Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees captain, returned half-healthy this season to keep the club’s playoff push afloat. Since the return, he has been making every possible effort to ensure the goal is being met. However, his teammates’ inconsistency and lack of intent have let Judge down miserably. Clearly, Captain Judge has been a key ...
The storied rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox remains one of the most celebrated and intense rivalries in sports history. It began when Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to New York and called up a curse on them which kept them from winning a World Series for decades. Since then, ...
Brian Cashman’s off-season mistakes could cost the New York Yankees a playoff spot this season. With 60-56, the team is currently seated at the bottom of the AL-East, four games below the playoff wildcard spot. In the most realistic scenario, the Bronx Bombers are all set to miss the postseason for the first time in ...
The New York Yankees pitching depth has ceased to exist. In a matter of seven days, the team lost two of its key starters, Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes. While Rodon strained his hamstring, Cortes’ shoulder injury relapsed. Hence, to fill in the void, the club recalled right-handed relievers Jhony Brito and Randy Vasquez from ...
Right-handed starting pitcher Luis Severino has been the New York Yankees’ biggest weak link this season. Since coming to the Bronx in 2015, Severino seemed a promising young talent with loads of potential. However, injuries and inconsistency marred his growth as a pitcher. And this year has been the worst of all. In 13 starts ...
Anthony Rizzo, the New York Yankees first baseman, endured the worst offensive slumps of his career this season. Following a collision incident with Padres hitter Tatis Jr., Rizzo’s batting average fell below .150 and stayed there for two months. Even a random person with zero understanding of baseball would have been able to tell that ...
New York Yankees veteran All-Star starter Nestor Cortes has faced multiple challenges this MLB season. The flamethrower has struggled to maintain his health. Initially regarded as a key part of the rotation, Cortes succumbed under pressure. So far, he has had 12 starts in which he recorded a 4.97 ERA while allowing 11 home runs. ...
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees captain, shook up MLB in 2022 when he hit 62 home runs to surpass Roger Maris’ all-time high league record. His 62nd home run came against the Texas Rangers, which earned Judge a place in the books of MLB history. Not only that, owing to the record, the slugger ...
There isn’t much to take away from the New York Yankees’ miserable 2023 MLB season. Apart from Gerrit Cole’s brilliance on the mound and Aaron Judge’s first-half explosion, the Yanks have stayed under the weather for the majority of the season. After all, the team is seated at the bottom of the AL-East in August ...
The New York Yankees kicked off the 2023 MLB season campaign with the ultimate dream of winning the long-awaited World Series ring. However, the plan fell flat shortly after the commencement of the season as injuries and inconsistent gameplay destroyed the team’s winning momentum. The season is in August already, and the Yanks are seated ...
Right-handed pitcher Luis Severino was once a dominant force on the mound when he joined the New York Yankees in 2015. However, the impressive talent and effectiveness faded with time. Instead of getting better, Severino kept plunging down over the years. Moreover, this season, things dropped down to a record low. This year, in 13 ...
The New York Yankees, historically a dominant force in baseball, are facing a challenging season marked by inconsistencies and unexpected losses. Since May, things have gone downhill. It reached a point where the Yanks just couldn’t cope with it. The situation has worsened to the extent that the reigning East champions are struggling to stay ...
29-year-old starting pitcher Luis Severino joined the New York Yankees back in 2015. He is currently in his eighth season with the Bombers and will soon become the longest-tenured payer in the history of the franchise. While Severino arrived as a promising talent, he failed to live up to the hype over the years. Moreover, ...
The New York Yankees, historically one of baseball’s most storied franchises, have a legacy of high expectations and a strong desire for championships. The team’s ownership is keenly aware of the fanbase’s passion and the significance of the Yanks’ performance on the field. However, this season, things have gone against the club drastically. With 5 ...
The New York Yankees are in the midst of a desperate bid to stay relevant in the playoff race. As of this writing, they rank last on the AL-East table with 59-56 and six games below the third-place wildcard spot. As the team navigates the challenges of a competitive MLB season, decisions regarding roster spots ...
