Juan Soto electrified an already rambunctious Yankee Stadium crowd on Monday night when he launched his first home run in the Bronx. Facing Miami Marlins lefty Jesus Luzardo, Soto’s three-run homer was a moonshot down the right field line. It was his second home run of the season. Statcast measured it at 384 feet with a modest exit velocity, just 87.4 mph. JUAN SOTO, WELCOME … [Read more...] about Juan Soto blasts first Yankee Stadium home run (Video)
WATCH: Giancarlo Stanton launches grand slam into second deck
Giancarlo Stanton’s short hot streak continued Sunday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. Facing righty Bowden Francis, Stanton destroyed a 2-2 fastball into the second deck in left field for a grand slam home run. Statcast measured the shot at 417 feet with an exit velocity at 110.6 mph. They don't get hit much harder than this. pic.twitter.com/8xPsDMwoYT — Bryan Hoch … [Read more...] about WATCH: Giancarlo Stanton launches grand slam into second deck
BREAKING: Knicks PF Julius Randle has shoulder surgery, out for the season
The New York Knicks were dealt a devastating blow courtesy of ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Star power forward Julius Randle, in the midst of another great season, will have surgery on his dislocated right shoulder. He will not return this season. BREAKING: After two months of rehabilitation to attempt a return to the New York Knicks, All-NBA forward Julius Randle will undergo … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Knicks PF Julius Randle has shoulder surgery, out for the season
At long last, Yankees SS Anthony Volpe has arrived as advertised
The headline is admittedly misleading because, in all honesty, Anthony Volpe had a pretty okay rookie season in 2023. He took home a Gold Glove at shortstop, an incredibly hard task, and finished eight in AL Rookie of the Year voting. He even had a 20-20 season, finishing with 21 and 24, respectively. The only downside to Volpe’s first pro season was he posted a meager line of … [Read more...] about At long last, Yankees SS Anthony Volpe has arrived as advertised
Both the Yankees and Mets had crazy starts to 2024 season
The New York Yankees were in Houston to start their season while the crosstown rival New York Mets hosted the Brewers in Flushing. It was an epic weekend for both teams, and yet for completely opposite reasons. In four games, the Yankees finally looked like general manager Brian Cashman’s long-made comparison: A fully operational Death Star. Emperor Palpatine himself would be … [Read more...] about Both the Yankees and Mets had crazy starts to 2024 season