The Chicago White Sox are bad. This series against the Chicago White Sox presents the Yankees with an opportunity to win four games. They won three against the Washington Nationals. The Yankees likely have the pitching advantage over the Chicago White Sox in all four games, and they have the better team. The time to…
The Phillies-Mets rivalry is quickly heating up. After the 2024 NLDS, and what will be a tight finish for the NL East, it is safe to say the rivalry is the best it has been in years. Although this year, the Mets have their number. So far, the Mets are 7-2 against the Phillies with…
In the electric atmosphere of Citi Field, a star wasn’t just born; he was forged in the heat of a pennant race. Nolan McLean, a rookie who apparently missed the memo that big-league hitting is supposed to be hard, just put on a performance for the ages. For eight breathtaking innings, he didn’t just pitch;…
Stantonian is the term used to categorize the blasts by Giancarlo Stanton. Last night’s Stantonian blast was 451 feet and 113 miles per hour. That Stantonian blast came after he doubled off the top of the wall with the bases loaded, narrowly missing a grand slam. That said, he is not in the batting order…
Luis Gil made his fourth start tonight since coming back from a nearly season-ending injury. Gil was bad in his first start back off the injured list, but he has been a bit better in the two games since. Gil still walks too many batters. However, he was good enough tonight; the Yankees won 3-1….
When you have been around baseball long enough, you learn that some ejections are worth the fine, and others just leave you scratching your head, wondering what the heck just happened. Willson Contreras found himself squarely in the latter category this week. What are the specifics? The Incident That Started It All Picture this: It…
The baseball gods have spoken, and they are demanding more strikeouts. Enter Jonah Tong, the Mets’ pitching phenom who’s about to trade his Triple-A uniform for the bright lights of Queens. After absolutely demolishing minor league hitters like a kid playing a video game, he is getting his shot at the big leagues this Friday…
Baseball fans, mark your calendars and start clearing your schedules. The 2026 MLB season is about to deliver something special. What are the landmark dates of the 2026 MLB season? When March Becomes the New April The San Francisco Giants will host the New York Yankees on March 25 to officially launch the 2026 MLB…
The Houston Astros are about to get their biggest weapon back. After months of waiting, Yordan Alvarez is finally ready to rejoin the lineup, with Manager Joe Espada indicating Sunday that the slugger has a “strong possibility” of returning from the 60-day injured list when Houston opens their homestand Tuesday against Colorado. For Astros fans…
Cam Schlittler was perfect in his last outing through six innings. He looked to do at least as well tonight for the Yankees against the light-hitting Nationals. He has very good stuff and overpowered the Nationals all night. The Yankees won 10-5. This game is just what the doctor ordered, following up on his masterpiece….