Trio currently expected to inexplicably be in Opening Day lineup
Pitchers and catchers report in a month, and position players shortly after that. Baseball is almost here, even if real meaningful baseball isn’t here until the end of March. Here are 10 thoughts on the Yankees. 1. I’m excited for the return of Yankees baseball because I’m always excited for the return of Yankees baseball, […]
Yankees have made no improvements to underachieving lineup
I never believed Hal Steinbrenner when he told Aaron Judge he had the payroll flexibility to re-sign him and add more to the roster to essentially close the four-win postseason gap between the Yankees and Astros. And because I don’t believe a word this Steinbrenner says — unless he’s talking about how to implement harsher […]
Yankees' offseason can't be over after bringing back AL MVP
The Yankees re-signed Aaron Judge, but they’re no better today than they were seven weeks ago when they were swept by the Astros.
Yankees GM will enter 26th season on job with one title in last 22 years
When the Yankees lost Game 7 of the 2017 ALCS, I was exhausted. The Yankees had consumed every waking hour of my life for the past 23 days, and with late start times, long games and crowded train rides home, nearly every hour of those 23 days was a waking hour. In that ALCS, the […]
Yankees' owner won't hold anyone accountable for championship-less era
As long as Aaron Boone is manager it’s hard to envision the Yankees winning the World Series, and for at least another season, he will be manager.
Yankees lose 6-5 to Astros in Game 4 to complete series sweep
The Yankees lost 6-5 to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS, completing the series sweep. The Yankees’ season is now over and the World Series drought is up to 13 years.
Yankees lose 5-0 to Astros and are back on brink of elimination
The Yankees were three-hit and shutout in a 5-0 loss to the Astros in Game 3 of the ALCS and are now facing elimination for the second time in four days. Here are 10 thoughts on the Yankees. 1. The Yankees had a nine-game lead on the Astros for the 1-seed in the American League […]
Yankees lose Game 2 of ALCS and blame opened roof instead of themselves
The Yankees managed to score only two unearned runs in Game 2 of the ALCS, lost 3-2 and are now in an 0-2 hole against the Astros.
Yankees lose Game 1 of ALCS after another poor offensive performance
After failing to hit in Houston against the Astros in the ALCS in 2017 and 2019, the Yankees continued that trend in the 2022 ALCS, scoring just two runs and having 16 straight batters retired between the third and eighth innings in Game 1. Here are 10 thoughts on the Yankees. 1. As I stood […]
Yankees headed to ALCS after beating Guardians 5-1 in Game 5
The Yankees faced elimination in the do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS and staved it off for a second straight game. The Yankees beat the Guardians 5-1 and are headed to the ALCS.