Kristie Ackert

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert

Anthony Volpe has played his way into a slump that's become hard to ignore. The New York Yankees shortstop is now hitless in his last 24 at-bats, capping off another difficult night at the plate Friday in the 5-3 loss to the Orioles. Now, he's played his way into a day off. With his timing off and his chase rate spiking, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the game that a day off is likely coming this weekend. "Tough night, you know, and now tough few games here," Boone said.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kristie Ackert

MLB veteran fires back at Anthony Volpe “bust” criticism originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Anthony Volpe is struggling. That much is fair to say. But is he a bust? According to former MLB veteran Mike Cameron: absolutely not. AdvertisementCameron fired back on social media Thursday after WFAN’s Sal Licata called the Yankees shortstop “a bust.”  The longtime outfielder, who played 17 seasons in the majors, didn’t hold back in defending the 23-year-old.

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert

The Yankees may have finally stopped the bleeding with Thursday night's win over the Angels, but MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal doesn't think the smell of smoke is gone just yet. Speaking on the 'F oul Territory' podcast, t he longtime MLB insider saw something deeper than just a six-game losing streak. For Rosenthal, it looked like a throwback, and not the good kind.

1 week ago | athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert

Aaron Boone isn't making a bold decision now. Or at least he isn't tipping his hand just yet. With Luke Weaver activated ahead of the Yankees' series opener against the Orioles Friday night, the natural question is whether he'll reclaim his spot as the team's closer. Boone, however, made it clear Friday that no such decision has been made. Instead, he told reporters before the game that Weaver will be his closer "on some nights." "We got two elite guys back there," Boone added.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kristie Ackert

Mold, ants, and squirrels: Josh d=Donaldson wins lawsuit over rental nightmare originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Josh Donaldson’s time with the New York Yankees was a disappointment on the field, but apparently it was a disaster off the field as well. The former MVP was living in a moldy, squirrely nightmare during part of his time in pinstripes.