New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe delivered the team’s signature moment of the World Series so far with a grand slam in an 11-4 Game 4 win. Volpe has enjoyed a strong postseason overall despite a lack of slug. He has nearly matched the ultra-patient Juan Soto in walk rate while maintaining a tenable strikeout rate. Many were hoping for the young shortstop to take a … [Read more...] about Key Signs of Growth for Yankees Shortstop in His Sophomore Season
Mets Sign Veteran Reliever to Minor League Deal
The New York Mets have signed veteran right-handed reliever Chris Devenski to a minor-league deal. The 33-year-old carries nine years of MLB experience, having also played for the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels, and Tampa Bay Rays. Devenski won a World Series title with the Astros in 2017. Sources: the Mets are in agreement on a … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Veteran Reliever to Minor League Deal
1952 World Series: Dodgers, Yankees, Loes, Too Much Spit, Low Shining Sun, And Sarge
Once again, this time in 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers broke their fans’ hearts, and the New York Yankees were culpable. The Dodgers had previously lost the World Series to the rival Yankees in 1941, 1947, and 1949. It was known as a fierce rivalry. Then again, there’s the old saying that where one team dominates, it’s not a true rivalry. Regardless, the rivalry has produced many … [Read more...] about 1952 World Series: Dodgers, Yankees, Loes, Too Much Spit, Low Shining Sun, And Sarge
Remembering 1947 World Series, Bill Bevens, And His Near No-Hitter vs. Dodgers
Three names will always be associated with the 1947 World Series: Bill Bevens, Al Gionfriddo, and Cookie Lavagetto. It was Gionfriddo of the Brooklyn Dodgers who, in Game 6, made perhaps the greatest catch in World Series history, robbing the great Joe DiMaggio of a home run. In Game 4, it was Floyd Clifford “Bill” Bevens of the New York Yankees who came without one out of … [Read more...] about Remembering 1947 World Series, Bill Bevens, And His Near No-Hitter vs. Dodgers
World Series Game Three Scouting Report: Clarke Schmidt vs. Walker Buehler
Game Three of the 2024 World Series on Monday night will be another crucial one, especially for the New York Yankees. The Yankees dropped the first two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. They will need to play from behind. Each starting pitcher in this game will play a big factor once again. The Yankees had a solid start from Gerrit Cole in Game One of the Fall … [Read more...] about World Series Game Three Scouting Report: Clarke Schmidt vs. Walker Buehler