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The Yankees have a key pitcher returning from injury - Empire …
WEBAug 24, 2024 · Clarke Schmidt’s Impressive Season Cut Short. Before suffering a right lat injury, the 28-year-old second-year starter was having a tremendous season, posting a 2.52 ERA, 9.94 strikeouts per nine innings, an 84.1% left-on-base rate, and a 39% ground ball rate over 60.2 innings. He had already accumulated 1.2 WAR and was on …
Yankees nearing the return of 3 big impact pieces - Empire Sports …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The Yankees will benefit significantly from Hamilton’s impending return, as the bullpen has endured lots of struggles over the course of the past several weeks. Since July 18, Yankee relievers are pitching to a 4.02 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP, and have allowed 1.15 HR/9. Getting Hamilton back in the mix will give the team significantly more bullpen ...
Giants V Jets Joint Practice Takeaways: Secondary gets cooked, …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Giants’ Secondary Struggles Against Jets Offense. Unfortunately, the Giants struggled to keep up with Gang Green, who frequently targeted cornerback Nick McCloud and capitalized on Deonte Banks’ inexperience. McCloud, who played 312 snaps last year and allowed 152 yards in coverage, is competing for the …
Yankees eyeing return of 2 key infielders in September
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Jon Berti: Another Reinforcement on the Horizon. The Yankees are also expecting the return of Jon Berti, who has been recovering from a calf injury that landed him on the 60-day IL. The 34-year-old, known for his speed, was among the league’s fastest players just two years ago when he stole 41 bases for the Miami Marlins.
Yankees’ rising infield prospect has one final hurdle to overcome
WEBRyan Garcia August 29, 2024. Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports. Caleb Durbin is one of the few prospects in the Yankees’ organization who stayed both effective and healthy enough to progress even further from their 2023 seasons. It’s been a tough year on the farm given how many injuries they had combined with the lack of success ...
Giants shut down idea of cross-training 1st round bust at guard
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Given these specific deficiencies, the team might consider cross-training him as an offensive guard. However, the Giants have no intention of moving him from his current position. Head coach Brian Daboll stated on Wednesday that Neal is just getting back into the rhythm of the game, and changing his …
Yankees: Good news and bad news from 5-2 win over Nationals
WEBAlexander Wilson August 26, 2024. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. The Yankees faced off against the Washington Nationals to open a three-game series on Monday evening. Coming off a series win over the Colorado Rockies over the weekend, the Bombers emerged victorious in Game 1 against Washington, winning 5–2.
Yankees bench veteran utility man and immediately explode
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The Impact of Benching DJ LeMahieu. It’s hard to ignore the coincidence that the Yankees’ offense exploded with eight runs the moment they benched struggling infielder DJ LeMahieu. This season, the 36-year-old is hitting .189/.263/.249, with two homers and 24 RBIs. He has a 16.2% strikeout rate, a 9% walk rate, and a 48 wRC+.
The Giants’ secondary still faces a major problem despite Jackson …
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Expected Role and Challenges Ahead. Jackson is expected to eventually take over the CB2 position alongside Deonte Banks, but the Giants’ secondary still faces significant hurdles. With Jackson rejoining the mix and adapting to a new defense under coordinator Shane Bowen, it will certainly take him a …