It took four starts, but Tong has arrived and just in time for a team that is attempting to crack into the postseason and holding auditions for starting pitchers along the way. … [Read more...] about Jonah Tong’s brilliance gives Mets some cushion with series-clinching win over Padres
Baseball
Yankees: Anthony Volpe’s revamped swing mechanics give him a fighting chance
Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJesse Johnson-Imagn Images For months, the New York Yankees watched Anthony Volpe grind through at-bats like someone trying to run in ankle-deep sand—working hard but never getting anywhere fast. Then, from September 10th to the 14th, he was sidelined entirely, his bat silent and his future uncertain as he nursed a lingering shoulder issue. … [Read more...] about Yankees: Anthony Volpe’s revamped swing mechanics give him a fighting chance
Yankees’ MVP candidate is having an all-time top-15 offensive season
Nick Wosika-Imagn ImagesNick Wosika-Imagn Images The New York Yankees have watched plenty of legends come and go, but what Aaron Judge is doing right now feels like something out of a baseball fever dream. Three years removed from smashing the American League’s single-season home run record with 62 blasts in 2022, Judge has somehow found another gear. He isn’t just … [Read more...] about Yankees’ MVP candidate is having an all-time top-15 offensive season
Yankees’ star outfielder went from ghost to most in the blink of an eye
Mark Smith-Imagn ImagesMark Smith-Imagn Images The New York Yankees needed a spark after being humbled by the Minnesota Twins earlier this week, and they found it in Trent Grisham. On Wednesday night, the 28-year-old outfielder reminded everyone why he has become such an important piece in their playoff push, launching two home runs and driving in four runs to fuel a … [Read more...] about Yankees’ star outfielder went from ghost to most in the blink of an eye
Yankees’ struggling deadline addition looking sharper as of late
Yannick Peterhans / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesYannick Peterhans / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Camilo Doval has had his struggles over the past two seasons, and since coming over to the Yankees he’s been a serious letdown. Aaron Boone was hoping to have another late-inning bullpen weapon, but Doval has been limited to lower leverage situation as a … [Read more...] about Yankees’ struggling deadline addition looking sharper as of late