With a sizable division lead, the Rays and Red Sox aren't catching the Yankees this season
The Yankees have won the division. Yes, on July 1, with essentially half the season left, I’m calling the division for over for both the Rays and Red Sox.
The Yankees have their issues, but that hasn't slowed them down from opening a big division lead
Despite their injury and starting pitching issues, the Yankees are set up for a relaxing second half, one in which they won’t have any chasing to do in the division for the first time in a long time.
The Yankees' starting pitching has been the team's weakness this season and it's getting worse
The Yankees have now played 66 games and their starters have pitched six innings in 25 of them and have provided 21 quality starts. That’s not good. If it doesn’t change, they will be back in the wild-card game.
Another series, another series win. That’s what the 2019 Yankees do and I can’t tell you how good it feels. Here are 10 thoughts on the Yankees’ first of four scheduled off days in June.
First place is up for grabs for the second straight weekend for the Yankees
The Yankees continue to win games and keep pace with the Rays and hold off the Red Sox. Except for the crowded injured list, everything has been going well for the Yankees, and it’s made my life a lot better.
The Yankees need their regular everyday lineup to get through the tough schedule in May
The Yankees’ May schedule will be challenging and they are going to need some of their regular everyday players to return to the lineup to get through it.
The Yankees have gone on an unexpected 11-2 run with a lineup full of replacement players
Most of the current Yankees will be sent down once the regulars return. If the 2019 Yankees get to where they’re expected to go this season, the April Yankees won’t be forgotten for keeping the season alive.
The Yankees are now 0-3 in home series, losing to the Orioles, Tigers and White Sox
Injuries are the main reason for the Yankees’ start, but poor managing, an inability to hit with runners in scoring position, bad starting pitching and an inconsistent bullpen have helped.
The Yankees continue to take one step forward and two steps back, falling quickly behind in the standings
The Yankees’ season has been two weeks of taking one step forward and two steps back as shown by their disappointing 5-7 record. Here are thoughts on the Yankees on this off day.
The Yankees get a much-needed off day after their sub-par start to the season
Off days suck. At least they usually do. Right now, though, the Yankees can use as many off days as possible. For the first time in my life, I would gladly welcome a slew of rainouts and postponements.