In the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft, the New York Yankees selected shortstop Kaeden Kent from Texas A&M University. The Yankees took back-to-back shortstops with their first two picks. Kent is not ranked on MLB’s Top 250 Prospects list, so why did the Yankees take that route? Dax Kilby was the first pick by the Bronx Bombers, who is also a shortstop. The club may have … [Read more...] about Yankees Take Another Shortstop in Round Three of the 2025 Draft
A Possible Draft Pitcher the Yankees Could Develop Long-Term
The 2025 Major League Baseball draft is now underway. The New York Yankees will await their pick at the 39th slot. The Yankees could go with a pitcher in the first round, and Patrick Forbes could be the name they call. The Yankees have various routes of selection and various gaps to close within their farm system. Selecting a pitcher as your first choice is never a bad thing, … [Read more...] about A Possible Draft Pitcher the Yankees Could Develop Long-Term
Yankees Shortstop Anthony Volpe in Yet Another Slump
With DJ LeMahieu now off the roster, New York Yankees fans seem to be searching for another player to blame for the team’s offensive woes. It now appears that they have found their next target since he’s now in a slump: shortstop Anthony Volpe. The 24-year-old was one of the organization’s most exciting prospects just a few years ago, ranking fifth in MLB Pipeline’s list of top … [Read more...] about Yankees Shortstop Anthony Volpe in Yet Another Slump
Cubs, Mets Among Teams Interested in Marlins Starter
According to Francys Romero, several teams are rumored to be interested in Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera. Cabrera, who is in the middle of a breakout season, should be a fit for any teams looking for rotation help at the deadline. Romero lists the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets among those most interested in the righty. Cubs, Mets Among Teams Interested in … [Read more...] about Cubs, Mets Among Teams Interested in Marlins Starter
Yankees DFA DJ LeMahieu
The New York Yankees have officially parted ways with infielder DJ LeMahieu. The move was announced this afternoon; the team is designating him for assignment (DFA) after a long stretch of disappointing baseball. The Yankees will now need to pay DJ nearly $22 million for the remainder of his deal. Yankees DFA DJ LeMahieu DJ LeMahieu originally arrived in the Bronx in 2019, … [Read more...] about Yankees DFA DJ LeMahieu