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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.’
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.