The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in a dramatic Game Five Saturday night to win their first American League pennant in 15 years. Juan Soto was the hero in extras, hitting a go-ahead, three-run home run with two outs in the 10th inning after a long at-bat. Yankees Win First American League Pennant in 15 Years Trading Blows The incredible drama continued for … [Read more...] about Yankees Advance to World Series for First Time Since 2009
Injured Yankees Reliever Replaced on ALCS Roster
After exiting Game 3 on Thursday night, New York Yankees right-hander Ian Hamilton has been replaced by Mark Leiter Jr. on the ALCS roster. The reliever left the game with apparent left calf tightness. The news comes hours before the start of Game 4 in Cleveland. Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees replaced RHP Ian Hamilton on the ALCS roster with RHP Mark Leiter Jr. … [Read more...] about Injured Yankees Reliever Replaced on ALCS Roster
Yankees Veteran Rediscovering His Form at the Best Time
Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees has found the best version of himself at the opportune time: the postseason. In the regular season, it was one of Torres’ worst as a big leaguer. After being one of the 20 worst-qualified hitters by wOBA through August, he has been one of the best since September. A strong October finish is crucial for Torres as he will hit free agency at … [Read more...] about Yankees Veteran Rediscovering His Form at the Best Time
Old and New Yankees Closers Making Strong Impact in Postseason
Things are working out better than expected this postseason with regard to the New York Yankees bullpen, as it seems the closer debate has been firmly resolved and everyone now has a set role. The Yankees were losing hope in their closer situation. Their confidence in Clay Holmes to save games was diminishing quickly. From the midway point to the end of the regular season, the … [Read more...] about Old and New Yankees Closers Making Strong Impact in Postseason
Carlos Rodon Rebounds In ALCS Performance
The Yankees and Guardians started a much-anticipated American League Championship Series in the Bronx. The Yankees get home-field advantage with the best record in the American League. They sent left-hander Carlos Rodon to battle the Guardians in game one. Carlos Rodon Rebounds In ALCS Performance The Guardians set up offensively differently than the Kansas City Royals. The … [Read more...] about Carlos Rodon Rebounds In ALCS Performance