Oswald Peraza‘s tenure in New York is over. The Yankees traded the struggling infielder to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday and quickly replaced him by trading Everson Pereira to the Rays for infielder Jose Caballero, the team announced Thursday. In return, the Bombers received minor-league outfielder Wilberson De Pena and international money. The deal … Read more
Even though Aaron Judge is going on the injured list, the Yankees breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday. Aaron Boone said the slugger is heading to the IL with a right flexor strain after missing Saturday’s game against the Phillies. Boone found out before the 9-4 loss, as Judge underwent an MRI, received a … Read more
Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game. “I have not played well for the last few weeks, maybe even this whole month,” the 15-year-veteran said. “That’s hurt our team the way I’ve played this … Read more
If his unimpeded presence in the Yankees’ lineup had not made it clear already, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is no longer facing a one-game suspension for the mid-game, post-ejection tweet he sent on April 17. Chisholm made it clear that he planned to appeal that suspension after Major League Baseball announced it on April 18. As … Read more
The Yankees and Mets know plenty about great closers, even though the Yankees know a lot more, because they had Mariano Rivera, the best who ever lived. And it was just a few years ago that Edwin Diaz looked like the best the Mets ever had and the best in baseball that 2022 season, when … Read more
As Aaron Boone logged onto a Zoom call between the Yankees and Max Fried this past December, he wondered whether the pitcher made sense for the Bronx’s bright lights. “For whatever reason, I went in thinking, ‘Oh, he’s maybe going to be more reserved. I don’t know that he wants to come play in New … Read more
TAMPA — J.C. Escarra took the scenic route, but the catcher finally reached his desired destination when Aaron Boone summoned him to his office on Saturday. With hidden cameras recording their conversation, Boone initially acted as if Escarra had not made the Yankees’ roster after an all-around impressive spring. Then the manager dropped the charade. … Read more
Before we dig into the “who’s better Mets or Yankees?” debate between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, let’s get this out of the way: Despite his contention that he signed with the Mets because he thought they had the best chance to get to the World Series, we all know the real deciding factor for … Read more
TAMPA – Aaron Boone is no longer on an expiring deal. The Yankees announced a two-year extension for the manager on Thursday morning. The deal will keep Boone, 51, in pinstripes through the 2027 season. The announcement was fully expected, as Yankees general manager Brian Cashman recently said a deal could get done before spring … Read more
The American League officially runs through the Bronx. Following the Cleveland Guardians‘ 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday night, the Yankees clinched home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs. The Yanks are officially the top seed in their respective league for the first time since 2012. They will now face off against the winner … Read more