“This can’t happen again,” said captain Aaron Judge about his and his New York Yankees teammates’ response to the incredibly disappointing 82-80 finish in 2023. Another championship-promised season up in flames, and without even the dignity of a single playoff game. All signs pointed to 2024 being different. Juan Soto’s added protection would boost a lineup that all too often … [Read more...] about Let’s finally say it: New York Yankees are just a plain, mediocre team
WATCH: Yankees rookie 1B Ben Rice launches three homers vs. Red Sox
Less than 24 hours after their worst loss of the season, the Yankees have gotten a career game from rookie Ben Rice. The young first baseman has hit three home runs through seven innings, driving in seven total runs. Rice’s first was a simple leadoff shot, letting the Yankees make a statement to start the game. Leadoff Launch pic.twitter.com/IOQTLVYlMp — New York Yankees … [Read more...] about WATCH: Yankees rookie 1B Ben Rice launches three homers vs. Red Sox
VIDEO: Rookie 1B Ben Rice launches first MLB home run
The Yankees’ cold streak will hopefully break soon, because first baseman Ben Rice continues to play well. The rookie out of Dartmouth hit his first career home run in MLB in Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Rice’s solo home run came off of former Yankee Frankie Montas in the fifth inning. Statcast measured the shot into the Judge’s Chambers at 407 feet. Ben Rice … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Rookie 1B Ben Rice launches first MLB home run
Anthony Volpe the leadoff man is actively hurting the Yankees
Anthony Volpe has all the makings of a New York Yankees leadoff man. Small. Scrappy. Speedy. An incredible Gold Glove at shortstop. And, unlike one of his Hall of Fame predecessors Derek Jeter, the numbers actually support him in the field. Sure enough, such has been the mold for most traditional Yankee leadoff men. They have largely been smaller contact hitters with excellent … [Read more...] about Anthony Volpe the leadoff man is actively hurting the Yankees
BREAKING: OG Anunoby to re-sign with Knicks on max deal
The New York Knicks are dead serious about running it back in 2024-25, and it seems trading for Mikal Bridges was only the beginning. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports star defensive wing OG Anunoby will re-sign with New York for five years and $212 million. It is the richest contract in Knicks history. OG Anunoby was acquired from the Toronto Raptors in late December of last … [Read more...] about BREAKING: OG Anunoby to re-sign with Knicks on max deal