It’s an off day for the Yankees, which is always a good excuse to take a step back out of the forest and see how the trees are doing. We’re just past the one quarter mark of the 2024 season and it’s hard not to love how the season has gone thus far. The Bombers … Continue reading Yankees Quarter Pole Check In:
NYY v DET: Your (Quick) Need to Know…
If you’re a Yankee fan and don’t know too much about the Detroit Tigers, I got your back. Overall, the Tigers have played well and are currently 18-13, good for in third place in the AL Central. When we dig a little deeper, we see… They’re kind of “meh” with the bats. They’re below league … Continue reading NYY v DET: Your (Quick) Need to Know…
The ’24 Season is One Fifth Done – What Can We Expect the Rest of the Way?
By night's end, the Yankees will be 20 percent through the 2024 season, and regardless of the outcome of tonight’s game in Baltimore, they be in the neighborhood of a 100-win pace over 162. Of course, 20 percent of a season is a small sample, but it shouldn’t be disregarded either. That said, what can … Continue reading The ’24 Season is One Fifth Done – What Can We Expect the Rest of the Way?
Say It: Aaron Boone is Doing a Great Job
Happy Monday! The New York Yankees are 15-7 and in first place in a division in which every team has a winning record. That’s great news without any caveats, but when you consider Gerrit Cole would be making his fifth start today (he’s made zero) and Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres have combined for a … Continue reading Say It: Aaron Boone is Doing a Great Job
Three Takeaways From Yesterday’s Game
Even though it’s only April 18th, it’s hard not to be excited about the 2024 Yankees. They’re in first place in a division in which all five teams are over .500, and not insignificantly, have been a heck of a lot of fun to watch. With regards to yesterday’s fist pump generating come from behind … Continue reading Three Takeaways From Yesterday’s Game
Two Things To Remember on Jackie Day
It’s Jackie Day, so I’m here to give you my annual reminder that there are two things to remember about Jackie today that don’t get mentioned often enough: First, this day isn’t only about Jackie. You think Jackie had it hard? Of course, he did. But he also played half of his games in Brooklyn, … Continue reading Two Things To Remember on Jackie Day
Let’s Talk Cleveland
The Yanks are in Cleveland for a three-game set, so let’s talk about the Guardians. I’m not a betting man, but if I were, I’d bet that we’re going to hear about the surprising, upstart, Guardians who currently sport a 9-3 record. Don’t buy it. They’re the same old Guardians. They swing A LOT, make … Continue reading Let’s Talk Cleveland
Great Start Yankees! But Let’s Dig Deeper…
The Yanks are playing phenomenally and have been a heck of a lot of fun to watch as well – there’s absolutely zero reason not to be optimistic about the rest of 2024. That said, Joe Girardi talking about bunting and “contact” over the first few games, then Paul O’Neill citing every player’s batting average … Continue reading Great Start Yankees! But Let’s Dig Deeper…
Let’s Talk About Joe Girardi
You might be wondering why we need to talk about Joe Girardi. Trust me, I wish I weren’t inclined to do so, yet here we are. First, at a bare minimum, we’re going to be subjected to Girardi’s takes on the YES Network throughout the season. He’s already discussed his fondness for the “balance” of … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Joe Girardi
Reality Check (s)
I do my best to be a realist. Don’t misunderstand, I’m as giddy as any Yankee fan this morning after watching the Yanks sweep the Astros in the manner they did. Four wins would have been great, but three in come from behind fashion and one in the ninth? With major contributions from the Juan … Continue reading Reality Check (s)