James Smyth
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November 23, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 5 Lineups!
Same lineup for the Yanks, finally showed some life last night. Two flights back to L.A. or one? No team down 3-0 in the World Series has forced a Game 6.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
Same lineup for the Yanks, finally showed some life last night. Two flights back to L.A. or one? No team down 3-0 in the World Series has forced a Game 6.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 5 Lineups!
Same lineup for the Yanks, finally showed some life last night. Two flights back to L.A. or one? No team down 3-0 in the World Series has forced a Game 6.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
Same lineup for the Yanks, finally showed some life last night. Two flights back to L.A. or one? No team down 3-0 in the World Series has forced a Game 6.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 4 Lineups!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 4 Lineups!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, back to YES for postgame!
Yankees pitching going into Game 3
The reliable Clarke Schmidt has a 2.95 ERA this year including playoffs and he's allowed no more than 3 runs in 42 of 50 starts since last year (3rd-best % min 40 GS behind Snell & Sale). Bullpen ready off the off day:
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The reliable Clarke Schmidt has a 2.95 ERA this year including playoffs and he's allowed no more than 3 runs in 42 of 50 starts since last year (3rd-best % min 40 GS behind Snell & Sale). Bullpen ready off the off day:
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November 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Yankees pitching going into Game 3
The reliable Clarke Schmidt has a 2.95 ERA this year including playoffs and he's allowed no more than 3 runs in 42 of 50 starts since last year (3rd-best % min 40 GS behind Snell & Sale). Bullpen ready off the off day:
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The reliable Clarke Schmidt has a 2.95 ERA this year including playoffs and he's allowed no more than 3 runs in 42 of 50 starts since last year (3rd-best % min 40 GS behind Snell & Sale). Bullpen ready off the off day:
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Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 3 Lineups!
Yanks come home down 2-0. All eyes on Judge, who's 6-for-40 this postseason (.150). Trevino in for Wells. Ohtani starting after the big scare in Game 2.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks come home down 2-0. All eyes on Judge, who's 6-for-40 this postseason (.150). Trevino in for Wells. Ohtani starting after the big scare in Game 2.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 3 Lineups!
Yanks come home down 2-0. All eyes on Judge, who's 6-for-40 this postseason (.150). Trevino in for Wells. Ohtani starting after the big scare in Game 2.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks come home down 2-0. All eyes on Judge, who's 6-for-40 this postseason (.150). Trevino in for Wells. Ohtani starting after the big scare in Game 2.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
The 10 World Series comebacks from an 0-2 deficit all began with a clutch start in Game 3 (thanks as always to @baseball_ref & @stathead)
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November 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
The 10 World Series comebacks from an 0-2 deficit all began with a clutch start in Game 3 (thanks as always to @baseball_ref & @stathead)
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Won World Series After Trailing 2-0
1955 Dodgers d. Yankees
1956 Yankees d. Dodgers
1958 Yankees d. Braves
1965 Dodgers d. Twins
1971 Pirates d. Orioles
1978 Yankees d. Dodgers
1981 Dodgers d. Yankees
1985 Royals d. Cardinals
1986 Mets d. Red Sox
1996 Yankees d. Braves
1955 Dodgers d. Yankees
1956 Yankees d. Dodgers
1958 Yankees d. Braves
1965 Dodgers d. Twins
1971 Pirates d. Orioles
1978 Yankees d. Dodgers
1981 Dodgers d. Yankees
1985 Royals d. Cardinals
1986 Mets d. Red Sox
1996 Yankees d. Braves
November 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Won World Series After Trailing 2-0
1955 Dodgers d. Yankees
1956 Yankees d. Dodgers
1958 Yankees d. Braves
1965 Dodgers d. Twins
1971 Pirates d. Orioles
1978 Yankees d. Dodgers
1981 Dodgers d. Yankees
1985 Royals d. Cardinals
1986 Mets d. Red Sox
1996 Yankees d. Braves
1955 Dodgers d. Yankees
1956 Yankees d. Dodgers
1958 Yankees d. Braves
1965 Dodgers d. Twins
1971 Pirates d. Orioles
1978 Yankees d. Dodgers
1981 Dodgers d. Yankees
1985 Royals d. Cardinals
1986 Mets d. Red Sox
1996 Yankees d. Braves
November 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 2 Lineups!
Some opener last night. Same 9 for Yanks, win tonight and it's 1-1 going to the Bronx. LA flips Teoscar & Freeman vs LHP. Edman moves up too & Rojas is in at SS
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Some opener last night. Same 9 for Yanks, win tonight and it's 1-1 going to the Bronx. LA flips Teoscar & Freeman vs LHP. Edman moves up too & Rojas is in at SS
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 2 Lineups!
Some opener last night. Same 9 for Yanks, win tonight and it's 1-1 going to the Bronx. LA flips Teoscar & Freeman vs LHP. Edman moves up too & Rojas is in at SS
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Some opener last night. Same 9 for Yanks, win tonight and it's 1-1 going to the Bronx. LA flips Teoscar & Freeman vs LHP. Edman moves up too & Rojas is in at SS
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Yankees pitching going into Game 1 of the World Series (feels nice to type that out)
All eyes on Gerrit Cole, and 5 days of rest for the bullpen. Nestor Cortes is back as the 13th pitcher on the roster:
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All eyes on Gerrit Cole, and 5 days of rest for the bullpen. Nestor Cortes is back as the 13th pitcher on the roster:
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November 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Yankees pitching going into Game 1 of the World Series (feels nice to type that out)
All eyes on Gerrit Cole, and 5 days of rest for the bullpen. Nestor Cortes is back as the 13th pitcher on the roster:
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All eyes on Gerrit Cole, and 5 days of rest for the bullpen. Nestor Cortes is back as the 13th pitcher on the roster:
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Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 1 Lineups!
Feels like we've been waiting for a month, let's play ball. Should be a great series!
Pregame at 6:30 on YES & YES App, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Feels like we've been waiting for a month, let's play ball. Should be a great series!
Pregame at 6:30 on YES & YES App, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Yankees/Dodgers World Series Game 1 Lineups!
Feels like we've been waiting for a month, let's play ball. Should be a great series!
Pregame at 6:30 on YES & YES App, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Feels like we've been waiting for a month, let's play ball. Should be a great series!
Pregame at 6:30 on YES & YES App, game at 8 on FOX, then back to YES for postgame!
Yankees pitching going into Game 5 of the ALCS
I think everyone would sign up for a Rodón Game 1 repeat (6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 9 K). Hill, Holmes & Kahnle coming off back-to-backs, how will they patch it together? Weaver back on the horse if needed.
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I think everyone would sign up for a Rodón Game 1 repeat (6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 9 K). Hill, Holmes & Kahnle coming off back-to-backs, how will they patch it together? Weaver back on the horse if needed.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Yankees pitching going into Game 5 of the ALCS
I think everyone would sign up for a Rodón Game 1 repeat (6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 9 K). Hill, Holmes & Kahnle coming off back-to-backs, how will they patch it together? Weaver back on the horse if needed.
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I think everyone would sign up for a Rodón Game 1 repeat (6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 9 K). Hill, Holmes & Kahnle coming off back-to-backs, how will they patch it together? Weaver back on the horse if needed.
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Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 5 Lineups!
Yanks go for their first American League pennant since 2009. Stanton cleans up, the Soto/Judge/Stanton trio has 16 HR, 37 RBI, 28 R & 1.141 OPS in 10 G vs CLE this year.
Pregame at 7 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks go for their first American League pennant since 2009. Stanton cleans up, the Soto/Judge/Stanton trio has 16 HR, 37 RBI, 28 R & 1.141 OPS in 10 G vs CLE this year.
Pregame at 7 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 5 Lineups!
Yanks go for their first American League pennant since 2009. Stanton cleans up, the Soto/Judge/Stanton trio has 16 HR, 37 RBI, 28 R & 1.141 OPS in 10 G vs CLE this year.
Pregame at 7 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks go for their first American League pennant since 2009. Stanton cleans up, the Soto/Judge/Stanton trio has 16 HR, 37 RBI, 28 R & 1.141 OPS in 10 G vs CLE this year.
Pregame at 7 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yankees pitching going into Game 4 of the ALCS
Hamilton out with a left calf injury and Leiter takes his place. Big spot for Gil in a 2-1 series, but it takes a village and they'll probably need guys like Stroman & Cousins at some point.
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Hamilton out with a left calf injury and Leiter takes his place. Big spot for Gil in a 2-1 series, but it takes a village and they'll probably need guys like Stroman & Cousins at some point.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Yankees pitching going into Game 4 of the ALCS
Hamilton out with a left calf injury and Leiter takes his place. Big spot for Gil in a 2-1 series, but it takes a village and they'll probably need guys like Stroman & Cousins at some point.
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Hamilton out with a left calf injury and Leiter takes his place. Big spot for Gil in a 2-1 series, but it takes a village and they'll probably need guys like Stroman & Cousins at some point.
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Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 4 Lineups!
Yanks look to take back control of the series after losing last night's classic. Chisholm into cleanup spot, Wells down to 8th. Gil on 19 days rest, 25 for Williams.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks look to take back control of the series after losing last night's classic. Chisholm into cleanup spot, Wells down to 8th. Gil on 19 days rest, 25 for Williams.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 4 Lineups!
Yanks look to take back control of the series after losing last night's classic. Chisholm into cleanup spot, Wells down to 8th. Gil on 19 days rest, 25 for Williams.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks look to take back control of the series after losing last night's classic. Chisholm into cleanup spot, Wells down to 8th. Gil on 19 days rest, 25 for Williams.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 8 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Dodgers & Mets pitching going into Game 5 of the NLCS
Considering that it's the 3rd straight day with a game, they're in pretty decent shape
Considering that it's the 3rd straight day with a game, they're in pretty decent shape
November 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Dodgers & Mets pitching going into Game 5 of the NLCS
Considering that it's the 3rd straight day with a game, they're in pretty decent shape
Considering that it's the 3rd straight day with a game, they're in pretty decent shape
Yankees pitching going into Game 3 of the ALCS
Schmidt's been fantastic this year (2.90 ERA incl playoffs), especially on the road (1.62 ERA)
Bullpen all ready to go too coming out of the off day
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Schmidt's been fantastic this year (2.90 ERA incl playoffs), especially on the road (1.62 ERA)
Bullpen all ready to go too coming out of the off day
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November 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Yankees pitching going into Game 3 of the ALCS
Schmidt's been fantastic this year (2.90 ERA incl playoffs), especially on the road (1.62 ERA)
Bullpen all ready to go too coming out of the off day
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Schmidt's been fantastic this year (2.90 ERA incl playoffs), especially on the road (1.62 ERA)
Bullpen all ready to go too coming out of the off day
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Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 3 Lineups!
Yanks seek 3-0 lead. Stanton cleans up as he often did vs LHP. Berti/Trevino in vs lefty Boyd (figure Rizzo/Wells get in when Boyd is out, maybe even 2nd time through?)
Pregame at 4 on YES, game at 5 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks seek 3-0 lead. Stanton cleans up as he often did vs LHP. Berti/Trevino in vs lefty Boyd (figure Rizzo/Wells get in when Boyd is out, maybe even 2nd time through?)
Pregame at 4 on YES, game at 5 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 3 Lineups!
Yanks seek 3-0 lead. Stanton cleans up as he often did vs LHP. Berti/Trevino in vs lefty Boyd (figure Rizzo/Wells get in when Boyd is out, maybe even 2nd time through?)
Pregame at 4 on YES, game at 5 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks seek 3-0 lead. Stanton cleans up as he often did vs LHP. Berti/Trevino in vs lefty Boyd (figure Rizzo/Wells get in when Boyd is out, maybe even 2nd time through?)
Pregame at 4 on YES, game at 5 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
This postseason against Judge, pitchers are going higher with their 4-seamers and lower with their breaking stuff (curves & sliders)
2024 Avg Pitch Height to Judge (Feet)
Reg Post
4-Seam 3.02 3.32
Breaking 1.99 1.68
Heatmaps from Statcast;
2024 Avg Pitch Height to Judge (Feet)
Reg Post
4-Seam 3.02 3.32
Breaking 1.99 1.68
Heatmaps from Statcast;
November 23, 2024 at 10:10 PM
This postseason against Judge, pitchers are going higher with their 4-seamers and lower with their breaking stuff (curves & sliders)
2024 Avg Pitch Height to Judge (Feet)
Reg Post
4-Seam 3.02 3.32
Breaking 1.99 1.68
Heatmaps from Statcast;
2024 Avg Pitch Height to Judge (Feet)
Reg Post
4-Seam 3.02 3.32
Breaking 1.99 1.68
Heatmaps from Statcast;
Yankees pitching going into Game 2 of the ALCS
Yanks would sign up for Cole doing what he did last time (7 IP, 1 R). Bullpen in pretty good shape, but wondering how much they could get out of Weaver after last night's 5-out save.
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Yanks would sign up for Cole doing what he did last time (7 IP, 1 R). Bullpen in pretty good shape, but wondering how much they could get out of Weaver after last night's 5-out save.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Yankees pitching going into Game 2 of the ALCS
Yanks would sign up for Cole doing what he did last time (7 IP, 1 R). Bullpen in pretty good shape, but wondering how much they could get out of Weaver after last night's 5-out save.
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Yanks would sign up for Cole doing what he did last time (7 IP, 1 R). Bullpen in pretty good shape, but wondering how much they could get out of Weaver after last night's 5-out save.
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Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 2 Lineups!
Yanks go for a 2-0 lead. Cole 11-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 15 career starts vs CLE. That includes 4 great playoff starts (4-0, 1.98 ERA, 27.1 IP, 2 BB, 41 K).
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks go for a 2-0 lead. Cole 11-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 15 career starts vs CLE. That includes 4 great playoff starts (4-0, 1.98 ERA, 27.1 IP, 2 BB, 41 K).
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 2 Lineups!
Yanks go for a 2-0 lead. Cole 11-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 15 career starts vs CLE. That includes 4 great playoff starts (4-0, 1.98 ERA, 27.1 IP, 2 BB, 41 K).
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks go for a 2-0 lead. Cole 11-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 15 career starts vs CLE. That includes 4 great playoff starts (4-0, 1.98 ERA, 27.1 IP, 2 BB, 41 K).
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
AL and NL Gold Glove Finalists
Winners announced on November 3
Winners announced on November 3
November 23, 2024 at 10:10 PM
AL and NL Gold Glove Finalists
Winners announced on November 3
Winners announced on November 3
Yankees pitching as they start the ALCS
Rodón 4-run 4th after 3 dominant innings vs KC. How about more changeups? .182 BAA .239 SLG vs the pitch this year, only 2 in the fateful 33-pitch 4th inning
Yanks bullpen 15.2 IP, 0 ER in ALDS, 3 days off are nice
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Rodón 4-run 4th after 3 dominant innings vs KC. How about more changeups? .182 BAA .239 SLG vs the pitch this year, only 2 in the fateful 33-pitch 4th inning
Yanks bullpen 15.2 IP, 0 ER in ALDS, 3 days off are nice
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November 23, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Yankees pitching as they start the ALCS
Rodón 4-run 4th after 3 dominant innings vs KC. How about more changeups? .182 BAA .239 SLG vs the pitch this year, only 2 in the fateful 33-pitch 4th inning
Yanks bullpen 15.2 IP, 0 ER in ALDS, 3 days off are nice
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Rodón 4-run 4th after 3 dominant innings vs KC. How about more changeups? .182 BAA .239 SLG vs the pitch this year, only 2 in the fateful 33-pitch 4th inning
Yanks bullpen 15.2 IP, 0 ER in ALDS, 3 days off are nice
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Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 1 Lineups!
Yanks face Cleveland in the playoffs for the 4th time in 8 years (3-0 in other 3). 4-2 in season series, outscoring CLE 37-22. Rizzo back at 1B.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks face Cleveland in the playoffs for the 4th time in 8 years (3-0 in other 3). 4-2 in season series, outscoring CLE 37-22. Rizzo back at 1B.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
November 23, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Yankees/Guardians ALCS Game 1 Lineups!
Yanks face Cleveland in the playoffs for the 4th time in 8 years (3-0 in other 3). 4-2 in season series, outscoring CLE 37-22. Rizzo back at 1B.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!
Yanks face Cleveland in the playoffs for the 4th time in 8 years (3-0 in other 3). 4-2 in season series, outscoring CLE 37-22. Rizzo back at 1B.
Pregame at 6:30 on YES, game at 7:30 on TBS, then back to YES for postgame!