The Boston Red Sox might be the best last-place team in Major League Baseball, and it’s hard to imagine that changing anytime soon. Last season was something of an anomaly in Beantown, as the Sawx finished last in the AL East…but went 78-84 on the year. Only the Cardinals and Nationals, with 71 each, had more wins as a last place team. Former reliever Craig Breslow took over … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Boston Red Sox prepare for long rebuild
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Where do Washington Nationals go from here?
It’s easy to forget the Washington Nationals won a World Series five years ago, let alone against the then-defending champion Houston Astros. The deafening clank of Howie Kendrick’s go-ahead and ultimately game-winning home run in Game 7 still sometimes rings through Minute Maid Park. In the years since, the Nats have made that long, slow, almost excruciating march towards … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Where do Washington Nationals go from here?
Yankees 3B DJ LeMahieu to start season on IL with bruised foot
New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu is still not fully recovered from his bruised right foot and will start the season on the injured list, per general manager Brian Cashman. Brian Cashman said DJ LeMahieu is starting the season on the IL. #Yankees — Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) March 25, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The two-time batting champion … [Read more...] about Yankees 3B DJ LeMahieu to start season on IL with bruised foot
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Miami Marlins swimming towards postseason waters
In a recent interview on The Pivot Podcast, Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. shared details of a formerly toxic clubhouse culture which saw rookies bullied and, in Chisholm’s case personal property destroyed. But don’t tell that to the 2023 Marlins. Just one year after losing 93 games, the Fish won 84 and clinched a Wild Card berth. They were promptly swept by their … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Miami Marlins swimming towards postseason waters
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Tampa Bay Rays prepare for long road ahead
A gross overachievement out of the gate later, the Tampa Bay Rays should revert more to the mean in 2024. Starting 13-0 was grossly unprecedented for this shoestring budget squad, as was being 30-9 on May 11. The Yankees underachieving and the Blue Jays Wild Carding (again) also helped. It turned out to be an incredible 99-win campaign for Tampa Bay, one game behind the … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Tampa Bay Rays prepare for long road ahead