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Recap of First Wave of Free Agent Signings

Nov 30, 2018

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason

While the first few weeks of the offseason were rather slow, this Hot Stove didn't wait until February to heat up, as we saw a considerable number of major moves. The Braves made headlines on Monday afternoo...

Braves Sign Josh Donaldson, Brian McCann to Short-Term Deals

Jason Kelly

Nov 26, 2018

Atlanta Braves, Breaking News, Headlines, Transactions

The Atlanta Braves did some shopping of their own on Cyber Monday, signing free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson to a one-year contract. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the deal is worth $23 milli...

Potential 3-way trade: Where can Brian McCann fit?

Marvin Oliva

Oct 21, 2016

Features, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Offseason, Tampa Bay Rays

With the emergence of Gary Sanchez and the injury to the Washington Nationals’ Wilson Ramos, the New York Yankees will have the luxury to shop around Brian McCann and get value with many teams trying to upgrade...

Yankees catcher Brian McCann clears waivers

Jesus Rivera

Aug 8, 2016

Headlines, New York Yankees, Rumors

Are the New York Yankees trying to continue their youth movement through the waiver deadline? It could happen. According to Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball, Yankees catcher Brian McCann has cleared waivers...

How to Jumpstart the Struggling Yankees Offense

Evan Halpine-Berger

Apr 22, 2016

Features, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees offense has all but disappeared during their recent 1-7 slide. Their 79 wRC+ over the past week ranks 20th in the league, behind the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athleti...

The Yankees’ Dilemma at Catcher

Evan Halpine-Berger

Feb 29, 2016

Features, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

One of the few areas on the New York Yankees’ roster still up in the air as Grapefruit League play begins is backup catcher. When the team traded John Ryan Murphy to the Twins for Aaron Hicks in November, they ...

Gary Sanchez should be on the Yankees Opening Day roster

Cory Fallon

Nov 30, 2015

American League, American League East, Arizona Fall League, Features, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, New York Yankees

They New York Yankees have a lot of talented prospects in their farm system that can help build winnings teams for the future. Of those prospects, 22-year-old Gary Sanchez has been tearing it up in the Arizona ...

All-Star Worthy Position Players: American League

Sam Bellestri

Jul 1, 2015

American League, Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Fan voting in the All-Star Game has been a largely controversial topic this season. Kansas City Royals fans have stuffed the ballot box for their players and their efforts will earn them as many as seven starte...

Home Runs Galore! Yankees Beat Astros 9-6.

Scott Stone

Jun 27, 2015

Headlines

Of the 15 runs scored in the third game of a four game set between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros, only two of them scored via a base hit that didn't leave the yard. The Yankees and Astros hit thre...

Brian McCann leaves game with sore right foot

Jesus Rivera

Jun 3, 2015

American League, American League East, Injuries, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Yankees catcher Brian McCann left Wednesday's game against the Mariners with a sore right foot. Brian McCann left today’s game with right foot soreness. He will have an MR...

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