The Los Angeles Angels, financially freed by restructuring Anthony Rendon’s contract, are exploring free agent options. They may pursue starting pitchers or outfielder Cody Bellinger, but face competition from the Yankees who recently made a second offer to Bellinger. If Bellinger signs with New York, the Angels’ outfield options become limited, with Kyle Tucker potentially favoring other teams.
Gary Phillips Yankees beat writer is reporting that Cashman stated “there’s currently no lane” for Jasson Domínguez but “it’s nice to know he’s there.” Here’s the deal: Domínguez is the Yankees’ top prospect. Other teams, like the Orioles with Jackson Holliday and the Reds with Elly De La Cruz, have made room for their standout…
It’s been quite a week for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades, who have now started two rehabbing members of the Yankees rotation in as many days. On Thursday, it was Gerrit Cole, on his way back from Tommy John surgery; on Friday, the Yanks saw Carlos Rodón, making his first game appearance since undergoing surgery…
ARLINGTON — Cam Schlittler and Jacob deGrom were born 13 years apart in different parts of the country, but the fireballers share common links: both late-blooming college right-handers who enjoyed immediate success in the New York spotlight. Advertised as a high-octane pitching matchup, Tuesday’s bout between the Yankees and Rangers at Globe Life Field did…
Twenty years and seven days since Andy Pettitte’s lone career home run, his son matched him in that category in his very first game in affiliated ball. Drafted in the eighth round in July by the organization his dad won five World Series rings with, Luke Pettitte went deep during Single-A Tampa’s 12-11 loss to…
TAMPA, Fla. – Gerrit Cole is showcasing a new windup this spring, an over-the-head start to his motion that at once feels new, yet carries a hint of throwback. So far, the results look vintage. Returning from Tommy John surgery performed last March, Cole tossed an inning of live batting practice on Friday morning at…
Without Andy Pettitte’s guidance, CC Sabathia can’t say for certain his phone would have rung on a Tuesday evening early in 2024, informing the left-hander that he had been selected as a first-ballot inductee to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Pettitte helped Sabathia reshape his arsenal late in a 19-year career, adding a cutter…
