Sam Chapman has been a contributor at Pinstripe Alley since the beginning of the 2022 season. He hails from Upstate New York and is a lover of baseball, cool music, and road trips.
1998 Yankees Diary: Pettitte thrives as Bombers go up 2-0
The lefty spun a gem against Texas, while the legend of Shane Spencer continued in the second game of the ALDS.
The biggest bumps in the Yankees’ long road to elimination
After beginning the season as a favorite, the Yankees took a long road that ultimately led to nowhere.
1998 Yankees Diary: Shane Spencer shines again
The Yankees’ rookie phenom stays hot against Cleveland.
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Series Preview
The Yankees head back to the Bronx to play spoiler with the Jays.
1998 Yankees Diary: Shutout in St. Pete
The Bombers suffer their first ever loss to the Devil Rays, getting blanked in the Sunshine State.
Yankees 8, Red Sox 5: The Judge and grand jury
Aaron Judge’s grand slam and solid bullpen work netted the Yankees their lone series win against Boston in 2023.
NYY @ BOS: Clarke Schmidt vs. Nick Robertson
New York looks to rebound from a matinee loss and take the series at Fenway.
1998 Yankees Diary: Division clincher
The Yanks take the series and the East in Boston, as the middle of the lineup delivers on the double.
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers: Series Preview
The Yankees head back home after their best series of the year.
1998 Yankees Diary: A’s outlast Bombers in pitchers’ duel
The Yanks get a taste of their own medicine, getting blanked by the A’s.