The Somerset Patriots (Double-A Northeast) have overhauled their jerseys as part of their new affiliation with the New York Yankees. (more…)
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2021 Preview: Yankee Stadium, New York Yankees
Planning for the 2021 opening of Yankee Stadium began a year ago, as the New York Yankees prepare for an Opening Day with plenty of COVID-19 mitigation. (more…)
More MLB teams approved for additional capacity to begin season
Three more MLB teams have been approved for additional fans to begin the 2021 season, as states loosen COVID-19 restrictions. (more…)
Announcing our newest title: My 1961
Announcing our newest title: My 1961 vividly recounts a thirteen-year-old’s obsession with baseball in a season dominated by Roger Maris’s bid to break Babe Ruth’s “unbreakable” home-run record in the midst of a World Series season. (more…)
Staten Island Yankees fold, will sue MLB
After being removed from affiliated ball, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will fold operations and have filed suit against the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball. (more…)
SI Yankees “shocked” by Yankees affiliate decision
Though it had been announced that the Short Season A NY-Penn League would potentially be transitioning to a summer-collegiate league, Staten Island Yankees management says they were not informed about being dropped by the New York Yankees as an affiliate. (more…)
Thunder owner Plumeri: We were betrayed by Yankees
Trenton Thunder owner Joseph Plumeri issued a sharp statement about the decision by the New York Yankees to sever its affiliation with the Class AA Eastern League team in favor of a new relationship with the Somerset Patriots. (more…)
Yankees announce affiliate changes in first glimpse of MiLB overhaul
The New York Yankees will add the formerly independent Somerset Patriots as a Double-A affiliate and the Hudson Valley Renegades as a High-A affiliate, positioning the Trenton Thunder with a potential move to the Atlantic League. (more…)
Ballpark costs of COVID-19 mitigation in 2021
Not only did Minor League Baseball teams bring in little revenue in 2020, they have to budget for unexpected costs for 2021. Here’s a look at what the New York Yankees are spending on COVID-19 mitigation measures for Spring Training 2021 at Steinbrenner Field. (more…)
Another MLB COVID-19 shutdown, this one from the Mets
UPDATE: Another COVID-19 shutdown hits Major League Baseball, as last night’s New York Mets/Miami Marlins game at Marlins Park was postponed after two positive tests from a player and a staffer, with the weekend Mets/Yankees Subway Series postponed as well. (more…)
Trump puts Yankees on the spot with first-pitch offer
Reportedly irritated with press coverage of Dr. Anthony Fauci throwing out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals season opener, President Donald Trump announced he was throwing out a first pitch at a New York Yankees game–and then tweeted he was too busy to do it. (more…)
Another COVID-19 postponement: Yankees/Phillies
Another game has been dropped from tonight’s schedule, as the New York Yankees/Philadelphia Phillies game is postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak among Marlins players visiting Citizens Bank Park over the weekend. (more…)
Training complexes closed down after COVID-19 outbreaks
MLB has ordered all spring facilities closed down after several players in both Florida and Arizona complexes tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, with teams shifting player training to home ballparks. (more…)