This would be a terrible idea (much like the current "runner on second base to begin extra innings" rule). TL/DR, essentially an independent and associated league of MLB is testing out a new home run derby style of extra innings, whereas if the game goes into extras, each team designates 1 hitter to receive 5 pitches with the winning team being awarded the win with whoever hits the most. If there's still a tie after the 5 pitches are thrown to both teams, they select another player, and so on. This may be nothing but MLB tests these new types of rules in minor and independent leagues so it could be something for the future. I wouldn't be too surprised as MLB is desperately trying to appeal to millenniums and increase pace-of-play.
Stanton's hot right now and I saw a stat a few weeks ago that said the Yankees (yes, the New York Yankees) had the second best starting rotation ERA in the entire league! Kluber and German may be settling in. Not getting too excited though as it's still very early.
Kluber threw the first Yankees no hitter since 1999. Cole, Kluber, and German seem to be settling in nicely and if they keep this up (not to mention the addition of Severino either next month or in July) this could be a very dangerous team.
There is still plenty of time for the Yankees to get in gear but they are really shooting themselves in the foot when they keep losing series to teams they could be sweeping. The offense looks very poor right now but not everybody is healthy. They haven’t given me a reason to be optimistic at the moment.
I'm happy they at least split the series with the Rays and I'm surprised the pitcher's been as good as it has been lately but you're right, the hitting's what's keeping them back. Across the board too, Stanton since he's been back, Torres, LeMahieu
Dreadful series against the Sox for the Yanks. Looked lifeless. Except for the last couple innings of the third game. It’s still very early so there’s no need to panic yet, but something needs to change to get them going offensively.
I'm really surprised the Yankees have the sixth best rotation by ERA in the league (second best in the AL behind the White Sox) and that the offense is so inept. What I thought was a weakness after Cole (the pitching) has been it's strength and what was supposed to be it's strength (the lineup) has been it's weakness. We're 60 games into the season and the Yankees are currently sitting in fourth place, 6 1/2 games out of first place. Completely unacceptable and we're getting towards the midpoint into the season, so it's not as early as it once was. They've gotta turn it around and the bats need to come alive!
Using pine tar as a pitcher and hitter has been part of the game for so many years. The way it is being treated as PEDs, a corked bat, scuffed baseballs or stealing signs to know what pitch is coming is laughable. If some pitchers are using something that makes them almost un-hittable then that’s a different story. I think it’s more for grip. Some may go overboard, but the same can be said for batters.
Agreed, once again Manfred is getting it all wrong and overreacting (where was that overreaction in terms of the Astros sign stealing scandal!?). You're going to see more pitchers like Glasnow get injured now as a result, plus more batters are going to get hit as well.
I am excited for the all star game tonight. I am also uncertain of what the Yankees are going to do going forward. Cashman and Steinbrenner mentioned that they would be willing to go over the luxury tax threshold. I think they will make some big splashes this upcoming free agency.
Honestly, this team isn't a championship caliber club. They're too inconsistent and once you think they've turned a corner, they painfully remind you they haven't. I don't know who they'd trade off but I have zero confidence in Chapman in October. They'll sign Judge longterm I'm sure, but this is just a lost season. A lot of players across the board haven't played up to their potential.
Glad they took 4 out of 6 for the season against the cheating Asterisks but I wanted that sweep and they go and give up 6 runs and a walkoff to Altuve! 😡
Yanks trade for Rizzo too. Glad to see they've added some bats but not a big fan of rental players. At least Gallo's under control for 2022 after this season.
Joey Votto of the Reds homered in 7 straight games, if he had hit one yesterday he would have tied a long standing record. He hit a shot that went off the wall only a few inches form the top, just missing doing so.
The Yanks are playing like they’re excited to step into the box and make the opposing pitcher work. Fantastic winning streak so far. With Kluber and possibly Severino coming back, they could get a huge lift.
Still have to keep this momentum up through September and into October but they've made some huge strides since the trade deadline. This looks like a different and more confident team.
It’s really coming down to the wire. How different do you think the team will look next year if they don’t make the playoffs? Only half game back with 10 games back so they cannot afford losses against bad teams anymore.
People want to blame Boone and Cashman but they're not the issue. Players aren't playing up to their potential. Players across the board are having down years: DJ LaMaheiu, Chad Green, Zack Britton, Gleyber Torres, Luke Voit, etc.
Kluber and German may be settling in. Not getting too excited though as it's still very early.