Orlando Hernández joined the Yankees rotation in June 1998 and proceeded to exceed all expectations. Then he saved the team’s season.
Category: New York Yankees
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How Gleyber Torres of the Yankees Got Back to His Old Approach
While trying to be a shortstop, Gleyber Torres got away from what made him great. A long process has him doing things correctly again, and worrying a lot less.
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Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Beating the Yankees Personally
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned into a Yankee killer, just like Ken Griffey Jr. once was. “It’s a personal thing,” Guerrero said without elaborating.
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A New(ish) Pitch on the Block
The sweeper — a horizontal slider — had long been lumped in with other breaking balls. Thanks to a change in the Statcast system, it is suddenly its own thing.
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Opening Day Gives Yankees Plenty of Reason to Dream
The New York Times – Sports:Everything went well in the Bronx. Gerrit Cole cruised, Aaron Judge homered and Anthony Volpe made his major league debut in an easy win over San Francisco.
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MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts
The New York Times – Sports:On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught up.
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Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer Draw Opening Day Starts for Yankees and Mets
The New York Times – Sports:Aces around the majors are ready to go, with the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole facing Logan Webb of the Giants and the Mets’ Max Scherzer facing Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins.
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The Yankees Cap Goes Viral in Brazil: ‘Is It Basketball?’
The New York Times – Sports:The New York Yankees logo is everywhere in Brazil. What it means, however, is up for interpretation.
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Anthony Volpe Makes Yankees Roster at Shortstop
The New York Times – Sports:Anthony Volpe, 21, grew up rooting for Derek Jeter. Making the Yankees’ opening day roster after a hot preseason, Volpe will try to pick up where his idol left off.
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‘Reggie’ Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball
The New York Times – Movies:Jackson, a.k.a. Mr. October, was called a lot of things during his storied career with the Yankees. A new documentary goes beyond the nicknames.
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Joe Pepitone, Rambunctious Star When the Yankees Faded, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:He had All-Star years, won three Gold Gloves, hit with power and was a fan favorite, but as the team’s fortunes dimmed, his renegade lifestyle had its costs.
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Will Aaron Judge Hit 62 Home Runs Again? ‘You Never Know.’
The New York Times – Sports:In his first year as the Yankees’ captain, Judge hopes to win a World Series but isn’t ruling out another record-setting season. History suggests that would be tough.