The New York Yankees finished off the Boston Red Sox to lead us into an incredibly happy Friday in Yankee-land.
Today is a beautiful day in Yankee-land. The New York Yankees took two games from the Boston Red Sox and all is right in the world.
However, in the midst of all that excitement, the Yankees got some more good news in terms of Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius.
I’m sure the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders ticket prices just sky-rocketed with Brian Cashman announcing Sanchez’s return to the defending Triple-A National Champions.
Gary Sanchez's rehab assignment will begin on Tuesday with @swbrailriders, according to Brian Cashman.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) April 27, 2017
Despite coming back from injury, Sanchez has always fared well on the RailRider. He slashed .282/.339/.468 as the starting catcher last season, including 10 home runs and 50 RBIs.
While Sanchez is just starting his rehab, Didi Gregorius is just ending his. Announced yesterday afternoon, Gregorius will be joining the Yankees on Friday in the Bronx.
The #Yankees will activate @DidiG18 from the DL tomorrow. Expect him to be in the lineup vs. #Orioles' Kevin Gausman.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) April 27, 2017
While the Yankees have more than managed in Gregorius’ absence, adding him to the mix again will certainly make the Yankees much stronger than before. We can’t wait to see that happen.
But just how great have they been despite missing two very important pieces of the puzzle? The answer is…pretty incredible.
The Yankees have a 2.90 ERA currently, ranking them No. 1 of all MLB teams. For a team that was concerned about their starting pitching, I think it’s safe to say that it is pretty good.
In addition to that, the Yankees have had an impressive run so far. Since starting the season 1-4, the Yankees have since gone 12-3.
Over last 15 games, Yankees are 12-3 with a 2.37 ERA and a .197 opponents batting average.
— Jeff Quagliata (@yestoresearch) April 28, 2017
I guess that means nobody should ever count out the New York Yankees.
Better yet, here’s a stat to brighten up your already-stellar Friday morning, courtesy of the New York Yankees Twitter account.
? Best 20-game start since 2010.
? 5 straight wins vs. Boston.
? Back in the Bronx tomorrow! #Facts pic.twitter.com/AlFVqtoIbi
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 28, 2017
Put on those shades, Yankees fans. The future is looking pretty darn bright right about now.
They bested the Red Sox and now another division rival is coming into town. Can life get any better for the Yankees?