The New York Yankees were lucky to have a dominant closer this season, though not the one they originally planned on. When Devin Williams struggled early in the year, Luke Weaver stepped into the closer role and thrived, posting a 1.05 ERA and recording eight saves over 25 2/3 innings. However, Weaver has now landed … Read more
While many in New York were celebrating Pete Alonso’s return to the Mets, there remains some skepticism. Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract and will join former Yankees slugger Juan Soto in the Mets’ lineup. However, former Yankees catcher Erik Kratz isn’t convinced this move will elevate the team to the top of their … Read more
The New York Yankees’ offseason momentum has come to a standstill in January. After a burst of activity following the Juan Soto trade, including signings and deals, the team has entered a quiet stretch. With February just days away and Spring Training rapidly approaching, several key gaps remain on the roster if the Yankees aim … Read more
With Spring Training quickly approaching, the Yankees are actively searching for left-handed bullpen help and have been linked to several available options. Currently, they don’t have a left-handed reliever on their 40-man roster, a situation they likely aim to address before their Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Tim Hill remains a recognizable … Read more
The New York Yankees are bringing back a familiar face. According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, the Yankees have signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Velazquez, a Bronx native fondly nicknamed “Squid,” played 28 games for the team in 2021, quickly becoming a fan favorite. … Read more
The New York Yankees are looking for an infielder after Gleyber Torres signed with the Detroit Tigers. Right now, Anthony Volpe is slated to be the starting shortstop, with either Jazz Chisholm or Oswaldo Cabrera expected to start at second base. Despite this, the Yankees are aware they need to bring in additional talent before … Read more
For most of the last seven seasons, Gleyber Torres was a key regular for the New York Yankees, initially at shortstop and later at second base. When healthy, Torres was an integral part of the team’s success since 2018. However, Torres has struggled with inconsistency in recent years. After strong performances in 2018 and 2019, … Read more
When the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in sports history, they took away a powerful offensive weapon from the New York Yankees that will be hard to replace. Soto posted a 7.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR), ranking sixth in MLB, along with a .989 OPS (second-best) and 41 home runs … Read more
The University of Alabama is primarily known for its renowned football program, having produced 432 Crimson Tide players who were drafted by NFL teams. However, the 205-year-old university has also made a significant impact on Major League Baseball. Alabama has contributed 312 players to MLB, including 155 through the annual amateur draft, which has been … Read more
The New York Yankees are looking to add a left-handed reliever to their bullpen. While there are several options available on the market, the Yankees are particularly interested in key man. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are pursuing the 34-year-old pitcher, who has played for seven teams in his … Read more
