Yankees Analysis
It’s time for the Yankees to think about 2024
Shutting down some injured stars and giving some prospects regular playing time should be part of the agenda for the next month and a half
Was DJ LeMahieu’s hot streak sustainable?
Even if a calf injury doesn’t sideline the infielder, we should be skeptical of his recent heater.
What can the Yankees possibly do with Luis Severino at this point?
It might be a lost year for the right-hander, but it seems clear a role change won’t change that.
Billy McKinney’s laser show
The outfielder is working against modern trends and spraying line drives all over the field.
Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Giancarlo Stanton (8/3)
After years of struggles against Cristian Javier, Giancarlo Stanton finally made him pay.
On Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s resurgence in the mind of Yankees fans
Last year’s starting shortstop and punching bag of the fanbase has turned into somewhat of a fan-favorite in 2023, and that’s awesome.
Yankees Sequence of the Week: Carlos Rodón can’t buy a whiff
A sliver of what’s plagued the Yankees’ marquee free agent acquisition.
Gerrit Cole may finally be in line for his first Cy Young
Cole is dominating per usual, but this could at last be the year he takes home pitching’s highest honor.
Jake Bauers is carving out a role for himself
The sample size is getting bigger, and Bauers keeps improving his approach.
On Nestor’s encouraging return to the rotation
Cortes shut down the Astros across four innings in his first start since May 30th.
Loáisiga is close to giving the Yankees’ bullpen a big boost
The right-handed reliever could be activated next week to help the Yankees fight for the postseason.
Gleyber’s strikeout rate is a pleasant surprise
Torres has struck out at a career low rate, helping buoy him as one of the Yankees’ few successful hitters this year.
Don’t look now, but here comes Giancarlo Stanton
The slugger is starting to heat up, just in time to help the Yankees.
Cole cuts: Gerrit’s new favorite tertiary offering
The Yankees’ ace has made another adjustment.
Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Aaron Judge (7/29)
It’s not a surprise to see Judge take this week’s honors.
The Yankees have failed to produce any surprises in 2023
The 2023 Yankees have been lapped by their rivals on the margins.
Rodón has taken his lumps, but can he course-correct?
The Yankees have needed a number two starter behind Gerrit Cole all year, and in his first four starts, it hasn’t been Rodón.
Yankees Sequence of the Week: Ron Marinaccio can’t beat Jeff McNeil
A closer look at the right-hander’s fastball and changeup issues.
Yankees At-Bat (and player) of the Week: Billy McKinney (7/21)
McKinney’s fantastic Friday night deserves some appreciation.
Anthony Volpe is refining his process
Not much is going right in the present for the team, but Anthony Volpe may be about to level up.
Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Giancarlo Stanton (7/15)
Big G is starting to show positive signs again.
Exploring the idea of Oswald Peraza, Yankees leadoff hitter
Peraza’s name has been at the top of the order for back-to-back nights, and it makes perfect sense.
Luis Severino is missing a vertical weapon
Sevy’s ugly results may be in part due to the tweak in his arsenal favoring the cutter over the changeup.
The Yankees have leaned heavily on Ron Marinaccio, and the fatigue is showing
Marinaccio is losing effectiveness at the same 40-inning mark as he did last year before his injury.
Volpe’s batting stance changes could help his plate coverage
How a dinner with teammates turned the young shortstop’s season around.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is lifting off
IKF has found his power stroke and is riding it to better offensive results than ever, especially against the heater.
Comparing Yankee hitters to their preseason projections
Sadly, there is more underperforming than overperforming in the Bronx.
Yankees At-Bats of the Week: Anthony Volpe and Harrison Bader (6/3)
These two hitters have carried the team in Aaron Judge’s absence.
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Series Preview
Yankees return home for a four-game set against a divisional opponent.
Anthony Rizzo is out of his early-June rut
The barrels are back and the swing decisions are better for the slugger the past few weeks.
Yankees Sequence(s) of the Week: Nick Ramirez
He may be destined for the minors again soon, but Ramirez could still have a part to play on this team.
Wandy is walking on thin ice with his command
The lefty reliever has gone through some elusive struggles in June but will still be counted on for big out.
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"I’m very proud of this season," Cole said. "I’m very proud of some of the other seasons where I made a pretty strong run at this award as well. There was a lot of momentum going into this."
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"We’re going to make some changes. Some may be more subtle than others," Steinbrenner said Wednesday at Sportico’s Invest in Sports conference, per the Associated Press. "But I think we’ve uncovere...
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