grisham has taken the reigns as arguably one of the best hitters in MLB, let alone … [Read more...] about Trent Grisham Pushing For Starting Role in Crowded Yankee Outfield