Yankees

J.C. Escarra made the Yankees Roster

Tampa, FLA -- Over the next few days, the Yankees will make official roster decisions, to fill the 26-man roster by Thursday, and one of the first, sort-of no brainer…

Matthew Nethercott March 22, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Yankees Pitching Staff Takes More Hits

Tampa, FLA -- The spring from hell continues as 2 more concerns with Yankees pitchers have come to light in the past 24 hours. Mark Leiter Jr. The first belongs…

Matthew Nethercott March 16, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Spring Breakout 2025 Notes

Sarasota, FLA -- The Yankees have concluded their Spring Breakout game, losing the game 5-4 in walk-off fashion, but there were a lot of good things in the game to…

Matthew Nethercott March 15, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Weaver and Williams: This Duo will Close it!

Tampa, FLA -- The New York Yankees entered the offseason with a clear goal: fortify the back end of their bullpen. While the relief pitching had been reliable during the…

Matthew Nethercott March 14, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

(Credit: Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) Tampa, FLA -- Gerrit Cole recently underwent Tommy John surgery, with the Yankees confirming that the procedure involved a complete UCL reconstruction enhanced by internal bracing.…

Matthew Nethercott March 14, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Stanton Injury Update

(Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Tampa, FLA -- According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Giancarlo Stanton is grappling with chronic calf injuries alongside ongoing elbow issues—a challenge…

Matthew Nethercott March 13, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Yankees Injury Report

This article will be updated through the 2025 season. Giancarlo Stanton: (Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Stanton was diagnosed with tennis elbow in both elbows, an injury that has affected…

Matthew Nethercott March 13, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Could Dom Smith make the Opening Day roster?

Tampa, Fla — Dom Smith has shown promising performances in spring training, making a case for a potential impact this season. With the designated hitter (DH) position available, Smith could…

Matthew Nethercott March 12, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Have the Yankees found a leadoff hitter?

2022 New York Yankees Archive | New York Yankees/GettyImages Tampa, FLA -- One of the biggest questions the Yankees have had this offseason was finding a leadoff hitter. Jazz Chisholm…

Matthew Nethercott March 10, 2025

161st & River: A Yankees Podcast

Jasson Dominguez: The Hidden Gem of the 2025 Yankees

(Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post) Jasson Dominguez is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting talents in baseball, and he's poised to step into a pivotal role for…

Matthew Nethercott March 9, 2025