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Aaron Case

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Aaron Case is a die hard Yankees fan from upstate New York who fuels his writing with too much coffee. When he's not riding the emotional roller coaster that is the MLB season, he's probably daydreaming and doodling or making beats. Follow him on X @AarontheCase1

Giancarlo Stanton taking the right approach to playoffs

With a 3-1 ALCS lead over the Cleveland Guardians, the New York Yankees are all but guaranteed a trip to the 2024 World Series, right? No, says Stanton.

Yankees' Gleyber Torres is quietly putting together a strong postseason career

Torres’ postseason performance might not be enough to keep him in pinstripes. But if he helps the Yankees win their first World Series since 2009, there will always be a special place in the Bronx for him.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone pulling all the right strings

Following an up-and-down regular season, the New York Yankees are rolling in October. What’s the difference? Other than the hot hitting of Giancarlo Stanton, a few key decisions by Aaron Boone have driven the Bombers’ success so far.

Dricus Du Plessis may be overly confident going into next fight

As the reigning, defending UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis has earned bragging rights. So no one should be surprised at his recent X post predicting he’ll finish Sean Strickland, his likely next opponent.

Letting Anthony Rizzo play through pain is risky move for Yankees

Just two weeks and a couple of days since getting hurt, Rizzo is in the lineup for the first game of the ALCS.

Yankees' intensity could be reason for postseason success

The New York Yankees have an edge to them this year.

Giancarlo Stanton could be unlikely hero to lead Yankees to title

The New York Yankees needed a hero heading into Game 3 of the ALDS, with Aaron Judge faltering, Juan Soto walking and the rest of the lineup doing almost nothing.

Yankees' Aaron Judge is becoming offensive version of postseason Clayton Kershaw

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is an incandescently brilliant regular-season hitter. But when he steps into more meaningful games in October, his light flickers — and often goes all the way out.

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo making an impact despite not playing in ALDS

The New York Yankees are missing a key veteran in Anthony Rizzo as they begin their march to a 28th championship. The 35-year-old first baseman is still contributing to his team’s success by mentoring his replacements.

Aaron Judge takes blame for Yankees' past failures: 'It eats at me'

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is nothing if not a leader.

Sean Strickland has no right to be angry about his next fight’s location

If Strickland takes care of business and displaces the reigning, defending middleweight champion, then he can dictate where he defends his title.

The best possible World Series matchups all include New York Yankees

If a screenwriter could script the 2024 World Series to ensure ultimate drama, every draft they'd produce would include the New York Yankees.

Yankees' Aaron Boone remaining cautious ahead of ALDS vs. Royals

When the Kansas City Royals finished off their sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in their AL wild-card clash on Wednesday, many New York Yankees-friendly pundits rejoiced.

Yankees' Aaron Boone talks preparing for playoffs after up-and-down season

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone doesn’t seem too sure of what it’ll take to get his team ready for a hot start to the postseason. But he’s got his baseball cartography kit out and his fingers crossed as the Bombers prepare for their World Series run.

Juan Soto’s assessment of the Baltimore Orioles is way off

New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto is a super-talented ball player. But his baseball analysis skills may be a bit lacking, as evidenced by his evaluation of the Baltimore Orioles’ recent performance.

Aaron Judge addresses Jasson Dominguez's misplay in LF

New York Yankees rookie Jasson Dominguez made yet another bad play in the outfield on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Sean Strickland is staying busy while waiting for his title shot

Strickland is still waiting for the UFC to announce his next fight. But he’s not sitting idly by.

Yankees star Aaron Judge is anxious to 'take care of business'

The Yankees are on the verge of clinching the AL East. Just one win in their upcoming series against the second-place Orioles will seal the deal.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone worried about starter Luis Gil's 'bugaboo'

New York Yankees starter Luis Gil has pitched well this season, but of late, has run into some first-inning issues.

Merab Dvalishvili hilariously responds to Sean O’Malley rejecting UFC 306 result

After losing his belt to Merab Dvalishvili, UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley seems to be going through the five stages of grief out of order.

Yankees' Juan Soto may have revealed a possible red flag in his game

Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is going to try and land a contract worth north of $500M this offseason and after putting up a career high in homers (40 and counting) while slashing .287/.417/.576, so far this year, he’s likely to get the dollar amount he demands.

Why Shohei Ohtani’s latest record isn’t as impressive as it seems

Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani is an otherworldly talent. But his latest feat is not as extraordinary as it appears.

Why Sean Strickland should be worried about Alex Pereira

UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland is supposed to be a lock for the next shot at the title. But he’s got serious competition in his courtship of a rematch with current champion Dricus Du Plessis.