According to reports, free agent infielder Eduardo Nunez has signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox. He’ll be with the team through at least the end of the 2018 season. The deal contains an option for a second year. Nunez, who turns 31 in June, split time during the 2017 season between the San Francisco Giants and the … Continue reading Report: Eduardo Nunez Re-Signs with Boston Red Sox →

According to reports, free agent starting pitcher Michael Pineda has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Twins for $10 million. He’ll be a Twin through the 2019 season. Pineda, who turns/turned 29 in January, had his 2017 season with the Yankees cut short due to Tommy John surgery. He ended the year with an 8-4 record and … Continue reading Michael Pineda Signs with Minnesota Twins →

The New York Yankees starting rotation overachieved during the 2017 postseason, but can stand to improve in 2018. Brian Cashman, the team’s general manager, announced last week that bullpen pitcher Chad Green will open next Spring Training as a starter. Chad Green: More Joba Chamberlain or Luis Severino? Prior to the 2017 season, not much was expected of Green. He made his … Continue reading New York Yankees Front Office Rolls The Dice On Chad Green →

The New York Yankees are trailing the Houston Astros 2-0 in the 2017 ALCS, but have only allowed a whopping four runs. Therefore, with runs coming at a premium, the often-overlooked facets of the game—baserunning and defense—loom large. Baserunning Through two games, the Yankees have had one less baserunner than the Astros. In Game One, … Continue reading 2017 ALCS: Baserunning and Defense Leave the Yankees Down 2-0 →

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins will matchup on Tuesday at 8PM (on ESPN) at Yankee Stadium in this year’s rendition of the AL Wild Card Game. The Yankees won the season series between these two teams 4-2. They swept the series in the Bronx 3-0, but lost the set at Target Field 2-1. Starting Pitching Matchup The … Continue reading 2017 AL Wild Card Game Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees →

The New York Yankees, at 19-10 in their last 29 games, have gotten hot at just the right time. Nevertheless, a quick glimpse at the team’s remaining schedule and the standings show that the Boston Red Sox control the Yankees fate. The Yankees are Rolling Right Now The Yankees have won eight of their last nine series and … Continue reading Out of Their Hands: The Red Sox Control the Yankees Fate →

Manager Joe Girardi announced today that former all-star Aroldis Chapman is done as the Yankees closer, effective immediately. As the team pushes for a playoff spot, his shakiness of late has left the veteran manager weary of utilizing him in such meaningful games. What Now for Chapman Girardi added that while Chapman would no longer be serving … Continue reading Aroldis Chapman is Done as the Yankees Closer, For Now →

Matt Holliday‘s injury to his back led the New York Yankees to once again place him on the 10-day disabled list. This development might explain Holliday’s recent struggles, and also provides the Yanks with some much needed roster flexibility. While his veteran presence has played a major role in the clubhouse throughout the season, he … Continue reading Matt Holliday’s Injury Came at the Right Time →

Today, Major League Baseball is celebrating the careers of the chosen few that were deemed worthy of enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Although, for the fourth consecutive year, the Baseball Writers of America have refused to honor one of the game’s all-time great pitchers. The writers, once again, neglected to admit that Mike Mussina is … Continue reading Mike Mussina is a Hall of Famer →

The New York Yankees bullpen has certainly played a role in the team’s recent struggles, but as of today that might be changing. Yankees GM Brian Cashman, under pressure from the team’s fan base and ownership to make a deal, acquired two relievers and a corner infielder from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. … Continue reading The New and Improved Yankees Bullpen… and Todd Frazier →