Major League Baseball players are striking out more frequently than ever before. Not only is that statement true today, but it’s also been true for each of the last seven years. The Major League strikeout rate has been trending upwards for a … Continue reading
#483642235 / gettyimages.com Even following Chase Whitley‘s abhorrent performance from last night, its pretty evident that Vidal Nuno is the weakest link in the Yankees’ rotation. A big reason for Nuno’s struggles is that he lacks the stuff to blows … Continue reading
Five and half weeks remain until the non-waiver trade deadline, and the Yankees needs were eminently on display in this past weekend’s series against Baltimore. What’s on the shopping list? In no particular order: Second baseman — check. Third baseman … Continue reading
#450133616 / gettyimages.com Last week, I found comps for Yankees’ pitching prospect Ian Clarkin by using information from a scouting report to query the PITCHf\x database. Today, I’m repeated this exercise for lefty reliever Jacob Lindgren, the Yankees’ second round pick … Continue reading
Last week, Baseball Prospectus took a look at some of the unanticipated stories that have developed in the 2014 season. Today, let’s take a look at some of this season’s unforeseen events from a Yankees-centric perspective. This list is no particular … Continue reading
#83056547 / gettyimages.com Everybody loves prospects. Each one is shrouded in mystery and optimism, and unlike most established veterans, there’s a chance that any given prospect could develop into your team’s next home-grown superstar. Sure, many prospects never pan out, but its still fun to fantasize about … Continue reading
#491850037 / gettyimages.com Several players on the Yankees have hit decidedly better or worse than most expected in the preseason. On the unexpectedly good side, there’s Yangervis Solarte, who’s emerged from minor league obscurity to post a 119 wRC+. Meanwhile, Carlos … Continue reading
#146988841 / gettyimages.com Earlier this week, the Yankees promoted the red-hot Rob Refsnyder to triple-A Scranton. Refsnyder, a 23-year-old second base prospect, was hitting .342/.385/.548 in double-A Trenton — good for an absurd .415 wOBA. The promotion puts Refsnyder just a hop, … Continue reading
#170449445 / gettyimages.com Earlier this week, Ryan Parker of Baseball Prospectus published a scouting report on 19-year-old prospect Ian Clarkin, who’s currently pitching for the Charleston RiverDogs, the Yankees low-A affiliate. Parker reports on all three of Clarkin’s pitches: his … Continue reading
#450247012 / gettyimages.com With CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, and Michael Pineda all on the shelf, the Yankees have had to dig pretty deep into their starting pitcher depth to fill out their rotation. Twenty-four-year-old Chase Whitley is one of the … Continue reading