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ICYMI: Yankees go back-to-back-to-back vs. Rockies (Highlights)

Is Nestor Cortes heating up at the right time?

Josh Benjamin

All the way back in April, we had some doubts about crafty New York Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes. Understandable, considering Cortes had a good-but-not-great start to the 2024 season. Luis Gil emerging as a reliable starter, plus Clark Schmidt’s shoulder injury, further made Cortes seem the eventual odd man out. All signs pointed to either … Continued

Are Yankees fans right to worry about Clay Holmes?

Josh Benjamin

Let’s start the conversation with closers. No, not just Yankees fireman Clay Holmes and his MLB-leading ten blown saves. We’ll get to him in a second. Rather, let’s talk about closers from a pure pitching standpoint. As in, what do they bring to a team on a game-by-game basis? In a nutshell, closers throw anywhere … Continued

Should Luis Gil be in the Yankees’ playoff rotation?

Josh Benjamin

As was to be expected, New York Yankees righty Luis Gil has hit the rookie wall. The playoffs are knocking on the door, which means it’s time to finally have that conversation. Gil struggled in Monday’s 12-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox and never had full control of his pitches. He gave up four runs … Continued

These Yankees need to step up over season’s final stretch

Josh Benjamin

It’s no secret that the New York Yankees can be streaky. They’re either the dominant Bronx Bombers, or a star-studded lineup that turns out a minor league-quality effort. The in-between is practically nonexistent. As a result, New York fans often gripe about one player or another because, in their eyes, they and they alone are … Continued

Yankees acquire RP Mark Leiter Jr. from Chicago Cubs

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees boosted their bullpen hours before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the Bronx Bombers have acquired right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees sent infielder Benjamin Cowles and righty reliever Jack Neely to Wrigleyville in return. Trade news: The New York Yankees and Chicago … Continued

Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr., what will his role be?

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees made their first move of trade deadline season on Saturday when they acquired Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins. Several sources reported the deal, though SportsGrid’s Craig Mish was first. The Yankees sent catching prospect Agustin Ramirez along with low-level prospects Abrahan Ramirez and Jared Serna to the Marlins in the … Continued

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are taking their podcast live

Josh Benjamin

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are the two unquestioned leaders of the “Nova” New York Knicks. In turn, their podcast “The Roommates Show” debuted earlier this year to positive reviews. And now, like any successful podcast, the two are doing a live show. On September 7, “The Roommates Show Block Party” will take place in … Continued

Yankees promoting INF Jorbit Vivas, J.D. Davis to IL

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are promoting infield prospect Jorbit Vivas to the big leagues. SNY’s Andy Martino also added that veteran J.D. Davis is going on the injured list. Vivas, 23, is the Yankees’ No. 15 prospect and primarily plays second base. New York acquired him from the Los Angeles Dodgers over the offseason for … Continued

VIDEO: Rookie 1B Ben Rice launches first MLB home run

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees’ cold streak will hopefully break soon, because first baseman Ben Rice continues to play well. The rookie out of Dartmouth hit his first career home run in MLB in Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Rice’s solo home run came off of former Yankee Frankie Montas in the fifth inning. Statcast measured … Continued

BREAKING: OG Anunoby to re-sign with Knicks on max deal

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks are dead serious about running it back in 2024-25, and it seems trading for Mikal Bridges was only the beginning. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports star defensive wing OG Anunoby will re-sign with New York for five years and $212 million. It is the richest contract in Knicks history. OG Anunoby was … Continued

Yankees acquire 1B/3B J.D. Davis from Oakland A’s

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees boosted their lineup in wake of Giancarlo Stanton’s latest hamstring injury and also padded their light-hitting infield. Veteran righty bat J.D. Davis was acquired from the Oakland A’s for Jordan Groshans. Davis had been designated for assignment by Oakland earlier this week. The Yankees announced the trade themselves. Davis was batting … Continued

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton on IL with strained hamstring

Josh Benjamin

Well, it finally happened. On June 23, 2024, the New York Yankees placed Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list with a strained left hamstring. Stanton said after the Yankees’ 3-1 loss to Atlanta on Sunday that he received a PRP injection and expects to miss about four weeks. Stanton suffered the injury rounding third base … Continued

Yankees-Orioles Takeaways: What did we learn from latest rivalry series?

Josh Benjamin

Another New York Yankees-Baltimore Orioles series, another Baltimore series win. Another case of the Bronx Bombers’ main division rival outclassing them on the field. Yet another instance of New York’s weaknesses, namely catching base stealers, on full display. And, of course, another complete and utter meltdown from everyone at WFAN, the X-Twitterverse, and beyond: The … Continued

VIDEO: Yankees 1B Ben Rice notches first MLB hit of career

Josh Benjamin

Yankees first baseman Ben Rice kept it simple with his first career hit in the majors. Facing righty Albert Suarez, Rice lined a single to right field to load the bases. Rice offered a big gaping smile after time was called. Ben Rice FIRST CAREER HIT! pic.twitter.com/If5VmccVdR — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 19, 2024 Rice … Continued

Yankees to promote No. 12 prospect Ben Rice

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are promoting catching and first base prospect Ben Rice to the big league club in wake of Anthony Rizzo’s fractured forearm. Joel Sherman of the Post was first with the news: The Yankees are calling up Ben Rice to replace Anthony Rizzo. Between AA and AAA he had a .275.393.532 slash … Continued

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo out 4-6 weeks with forearm fracture

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees will be without first baseman Anthony Rizzo for the next four to six weeks. Rizzo suffered a forearm fracture after colliding with Red Sox lefty Brennan Bernardino at first base in Sunday’s 9-3 loss at Boston. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was first with news of Rizzo’s injury and reported details along … Continued

The New York Yankees’ growing, worsening infield problem

Josh Benjamin

On paper, the New York Yankees infield sounds pretty good. DJ LeMahieu is a two-time batting champion and top-tier glove at three infield positions. Anthony Volpe’s Gold Glove at shortstop makes up for his streaky second-year bat. Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo aren’t perfect, but durable and consistent enough to draw regular starts. Except after … Continued

Yankees OF prospect Everson Pereira undergoes Tommy John surgery

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees outfield prospect Everson Pereira recently underwent Tommy John surgery, per SNY’s Andy Martino. Gary Phillips of the Daily News added Pereira had his operation a few weeks back. https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1801716233445712084 Pereira, 23, has not played since May 14 and spent all of 2024 at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. He hit .265 with ten home runs … Continued

The secret of Giancarlo Stanton’s renewed success

Josh Benjamin

Giancarlo Stanton continued his powerful streak Wednesday night in Kansas city, launching a monstrous two-run shot that traveled 449 feet. Giancarlo Stanton with an ABSOLUTE 💣 4️⃣4️⃣9️⃣ FEET 🤯 📽️: @SportsonPrime pic.twitter.com/yaGM0zTu1j — YES Network (@YESNetwork) June 13, 2024 The numbers don’t necessarily show just how much better Stanton has been this year. Mind you, … Continued

Is Aaron Judge chasing home run history once again?

Josh Benjamin

Sure, Juan Soto has been a great addition for the New York Yankees, but the spotlight once again belongs to captain and star outfielder Aaron Judge. What’s more, we may soon see baseball history again. The former MVP, now a seasoned veteran at 32 years old, is on an unbelievable hot streak. Judge slugged his … Continued