News: There hasn’t been much smoke surrounding the Yankees when it comes to the trade deadline. There is talk about Gleyber Torres attracting the attention of the Marlins again. Since this is the second year in a row, perhaps they will give up something of real value for him. If I sound lukewarm, it is because I […]
Yankees MILB 7/29: Everson Pereira Homers
News: Two debuts today down in the FCL today. You will see what they did below (one hit a home run in his first game – always fun to see). Scranton (46-52; 12-12 in the second half) (Lost to Buffalo, 14-7. They lost 12-2 last night. Time for a colon cleanse) CF Estevan Florial: 0-for-5, 3 […]
Yankees MILB 7/28: Tyler Hardman’s Big Night
News: The Yankees have their reasons for everything but I am befuddled by how Oswald Peraza is being handled. That’s all I am going to say about that (I said enough about it on Twitter). Scranton (46-51; 12-10 in the second half) (Lost to Buffalo, 12-2) CF Estevan Florial: 3-for-4, 2B (16), 2 RBI, BB, CS […]
Yankees MILB 7/27: Jasson Dominguez Collects 3 Hits
News: Both C Anthony Seigler (Somerset) and OF Anthony Hall (Tampa) returned from lengthy injury list stays today. Seigler is readded to the upper-level catcher mix, where the Yankees have several prospects competing for playing time. Scranton (46-50; 12-9 in the second half) (Defeated Buffalo, 5-1) LF Estevan Florial: 1-for-5, 2B (15), RBI, RS, BB
Yankees MILB 7/26: Agustin Ramirez is on Fire
News: Nothing to report. Scranton (45-50; 11-9 in the second half) (Lost to Buffalo, 14-2) LF Estevan Florial: 1-for-5, HR (22), RBI, RS, 2 K His leadoff blast put the Railriders up 1-0 – it was downhill from there. He is on a 6-game hitting streak and is hitting .327/.424/.571 in July. SS Oswaldo Cabrera: 1-for-4, K […]
Yankees MILB 7/25: Ben Rice is Lovin’ Double-A
News: The Yankees have released a pair of veteran relievers. RHP Michael Feliz, signed on May 18th, was released from his contract. He reportedly will sign with a team in Japan. The veteran pitched to a decent 3.38 ERA in only 13.1 innings with a 15/5 K/BB. LHP D.J. Snelten was also cut. Snelten, who hadn’t […]
Yankees MILB 7/23: Everson Pereira: 2 HR
News: I have nothing I wish to report. Scranton (45-48; 11-7 in the second half) (Squeaked past Worcester, 6-5) LF Estevan Florial: 2-for-4, 2B (13), RS, K .294/.389/.585 in 342 PA. Despite some thinking that he was sitting due to the rehab assignments for veteran players, that is not accurate. He was healing up from […]
Yankees MILB 7/22: Drew Thorpe Ks 13
News: UTIL Oswaldo Cabrera is on his way back to Scranton. The Yankees have tried to send him down a few times before, only for injuries to interfere with their plans. Hence, he has played only two games at Triple-A, going 1-for-6 with a walk. Scranton (44-48; 10-7 in the second half) (Split two games with […]
Yankees MILB 7/21: Spencer Jones Collects 3 Hits
News: C Austin Wells was promoted to Scranton today, and instantly placed in the cleanup spot. Wells, the Yankees’ first-round pick in the 2020 COVID draft, hit .248/.343/.460 in 113 Double-A games with 22 doubles, 1 triple, 23 HR, and 93 RBI. Whether he can stick behind the plate is still a matter of debate. […]
Yankees MILB 7/20: Everson Pereira Goes Boom!
News: Both Jake Bauers (Scranton) and Willie Calhoun (Somerset) started their rehab assignments, meaning the Yankees have three mediocre left fielders (along with Greg Allen) who are nearing their return. Yay us! RHP Matt Bowman opted out of his minor league contract the other day. Today, the Yankees signed him to a major league contract and option