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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone came to the defense of catcher Gary Sanchez in the wake of questions surrounding Sanchez’s blocking abilities. Boone told Marc Carig of The Athletic that Sanchez has made tremendous strides behind the dish in the second half of the season, while also noting that his prolific offensive potential makes him a […]

The possibility that Game 4 of the ALCS would be postponed was discussed even prior to the start of Game 3. After all, this is the playoffs. Managers are always thinking ahead in order to give their teams a slight advantage or planning bullpen usage around off days. With rain in the forecast on Wednesday […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole’s run of dominance extended into the postseason after a pair of phenomenal outings against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. But things were not so easy for Cole during Game 3 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium. New York’s lineup made him work to hit his spots and […]

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman was thought to be lost for the season after he suffered a flexor strain in August. However, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Joel Sherman of the New York Post that Tauchman is fully healthy and could be named to the playoff roster if necessary: “He is healthy and eligible,” Yankees […]

Gerrit Cole ended up being the ultimate bottom line during the Houston Astros’ series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. Cole won each of his starts in the series, including a sensational performance in a winner-take-all Game 5 in which he allowed one run on just two hits in eight innings. Should the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is out of the lineup for the second straight game as the Bronx Bombers get set for a pivotal Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday afternoon. Although Stanton will once again be available to hit, manager Aaron Boone has some concern over his ability to play in the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALCS after suffering a quad strain running out an infield single in Game 1: Giancarlo Stanton injured his quad running down the line on his infield hit but was okay enough to play further into the game, per Aaron […]

The New York Yankees dominated the Houston Astros en route to a 7-0 victory in Game 1 of the ALCS on Saturday night, and right-hander Masahiro Tanaka made history in the process. Tanaka became the first pitcher in MLB history to allow two or fewer runs in each of his first seven postseason starts, according […]

Despite the best efforts of the Tampa Bay Rays, the American League Championship Series will feature arguably the two best teams in baseball. The Houston Astros and New York Yankees will meet in the ALCS for the second time in three years. There is every reason to believe that this series can be just as […]

The New York Yankees are already up 2-0 on the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS. With a deep and loaded lineup as well as one of the best bullpen units in baseball, the Yankees are hoping to make a World Series run. However, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is always thinking towards the future. Just […]

The American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins is sure to feature plenty of slugging. Both teams finished 1-2 in both home runs and total runs scored. The Twins and Yankees also finished second and third, respectively, in terms of OPS. New York has traditionally dominated the Twins in […]

The New York Yankees are the marquee franchise in baseball and perhaps the most well-known team in American professional sports, so with that uniform comes a whole lot of responsibility. The Yankees won 103 games this season and seem primed to make a push for their 28th World Series championship, and expectations are appropriately high. […]

Regardless of their postseason accolades or their home-run bashing reliance, the New York Yankees put together one of the more solid seasons for an MLB team in 2019. But with the health of some of their superstars and the need to always keep up with their competition, a trade for a current member of the […]

The New York Yankees are closing in on the American League East Division title, but the quality of their postseason roster is in peril after starting pitcher Domingo German was placed on administrative leave due to a domestic violence issue. German was allegedly seen by an official from the commissioner’s office in a public setting […]

The New York Yankees have activated slugger Giancarlo Stanton from the Injured List ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced. Reliever Dellin Betances — who suffered a partially torn left Achilles tendon — was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for Stanton: Prior to tonight’s game, the @Yankees:-Reinstated […]

Suffice it to say, 2019 has not been a good year for New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances. After missing all of Spring Training and nearly the entire regular season due to injury, Betances tore his left Achilles tendon during his 2019 debut on Sept. 15 against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced on […]

Across the year 2019, both the American and National Leagues have been putting on a clinic at the plate, with franchises setting home run records all across the board. While the AL has commonly been known as the power-hitting league, the NL is not too far behind in terms of slugging and offensive performance. The […]

The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in baseball, and now they Bronx Bombers are getting back to full strength as they prepare for October. After receiving news that both Luis Severino and Giancarlo Stanton are ready to rejoin the big-league club next week, all indications point to reliever Dellin Betances […]

The New York Yankees have dealt with a myriad of injuries throughout the 2019 season, with nearly all of their marquee names missing extended amounts of time and guys like Miguel Andujar being sidelined for the entire season. However, the Bronx Bombers have managed to brave the storm and then some as they have stampeded […]

The New York Yankees will be getting some of their stars back from the IL within the next week, but they cannot seem to avoid the injury bug. Designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion left Game 1 of New York’s doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers after suffering a left oblique strain, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com: […]

For the New York Yankees, their path back to the playoffs looks to be pretty much set in stone, as they will most likely represent the American League East division in the postseason as the division winner. However, their depth has taken a big-time hit, and their 2020 outlook could be a bit light on […]

The Houston Astros pummeled the Seattle Mariners by a score of 21-1 on Sunday afternoon. This was their second win of 20 or more runs in less than a month after beating the Orioles 23-2 on Aug. 10. Not only did the win give the Astros the best record in baseball, but it also marked […]

The New York Yankees have dominated the American League in spite of a starting rotation that ranks 19th in fWAR and 18th in ERA. However, the Bronx Bombers could be getting some much-needed help with the possible return of ace Luis Severino, who has not pitched all season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Dan Martin […]

The New York Yankees have activated corner infielder/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion off of the injured list. He will be in the lineup for the Yankees’ game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night: The parrot has landed. Powered by @Biofreeze pic.twitter.com/pav3Y5pZqY — New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 3, 2019 Encarnacion has been sidelined since last month […]

The New York Yankees have placed left-hander C.C. Sabathia on the Injured List yet again, making it the fourth time this season that Sabathia will hit the IL: The #Yankees announce C.C. Sabathia was placed on the 10-day IL with right knee inflammation. Jonathan Loaisiga was recalled from Triple-A Scranton. — Bronx Bombers News (@NewsBronx) […]

Addition by subtraction, in a sense, has struck the New York Yankees yet again, as the team placed infielder Gio Urshela on the injury list and have activated first baseman Luke Voit from that very same list. With being placed on the injury list, Urshela will, unfortunately, miss out on qualifying for the American League […]

Needing to fill a spot with Khris Davis being away from the team for the birth of his second child, the Oakland Athletics called up their no. 8 overall prospect, infielder Sheldon Neuse, to fill up some offensive firepower. Neuse, who was acquired in 2017 from the Washington Nationals, has been tearing the cover off […]

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman is quite used to being a coveted asset. The Chicago Cubs gave up top prospect Gleyber Torres to acquire Chapman for their World Series run in 2016, and then the Yankees shelled out $86 million to bring Chapman back to New York that winter. So it should not be […]

Stars may define sports, but they do not always define the story of the MLB postseason. Although players like Madison Bumgarner and George Springer have made the MLB playoffs their own personal showcases in this decade, the World Series MVP–more often than not–is usually won by a role player. Think about it: from Steve Pearce […]

Whereas the National League is more crowded and full of teams that could be ripe for an upset come October, the American League is far more top-heavy. The Wild Card race has essentially narrowed to four teams, and one of those will end up winning the AL Central, anyway. The Astros and the Yankees have […]

The 2019 MLB season has been full of captivating storylines and spectacular performances. However, cream rises to the top, and three teams in particular have asserted themselves as the best teams in the league. Both the Houston Astros and New York Yankees have dominated a top-heavy American League, while the Los Angeles Dodgers have rampaged […]

“Is this heaven?” Ray Kinsella is asked throughout Field of Dreams. “No, it’s Iowa,” he responds. But in 2020, Iowa will indeed be the center of baseball heaven. The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox will play a “Field of Dreams” game in August of next season, the MLB announced on Thursday morning: If you build […]

Wednesday afternoon was very close to being one of the most dormant MLB trade deadline days in recent memory. Despite there being plenty of activity in the rumor mill and a couple of blockbuster deals prior to the deadline, there seemed to be little action when the day itself arrived. Eventually, the surplus of deals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are all interested in acquiring Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shane Greene, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Greene is in the middle of the best year of his career. Through 38 relief appearances this season, he has pitched to the tune of a minuscule 1.18 […]

The New York Yankees are talking with the Arizona Diamondbacks about potentially acquiring starting pitcher Robbie Ray, with MLB reporter Peter Gammons stating that he has heard the Yankees could send outfielder Clint Frazier to the Diamondbacks in return. Meanwhile, Andy Martino of SNY reports that while New York is talking to Arizona about Ray, […]

The New York Yankees are running away with the AL East. They have the best record in the American League. They are fighting with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in baseball. But in spite of all of that, they have one glaring flaw: starting pitching. The Yankees’ starting rotation consists of James […]

If the New York Yankees are going to make a major move at the trade deadline, it won’t involve second baseman Gleyber Torres. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, teams have asked the Yankees for Torres in exchange for starting pitching, but New York isn’t biting. Instead, the Yankees are offering up outfielder Clint […]

Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher Robbie Ray may be in a new home before the 2019 MLB trade deadline passes, as teams like the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros are rumored to be interested in him, according to Jon Heyman. For a team that still currently sits in the Wild Card race, the Diamondbacks […]

Since the inception of the New York Mets in 1962, there have been 15 trades made between the Mets and their New York counterparts, the Yankees. 15 trades over 67 years is not a lot, but the line of conversation seems to have opened up more than usual before the 2019 trade deadline. The Mets, […]