It’s a pretty safe bet that the New York Yankees are making the playoffs. What’s less certain is how much team captain and MVP candidate Aaron Judge will contribute. Not that there needs to be a grand sense of urgency about Judge’s production. He’s batting .319 with an MLB-leading 51 home runs and 126 RBI. The Yankees also hold a two-game lead over rival Baltimore in the AL … [Read more...] about Can the Yankees depend on Aaron Judge in October?
New York Yankees: Who’s the closer in 2025?
Don’t worry, Yankees fans. You soon won’t have Clay Holmes to kick around anymore. That’s because the moment the World Series ends, Holmes will join thousands upon thousands of living Yankees ghosts. As in, he’ll hit free agency, sign with a new team, and only leave memories of his New York days. Even if the Yankees win the World Series and Holmes is the MVP, he’s gone. At 31, … [Read more...] about New York Yankees: Who’s the closer in 2025?
What’s to be done with DJ LeMahieu?
Another day gone, another day where DJ LeMahieu looks like a rare mistake from Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. The veteran infielder hit another bump in his lost season on Monday thanks to a flurry of roster moves. Among them was promoting No. 1 prospect Jasson Dominguez, who hit .314 in the minors while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. In an ensuing move, LeMahieu was … [Read more...] about What’s to be done with DJ LeMahieu?
Clay Holmes is officially just another MLB closer
Make it official: We are done defending Clay Holmes and his inability to consistently close games for the New York Yankees. Tuesday’s 7-4 loss at Texas marked a new low for Holmes and his streaky sinker. Entering the 9th inning with a 4-3 lead, Holmes got one out before completely falling apart. It culminated with Wyatt Langford’s walk-off grand slam and the Rangers winning the … [Read more...] about Clay Holmes is officially just another MLB closer
Yankees can’t afford September slumps by Aaron Judge or Juan Soto
Yankees fans worldwide have fallen in love with the lineup’s 1-2 power punch of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Of course, both bats have been as advertised and more. Soto has proved an excellent fit, batting .293 with a career-high 37 home runs and 96 RBI. Soto has also managed a 179 OPS+ and 181 wRC+. It’s also his contract year, he turns 26 next month. Safe to say he’s probably … [Read more...] about Yankees can’t afford September slumps by Aaron Judge or Juan Soto