Although it’s easy to understand why Cashman is prioritizing pitching, it raises the question if this is truly what third base will look like for the Yankees.
Heading into the final weekend before the MLB All-Star break, the Phillies are in a tug-of-war battle with the Mets for supremacy in the NL East. Obviously, manager Rob Thompson's club is a serious contender once again, so the Philly front office is mulling over how to improve the team's chances at a championship in 2025.
Ramirez announced he'll be skipping next week's All-Star Game to rest the ankle, heel and Achilles tendon that's been bothering him since he picked up the initial injury on May 2.
When news broke on Wednesday afternoon that the New York Yankees had designated infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment, the team's design for the upcoming MLB trade deadline became a little clearer.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper must have grown tired of fans and media members saying he was in a slump. Harper went 4-for-6 at the plate with one home run and one RBI in Wednesday's road game against the San Francisco Giants.
Though he was previously an excellent big league hitter capable of playing multiple positions, his production has nosedived as he has aged, both offensively and defensively.
DJ LeMahieu’s run with the New York Yankees has come to an end. The Yankees on Wednesday designated LeMahieu for assignment. The 36-year-old had been with the Yankees since signing a 2-year, $24 million contract with them in free agency prior to the 2019 season.