The Yankees checked off one of their biggest priorities outside of re-signing Aaron Judge by bringing back Anthony Rizzo. While it wasn’t a surprising move, it makes a ton of sense for both sides. Rizzo signed a 2-year, $34 million deal with a club option for a third year that has a $6 million buyout. If the Yankees pick up …
Whether it was the end-of-season press conference last week, or Brian Cashman speaking to the media at the GM meetings, it seems all but confirmed that Josh Donaldson will return to the Yankees in 2023. It makes a lot of sense because Donaldson is coming off a disappointing year offensively and will count for $25 million on the luxury tax …
It was a bit closer than most would have liked, but the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in five games to advance to the American League Championship series. The series had some interesting twists and turns, and it will be interesting to see what the Yankees lineup will look like against the Houston Astros. Let’s start with what we know …
The Yankees are starting to get some players back from the injured list, and that is good news. However, it creates some incredibly tough decisions when it comes to the postseason roster. DJ LeMahieu is on the verge of returning from his toe injury, but can the Yankees in good conscience play him over Gleyber Torres or Josh Donaldson knowing …
The Yankees have had a lackluster month of August, and many important players have not performed up to standards. As of late, Anthony Rizzo has been a part of that group. However, there is some evidence to suggest that Rizzo has been unlucky this year as a whole and that he should see some positive regression. Let’s take a look …
The Yankees have played exactly one-third of the season, and they hold the best record in baseball at 39-15. The Mets are the closest team in total wins with 37. Each of the other 29 teams have lost at least 19 games, four more than the Yankees. They just had a 6-0 homestand against the Angels and Tigers, and it …
The Yankees are off to one of the best starts fans have ever seen at 26-9 with the best record in baseball. This might be surprising to many because a team formed of essentially the same roster won 91 games and lost in the Wild Card game in 2021. They didn’t make the big moves nearly everyone wanted like signing …
With opening day just six days away, it’s now time to wonder what the Bronx Bombers’ lineup could look like when the Yankees host the Red Sox next Thursday. With the additions of Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson plus the subtractions of Gio Urshela, Luke Voit and Gary Sanchez, the lineup is going to look a little different this time …
With just under a week to go we are getting a clear picture of who will be on the Yankees opening day roster. Because of the shortened spring training from the lockout, rosters will be hold 28 players for the month of April. Manager Aaron Boone has mentioned that the team will likely hold 15 or 16 pitchers. The Oakland …
It is a new year, and while the MLB lockout is still ongoing, it would be wise for the Yankees to be prepared for when work resumes. Here are five resolutions for the New York Yankees. 1) Figure Out the Shortstop Position The most obvious question that needs to be answered this offseason is who will be playing shortstop on …
