Despite heading into this season with gigantic expectations, the Mets completely underwhelmed in 2023. There were letdowns across the board, but the lack of performance from outfielder Starling Marte was possibly the biggest blow to New York’s offense. Marte was slow to ramp up his activity during Spring Training because of offseason core surgery that occurred on both groins. … [Read more...] about Absence of Starling Marte’s All-Star form torched Mets’ 2023 offense
WATCH: Yankees’ Ben Rortvedt’s hilarious reaction to Aaron Judge homer
Is Yankee slugger Aaron Judge a certified alien? It’s definitely up for discussion based on his 2023 home run production. After yet another two-homer night on Wednesday in Toronto, catcher Ben Rortvedt probably agrees. Judge has appeared in just 103 games because of the toe injury he suffered in Los Angeles vs. the Dodgers. Despite that, he’s racked up 37 homers for the … [Read more...] about WATCH: Yankees’ Ben Rortvedt’s hilarious reaction to Aaron Judge homer
What if Yankees make big-name move no one expects?
The Yankees won’t be in the playoffs, and yet we’ve heard the same musings from #YankeesTwitter all year. Firing manager Aaron Boone or general manager Brian Cashman is the key to winning that 28th World Series ring. Changes are definitely coming to East 161st Street and River Avenue, but it won’t be owner Hal Steinbrenner showing those two the door. But given the state of … [Read more...] about What if Yankees make big-name move no one expects?
Juan Soto trade rumors: Mets ‘are a scary possibility’ to acquire star
We heard earlier this week that Juan Soto trade rumors will likely be getting fired up again this winter. While it initially sounded like the Mets would be taking a step back in 2024, the rumor mill begs to differ. I mean, come on — the regular season isn’t even complete and Jeff Passan is already talking about how New York is a realistic trade partner for the San Diego Padres. … [Read more...] about Juan Soto trade rumors: Mets ‘are a scary possibility’ to acquire star
Gerrit Cole seals AL Cy Young case with 2-hit gem in Toronto
Gerrit Cole made his final case for the AL Cy Young Award in style on Wednesday night in Toronto. The Yankees’ ace carved up the Blue Jays weeks before Canadian Thanksgiving and pitched an absolute gem. Cole shut down Toronto’s bats in a two-hit, 6-0 shutout. He struck out five with no walks. Oh, and just as a side note, Aaron Judge hit two home runs to put his season total at … [Read more...] about Gerrit Cole seals AL Cy Young case with 2-hit gem in Toronto