The New York Yankees have angered fans all season long, as the promise of a return to the World Series has turned into the reality of a probable last place finish. It may be the first time in 30 years that the Bronx Bombers have finished with a losing record. Now, the Pinstripes are making their fans pay even more, literally.
Jasson Dominguez is all of 20-years old but he has been a focal point for New York Yankees fans for the past four years. Why? Well, general manager Brian Cashman shelled out $5.1 million to the young player nicknamed "The Martian" for his "out of this world" baseball talent as a 16-year old. Now, the extraterrestrial-nicknamed minor leaguer is hitting his way to the Bronx.
New York Yankees' GM Brian Cashman was refreshingly candid during a press conference on Wednesday, calling the 2023 season both disastrous, and embarrassing.
New York Yankees beat reporter for Newsday, Erik Boland has been covering the Bronx Bombers since their last World Series championship in 2009. Boland's relationships within the organization and Major League Baseball, along with a terrific writing style, make him one of the top writers in the business. He is also a sincere and passionate radio guest.
The New York Yankees did not make any big moves at the trading deadline because threr were not any that made sense for General Manager Brian Cashman to move on.
Aaron Judge is set to return for the New York Yankees on Friday, but once he's back, the team has no more excuses left. They have to make a run to the playoffs.
When a Major League Baseball general manager fires a support coach, managers get a little nervous. When that specific general manager has never done that before, in his career, and does it, well nervous is most definitely an understatement.
Few people can relate to what Domingo German did against the Oakland A's on Wednesday night. Most are aware that German was only the 24th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to pitch a perfect game. The 16th pitcher to do it was sitting by, enjoying every pitch.
Some things are bigger than sports, a concept that was on-display today at Yankee Stadium, as New York honored Liam Hendriks for his courageous cancer battle.