Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesIsaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The San Diego Padres are looking for a catcher at this year’s trade deadline, and the New York Yankees currently have a catching log jam. Brian Cashman was in a familiar situation entering the offseason, with Carlos Narvaez and Jose Trevino being traded, making room for J.C. Escarra and Ben Rice to get … [Read more...] about The Yankees could renew talks with Padres regarding defensive stud catcher
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The Yankees’ real Anthony Volpe question isn’t even about this year
Volpe will have plenty of short-term runway to try to prove the Yankee brass’ undying optimism correct. … [Read more...] about The Yankees’ real Anthony Volpe question isn’t even about this year
Jeff McNeil giving Mets flexibility after another solid start in center field
On Tuesday, for just the second time this season, McNeil was penciled in as the Mets center fielder for a second straight day. … [Read more...] about Jeff McNeil giving Mets flexibility after another solid start in center field
Yankees’ $12.5 million infield investment is blowing his contract out of the water
Dale Zanine-Imagn ImagesDale Zanine-Imagn Images The New York Yankees made a modest gamble this past winter, committing just $12.5 million to veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. After dealing with Anthony Rizzo’s decline, the team needed a more dependable presence at the position heading into 2025. Goldschmidt, now 37, brought name recognition, experience, … [Read more...] about Yankees’ $12.5 million infield investment is blowing his contract out of the water
Yankees’ Cam Schlittler keeps dangerous Blue Jays lineup at bay
It wasn’t quite same Schlitt, different day, but Cam Schlittler got the job done anyway. … [Read more...] about Yankees’ Cam Schlittler keeps dangerous Blue Jays lineup at bay