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Today on Pinstripe Alley – 10/18/26

The National League Championship Series might have ended in a four-game whooping of the Dodgers, but the American League Championship Series is already guaranteed for six. Following Friday’s rainout, the Rays brought the lumber to Cleveland with their best offensive showing of the postseason, ALDS sweep of the Yankees included. The 7-3 win knotting the […]

Yankees news: Nationals outfielder Jacob Young was in trade rumors

NJ.com | Randy Miller and Bob Klapisch: With no baseball on Friday night, Randy Miller and Bob Klapisch of NJ.com sat down to discuss what Yankees fans throughout the world are probably talking about: general manager Brian Cashman. Discussing a whole host of trades, free agent signings, and other roster moves — and in particular, […]

On The Yankees’ Third Base Dilemma

The Yankees had a strong season overall but still clearly need to upgrade following a three-game ALDS sweep at the hands of the Rays. The bullpen is going to see some turnover with the injured Fernando Cruz being a non-tender candidate, as well as Paul Blackburn and closer David Bednar entering free agency. Jazz Chisholm […]

Yankees Have Shown Past Interest In Jacob Young

The Yankees have shown past interest in Nationals center fielder Jacob Young, writes Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It’s unclear whether the two sides engaged in formal talks or if it was just due diligence on the Yankees’ part, though the Nationals were known to be exploring a trade of Young back in […]

2026 Yankees Team LVP: Ryan McMahon

In truth, the decision for the Least Valuable Player of the 2026 Yankees only ever boiled down to two players. The two standout candidates for this ignominious award were Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham, and for very similar reasons. In addition to their black hole bats polluting the lineup, there was apprehension from the start […]

NY Yankees reportedly expected to pursue Japanese phenom Shoki Oda to solve third base problem

Amid ongoing concerns over their depth at third base, a new report links the New York Yankees to Japanese pitching phenom Shoki Oda as a top target for next season. As the New York Yankees position themselves for a big 2027 season, speculation is already building around how the roster could take shape. Early reports suggest the Bronx Bombers have their sights set on international talent, including Japanese standout Shoki Oda . According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post , the Yankees...

Did the Yankees not have a plan against Drew Rasmussen?

If you’re choosing not to watch the rest of the MLB postseason, I don’t blame you at all. However, something interesting happened in Game 2 of the NLCS, something that prompted me to reflect on the Yankees’ performance (or lack of) against the Rays. Down 1-0 against the Brewers, the Dodgers started Yoshinobu Yamamoto to […]

Yankees Arizona Fall League Week 2 Recap

We’re two weeks down in the annual pilgrimage to the desert, and it’s been an up-and-down experience for the Yankees’ contingent and the rest of the Salt River Rafters. A very strong opening week shifted to a more challenging second week, one that saw several prospects struggle. As a reminder, if you want a quick […]

Thoughts on the ABS challenge system

The Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System was newly implemented in the majors this season and changed the game for the better. José Caballero made MLB history on Opening Night, tapping his helmet after a questionable strike call to trigger the very first ABS challenge during the Yankees’ season opener against the Giants. Although the […]

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Red Rolfe

“They talk about all the other fellas on that team, but I notice the man who hurts us when it counts is that third baseman. There is a real ballplayer.” The Athletics entered the 1930s as the class of the American League, winning their second straight World Series title in ‘30 and taking the pennant […]

The top five Yankees’ pitching performances of 2026

While the 2026 Yankees season has come to a frustratingly early end, it’s hard to blame much of that on the starting pitching. By several measures, the Yankees had one of the best rotations in all of baseball this year, and they have the favorite for the AL Cy Young Award in Cam Schlittler. As […]

Calling the Pen: Influencing the next generation of Oriole fans

The day after the Orioles had officially been eliminated from postseason play, Pete Alonso was still playing as though he hadn’t gotten the memo. In what turned out to be their final day of the 2026 season, the 31-year-old first baseman hit two more home runs in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Yankees. […]

Yankees news: The second base conundrum

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: The Yankees are reportedly unlikely to give Jazz Chisholm Jr. a qualifying offer, and it seems like the second baseman’s time in the Bronx is just about over. That leaves the question: what do the Yankees do at second base? Captain Aaron Judge seems to have his preferred choice, telling […]