Pinstripe Alley 16 hours ago
NYY News: Heat wave incoming
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ Chapman’s return is imminent; Matt Blake thinks Paxton’s velocity will return; a look at life at the alternate site. Newsday | Erik Boland: The Yankees lost a crucial bullpen piece when Tommy Kahnle went down and needed Tommy John surgery, but they should be getting another pivotal piece back any day now. Aroldis Chapman recently faced live hitters at the team’s alternate site, and according to pitching coach Matt Blake, Chapman is very close to making his 2020 debut, and will slide into the closer’s role when that happens. NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: James...
Pinstripe Alley Aug 6, 2020
Chad Green has been the Yankees’ best pitcher
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The flamethrowing right-hander is, as of Wednesday afternoon, the team leader in pitching WAR. Media, fans, and the baseball community in general love to talk about the New York Yankees’ potent bullpen, and with good reason. Aroldis Chapman, the closer, hasn’t even pitched this season, but the unit has been kept afloat thanks to guys like Adam Ottavino, Zack Britton, Tommy Kahnle (now out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery) David Hale, Nick Nelson, and others. However, one of them stands above the rest. Chad Green is, as of Wednesday...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Aug 2, 2020
Aroldis Chapman’s recovery from coronavirus is going to plan
With Tommy Kahnle’s elbow injury likely to keep him out for a year, Chapman's return will be a boost to an already solid Yankees bullpen.
Pinstripe Alley Aug 1, 2020
NYY News: The Jim Crane Blame Game
Photo by Michael Reaves/ Could MLB shot down?; Jim Crane blames Yankees, Sox; Aroldis Chapman returns; Tommy Kahnle undergoes MRI ESPN | Jeff Passan: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, on the heels of a chaotic week in baseball, told MLBPA head Tony Clark that the league could shut down if players can’t better control the spread of COVID-19. A full 20% of the league was on the sidelines last night following positive tests ahead of the Brewers-Cardinals game, and concerns are rising on all sides about the feasibility of pulling this season off just one week in. Of course, Manfred has yet to...
Newsday Jul 31, 2020
Yankees get closer Aroldis Chapman back, but Tommy Kahnle goes on IL
Kahnle, who started experiencing right forearm tightness Tuesday night during the team's workout at Camden Yards, was headed for the injured list Fridaywith what officially was termed a "right ulnar collateral ligament injury."
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Jul 31, 2020
Yankees Tommy Kahnle on list of 30 plus pitchers injured in first week of season
The right-hander felt tightness there when he went to throw during a Tuesday night workout at Camden Yards.
Pinstripe Alley Jul 31, 2020
Yankees send Tommy Kahnle for MRI
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The right-hander reportedly has forearm tightness. Aaron Boone raised eyebrows last night when he opted to leave Jonathan Loaisiga in for a third inning, rather than turning to one of his better relievers, like Tommy Kahnle. After the game, he put a pit in fans’ stomachs by announcing that Kahnle was unavailable to pitch, telling Erik Boland, “We’ll have more on that tomorrow.” Ominous. At today’s pregame press conference, Boone told Bryan Hoch that Kahnle underwent an MRI for forearm tightness. No results have come back yet. The...
Call to the Pen Jul 31, 2020
New York Yankees: Aroldis Chapman cleared to return; Tommy Kahnle out?
The Yankees bullpen received some positive news Friday afternoon, but it could be overshadowed by some bad news. As the New York Yankees get ready for their home opener against the rival Boston Red Sox, they received some great news; their All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman has been cleared to return to the team. Chapman has […] New York Yankees: Aroldis Chapman cleared to return; Tommy Kahnle out? - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
