March 26 (UPI) — The New York Yankees still have “a lot to prove” after their MLB season-opening shutout over the San Francisco Giants, manager Aaron Boone said. Boone made the comments in his postgame press conference following Wednesday’s 7-0 win at Oracle Park in San Francisco. The Yankees outscored the Giants 10-3. Reigning American…
Roman Anthony wasn’t even supposed to play in the World Baseball Classic this year. But when Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke his right hamate bone, Anthony got the call, less than a year after being called up to the majors with the Boston Red Sox. Anthony, 21, fit right in with Team USA on…
Yankees predicted to sign $189 million AL East rival, two-time All-Star power hitter to replace Jazz Chisholm originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as your preferred source by clicking here. Bo Bichette missed most of the postseason due to injury, but was able to return for the World Series. Despite the…
New San Francisco Giants head coach Tony Vitello is reportedly close to making his first major addition to the team’s coaching staff. Former Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will reportedly join the Giants as the team’s infield coach, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Washington, 73, managed the Angels for two seasons before the…
For all the angst that comes with big nine-figure MLB contracts when they’re first signed (welcome to the club, Dylan Cease), they actually tend to be pretty good investments. Sometimes you get a paradigm-shifting superstar who elevates your franchise to the promised land (e.g. Shohei Ohtani, Corey Seager, Max Scherzer). Other times, you find a…
