Luis Gil had a poor effort in his last start. He lasted only 4.2 innings against the Minnesota Twins. With the Yankees about to clinch a playoff spot, the Yankees needed Gil to step up and seize the third slot in the playoff pitching rotation. Since there are six games left in the season, and…
UPDATE: Fry was released from the hospital earlier today after being diagnosed with facial fractures. A timeline for recovery is six to eight weeks without the need for surgery. That means his season is over. Fry will be unable to return for Cleveland’s postseason run if they end up qualifying. Sometimes baseball serves up moments…
Last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks faltered at the end of the season, and their overall record was 89-73. In 2023, the D-Backs had a record of 84-78. Therefore, the casual baseball fan might guess their World Series run was in 2024. Wrong. It was 2023. They missed the playoffs in 2024. Now in 2025,…
Major League Baseball will implement the automated Ball Strike System (ABS Challenge System) in 2026, it was announced on Tuesday. The Automated Ball Strike System (ABS) was used in Spring Training this year as a test. If you are not familiar with the system, it provides a cartoon-like view of the strike zone, and where…
The White Sox are a bad baseball team with nothing to play for. The White Sox head to Yankee Stadium for a three-game series with the Yankees. Ironically, the Yankees’ magic number to clinch a playoff spot is three, so they could do it by sweeping the White Sox. The Yankees have the pitching advantage…
The Atlanta Braves received disappointing news Monday night when second baseman Ozzie Albies exited their game against the Washington Nationals with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. The injury occurred during the third inning of what was shaping up to be another strong performance for the veteran infielder. Ozzie Albies’ Injury Details Surface…
The St Louis Cardinals have confirmed that shortstop Masyn Winn will undergo arthroscopic surgery this Thursday in Dallas to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. The club and its fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief, as the procedure is considered minor and Winn is fully expected to be ready for the…
The New York Yankees acquired Miami Marlins superstar Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, and Chisholm has only gotten better in his time in New York. Last year with the Yankees, Chisholm hit .273 with 11 home runs, 23 RBI, and a .825 OPS. Acquiring Chisholm gave the Yankees a dynamic and…
Decisions the Yankees should make for 2026. Indeed, the 2025 season has yet to play out, but it is never too early to start thinking about decisions the Yankees should make in 2026. It is fun to think about what decisions the Yankees should make in 2026. They will have strong pitching, with Max Fried,…
Cam Schlittler keeps getting important starts for the Yankees. Today, he started the fourth game against the Baltimore Orioles, with the Yankees leading the four-game series 2-1. The Yankees need to keep winning to keep pace in the American League playoff race, and they were relying upon young Cam Schlittler to lead them. Cam Schlittler…