With the Yankees in the middle of one of the more interesting stretches of their season (Dodgers-Royals-Red Sox-Orioles-Braves), things are looking good, even if we disregard Saturday night’s loss in Boston. Aaron Judge is the best player in baseball, Juan Soto is the best Robin in the history of Robins, and the Yankees have the best record in baseball. Oh, and the best part? Gerrit Cole will soon throw his first major league pitch of the season. As the weather’s heating up, so are the Yanks!
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Yargh, Martian back on the DL.
All Rise! Out of Fenway!
Ugh.
I can't believe the Yanks only have one hit.
The Red Sox are running wild. Is it Stroman or Trevino?
Ok, on the “who’s going to emulate Judge” card, I did not have Trevino.
I think the numbers are a bit off on Trevino's HR. It said 76 MPH Exit Velocity and 77 Ft. Distance.
[6] Can Judge play catcher? Half of the Sox runs are via the stolen base.
I don't think I would have pitched to Judge there. At least the run made it home.
I think Judge is too tall for catcher. You need a Yogi body
[7] Ya think?
That was not a good ab for Gleyber. He should have just kept the bat on his shoulder.
And check out time.
Just when needed, Cole gets Wednesday’s start. I’m guessing 5 innings, max.
Ratso out 4-6 weeks.
Ben Rice put on 40 Man Roster and called up to take his spot.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/yankees-to-select-ben-rice.html
Wooohoooo ... starting at 1st tonight ... batting 6th behind Frank.
Here's hoping he Pipps Rizzo (no offense, Ratso, but ...)
I get the Orioles feed. Joe Palmer and someone. Jim’s pretty good
Don’t see bloody noses that often.
Or runner’s interference
Yay, a run
Wait, who is in the booth with Kay and Cone?
Oh not you, RBJ, you have the Oriole feed.
Oh it's Girardi?
C'mon kid ... perfect time for your first MLB hit!
[22] Yeah
I think Judge went to the clubhouse.
[23] BOOM!
Shoulda sent Verdugo, though.
Hey cool!
Welcome, Ben Rice.
Gosh he looks just like Jim Rice. And Jerry. Probably no relation.
[25] Yeah ... that *could* be a bad HBP.
SIGH
[26] With two out maybe.
Congrats, Rice!
Sigh ... I remember DJ Oontz ... now we're left with DJ Outsz
Whew, Judge still playing.
Not anymore ... Grisham pinch hitting
Yeah hm. Not so good.
Meanwhile, Volpe STILL hasn't drawn a walk ... IN ALL OF JUNE.
One of these years, I suppose ...
Volpe ... walks by month ... 14 - 9 - 0
[33] Time for irrational and far to early panicking
IF Judge is going to be out ... it is EXTRA annoying that The Martian is ALSO on the IL right now ... grrrrrrrr.
C'mon Rook!!!
Oh, no ... pitching change!
Poop ...
[38] Yeah, that sucks.
On the other hand... Cole is coming.
I've been at a pool in 90 degree heat and came home and checked twitter. Oh,no. First Betts and now Judge. Grrrr......
Great ... now Torres gets hit ... I wonder if that's intentional at this point.
Hm.
Some Orioles are gonna get smoked.
Decent approach to taking out the team in front of you in the standings.
Rest in Peace, Willie Mays.
Judge going to the hospital for further tests.
Sigh.
I’m betting on a September return.
Pray for good Clay today
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand ... lead-off single
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand ... follow up 2 run homer
Now I know how Tigers fans felt when Todd Jones was their closer.
Phew
Fail by the Yanks IMHO not to have an announcement and a moment of silence for Mays.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand ... exhale ... Judge OK
https://x.com/snyyankees/status/1803259416197660693
Phew, phew, phew. I’d still sit him for a couple of games.just to let the swelling go down.