World Series Game 3 returns to Tropicana Field as the Milwaukee Brewers, up 2-0, send left‑hander Robert Gasser against Rays ace Freddy Peralta, the ALCS MVP who will soon hit free agency. After splitting the first two games by two runs, the series shifts to Florida at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The post previews the pitching duel, offers a quick review of Tim Hill’s 2026 season, and profiles Yankees’ unsung star Snuffy Sternweiss, inviting fans to weigh in on the matchup and Peralta’s market value.
The New York Mets will add veteran Mariano Duncan to their major‑league coaching staff, working with position players, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Duncan, 63, brings 20+ years of coaching experience after a 13‑year MLB playing career with teams like the Dodgers and Yankees. Meanwhile, the Mets have ruled out Kevin Long and Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee for the vacant hitting role, leaving director of hitting Jeff Albert as the only remaining open spot. The moves signal a reshuffle of New York’s hitting staff ahead of the offseason.
The Miami Marlins’ shortstop Otto Lopez posted a .305/.349/.437 line in 2026, hitting 11 home runs, stealing 34 bases and striking out just 13% of the time. By contrast, the Yankees batted .235 and struck out 24.7% of their plate appearances, sparking speculation that New York could benefit from acquiring Lopez. Reports suggest Miami is open to offers for Lopez and outfielder Xavier Edwards if the return is substantial, though no concrete Yankees proposal exists yet. With his contract through 2029, the Yankees must weigh Lopez’s high contact rate against his low walk rate and potential defensive flexibility at shortstop or second base before making a move.
Game 1 of the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers draws 12.2 million viewers on Fox and Univision, surpassing all non‑Dodgers finals this decade. Though lower than last year’s 13.3 million Dodgers‑Blue Jays opener and the 2024 record 15.2 million Dodgers‑Yankees game, the audience tops the 2023 Rangers‑Diamondbacks (9.4 million) and exceeds 2022 (11.7 million) and 2021 (11.1 million) viewership. Peaks reach just over 13 million, and upcoming Nielsen Big Data figures could push the total higher. The strong Friday start suggests growing interest despite the Rays and Brewers lacking broad national appeal.
New York Yankees World Series champion Mariano Duncan will join the Mets' coaching staff.
The article argues that the Yankees should target reliever Adrian Morejon, a 50‑year‑old Padres free agent who logged 86 innings with a 2.83 ERA in 2026, rather than simply replacing closer David Bednar. Morejon appeared in 76 games, struck out 107 batters (30.4% K rate) and issued only 28 walks (8.0% BB rate), adding 28 holds. He proved versatile, limiting left‑handed hitters to a .461 OPS and right‑handed hitters to a .609 OPS, making him useful beyond a traditional left‑handed specialist role. While his 86‑inning workload isn’t guaranteed for next season and his price is unknown, the piece suggests he would give New York valuable flexibility in the bullpen.
The New York Post reports that the New York Mets will add former utility man Mariano Duncan to Andy Green’s major‑league coaching staff. Duncan, 63, joins after seven years in the Mets’ minor‑league system, including stints as hitting coach for the Rookie‑level Kingsport Mets and bench coach at High‑A Brooklyn and Double‑A Binghamton. He’s slated to work with the position‑player group, having coached seven current 40‑man roster players such as Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez. Duncan’s 12‑year MLB career featured two World Series rings (1990 Reds, 1996 Yankees) and an All‑Star nod in 1994. The Mets still have a few coaching slots open ahead of Spring Training.
The Yankees must decide how to use Jasson Dominguez after a disappointing 2026 season in which he logged 57 games, 222 plate appearances and posted a .225/.267/.368 slash line (OPS .635). While he showed defensive versatility with 42 starts in right field and a few at left and DH, his numbers fell short of his 2025 performance and he saw no time in center field. The article argues that keeping him on a bench is insufficient; New York should either craft a clear path to regular playing time or test the trade market, though no concrete offers exist yet. A credible spring competition could preserve his value while the club re-evaluates his role.
Left‑handed reliever Robby Ahlstrom made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2026 after years of prospect hype and command struggles in the minors. Acquired from the Yankees in a 2022 trade, he refined his control at Round Rock, walking just 8 of 116 batters early in the season. Called up on June 1, Ahlstrom retired all four Cardinals hitters in his first appearance and held a 0.00 ERA through his first nine outings, but his performance later wavered, spiking to a 7.07 ERA after a rough June‑July stretch and again after the All‑Star break, including a September 2 outing against the Athletics where he surrendered three runs and two homers. The piece reviews his volatile season and the Rangers’ bullpen context.
The New York Yankees won 93 games, thrashed their hated rivals in Boston in the Wild Card Series, and sported one of the best rotations in their franchise’s history. Cam Schlittler will likely win the 2026 American League Cy Young Award, and the team found a way to finish eighth in Runs Scored per Game […]
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Yankees' ALDS workout at Tropicana Field mimicked the Brewers' strategy. It just didn't work.
On October 26, 2026, Pinstripe Alley honors the 108th birthday of George “Snuffy” Stirnweiss, a two‑time All‑Star who shone for the Yankees during World War II. After opting for baseball over a 1940 NFL draft spot, Stirnweiss debuted in 1943 and became the regular second baseman in 1944, leading the AL with 205 hits, 16 triples and 55 steals while posting a 139 OPS+ and a career‑high 9.0 fWAR. He helped New York win the 1943 pennant and contributed a pivotal bunt in Game 3 of that World Series. The piece traces his multi‑sport youth, minor‑league rise, and lasting place beside Yankees legends like Gehrig and Mantle.
Tim Hill’s two‑year Yankees stint began as a bullpen gem, posting a 2.48 ERA, a league‑best 68.3% ground‑ball rate and 128 appearances from June 2024 to May 2026. The left‑hander’s 2025 line showed a 4.60 ERA and -1.1 fWAR, and a disastrous May 22, 2026 outing against the Rays saw his ERA balloon to 6.23, his ground‑ball rate halve and 11 homers surrender. Manager Aaron Boone left him off the Wild Card and ALDS rosters, opting for Ryan Yarbrough instead. Now a free agent at 36, Hill’s future hinges on whether teams believe he can recapture his elite sinker‑induced ground balls.
The San Diego Padres may target Yankees right‑hander Luis Gil as a low‑risk, high‑reward fix for their rotation overhaul. Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year who posted a 15‑win, 177‑strikeout season, has struggled with injuries—including Tommy John surgery, a lat strain and a shoulder strain—causing his fastball to drop from 97 mph to 94 mph and his walk rate to climb to 5.9%. Padres GM A.J. Preller, known for reviving troubled starters, could rely on pitching coach Ruben Niebla to tweak Gil’s mechanics and restore his rookie form. A trade would fill a potential vacancy in San Diego’s five‑spot rotation ahead of the 2027 season.
The Yankees aren't viewed as a fit for Steven Kwan, but they're now being linked to another name.
The Royals Review notes that the New York Yankees have previously shown interest in Kansas City second‑baseman Michael Massey, a point highlighted by New York Post reporter Joel Sherman. The piece intermixes fantasy analysis of young hitters, a review of reliever Lucas Erceg’s 2026 season, and retro trivia about Danny Jackson’s 1985 immaculate inning, but the headline focus remains the lingering Yankees curiosity about Massey as the Royals head into free‑agency decisions.
With Bednar, Hill and Yarbrough hitting free agency, Xavier Rivas, Chris Veach, Roderick Arias, Coby Morales, Garrett Martin and Jackson Lovich could fill Yankees holes.
The World Series shifts to Tropicana Field for Game 3 as the Milwaukee Brewers lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0. Freddy Peralta, fresh off an ALCS MVP award after his trade from the Mets, will start for the Rays against Brewers left‑hander Robert Gasser at 8 p.m. EST on FOX. The post also previews Nick’s review of Tim Hill’s underwhelming 2026 season and a profile of obscure Yankee Snuffy Sternweiss. Fans debate the pitching edge and Peralta’s rising free‑agent value after his postseason surge.
Pinstripe Alley highlights the fallout from the Yankees' early October exit, with Erik Boland lambasting Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone for blaming players while dismissing deeper organizational issues. The piece also cites MLB Trade Rumors on catcher Austin Wells, suggesting the Yanks might pursue Tyler Stephenson, Ryan Jeffers or a trade for Hunter Goodman depending on Wells' performance trajectory. NJ.com notes the club will shed $71.9 million in payroll, but potential raises and guarantees for David Bednar and Paul Blackburn could consume $35 million, prompting further non‑tender moves.
The New York Yankees are searching for fresh arms to revive a bullpen that desperately needs reinforcements. But just when the Bronx Bombers could use a familiar, reliable hand, one of their former trusted relievers is making sure that reunion will never happen. At 35, Chad Green has decided to call time on his MLB […]
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As Halloween looms, Burn City Sports ranks the Arizona Diamondbacks’ most intimidating players. The list opens with the towering 6‑foot‑10 left‑hander Randy Johnson, whose 372 strikeouts in 2001 helped clinch the franchise’s first World Series and earned co‑MVP honors. Right‑hander Curt Schilling follows, posting a 4‑0 record and 1.12 ERA in that postseason. Catcher Miguel Montero’s 2012 .286 average, 15 homers and a career‑best 48% caught‑stealing rate made him a dual threat. Luis González’s game‑winning single in Game 7 of the 2001 Series remains a haunting memory for Yankees fans. Finally, speedster Corbin Carroll led the NL in triples from 2023‑2026, turning routine hits into monster triples. These fearsome performances define the D‑Backs’ legacy of terror on the diamond.
After a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, the Yankees’ $2.6 billion Apollo Sports Capital deal fuels a heated debate about the team’s clubhouse culture. Analysts like Jake Storiale argue that New York’s media frenzy and demanding fans aren’t excuses; the franchise must build players who thrive under pressure. Past struggles cited include Sonny Gray’s 7.71 ERA at home in 2018 and Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s .231 average, 19 homers and 55 RBIs before being benched in the series. With the World Series drought now at 17 seasons, the Steinbrenners retain full control while manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman face scrutiny but are set to return for 2027. The article examines whether cultural reform, not cash, will end the pinstripe curse.
There are many reasons why the New York Yankees trading for Bryce Harper would be a bad idea, but his demand to waive his no-trade clause should close the door for good.
The Yankees face a bullpen overhaul after closer David Bednar and others enter free agency. MLB Trade Rumors reports that Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller predicts the most likely trade target: Milwaukee reliever Trevor Megill. Megill, an All‑Star with a 1.35 ERA in the postseason and a recent 30‑save season, has one year of team control and an estimated $8 million salary for 2027—far cheaper than Bednar’s expected contract. With Bednar, Paul Blackburn and Ryan Yarbrough hitting free agency, the Yanks are expected to chase Megill to restore elite relief depth.
The article advises the New York Yankees to treat Phillies third‑base prospect Alec Bohm as a part‑time, complementary bat rather than a long‑term solution. Bohm posted a .249/.315/.383 line with 88 RBI and a .698 OPS in 2026, but his performance splintered: .816 OPS in 192 PA against left‑handers versus .644 OPS in 437 PA versus right‑handers. A mid‑season surge (.274/.340/.433 in 120 games) suggests upside, yet his defense ranked minus‑8 Outs Above Average at third base. The author recommends a short‑term contract with a clear role, keeping trade options open, and warns against letting his RBI total dictate the price.