The New York Yankees pitching staff was dealt a blow ahead of the playoffs on Wednesday morning when Nestor Cortes headed for an MRI on his elbow. Jack Curry at the YES Network was first with the surprising development: Concerning news for the Yankees as Nestor Cortes, tonight’s scheduled starter, is getting an MRI on his left elbow. Cortes has been dynamic lately (1 ER in 15 … [Read more...] about Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow
Are the Knicks going all-in on C Jericho Sims?
Surprise surprise, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is out for the start of the season. He’s still recovering from his left foot surgery back in May and is targeting December or January for a return. This means much more playing time for Jericho Sims, the fourth-year center and former second-round pick out of Texas. A long and lanky 6-foot-10, Sims has looked raw in … [Read more...] about Are the Knicks going all-in on C Jericho Sims?
Yankees defeat Mariners 2-1 in extra innings, clinch playoff spot
The New York Yankees are heading back to the playoffs. The Bronx Bombers overcame a late comeback by the Seattle Mariners and won Wednesday night’s game in extra innings. Nestor Cortes tossed six shutout innings as the Yankees won 2-1 despite Clay Holmes’ 13th blown save of the year. WE GOT POSTSEASON BASEBALL IN THE BRONX! @SportsonPrime pic.twitter.com/hVX94AWEhM — YES … [Read more...] about Yankees defeat Mariners 2-1 in extra innings, clinch playoff spot
VIDEO: Yankees power barrage fuels Bombers’ 11-2 win in Seattle
Yesterday, we discussed how the Yankees very much needed to have a strong road trip out west. An 11-2 win in Seattle later, the team got the memo. New York’s bats dominated the Mariners throughout the game thanks to home runs and hard hits. New York led 4-0 early on thanks to a pair of two-run hits from captain and likely MVP Aaron Judge. He doubled to left in the first inning … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Yankees power barrage fuels Bombers’ 11-2 win in Seattle
This week may be New York Yankees’ week to lose
It is Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the current New York Yankees season. The team is in great position at 87-63, three games ahead of the rival Baltimore Orioles in the AL East. Better yet, the Yankees are the best team in the American League and just took three of four from the hated Boston Red Sox. Add that the Yankees begin a short west coast trip in Oakland this … [Read more...] about This week may be New York Yankees’ week to lose