Clarke Schmidt returns to the mound Wednesday night in what should be a solid pitching boost for the New York Yankees. Schmidt spent the first two weeks of the season on the injured list after needing extra time to ramp up his shoulder. That same shoulder limited the young righty to 16 starts in 2024, though he went 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA. His sinker touched 96 mph on his rehab … [Read more...] about New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals: Clarke Schmidt returns
Juan Soto on Aaron Judge: Speaking truth or buyer’s remorse?
Juan Soto finally hit his second home run with the Mets in Monday’s 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, but that wasn’t his highlight of the night. Soto’s home run was basically garbage-time garnish. It was a seventh-inning two-run shot off of Jorge Alcala that extended New York’s lead from 3-1 to 5-1. He’s batting .250 with an .829 OPS. By comparison, Soto hit .344 with three … [Read more...] about Juan Soto on Aaron Judge: Speaking truth or buyer’s remorse?
Dave Sims: Yankees radio voice, baseball man, New Yorker
The New York Yankees have a new voice behind the mic at WFAN: longtime Seattle Mariners play-by-play man Dave Sims. He’s in the big chair alongside Suzyn Waldman after 35 years of John Sterling. “It’s an opportunity to work with a franchise that everybody knows,” Sims told me in a recent conversation. “And I’m coming in after a legendary career of John Sterling, and I’m ready. … [Read more...] about Dave Sims: Yankees radio voice, baseball man, New Yorker
Cody Bellinger back in Yankees lineup following food poisoning
It’s been a rough few days for New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger, who is back in the lineup after missing Tuesday’s 5-0 loss at Detroit with food poisoning. Speaking to reporters before Wednesday’s afternoon tilt, Bellinger explained it all. He was watching the men’s college basketball final on Monday night and ordered some buffalo wings from room service before … [Read more...] about Cody Bellinger back in Yankees lineup following food poisoning
Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets: Clay Holmes still seeking his first win
Clay Holmes will seek his first win with the New York Mets (7-3) when he faces the Miami Marlins (5-5) on Tuesday afternoon. It’s been a mixed bag for Holmes, who was an All-Star closer for the crosstown rival Yankees before signing to start with the Mets. He has a 2.89 ERA and 3.17 FIP, but hasn’t kept runners off the bases. Too many hits and walks have kept him from … [Read more...] about Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets: Clay Holmes still seeking his first win