Sam Navarro-USA TODAY SportsSam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees‘ 2025 rotation has the potential to be legendary, a starting five that could echo in baseball lore for years to come. They’ve already assembled an impressive cast, anchored by Gerrit Cole, who continues to pitch at a Cy Young level despite a spotty 2024 campaign, and Max Fried, their big free-agent … [Read more...] about Yankees are one missing link away from building a generational rotation
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Yankees’ 28-year-old starting pitcher is primed for a breakout season
Peter Aiken-Imagn ImagesPeter Aiken-Imagn Images In a Yankees‘ rotation brimming with big names like Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon, it’s easy to overlook the quieter, less flashy contributors. But Clarke Schmidt might just be the secret ingredient the Yankees need to take their pitching staff to the next level in 2025. The 28-year-old, who missed a significant chunk of … [Read more...] about Yankees’ 28-year-old starting pitcher is primed for a breakout season
Yankees’ chances of acquiring 3X batting champ dwindling
Orlando Ramirez-Imagn ImagesOrlando Ramirez-Imagn Images The Yankees’ pursuit of Luis Arraez, the three-time batting champion currently with the San Diego Padres, appears to be stalling out. Reports suggest that the Padres aren’t eager to move Arraez, and the Yankees haven’t exactly been aggressive in their pursuit. While Arraez could help solve the team’s leadoff … [Read more...] about Yankees’ chances of acquiring 3X batting champ dwindling
Yankees’ under-the-radar prospect gem eager to keep rolling in 2025
Brett Rojo-USA TODAY SportsBrett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 MLB Draft proved to be an interesting one for the New York Yankees, who continued to select pitcher after pitcher to open the first seven rounds. It’s hard to identify which high schoolers or collegiate athletes will eventually break through and make the big leagues, and it’s even harder to figure that … [Read more...] about Yankees’ under-the-radar prospect gem eager to keep rolling in 2025
Yankees avoid arbitration with $3.6 million deal for rising starting pitcher
John Jones-Imagn ImagesJohn Jones-Imagn Images The Yankees made another smart offseason move, avoiding arbitration with Clarke Schmidt by signing him to a one-year, $3.6 million deal. For a pitcher with Schmidt’s upside, this is a bargain, especially when factoring in his potential as a long-term asset under team control through 2028.A Strong Start to 2024Before … [Read more...] about Yankees avoid arbitration with $3.6 million deal for rising starting pitcher