Jeffrey Middleton is a writer at Pinstripe Alley, where he’s been contributing since 2022. He is a journalism and sport leadership & management student at Miami University, where he contributes baseball and hockey articles to the school newspaper as well. He also writes and talks about hockey at various sites.
NYY News: Cease to San Diego; Cole hits the shelf
The end of the Cease sweepstakes; Judge targeting return to lineup Saturday; a semi-timeline for Cole’s comeback; the plan for a new Opening Day starter
Yankees 2024 Season Preview: Anthony Volpe
At the plate, Volpe was less than stellar, but everywhere else, he made an impact. Now, with a year of experience under his belt, he is looking to become an all-around threat.
On the value of LeMahieu’s potential resurgence at leadoff
LeMahieu’s 2023 was uncharacteristic and saw him move around the lineup constantly. In 2024, his value as a leadoff hitter could truly separate the top of the Yankees’ order from the rest of the pack.
Yankees 2024 Season Preview: Juan Soto
Juan Soto is a Yankee. 2024 is going to be a big year for him and his new team.
NYY News: Stroman settling in
A coaching revolution around MLB; Stroman settling in with the Yankees: Guidry on Cole’s upcoming season; and Cole’s impeccable memory for home run celebrations against him
A simple request: Take it easy, Juan Soto
The first flashes of the superstar in pinstripes have been awesome, but the injury scares need to wane
Old faces in new places: 2024 edition
Getting a glimpse of how some 2023 Yankees look in their new getups.
Yankees 2024 Season Preview: Oswald Peraza
Peraza was beat out for the shortstop position by Anthony Volpe in 2023’s spring training, and 2024 feels like a make or break year for the 23-year-old.
NYY News: Gleyber wants to stay; hopefully uniforms do not
Buying in on Volpe; Torres wants to stay in The Bronx but no extension talks yet; Soto set to have an epic contract year; Nike/Fanatics uniform issues
Yankees 2024 Season Preview: Aaron Judge
Injuries affected the 2022 AL MVP’s season last year, but while he still had the power, he’s hoping for a better 2024.