“Out of Left Field” is an occasional post that covers matters that don’t require 1,200 words of analysis but still should be addressed, even if in a brief manner. So let’s get to it – in no particular order: Is 2022 IKF an improvement over 2021 Gleyber? Yankee fans don’t universally agree on just about … Continue reading Out of Left Field, July 14th Edition
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Yankees vs. Reds Series Preview
The Cincinnati Reds make a rare trip to the Bronx this week for a three-game set with the Yankees in a matchup of two teams going in opposite directions. As you likely don’t see too much of the Reds (why would you?), here’s your need to know heading into the mid-week series. The Reds are … Continue reading Yankees vs. Reds Series Preview
Should We Worry About Nestor?
I’m sure you’ve heard, that Nestor Cortes is going to the 2022 MLB All-Star game. Additionally, if you follow the Yankees you know that Cortes has been very good for the team for over a calendar year at this point. That said… He’s been getting beat up pretty good recently. Over his last six starts, … Continue reading Should We Worry About Nestor?
4 Things Yanks Fans Should Know About the Sawx
Things get real tonight for the Yanks. The friendly confines of PNC Park are in the rear view mirror, and the Bombers will be in Beantown to take on the AL East’s second-place team, the Sox from Boston for the first game of a four-game weekend series. Here are four things Yankees fans need to … Continue reading 4 Things Yanks Fans Should Know About the Sawx
Gallo, Donaldson – Meet Occam’s razor
I’m generally not a believer in Occam’s razor. Simple questions have complex answers sometimes and it’s OK to think things through before getting your untroublesome “hot take” out there. That said, with regards to Josh Donaldson, who’s been struggling, and Joey Gallo who’s been really struggling, perhaps there is an obvious and simple answer to … Continue reading Gallo, Donaldson – Meet Occam’s razor
Stanton Has Been Great – Why Are His Results “Good”?
Our eyes and our perceptions are imperfect. This is why I don’t have blind faith in mine and I have even less faith in other peoples’ especially when it comes to their judgments of baseball players. It’s not that I dismiss anyone’s opinion outright, but I just want to see the data that supports it … Continue reading Stanton Has Been Great – Why Are His Results “Good”?
Yankees @ Pirates Preview
Tonight the Yankees will take the field at PNC Park in Pittsburgh for the start of a two-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. If you haven’t been following the Pirates closely (and why would you be?) here’s what you need to know: The Pirates are an awful team. They’re sporting a 32-47 record which is … Continue reading Yankees @ Pirates Preview
Yankees vs. Guardians Preview
Tonight the Yankees will play the first game of a three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians. Although the Guardians have outperformed expectations this season, they aren’t the type of team that’s going to get a lot of publicity, so if you’re unfamiliar with them, here’s a quick primer and what to watch for: Cleveland is … Continue reading Yankees vs. Guardians Preview
Let’s Talk IKF…
When Isiah Kiner-Falefa was acquired by the Yankees in a trade prior to the 2022 season, there was tempered optimism, and the pro-IKF crowd typically made a point along the lines of “he’s exactly the type of hitter the Yankees needed.” The implication was that the Yankees have had too many “all or nothing” hitters … Continue reading Let’s Talk IKF…
Yankees vs. As: Jameson Taillon vs. Cole Irvin
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
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