The Bronx Beat's 10th ep is out!
@ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discuss Luis Gil's velocity & 2026 outlook, some injury updates, and a few recent stories of mine, including the #Yankees' use of WHOOP & their thoughts on the #Dodgers' spending/a salary cap.
Clarke Schmidt wants to stay present as he rehabs from Tommy John. But the #Yankees SP believes he's identified a culprit responsible for his injury.
“I was getting a lot of really good results with it... It was like a double-edged sword.”
More here on a change he made & won't be returning to:
With some eyes on his fastball and the #Yankees hoping for a return to his 2024 form, Luis Gil cracked 97 mph on Wednesday.
"I’ve seen him dominate like the aces dominate," Aaron Boone recently said before adding, "He’s capable of big things."
More podcasting from me: I hopped on @fangraphs.com's @ewpod.bsky.social with @benlindbergh.bsky.social & @megrowler.fangraphs.com to talk all things #Yankees: blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
With the threat of a lockout looming & owners craving a salary cap, MLB stars have shown strong support for the #Dodgers' lavish spending.
That includes several #Yankees.
“I wish a lot of teams found a way to do that,” Aaron Judge said.
Cam Schlittler said he got some of the best sleep he's ever had prior to his Wild Card gem last October. The #Yankees' starter wasn't basing that on feel, but on data collected by his WHOOP.
The devices monitor sleep and recovery, and they've become popular in the Bombers' clubhouse.
A new ep of The Bronx Beat is out! It features the one & only Brendan Kuty!
He dished on Aaron Judge captaining Team USA and the World Baseball Classic, David Bednar and the #Yankees' bullpen, Gerrit Cole looking crisp in TJS recovery so far & more!
David Bednar wants to win multiple championships this year. First, some gold with Team USA. Then, a World Series.
And after that?
“I haven’t thought much at all about it,” the #Yankees closer said, trying to stay present ahead of free agency.
A new ep of The Bronx Beat is out! Thanks to all the #Yankees fan who have supported the show this first month!
In this ep, we go over the Randal Grichuk signing & its impact on the bench, Ryan Weathers' new routine & nasty stuff, and the mailbag!
With Randal Grichuk in the mix and Oswaldo Cabrera taking it slow, I broke down the #Yankees' bench options. Lots of notes in here on the guys vying for a seat on the pine.
Ryan Weathers dazzled in his #Yankees spring debut, displaying an electric arsenal.
He's hoping his revamped, "boring" training routine can make outings like that a regular occurrence.
“That’s good if I can do it for a few games, but I want to do it all year.”
Inside his quest to stay healthy:
If all continues to go well, Aaron Boone expects Cam Schlittler to be ready for the start of the season. However, Schlittler likely won't be fully built up by that point.
There's also some notes in here on Oswaldo Cabrera and Anthony Volpe. #Yankees
Ryan Weathers dazzled in his #Yankees spring debut, displaying an electric arsenal.
He's hoping his revamped, "boring" training routine can make outings like that a regular occurrence.
“That’s good if I can do it for a few games, but I want to do it all year.”
Inside his quest to stay healthy:
Want to read about the #Yankees bringing in Randal Grichuk after midnight? Well, you're in luck...
Another ep of The Bronx Beat coming at ya!
Among the topics @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discussed:
⚾️ José Caballero & the SS position
⚾️ Some tweaks from Will Warren & Jake Bird
⚾️ The #Yankees' bullpen battle
⚾️ Some spring training beat writer happenings
After a barrage of ABS disputes in Tuesday's spring game, Aaron Boone said the #Yankees want to be "aggressive" with their challenges. They also "want to be the best at it."
"We’ve been preaching around here long enough about controlling the strike zone."
You may not have noticed, but Will Warren looked a little different today. That's because he unveiled a new tweak on the rubber.
The #Yankees' righty explained the change and the reasoning behind it:
Aaron Judge said getting to pick the brains of other Team USA stars will be the best part of the World Baseball Classic, so I asked him which of his temporary teammates he's most excited to chop it up with.
The #Yankees/USA captain has 3 at the top of his list:
“I control what I can control," José Caballero said when asked about Anthony Volpe.
With Aaron Boone once again noting that Caballero brings value to a reserve role, can the #Yankees' utilityman assert himself at SS while Volpe is sidelined?
Aaron Boone said the sewage issues at GMS impacted some "sensitive areas" in the #Yankees' clubhouse & created some long-term issues. But it should be business as usual moving forward after the team had to hold pregame workouts at Himes on Sunday.
The #Yankees’ spring home opener was a real shit show, and not just because the #Tigers surrendered 20 runs.
“It’s spring training for the toilets, too,” a spokesperson said as sewage water leaked across parts of GMS, including the Bombers' clubhouse.
“It’s great to feel great, but I don’t think it makes me want to accelerate," Gerrit Cole said of his rehab after facing live hitters — and nearly throwing 97 mph — for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery. #Yankees
“Obviously, it didn’t go very well,” Jake Bird said of his disastrous first impression with the #Yankees.
But the RP, overused by the #Rockies, is now armed with a revamped cutter and tweaked sinker as he fights for a spot in the Bombers' bullpen:
Facing some MLB hitters, Elmer Rodríguez posted a strong line in the #Yankees' exhibition opener.
"Big fan," Aaron Boone recently said of the pitching prospect... "When I watch him, I look at him and think, ‘That guy’s gonna be a starter in this league for a long time.’"
Check it out: a new ep of The Bronx Beat!
@ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discuss Ryan McMahon's new stance, what the #Yankees like about Angel Chivilli, Anthony Volpe's rehab, Elmer Rodríguez, Austin Wells & baseball's labor worries, and some mailbag questions!
In another encouraging step, Gerrit Cole faced live hitters for the first time since his Tommy John surgery. Better yet, he sat in the mid-90s & topped out at 96.9 mph.
“Thought he was sharp,” Matt Blake said. “Good life. Good to get the first one under his belt.” #Yankees
Ryan McMahon had the fourth-widest stance in baseball last season. Don't expect that in 2026.
With the #Yankees looking to "unlock" more offense from their third baseman, McMahon is turning to a narrower stance. Here's what went into the decision:
Angel Chivilli was shocked to learn that the #Yankees wanted him, and that they had prior interest.
So what exactly do the Bombers like about a reliever who had a 7.06 ERA last season, and what do they hope to get out of him?
“We think we can help him get better, because he’s got a lot of talent."
#Yankees union player rep Austin Wells discussed Tony Clark's abrupt resignation & baseball's looming labor battle.
“We don’t want that," the catcher said of a possible lockout, but he added players are "prepared to do what we have to.”
A new ep of The Bronx Beat is out!
In this one, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discuss Carlos Lagrange's impressive start to camp (which goes beyond his fastball), Aaron Judge's comments on the offseason, the outlook for Jasson Domínguez & Spencer Jones, and more!
