The Yankees will take on the Athletics once again in the Bronx in what looks to be a beautiful, sunny matinee. Having won the first two games of the series, the Bombers will send Jameson Taillon to the mound this afternoon looking for the three-game sweep and the team’s fourth win in a row overall. … Continue reading Yankees vs. As: Jameson Taillon vs. Cole Irvin
Category: Game Preview
Yankees vs. Astros: Gerrit Cole vs. Cristian Javier
After splitting the first two games of their four games series with the Astros, the Yanks look to start another winning streak today in the Bronx. The Yanks “Top Gun” Gerrit Cole, will be on the hill for the home team while Houston will send 25-year-old righty, Cristian Javier to the mound. Here’s what you … Continue reading Yankees vs. Astros: Gerrit Cole vs. Cristian Javier
Yankees @ Rays: Gerrit Cole vs. Shane McClanahan
Before we get to tonight’s preview, let’s do a quick two-sentence recap of this past weekend’s action in Toronto: Any time you blow an 8-3 lead, it’s a missed opportunity. Yet two out of three from a good team – and make no mistake, the Jays are legit – is a good weekend. Moving on. … Continue reading Yankees @ Rays: Gerrit Cole vs. Shane McClanahan
Yankees vs. Rays: Nestor Cortes vs. Shane McClanahan
The Yankees take on their rivals from the Sunshine State again tonight in the second game of a three-game set. After last night’s 2-0 win that was aided by some shoddy Rays’ defense, the Yankees currently lead Toronto by 9 games and Tampa Bay by 10 games in the AL East. Tonight looks to be … Continue reading Yankees vs. Rays: Nestor Cortes vs. Shane McClanahan
Yankees vs. Rays: Gerrit Cole vs. Corey Kluber
Tonight the Yankees begin the toughest part of their 2022 schedule to date (it may turn out to be the toughest 13-game stretch of the season) when they take on their division rivals from the Sunshine State. Beginning tonight, the Yankees’ next 13 games are against the Rays, the Blue Jays, and the Astros – … Continue reading Yankees vs. Rays: Gerrit Cole vs. Corey Kluber
Yankees vs. Tigers: Gerrit Cole vs. Elvin Rodríguez
Game one of the three-game series between the Yanks and the Detroit Tigers will be underway in a little while. But we have to answer a question first: Who is Elvin Rodríguez? Rodríguez is a 24-year-old rookie right-hander who’ll be making his 3rd career big league start tonight, against the Bronx Bombers. Rodríguez has thrown … Continue reading Yankees vs. Tigers: Gerrit Cole vs. Elvin Rodríguez
Yankees vs. Angels: Jordan Montgomery vs. Noah Syndergaard
The Yankees will start a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels this evening in the Bronx. This is the first time the Yankees get to see the must-see TV Halos in person, and if you’re a Yankee fan who hasn’t had a chance to see them, here’s what you need to know. The Angels … Continue reading Yankees vs. Angels: Jordan Montgomery vs. Noah Syndergaard
Rival Roundup, Yankees @ Rays Preview
Before we get to the Yanks and specifically tonight’s game, let’s get a quick status update on a division rival. (Something I may do more frequently on going – out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind.) On May 8th the Red Sox were 10-19 and were in dead last in the AL East. They’ve … Continue reading Rival Roundup, Yankees @ Rays Preview
Yankees vs. Rays Preview
The Yankees start a key four-game series with their divisional rivals from the Sunshine State tonight when they take on the Rays in Tampa. It’s the first meeting of the year between the two AL powerhouses, both of whom have played very well but have faced many questions about the strength of their respective schedules. … Continue reading Yankees vs. Rays Preview
Yankees vs. Orioles: Gerrit Cole vs. Jordan Lyles
Before we get to tonight’s clash with the O’s, let me get my mini-rant out of the way: Exactly 300 players have a minimum of 75 PA this season, and among those 300, Kyle Higashioka’s wRC+ of 25 (TWENTY FIVE) is dead last. Furthermore, he leads MLB catchers in passed balls allowed, despite being only … Continue reading Yankees vs. Orioles: Gerrit Cole vs. Jordan Lyles