The Kansas City Royals are, in their own weird way, unlike any of their Central Division counterparts across both leagues. Don’t get me wrong, they still check most of the boxes. Kansas City continually operates on a shoestring budget. Free agency isn’t a non-factor, but sometimes feels like a quick McDonald’s binge as opposed to being part of a long-term strategy. Shrewd … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: The next coronation of the Kansas City Royals
Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole to miss 1-2 months with sore elbow
The New York Yankees can breathe a sigh of relief about pitching staff ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole. The New York Post reports that after several consultations and an MRI, Cole’s ulnar collateral ligament is intact and he will not need Tommy John surgery. He will instead opt for a month or two of “rest and other conservative treatments.” However, there is … [Read more...] about Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole to miss 1-2 months with sore elbow
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Chicago Cubs within reach of their next dynasty
Remember when the Chicago Cubs let World Series-winning manager Joe Maddon go, hired David Ross to oversee an inevitable rebuild, and then surprised everyone by looking like an actual NL Central contender? ESNY remembers. The Northsiders are ready to light up Wrigleyville again, and they’re bringing Cody Bellinger back on a new contract. Ross is gone and there’s a new sheriff … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Chicago Cubs within reach of their next dynasty
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Chicago White Sox finally have clean slate
A 101-loss season later, the Chicago White Sox can finally wipe the slate clean. Chaos no longer reigns now that executives Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams’ toxic office culture forced both out the door. Former infielder and new general manager Chris Getz is now tasked with building a ChiSox dynasty. As in one that doesn’t simply take an occasional turn being the prized trout in … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Chicago White Sox finally have clean slate
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Detroit Tigers ready to pounce again
Two years ago, the Detroit Tigers were a hot mess. Organizational infrastructure was barely out of the 1970s and the team seemed more the demure Daniel Tiger than the sinister Shere Khan. Enter new team president Scott Harris in 2023, and the Tigers proved a very pleasant surprise despite the weak AL Central. Detroit finished 78-84, good enough to place second behind the … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Detroit Tigers ready to pounce again