By: Corey Michael Reighn Somewhere around 2009, media and fans alike, around Yankee land, started using the term, core four. Regarding Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettite and Jorge Posada. I couldn't dispute their greatness. I grew up idolizing all four of them. All homegrown Yankees....
By: Lou Landers I'm sure if you're reading this article, you know by now that the Yankees have a wealth of young prospects in the minor leagues. You also probably know that there are many question marks in the starting rotation behind Masahiro Tanaka. In this...
By: Corey Michael Reighn Last Wednesday, the Yankees brought back Aroldis Chapman. Signing him to the richest contract in the history of baseball, for a reliever. 5 years 86 million. With a no trade clause, and a nifty opt out after 3 seasons. This is a...
By: Lou Landers The Yankees appear to have a bright future with young talent on the MLB roster and a bevy of young talented prospects in the minor leagues. They may be young, however I do believe they still have what it takes to compete now....
By: Shane Thompson 2016 Results: Chicago Cubs: 103-58 (Won World Series) St. Louis Cardinals: 86-76 (17.5 GB) Pittsburgh Pirates: 78-83 (25 GB) Milwaukee Brewers: 73-89 (30.5 GB) Cincinnati Reds: 68-94 (35.5 GB) The NL Central was a main focus in MLB throughout the 2016 season. I mean why wouldn't it be? It...
2016 Results: Cleveland Indians: 94-67 (Lost in WS) Detroit Tigers: 86-75 (8 GB) Kansas City Royals: 81-81 (13.5 GB) Chicago White Sox: 78-84 (16.5 GB) Minnesota Twins: 59-103 (35.5 GB) 2016 brought upon a major shift in this division. The Royals entered the season as the 2-time defending American League Champions...
By: Shane Thompson NL West 2016 Recap: Los Angeles: 91-71 -- Division Winner San Francisco: 87-75 (4.0 GB) -- Wild Card Colorado: 75-87 (16 GB) Arizona: 69-93 (22 GB) San Diego: 68-94 (23 GB) I believe that this division was more of disappointments than success. The Rockies have been in limbo to...
By: Lou Landers The AL East was one of the more competitive divisions in MLB throughout the 2016 season. Four of the five teams were playoff contenders and had a winning percentage of .500 or better. AL East 2016 Results: Boston Red Sox: 93-69 (Division) Toronto Blue Jays: 89-73...
As we inch closer and closer to September, playoff races are heating up around Major League Baseball. Over the next 2 weeks I will be breaking down each division, discussing only the teams that I believe are in postseason contention. Toronto Blue Jays: 1st Place The Jays...
By: Lou Landers Early Season Struggles: It was a disappointing start to 2016 for Yankees. The offense was non existent and starting pitchers Michael Pineda and Luis Severino couldn't seem to get any body out. The team has still not been able to dig themselves out of...