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How new Yankees have brought the ‘Dawgs’ out
NEW YORK — Alex Verdugo thoroughly enjoyed his first home run in pinstripes at Yankee Stadium earlier this month. He swatted the sweeper from Miami Marlins starter A.J. Puk, falling to one knee, and unhurriedly observed as the ball carried over the short porch in right field. He relished the moment with one of his […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 3: Braves, Dodgers battle for top spot
In what could be a season-long battle, the Braves and Dodgers were once again vying for our top spot in this week’s Power Rankings, with Atlanta just barely edging out Los Angeles. Another team might soon be in that mix, as the Yankees have the most wins in the majors at 13. The Astros — […]
Continue readingYankees’ Frazier looks to ‘do damage’ after recall
Clint Frazier is back in the Bronx, and he’s hoping to pick up where he left off — in the batter’s box, at least. “Same as it’s always been,” he said. “Just go out there and try to do damage.” The Yankees recalled the brazen young outfielder from Triple-A before Sunday’s game against Oakland, more […]
Continue readingHow players are using uniform numbers to break MLB’s unwritten rules
For more than two years, Mallex Smith didn’t tell anyone on his team why he wore No. 0. Back in January 2017, Smith found himself in a whirlwind of trades in one day, going from the Braves to the Mariners — for all of 77 minutes (“Some of the best 77 minutes of my life,” […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball: The players who could benefit most from a trade
It’s even more important to consider this year, when MLB’s brass decided to make July 31 the only in-season trade deadline. No more of those waivers shenanigans; make your dealing decisions by the end of next month. The American League has 10 teams in legitimate playoff contention, with the Orioles, Royals, Blue Jays, Tigers and […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball: Sticking with slumping superstars
Twenty days of the 2024 season are now in the books, and players’ year-to-date statistics look overly dramatic in that small sample, relative to how they will come season’s end. Universal No. 1 overall pick Ronald Acuna Jr. has yet to hit a home run, after hitting 41 last season. Rotisserie first rounder and top-25 […]
Continue readingHow Jackson Holliday’s clubhouse past influences his MLB future
It was 2:30 p.m. ET Friday, nearly five hours before second baseman Jackson Holliday‘s first game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. He was the only player on the field, and working on only a few hours of sleep after a late-night flight from Boston, but he was full of life as he posed for […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Wednesday’s MLB games
Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. Matchups play a huge role in fantasy baseball success, and it’s around this early stage of each new season that managers are seeking […]
Continue readingWho will be MLB’s best in 2024: Acuna, Betts or another star?
Ronald Acuña Jr. started 2024 as the best player in baseball, according to us. Who will end it as such? The Atlanta Braves superstar was No. 1 on our preseason MLB Rank Top 100 after winning National League honors with his historic 40-home run/70-stolen base 2024 season — but there are some questions about how […]
Continue readingYankees’ Anthony Volpe focused on how (and when) he swings
If all goes as planned following an offseason of adjustments, Volpe won’t operate there for long. “I think we’re seeing just a more mature player,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees’ 3-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. “Not surprising considering his ability, his talent, work ethic and aptitude.” The difference […]
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