EJ and Scott discuss the final cuts to be made in Spring Training.
Author: E.J. Fagan
Aaron Judge Should Bat Second, Not Leadoff
Aaron Judge is batting leadoff today. The Yankees are calling it “an experiment.” I don’t get it. Aaron Judge should not bat leadoff. Here’s the case to bat him leadoff: Aaron Judge draws a ton of walks, creating a high OBP, creating RBI opportunities Aaron Judge kills baseballs, so lineup protection could force pitchers to […]
Bronx Beat Episode 136: Neil Walker Reactions
EJ and Scott discuss the implications of the Neil Walker signing for the Yankees infield and Gleyber Torres.
Bronx Beat Episode 135: Aaron Judge, Leadoff Hitter?
EJ and Scott talk about the Adam Lind signing, Aaron Boone’s comment about Aaron Judge as a leadoff hitter, and more!
Bronx Beat Episode 134: Spring Has Sprung
EJ, Paul and Scott talk about the first week of Spring Training games, the J.D. Martinez signing, the Rays selloff, and what the heck the Orioles are up to.
Bronx Beat Episode 133: Judge, Drury and Executioner (and Episode 132!)
I forgot to post Episode 132! Loyal fans, I apologize for the inconvenience. Here are episodes 132 and 133: EJ and Derek dissect the Yankee trade for Brandon Drury. EJ and Scott preview the Yankees non-roster invitees, and ponder free agents at a discount.
On Park Factors, Humidors, and Yankee Stadium
Arizona will store its game baseballs in a humidor for the 2018 season. Phoenix has a dry desert climate, resulting in dry baseballs. Dry baseballs will have a higher exit velocity, due both to a lower mass and more springiness. As a result, Arizona had an offensive environment that strongly favored offense for its first […]
Bronx Beat Episode 131: New Statistics on the Yankee Pitching Staff
EJ and Martin break down BP’s new pitching statistics, and how the Yankee pitchers grade out.
Bronx Beat Podcast Episode 130: Second Base Battle
EJ, Paul, and Derek discuss the death of Oscar Gamble, the apparent coming Spring Training battle for second base, and the Yankee representatives on top-100 prospect lists.
The Yankees Are Gearing Up For A Spring Training Competition at Second Base
On Monday, the Yankees signed Danny Espinosa to a minor league deal. Earlier this month, they signed Jace Peterson. They have Tyler Wade hanging around, along with Ronald Torreyes. And oh yeah, some guy named Gleyber Torres. While it remains theoretically possible that the Yankees will bring in a second baseman off the free agent […]