Call to the Pen Mar 6, 2021
Luis Severino could make or break New York Yankees rotation
The New York Yankees starting rotation is filled with question marks. While Gerrit Cole is the undisputed ace of the staff, the rest of the rotation is comprised of pitchers returning from injury or unproven youngsters. There is plenty of potential in the Yankees’ rotation, but there is also the possibility of a drastic implosion. […] Luis Severino could make or break New York Yankees rotation - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Pinstripe Alley Feb 24, 2021
NYY News: Cole speaks his mind
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Gerrit Cole speaks on the league’s treatment of players; 2021 a pivotal year for Gleyber Torres; Yankees put Luis Severino on 60-day IL; Greg Allen DFA’d to clear room on 40-man roster New York Daily News | Kristie Ackert: Gerrit Cole, just elected to the MLBPA’s sub-executive committee, expressed his frustration with the league yesterday. In the light of former Mariners president Kevin Mather’s comments, stating “Every player should wake up and read the news. That guy in the Mariners organization. Those conversations are being had...
New York Post Feb 23, 2021
Noah Syndergaard, Luis Severino could give Mets, Yankees summer boost: Sherman
They were afterthoughts in press releases. They were countermoves. Footnotes. The Mets signed Taijuan Walker officially over the weekend and were thoughtful enough to throw into the first paragraph that the corresponding move to gain a 40-man roster spot was to place Noah Syndergaard on the 60-day injured list. On Monday the Yankees announced Brett...
Pinstripe Alley Feb 23, 2021
NYY news: Bombers suffer first injury blow of 2021
Photo by Sarah Stier/ Clarke Schmidt out with an elbow injury; Luis Severino keeps progressing, and weighs in on Kevin Mather; Montgomery draws praise from Boone; Cole will start on Opening Day ESPN | Marly Rivera: The Yankees’ pitching depth received its first blow of the season, after manager Aaron Boone revealed on Monday that Clarke Schmidt will be sidelined for the next three to four weeks as he recovers from an elbow issue. The injury is on the “common extensor” tendon, in the interior side of the right elbow. The pitcher had an MRI last weekend. Schmidt,...
Newsday Feb 22, 2021
Aaron Boone confident that Luis Severino will be a big contributor for Yankees in 2021
Luis Severino went 33-14 with a 3.18 ERA, 450 strikeouts in 384 2/3 innings and a 1.09 WHIP in 2017-18 but has made only three starts the past two seasons because of injuries.
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Feb 22, 2021
Yankees’ Luis Severino on ex-Mariners CEO Kevin Mather’s bigoted comments: ‘If you go to (Dominican Republic), you’re not going to speak Spanish right away’
When it comes to learning English as a second language while also trying to make your way as an elite baseball prospect, well it’s easier said in any language than actually done.
Pinstripe Alley Feb 22, 2021
Clarke Schmidt shut down for a month due to elbow injury
Photo by Sarah Stier/ The first injury of the spring has hit, and a pitching prospect bore the brunt. Just days after pitchers and catchers reported to Yankees spring training, the team experienced its first injury. It’s not quite as dire as Luis Severino needing Tommy John surgery not long after coming to camp last year, but it’s not exactly something that Aaron Boone can immediately write off, either. Boone told reporters on Monday that right-hander Clarke Schmidt will have to be shut down for three to four weeks after suffering a common extensor strain in his...
Newsday Feb 22, 2021
Yankees' Luis Severino discusses his rehab from Tommy John surgery
Yankees righthander Luis Severino says he is feeling good while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and expects to be ready mid-season as planned.
Pinstripe Alley Feb 15, 2021
This Day in Yankees History: Luis Severino signs a four-year extension
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ The Yankees haven’t gotten what they wanted out of their young ace due to multiple injuries to Severino. Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training any day now, these daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us! ★ ★ ★ This Day in Yankees History (February 15) 14 years ago The Yankees announce that they will wear black armbands on the...
Pinstripe Alley Feb 10, 2021
What might a Gleyber Torres extension look like?
Photo by Christian Petersen/ Recent years have seen a number of young middle infielders signed to extensions before they hit free agency. Two Februaries ago, the Yankees signed two members of their young core to extensions. On February 5, 2019, homegrown ace Luis Severino signed a four-year, $40 million contract with a team option for 2023 worth $15 million. Ten days later, center fielder Aaron Hicks was locked up until 2026 with a seven-year, $70 million deal that included a club option. Now, due to injuries (and, in Hicks’s case, the shortened 2020 season), neither...
