Pinstripe Alley Jul 4, 2022
NYY News: Bañuelos traded to Pirates
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Manny Bañuelos traded to Pirates for cash; Aroldis Chapman’s continued issues might be mental; Matt Carpenter keeps making the most of his New York chance; Anthony Rizzo will trade HBPs for success against lefties. MLB Trade Rumors | Darragh McDonald: While Manny Bañuelos did finally get to make his Yankees debut this season, his latest stint with the team is now over. The club traded him to the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday for cash considerations, following his being designated for assignment on June 28. The lefty put up nice numbers...
Pinstripe Alley Jul 3, 2022
NYY News: Marinaccio going on the shelf
Photo by Dustin Satloff/ Ron Marinaccio to IL with shoulder inflammation; Clay Holmes retains closer responsibilities; Miguel Andújar giving Yankees something to consider Sports Illustrated | Max Goodman: Ron Marinaccio came in to mop up the mess Aroldis Chapman made in the matinee yesterday and did his job, retiring all three batters he faced. It continues his brilliant run of form since last being called up May 21st — 15.1 scoreless innings surrendering just one hit against 17 strikeouts. Unfortunately, it was revealed that Marinaccio was dealing with dead arm...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Jul 2, 2022
Confidence not health the problem for Aroldis Chapman, says Aaron Boone
Aroldis Chapman turned, put his head down and walked off the mound before Aaron Boone had gotten over the first base line.
Pinstripe Alley Jul 2, 2022
Yankees 13, Guardians 4: Bats breakout for double-digit barrage
Photo by Nick Cammett/ The offense overcame occasional shaky moments on the mound to put up double digits in the doubleheader opener. Maybe an extra night’s rest was all this Yankees offense needed to reset from their lethargic performance in Houston. The bats struck early and often, providing a much-needed cushion as Gerrit Cole and Aroldis Chapman (especially the latter) looked far from invincible for stretches in this contest. It was a bit of a laugher in the end, with the Yankees bashing their way to a 13-4 victory, but there was plenty of intrigue in getting us...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Jul 1, 2022
Aroldis Chapman comes off injured list, but not as Yankee closer
Chapman, through Yankees interpreter Marlon Abreu, said that he understands that Holmes has earned that role right now.
Pinstripe Alley Jul 1, 2022
Yankees activate Chapman, put Castro on paternity list
The lefty’s back in the Yankees’ bullpen, and fellow reliever Miguel Castro is on the paternity list. Aroldis Chapman has had a very weird first half in what could be his final season with the Yankees. He dealt with occasional bouts of wildness but ultimately didn’t allow a single run until May 11th (with a key assist from Michael King). Then in the rest of May, the closer fell apart, allowing at least one run across each of his last five appearances and taking two losses in the process. It was revealed that Chapman was battling left Achilles tendinitis, and he hit the...
Pinstripe Alley Jul 1, 2022
Yankees potential trade partner: Chicago Cubs
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ Chicago’s North siders have quickly fallen out of contention, and find themselves as sellers, while the Yanks are in a buying mindset. The Yankees and Cubs have had a fairly rich trade history in recent years, striking several high-profile deals, the effects of which are still very apparent for both rosters. At last season’s deadline, New York acquired Anthony Rizzo in exchange for two prospects. There was, of course, the Aroldis Chapman rental that netted the Yankees Gleyber Torres, and even the deal that sent Starlin Castro to New York had...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Jun 29, 2022
Yankees Notebook: Aroldis Chapman likely to be activated off IL on Friday
Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless inning Tuesday night with Triple-A Scranton and his rehab from an ankle issue is over.
Pinstripe Alley Jun 29, 2022
Yankees prospects: Chapman and Germán continue to rehab with clean outings
Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from June 28th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 5-4 vs. Buffalo Bisons CF Estevan Florial 1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 KRF Tim Locastro 2-4, 1 R, 1 K, 1 SBSS Oswald Peraza 2-3, 2 R, 1 BBLF Miguel Andújar 2-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 RDH Greg Bird 1-4, 1 RBI3B Derek Dietrich 0-4, 1 K2B Chris Owings 0-4, 2 K1B Jake Bauers 0-2, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 SBC Max McDowell 0-3, 1 BB, 1 KJhony Brito 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K (win)Aroldis Chapman 1 IP, 0 R, 2 K (hold) — should be his last rehab appearanceZach Greene 1 IP, 1 R, 3...
Pinstripe Alley Jun 29, 2022
NYY News: Clay or Chapman for closer?
Photo by Dustin Satloff/ Clay Holmes comments on closer role; Nestor Cortes addresses command issues; Manny Bañuelos DFA’d, JP Sears returns to Scranton; Albert Abreu finds confidence being back with Yankees. NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Clay Holmes has been one of, if not the best relief pitcher in baseball this season. He’s assumed the closer role ever since Aroldis Chapman has missed more than a month due to injury. However, the hard-throwing lefty is scheduled to return to the team soon. Will Holmes remain the pitcher in the ninth, or will Chapman be back in his...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Jun 27, 2022
Clay Holmes will remain in the ‘fireman’ role once Aroldis Chapman returns
“Clay’s certainly earned that closer role,” Boone said.
Pinstripe Alley Jun 27, 2022
How much can the Yankees trust Aroldis Chapman, post-IL stint?
Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports With Chapman’s imminent return, should the Yankees use him in high-leverage situations? It feels felt Aroldis Chapman had barely contributed for the Yankees this year before going down with an Achilles injury on May 24th. Even when he has played in 202, it has been with the type of mediocre verve that fits a middle reliever. To wit, he has a perfectly fine basic stat line of 6 runs allowed in 14 innings pitched with a 3.86 ERA. Those numbers are not terrible, but they certainly could be a whole lot better. This all raises an important...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Jun 25, 2022
Yankees Notebook: Aroldis Chapman says he’s close to return, plus more help on the way
In the clubhouse prior to Saturday’s game, Aroldis Chapman said he will throw again on Sunday and rejoin the active roster shortly thereafter.
Call to the Pen Jun 25, 2022
New York Yankees injury news: Aroldis Chapman on track to return
Aroldis Chapman has started a minor league rehab assignment that will not only soon bring him back to the New York Yankees, but also likely into his former role as a ninth-inning reliever. Here is the latest injury news and updates on New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone […] New York Yankees injury news: Aroldis Chapman on track to return - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Pinstripe Alley Jun 25, 2022
Yankees prospects: Miguel Andújar has big night, while Aroldis Chapman rehabs
homers in win Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from June 24th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 2-0 at Toledo Mud Hens CF Estevan Florial 1-4, RBI, KSS Oswald Peraza 1-4, 2 KLF Miguel Andújar 3-4, 2B, HR, RBI, K — one of Miggy’s better daysDH Greg Bird 0-2, BB, K1B Jake Bauers 1-4, 3 K2B José Peraza 1-33B Phillip Evans 0-4, KRF Tim Locastro 0-4C Max McDowell 0-2, BB Ryan Weber 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 KShane Greene 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 KMatt Krook 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K (win) — hell of a relief outing Andùjar blasts...
