Ryan McGriff, Author at Baseball Essential

Red Sox AL East Favorite After Sale, Thornburg Deals

Dec 7, 2016

The Boston Red Sox have shaken up the entire landscape of the American League East with a series of moves that positions them as the hands-down favorite to win the division. In one business day, the Red Sox ...

Mets’ Patience Will Land Deal for Bruce, Granderson

Ryan McGriff

Dec 6, 2016

Features, New York Mets, Offseason

The New York Mets would like to trade Curtis Granderson or Jay Bruce, but the team may have to wait until after the Winter Meetings for a deal to emerge for one of the outfielders. The Mets had a logjam in t...

Yankees Could Build Strong Bullpen at MLB Winter Meetings

Ryan McGriff

Dec 6, 2016

Features, New York Yankees, Offseason

If the New York Yankees are diligent over the next couple days, they may walk away from the Winter Meetings with a blueprint of how their bullpen will be constructed in 2017. At the moment, the most accompli...

Gleyber Torres Lights Up the AFL

Ryan McGriff

Nov 17, 2016

Arizona Fall League, Features, Headlines, New York Yankees

It's hard to follow the Arizona Fall League and not take notice of New York Yankee shortstop Gleyber Torres. On Tuesday, Torres was named AFL Player of the Week after a 9-for-15 run which included a double, ...

Yankees’ Adam Warren: No Place Like Home

Ryan McGriff

Aug 10, 2016

Features, Headlines, New York Yankees

There are some baseball players that are just meant to play in one uniform. New York Yankee right-hander, Adam Warren, fits that bill. Since rejoining the Yankees on July 27 in the deal that sent flame throw...

Yankees to Hold Sunday Press Conference With Alex Rodriguez

Ryan McGriff

Aug 6, 2016

Breaking News, Features, New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have announced a press conference with Alex Rodriguez for Sunday at 11 am. Yankees, A-Rod to hold Sunday news conference https://t.co/TwZfyUBe17 — Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) Augu...

Didi Gregorius: A Shortstop on the Rise

Ryan McGriff

Jul 18, 2016

Features, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

Players who suit up in pinstripes don't normally avoid the spotlight. However, Didi Gregorius has managed to become the most underrated shortstop in the league despite being a member of the New York Yankees. ...

New York Yankees: I Can CC Clearly Now

Ryan McGriff

Jun 7, 2016

Features, Headlines, New York Yankees

To all the fans who had lost faith in CC Sabathia, please stand up! It’s alright, I wholeheartedly consider myself one of the many who were marking off the days on the calendar in anticipation of Sabathia’s con...

Yankees Pen: Saving Games and Taking Names

Ryan McGriff

May 23, 2016

Features, New York Yankees

The baseball world can’t seem to lock down a true nickname for the New York Yankees' trio of relief pitchers, Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller, and Aroldis Chapman, but luckily the three have had no problem locki...

Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman Back in Action

Ryan McGriff

May 9, 2016

Breaking News, Headlines, New York Yankees

Move over Andrew Miller and make room for Aroldis Chapman. After serving a 30-game suspension to start the season, the 28-year-old left-hander will finally make his debut for the New York Yankees as their close...

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