Alex Eisert
Contributor
Alex Eisert is a Pinstripe Alley contributor and lifelong Yankees fan. His writing also regularly appears at FanGraphs and has previously shown up at Pitcher List and Sports Info Solutions. He's especially interested in how and why baseball players make decisions on the field, decision-making being something he struggles with in his own life.
Yankees 10, A’s 5: Diaz demolition denied
No one Yankee put up a line like the A’s second baseman, but the Bombers as a whole overcame his contributions.
NYY vs. OAK: Clarke Schmidt vs. Drew Rucinski
Schmidt looks to continue improving against a weak Oakland A’s lineup and the captain makes his return.
Yankees 3, Rays 2: Bader bail-out
The center fielder, fresh off the IL, came in to pinch-hit in the seventh and notched two big hits.
NYY @ TB: Domingo Germán vs. Drew Rasmussen
Domingo Germán will hope to build on the sharpest outing of his career while the Yankees will try to muster more support for him against Drew Rasmussen.
This Week in Statcast - Clay’s Control
The sinkerballer is losing the feel for his best pitch. Can he get it back?
This Week in Statcast - Brito’s Breaker
The rookie hasn’t made it deep into games. Refining the sequencing around his curveball might change that.
Yankees 1, Twins 6: Brito brittle as ex-Yankees shine
The Twins got to the rookie again while Sonny Gray was nails and Joey Gallo went deep.
NYY @ MIN: Jhony Brito vs. Sonny Gray
Some old friends greet the Bombers as they begin their seven-game road trip with a rematch in Minneapolis.
This Week in Statcast - Albert Abreu’s Ascension
The right-hander has gotten off to a strong start, tossing eight scoreless innings to begin the season. Is he finally living up to his potential?
Yankees 3, Angels 2: Judge’s bat, glove bookend Brito bounce-back
Aaron Judge homered and made two fantastic plays to help the Yankees even up the series with a walk-off victory.