Star outfielder Juan Soto continued to show how perfect a fit he’ll be on the New York Yankees with another spring training home run. Facing Tigers righty Matt Manning on Sunday, Soto clubbed a solo shot deep to right-center field. The home run capped an eight-pitch at-bat and traveled 405 feet. Statcast measured the exit velocity at 106.5 mph. Dude just keeps raking. Juan … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Juan Soto slugs towering game-tying solo home run
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: The San Francisco Giants are ready to swing
When the San Francisco Giants won three World Series rings under Bruce Bochy, they were carried by their pitching. Pre-Arizona Madison Bumgarner and two-time Cy Young-winner Tim Lincecum headlined rotations that just dominated in October. The Giants are still known for their home-farmed pitching today. Logan Webb might be the best ace nobody knows. Camilo Doval is developing … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: The San Francisco Giants are ready to swing
ESNY’s 2024 MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners seeking to set sail…sometime
If Major League Baseball had a forever bridesmaid, she would be the Seattle Mariners. So many times has this team been so close to breaking out and truly establishing so uniquely special. From Ken Griffey’s Kingdome days to Ichiro’s immediate influence to Julio Rodriguez today, it’s not as though Seattle hasn’t had a fair shake. Not many remember, but the team’s miracle run to … [Read more...] about ESNY’s 2024 MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners seeking to set sail…sometime
Bernie Williams returns to talk family, music, baseball memories, & more
Almost a year ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with former Yankees star center fielder Bernie Williams. As we are all well aware, his life after baseball has largely featured everything except baseball. Williams turned his talent on the guitar into a Latin Grammy nomination and continues to perform live. As we noted last year, the former baseball hero now uses his powers … [Read more...] about Bernie Williams returns to talk family, music, baseball memories, & more
ESNY’s MLB 2024 Preview: San Diego Padres Dynasty, Take 2
Less than five years ago, the San Diego Padres seemed destined for a championship. They had a great homegrown prospect in Fernando Tatis Jr., and then went the extra mile to sign (and later extend) star infielder Manny Machado. Lots of young pitching, plus Yu Darvish! Now add a trade for Juan Soto and overpaying, er, signing Xander Bogaerts away from the Padres. This leaves … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB 2024 Preview: San Diego Padres Dynasty, Take 2