Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe is off to a slow start in his first Major League season after quickly being promoted to the Majors after an incredible Spring Training. Is there any reason to be concerned? If you prefer video breakdowns, check out this video: Let’s start off by looking at what Volpe did so…
With injuries to Frankie Montas and Carlos Rodón, Domingo Germán and Clarke Schmidt are currently slated to take the fourth and fifth spots of the New York Yankees’ starting rotation for the beginning of the season. Schmidt was primarily used as a long reliever last season, but worked this offseason to add a cutter to…
Top prospect Oswald Peraza made his long-awaited MLB debut in 2022 and hit .306/.404/.429 in 57 plate appearances. This stat line is extra impressive because Peraza was not getting consistent playing time. Developed as a shortstop in the Yankees’ system, he will be competing for the starting role in Spring Training. There is a lot…
Both Carlos Correa and Corey Seager above average offensively. They have good strikeout rates and walk rates. Their quality of contact is also very good, with above average hard hit rates, barrel rates, and expected stats. The differences in plate approach are more telling to how well each player will perform on a long term…
The AL East is one of the most competitive divisions in baseball. This season four of the five teams finished with a record above .500. Having a quality player at every roster spot is critical for success, but especially catcher. So let’s breakdown how all five teams’ catcher position looks for 2022. Before we get…
In this article, we will take a look at the Yankees roster heading into the offseason and opening day 2022. To do this, we will summarize strengths and weaknesses from this year, and then break down the roster by position to identify areas that can be upgraded. When talking about roster spots and players, the…
The Yankees have had quite the rollercoaster of the season, but finally clinched a playoff spot. This team has been a bit of a puzzle all season, as they have such strong players on their roster but were unable to compete consistently enough for a chance at the division. Regardless, they remain a big threat…
Luis Gil has been a pleasant addition to the Yankees starting rotation during the second half of this season. In five games so far, he has a 2.88 ERA/3.97 FIP and a 30% strikeout rate. In this article, we’ll do a deep dive into how Gil has been doing so far, and what to expect…
This article is in response to an article titled “Mailbag: Without star-filled roster, why are the Rays so much better than Mets and Yankees?” by Andy Martino. The original article can be found here. In the article, SNY’s Andy Martino responds to the following question posed by @SamStephenson12: No position player on the Rays would…
The Yankees acquired Joey Gallo via trade from the Rangers this deadline. How is he doing so far? The video in this post outlines his strengths and weakness, and talks about whether he can improve. Summary: Gallo’s offensive numbers have declined since the trade. The biggest challenge for Gallo will be making more contact. Since…