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The New York Yankees could be without a key piece of their lineup to start the season, all because of a poorly timed injury. Manager Aaron Boone reported Monday that infielder DJ LeMahieu has a “pretty significant bone bruise” and may not be ready for Opening Day. Worse luck, it’s the same right foot that prematurely ended LeMaheiu’s 2022 season, though that was more of a toe … [Read more...] about DJ LeMahieu may miss Yankees’ Opening Day with bruised foot

Last year was supposed to be a test-the-waters-with-the-youth season for the Baltimore Orioles. Instead, the Birds won 101 games and the AL East, securing their first playoff berth since 2016. The season ended with an ALDS sweep at the hands of the eventual World Series champion Texas Rangers, but it became official. The next generation of great Baltimore Orioles baseball had … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: How high can the young Baltimore Orioles soar?

The Yankees have announced that crafty lefty and fan favorite Nestor Cortes will start on Opening Day in Houston on March 28. Cortes takes the place of staff ace and reigning Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole, who’s currently shut down with elbow soreness. He will thankfully not need Tommy John surgery. YES Network analyst Meredith Marakovits was first with the report. Nestor Cortes … [Read more...] about Yankees announce LHP Nestor Cortes will start Opening Day

In 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals looked like something we don’t see often from the storied franchise: A bad team. Granted, this wasn’t the anticipated game script. Out with future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina, in with former Cub and better hitter Willson Contreras. Paul Goldschmidt was fresh off an MVP season and the pitching staff was intact. What could possibly go … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Are St. Louis Cardinals’ wings clipped?

Twenty-six men on a half-dead team, yo-ho-ho and a Primanti’s sub. So goes the timeless Pittsburgh Pirates fan’s refrain whose siren-like echoes have traveled the Three Rivers for over 30 years. Not even three straight Wild Card berths ten years ago brought any hope to the Steel City. The Pirates, one of Major League Baseball’s original franchises full of rich history, are … [Read more...] about ESNY MLB Preview 2024: Pittsburgh Pirates still seem lost at sea