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Yankees Notes and Opinions for 10/30/25
1. The YES Network’s attempt to streamline broadcasts. We learned this week that John Flaherty, Dave Valle, and Jeff Nelson will not be returning to the YES Network. Flaherty was the YES Network utility player, consistently showing up as a studio analyst, color commentator, and fill-in play-by-play guy. Nelson was their “spackle” color commentator, filling in when seemingly […]
Yankees MILB: Remembering Jesus Montero
“On the hitting side, you have Jesus Montero…but he isn’t the name I am seeing the most buzz given to. The biggest “buzz” player in extended spring training seems to be Carlos Urena, a 17-year-old outfielder who has plus attributes across the board.” That was part of my Minor League Report on May 28th, 2007. […]
Yankees MILB 10/16: Where are they now?
A look at the prospects the Yankees have traded/lost over the last several years. This list is comprehensive (in my opinion) but likely not complete. So many prospects are lost to minor league free agency or latch on somewhere after the Yankees release them. Impossible to keep up with all of them. The Ryan McMahon deal: LHP […]
A Look at the 2025 (and 2026) Yankees
Depending on your perspective, the Yankees’ 2025 season either shockingly or unshockingly came to an end on Wednesday night. The Yankees, once again, came up short of their goal of winning a World Series. Aaron Judge is on a path that would make him the best non-championship Yankees player of all time. It wouldn’t be close, as […]
Yankees MILB 9/25: The End
Notes: Trade analysis links: Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link) David Bednar/Jake Bird (link) Ryan McMahon (link) Amed Rosario (link) Austin Slater (link) Updated look at the trade deadline. My thoughts on Core Jackson. Arizona Fall League Players MLB Pipeline released its Top 50 International Prospects list for 2026. While nothing is official until it is, the Yankees are heavily favored to […]
Yankees MILB 9/24: Jacksonville Evens the Series
Notes: Trade analysis links: Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link) David Bednar/Jake Bird (link) Ryan McMahon (link) Amed Rosario (link) Austin Slater (link) Updated look at the trade deadline. My thoughts on Core Jackson. Arizona Fall League Players LHP Griffin Herring, traded to the Rockies in the Ryan McMahon deal, was named a finalist for Minor League Pitcher of the Year by MLB […]
Yankees MILB 9/23: Scranton Wins Game 1
Notes: Trade analysis links: Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link) David Bednar/Jake Bird (link) Ryan McMahon (link) Amed Rosario (link) Austin Slater (link) Updated look at the trade deadline. My thoughts on Core Jackson. Arizona Fall League Players Pipeline announced its 2025 Double-A All-Star teams. No current Yankees’ prospect was on the list. C Rafael Flores was listed for Somerset, since he spent most […]
Yankees MILB 9/21: Spencer Jones Just Misses 30/30
Notes: Trade analysis links: Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link) David Bednar/Jake Bird (link) Ryan McMahon (link) Amed Rosario (link) Austin Slater (link) Updated look at the trade deadline. My thoughts on Core Jackson. Arizona Fall League Players Today is the last day of the regular season. This would typically be the time I would thank everyone for reading. However, Scranton decided […]
Yankees MILB 9/20: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz’s Scranton Debut
Notes: Trade analysis links: Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link) David Bednar/Jake Bird (link) Ryan McMahon (link) Amed Rosario (link) Austin Slater (link) Updated look at the trade deadline. My thoughts on Core Jackson. Arizona Fall League Players The Yankees promoted RHP Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz to Scranton for today’s start. Rodriguez-Cruz was the likely Friday night starter if the Somerset-Binghamton series went to a deciding […]
Yankees MILB 9/19: Spencer Jones Doubles Twice
Notes: Trade analysis links: Jose Caballero/Camilo Doval (link) David Bednar/Jake Bird (link) Ryan McMahon (link) Amed Rosario (link) Austin Slater (link) Updated look at the trade deadline. My thoughts on Core Jackson. Arizona Fall League Players I have nothing to report. Injury Log Scranton (86-59; 48-25 in second half) (Clinched a playoff berth courtesy of a 10-2 win over Buffalo.) […]