Throughout his tenure with the Yankees, Chad Green has been an indispensable part of their bullpen. The versatile right-hander has pitched in 260 games, mostly as a reliever, but he has also started games. His versatility allows him to handle different roles, including starting, closing, and resetting. Green is a solid choice for relief work, …
The Yankees selected Michael King in the 12th Round of the 2016 draft out of Boston College. He spent the entire season at Low-A Greensboro in the South Atlantic League, where he was 11-9 with a 3.41 ERA. In 149 innings of work, King struck out 106 batters. He made three starts in 2017 with …
If you are interested in following the career of Miguel Castro, you’ve probably heard his name before. Castro, 27, has been in the major leagues since 2015 and has been compared to fellow right-handed pitchers like Aaron Judge. But is he as good as he looks? Here are three things to know about Castro. Also, …
The addition of Marwin Gonzalez to the New York Yankees is a welcomed surprise, but he is far from an official decision. The Yankees still need to clear space on their 40-man roster to make the move official. Gonzalez is a versatile player capable of playing all three infield positions and both corner outfield spots. …
If you’ve ever wanted a baseball jersey that represents your favorite player from the Big Apple, look no further than a Ben Rortvedt home jersey. Available at discount prices, this player-issued number is crafted in authentic New York Yankees colors and details. Rortvedt has a long and successful MLB career ahead of him. However, before …
In a report earlier this week, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Yankees were closing in on a deal for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the Texas Rangers’ shortstop. The Rangers’ general manager Brian Cashman cited Kiner-Falefa’s confidence as a primary reason for the interest. Though he wouldn’t be a top-tier shortstop, Kiner-Falefa’s defense would be …
After a rough start to the season in the Bronx, Zach Britton is settling into a rhythm. Britton has pitched two scoreless outings in his last seven starts. He blew a save in his first start with the Yankees in August, but he still ended the regular season with a 3.09 ERA and five saves. …
The New York Yankees have signed switch-hitting shortstop Aaron Hicks to a seven-year, $70 million contract. Last season, Hicks had his best year yet, posting a 127 OPS+ and hitting 27 home runs while playing 137 games. Before signing the deal, Hicks was scheduled to make $6 million in 2019, and then he was free …
If you’re wondering who the best pitcher in the major leagues is right now, you may be in luck. Kyle Higashioka is a fourth-generation Japanese American born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. He played baseball for Huntington Beach High School and committed to the University of California before being drafted by the New York …
While it may be early to start evaluating Severino’s potential, he has been pitching well of late. His last start came against the Twins on Sept. 20 and he surrendered only one earned run in four innings. Severino also struck out three and walked one batter in that outing. It’s hard to say whether Severino …
