The New York Yankees get their man by signing Aaron Judge, but he was someone they really had all along. Is the team really better on offense without adding another big bat? Also, we talk about Steve Cohen and the Mets trying to become the next Evil Empire.
Read MoreThe 2022 New York Yankees season comes to an end in the ALCS at the hands of the Houston Astros. Swept out of their fifth straight losing pennant series, the Yankees have their months of warning signs to look at as their reason for failure. In this game, hindsight doesn’t help hoist the hardware, as the Yankees and Brian Cashman will have to watch another team hang a championship banner, and not add to the storied franchise’s total.
Read MoreThrough the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, the 2022 New York Yankees are the AL East Champions. Aaron Judge finally hit home run #61, but does that make him the MLB home run king? Who really holds the record? Also, were the Blue Jays pitchers being cowards, and is Aaron Boone the right man to lead the Yankees deep into the playoffs?
Read MoreBehold the mighty AT-ST: trampler of the enemies of the Evil Empire, but also bested by a pack of teddy bear muppets in a forest. Will the Yankees use the tools that they have — flawed as they may be — to turn their season around and enter the postseason on a high note? Or will they trip over more obstacles, leading to the destruction of their last remaining firepower in Death Star II/Aaron Judge 2022?
Read MoreThe New York Yankees continue to play uninspired baseball since before Independence Day. The same players that propelled the team to a double-digit division lead are mostly the ones contributing to them challenging the Tigers, Diamondbacks, and Pirates for the lead of offensive ineptitude. Fans look longingly-- not for Joe DiMaggio-- but for Joey Gallo? And the coaching staff doesn't believe their own lies.
Read MoreThe New York Yankees are limping out of an underwhelming trade deadline, and still looking flat— if not downright depressing— after the All Star break. It seems that Aaron Judge is the only "All Star" that made his way back from the game, and injuries continue to nag or nail some key contributors. Are the Yankees turning into a pumpkin at midnight?
Read MoreThe Yankees lose Michael King to a season-ending injury. The sky is falling with the team barely playing .500 ball in July, while they give up ground to the Houston Astros for the best record in the American League. The Yankees must weigh panic against urgency in calling in for reinforcements at the 2022 MLB trade deadline.
Read MoreThe Yankees are sitting pretty at the All-Star break. Is Juan Soto really an available trade option for them? Or, are fans just picking up on the Nationals’ crumbs from negotiation tactics? Also, first half grades for the Yanks at the break.
Read MoreThe Yankees have the healthiest, most consistent, and most formidable starting rotation in baseball. It feels like they’re playing with house money. Can their luck continue?
Read MoreIt’s time for the Yankees to push their chips to the middle of the table while Aaron Judge is still in pinstripes. Don’t worry about the return for certain players; the upgrades have to be done before the opportunity is lost!
Read MoreThe true test of the Yankees season begins, where they can start to show what type of team they are, and what type of team they need to become to win a World Series.
Read MoreThe Yankees and the Mets lead their respective leagues. Can the Yankees stave off injuries and stupidity to stay there, and shape their identity for the remaining three quarters of the season?
Read MoreAroldis Chapman has been shaky in the back of the pen. Is the “closer” role too regimented for the Yanks’ own good?
Read MoreThe Yankees still sit in first place, but are not without flaws. Also, should the Yankees sign Aaron Judge to a mega-contract?
Read MoreEvil Empire Sports launches with Episode 1 on the state of the Yankees, as they kick off the 2022 MLB season.
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