Marcus Zappia is a contributor to Pinstripe Alley, writing about the prospects and minor league affiliates of the Yankees. He is a veteran middle school teacher who has been following prospects closely since his senior year of high school, when the Yankees drafted a skinny kid from Kalamazoo, Michigan in the first round.
Goodbye to a successful minor league season (and to PSA)
The organization can look back fondly on this season, as the writer does in a farewell.
Yankees Prospects: Week 27 minor league review
A memorable minor league season came to a close.
The Yankees’ minor league players and pitchers of the year
The minor league season is drawing to a close, and it’s time to hand out some awards.
Yankees Prospects: Week 26 minor league review
Hudson Valley advanced to the championship round, Somerset finished off a dominant regular season, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre closed out their home schedule.
Minor league playoffs benefit Yankees and their prospects
Somerset and Hudson Valley are giving players the chance to perform under pressure while the organization is watching.
Yankees Prospects: Week 24 minor league review
Tampa and Hudson Valley wrapped up their schedules, while Somerset nears a playoff match-up with a Mets affiliate.
Underrated Yankees prospects who came up big in 2023
These six players may not see their names on prospect lists, but their performances this season should push them into the conversation.
Yankees Prospects: Week 23 minor league review
With top prospects drawing the attention in the majors, it was a good week for more unheralded players in the minors.
What to watch for from Yankees prospects in September
As the Yankees’ minor league season enters its last month, there are several interesting stories to follow.
Yankees Prospects: Week 22 minor league review
Exciting promotions for Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones, and George Lombard Jr. were highlights from last week.