Yankees decide key battles with ’email blast’

03/21/2023 adminbattles, blast, decide, email, key, Yankees0 comment

March 2, 2023; Bradenton, Florida, USA; New York Yankees second baseman (77) turns his bat after he walked against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth inning during spring training at Lecomb Park. Mandatory credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees still leave many battles for spots with only nine spring training games left. Top prospect Anthony Volpi is a mix of 26 players, but that will be determined by the team’s strategy to either transfer Gleyber Torres or Isiah Kiner-Falefa or change Oswald Peraza’s place. Volpe hasn’t…

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One player the Yankees must promote to the 26-man roster

03/20/2023 admin26man, player, promote, roster, Yankees0 comment

February 26, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Willie Calhoun (24) hits an RBI single in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Yankees linebacker Willie Calhoun has had a great spring, which will hopefully propel him to the Opening Day roster. While I don’t think he’ll ever start out on the field, especially since he’s just a terrible defender, I can be proven wrong. However, he still swings an excellent putter and has…

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The Yankees cut 2 left-handed hitters and reassigned them to the minor league camp

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February 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees quarterback Jake Powers (60′) catches a ball during spring training at Steinbrenner Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Mandatory credit: Dave Nelson-USA TODAY Sports With 10 days to go until Opening Day and nine spring training games, the New York Yankees are slowly cutting down the roster until they are finally at 26. Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees reassigned Jake Powers and Billy McKinney to the minor league camp, two left-handed players who’ve had some solid moments in the past few weeks. The Yankees…

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Yankees’ Clark Schmidt is ready to be a replacement in the rotation

03/20/2023 adminClark, ready, replacement, rotation, Schmidt, Yankees0 comment

Last night’s game wasn’t televised, but Clark Schmidt did a show for the audience at George M. Steinbrenner Stadium. Not only was Schmidt good, but he was perfect, allowing no baserunner to hit his seven batters in five innings, and doing so in only 50 pitches. While it’s only spring training, the remarkable ability to make swings and misses while attacking the strike zone is very encouraging. The new cutter he’s throwing is doing wonders for the former University of South Carolina, and the Yankees may get their hands on…

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The Yankees free agent bullpen signing provides a tough injury update

03/20/2023 adminagent, Bullpen, free, injury, signing, tough, update, Yankees0 comment

July 31, 2019; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Tommy Canley (48) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees can’t afford to lose more players this spring training—they already have starting rookies in rotation and starting quarterback Harrison Bader. The Bulls have also taken some blows, with Scott Ephros set to miss the entire season due to Tommy John surgery and Lou Trevino suffering an injury that could sideline him for a few…

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The Yankees are receiving a better-than-expected injury update in Harrison Bader

03/19/2023 adminBader, betterthanexpected, Harrison, injury, receiving, update, Yankees0 comment

February 23, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees center Harrison Bader (22) plays ball during spring training at Steinbrenner Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Mandatory credit: Dave Nelson-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees couldn’t escape spring training without suffering a number of injuries. The first round suffered the most significant blows, in particular Carlos Rodon and Frankie Montas. Rodon is expected to miss until the first month of the regular season, and Montas will only return in August, if he’s lucky, but the Bombers also lost starting quarterback Harrison…

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The Yankees may have found a gem on the cheap

03/19/2023 adminCheap, gem, Yankees0 comment

March 4, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Willie Calhoun (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Stadium. Mandatory credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees have a number of non-roster invitees vying for a 26-man spot for the Opening Day roster, but none have impressed more than their former fourth-round pick in 2015, Willie Calhoun. Aside from having a perfect baseball name, the 28-year-old left fielder has…

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How can the yankees start anthony volpe and also keep gliber torres

03/18/2023 adminAnthony, gliber, start, Torres, Volpe, Yankees0 comment

March 12, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (77) doubles against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning during spring training at Jet Blue Park in Fenway South. Mandatory credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports If any objective truth needs to be put to paper, it’s that Yankees starting quarterback Jiliber Torres is worth far more than veteran Josh Donaldson. Donaldson gets $25 million for the 2023 season at the age of 37, but he’ll inevitably go after the year is up and his…

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The Yankees lose business partner Isiah Kiner-Falefa heading into Opening Day

03/18/2023 adminBusiness, Day, heading, Isiah, KinerFalefa, lose, opening, partner, Yankees0 comment

March 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Keener Valeva (12) throws the ball out during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at George M. Steinbrenner Stadium. Mandatory credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Considering the fact that the New York Yankees have been moving Isiah Kiner-Falefa around the infield and even started him in center field during a Friday afternoon game, it’s safe to say they’re trying to expand on his value. There’s no point in turning IKF into a utilitarian role, considering the Yankees already…

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The Yankees finally got some good starting rotation news

03/17/2023 adminfinally, good, News, rotation, starting, Yankees0 comment

October 14, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees rookie Nestor Curtis (65) reacts after Cleveland Guardians center fielder Miles Straw (not pictured) is ejected during the fourth inning in Game 2 of the ALDS in the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees are starting to win back a few of their teammates for the regular season that was just around the corner. Nestor Curtis was a major contributor last season, and he’s ready to make his spring debut Sunday against…