Carlos Rodon’s arrival in the New York Yankees will go down in history as one of the worst debut seasons by a newcomer. Since signing the six-year $162 million contract in the off-season, nothing has gone right for the left-handed pitcher. Right from spring training, injuries have come raining down on the southpaw. Carlos Rodon ...
Injuries have been a major challenge for the New York Yankees this season as they navigate their way through the late playoff push. However, off lately, the Yanks have gotten healthier. In the past four weeks, the team has welcomed back key players, including Aaron Judge and Nestor Cortes, from the injury list. However, the ...
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ lead slugger, had been the captain of the team’s ship for several seasons. Last season, he single-handedly carried the club to the postseason. While the Yanks failed to clinch a World Series title, Judge ended by bagging the AL-MVP title. Naturally, the expectation from the slugger was sky-high this ...
The New York Yankees, a team with a storied history and a legacy of success, find themselves in a unique position this season as they navigate through a challenging phase. After a recent series opener loss to the Chicago White Sox, the Bronx Bombers are back at the bottom of the American League East division. ...
The New York Yankees made questionable moves during the recently concluded trade deadline. Ditching obvious outfield candidates, the club signed a couple of bullpen pieces. During the final minutes of the deadline, Brian Cashman traded Keynan Middleton from Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor-league pitching prospect Juan Carela. Along with Middleton, the Yankees also ...
Anthony Rizzo, the New York Yankees’ reliable first baseman, recently got placed on IL with post-concussion syndrome. While concussion injury is not a new phenomenon in the world of sports, Rizzo’s case seemed bizarre. The injury which caused the syndrome dates back to May 28 when he collided with Padres hitter Francis Tatis Jr. Rizzo ...
Jake Bauers, a versatile player known for his ability to play both the infield and outfield positions, has journeyed through multiple teams in his Major League Baseball career. However, a year ago, he thought his major career was over until he signed with the New York Yankees. With a .407 batting average in 13 spring ...
Giancarlo Stanton, known for his power-hitting and offensive prowess, has faced his share of injury setbacks throughout his career. This season itself, the Yankees hitter missed more than six weeks of game time due to a hamstring injury. While he returned eventually, the form took a massive hit as Stanton struggled to record hits, let ...
The New York Yankees hosted rivals Houston Astros in the Bronx for a four-game series for the first time since ALCS defeat in 2022. The hosts started off well by securing the series opener. However, Luis Severino’s terrible run cost them the second game. Fortunately, Nestor Cortes’ return helped the Yanks get to the winning ...
Anthony Rizzo, the New York Yankees veteran baseman, suffered a head collision with Padres hitter Tatis Jr. on May 28. He missed a game on the following day but skipped an IL stint as all tests came in normal. The Yanks also conducted a concussion test which Rizzo passed with flying colors. However, the infielder’s ...
After losing two consecutive series, it was time for the New York Yankees to host arch-rivals Houston Astros. The reigning World Series champions were visiting the Bronx for the first time since trashing the Yanks in ALCS in 2022. Naturally, the atmosphere was electric, and both sides promised a highly competitive matchup. The hosts dominated ...
The New York Yankees are no strangers to the spotlight. With a history defined by championships and legendary players, the team has consistently set the bar high. However, the 2023 season has been a departure from their accustomed success, as they grapple with injuries, inconsistent performance, and heightened competition within their division. With 57-53, the ...
The New York Yankees revolving door at the left field is still revolving. Having acknowledged the issue during the off-season itself, the front office did too little to address it meaningfully. Instead, the team opted for trial and error method. Starting off with Oswaldo Cabrera and Aaron Hicks, the Yanks ended up fielding over five ...
The 2023 MLB season has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for the New York Yankees captain, Aaron Judge. From starting the season with a bang to missing out on two months of game time due to a toe injury, the slugger endured a lot of difficulties and challenges to return back to ...
This season already seems over for the New York Yankees. While they still remain active in the playoff contention, the odds of success are very slim. Having said that, the club owner, Hal Steinbrenner, needs to do some rethinking to shape a better future for the Yankee organization. Under his leadership, the team has failed ...
