San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees - June 02, 2024

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Spencer Bivens lost his role and found a new homeSpencer Bivens spent most of 2026 in Triple-A, made just four SF Giants appearances and joined the Royals after losing his roster spot in September.

Aaron Boone's Luis Garcia Jr. comments hint at a confusing Yankees grand planLuis Garcia Jr. proved in 2026 that he's an intriguing piece for the New York Yankees' future, at least in the short term. The 26-year-old hits free agency foll

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: CurtainsWell, the game on the field sucked, but there were other good things in the Yankee Universe.

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

SF Giants will focus on pitching, but these 3 free agent outfielders also make senseThe SF Giants seem likely to spend most of their money on pitching this offseason, but these free agent outfielders could be possible targets.

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Orlando Hernández, ‘El Duque’In honor of the man’s birthday, do the El Duque!

Did any SF Giants infielder earn a utility role for 2027?By the end of the year, the SF Giants were auditioning infielders for a role on next year’s roster. Did any of them succeed in that? Osleivis Basabe, Shay Whitc

Yankees cannot fall into the Trent Grisham trap with Jazz Chisholm Jr. qualifying offer decisionAs the New York Yankees closed out their 2026 season with a whimper, two familiar faces were the team’s last remaining hope to do something special. Well, that

Yankees make pitching guru Matt Blake a clear priority ahead of offseason transitionWhile the New York Yankees' offense looked concerning in Game 1 of the ALDS, most fans are far less worried about the club's pitching staff these days. Even a b

MLB Playoff Roundup: Guardians complete comeback, advance to ALCS against RaysCleveland will try to upset Tampa Bay for the AL pennant.

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Who are Giants fans rooting for in NLCS Game 1?The NLCS begins today. I think it’s obvious who Giants fans are rooting for, but let’s ask just in case!

Matt Chapman's oddly strong defensive season for the SF Giants in 2026Matt Chapman played his final game of the year for the SF Giants at the end of June. Despite this, he still ranked as one of the best defensive third baseman at

Yankees' free agent reunion with Gleyber Torres isn't as crazy as you'd think (but shouldn't happen)Once upon a time, second baseman Gleyber Torres was the next young budding star for the New York Yankees. Torres began his MLB career with back-to-back All-Star

The Yankees All-September Birthday TeamIt’s a little late, but here’s September’s lineup.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 10/11/26On to an NLCS Sunday.

Yankees news: Could the Yankees move on from Stanton?Decisions will have to be made about Giancarlo Stanton; no further punishment for interfering fan; grading 2026.

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Yankees Fan Won't Be PunishedFan who grabbed Volpe HR won't face further discipline (The Athletic)

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Victor Bericoto showed he has pop, but can he get on base?SF Giants Player Review 2026: Victor Bericoto showed he has pop, but can he get on base?

MLB insider's Jazz Chisholm Jr. contract prediction should clarify consequences of his seasonJazz Chisholm Jr. entered 2026 with his sights set on an eight-to-ten-year contract worth $35 million annually when he hit free agency at season's end. Obviousl

Yankees could use a little less conformism, a bit more indignationThe growing disconnect between management and the fans is the Yankees’ biggest problem heading into the offseason

2026 NLCS Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee BrewersIt’s a rematch of last year’s NLCS when the Dodgers swept in four, only this time Milwaukee has The Miz in Cy Young form

SF Giants trading Casey Schmitt this offseason would dredge up Adam Duvall memoriesCasey Schmitt is one of the better trade chips the SF Giants have, but the Adam Duvall trade shows trading away a young slugger can be a bad decision.

Trent Grisham and the Yankees’ flawed philosophyGrisham hitting leadoff with the season on the line exposes a flaw in the Yankees’ mode of thinking.

Yankees Birthday of the Day: David BednarThe Yankees closer turns 32 today.

Who was the unluckiest SF Giants hitter of 2026?Grant McCray did not hit much for the SF Giants in 2026, but luck was also not on his side. By several metrics, he was the unluckiest hitter on the club among p

Don Mattingly as Yankees manager wouldn't be the heartwarming return fans desireDon Mattingly was a beloved member of the New York Yankees for his time playing first base in pinstripes from 1982-1995. But bringing him back to the organizati

Things from the Aaron Boone era that I’m sick of watchingI’m over all of this.

Yankees' homegrown core is being disrespected in scorching takes after another playoff exitIt didn't take long for the mood around the Yankees to sour. The Rays swept them out of the ALDS, with some fans leaving Yankee Stadium chanting "Fire Boone!" a

Lefty earns SF Giants Pitching Prospect of the Year for the second straight yearOn Thursday, MLB Pipeline handed out its pitching and hitting prospects of the year for each organization. For Jacob Bresnahan, it was a return to familiar terr

On the Yankees’ playoff failures and the agony of apathyWhat to do when it doesn’t hurt anymore

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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Who are Giants fans rooting for in ALDS Game 5?The American League Division Series concludes tonight, one way or another. Who are Giants fans rooting for?

Complete list of Yankees free agents with final predictions for who stays and who leaves in 2027The New York Yankees still have business to take care of, but soon enough we'll be turning the page and looking towards 2027. Lots of uncertainty looms with the

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 10/10/26The second winner-take-all game of the postseason is tonight.

Yankees news: Should Boone Stay or Should Boone GoCalls for the skipper’s dismissal mount as logistics make it unlikely; Kilby shines in AFL; Goldy’s renaissance

Boone Likely to Stay with NYYMLB Insider Jon Heyman says there are 'too many reasons for them to keep him' 🎥

SF Giants' Top 5 Moments of 2026, No. 1: Mike Krukow's emotional farewellThe best moment for the SF Giants in 2026 was also the most emotional as Mike Krukow decided to retire after a long and legendary career in the broadcast booth.

Heliot Ramos may be on the move again after Yankees playoff benching post-Giants tradeFormer SF Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos was traded to the New York Yankees in August, but he may be on the move yet again.

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Former SF Giants hit, give up home runs in crucial ALDS Game 4Patty Barrels goes deep for Guardians in Game 4 win, while ex-Giant Jordan Hicks serves up gopher ball

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Ditching Kevin Gausman: The Final AnalysisThe Giants’ made a decision with long-term consequences. Did the positive ones outweigh the negative ones?

David Ortiz makes his view on Yankees' problem incredibly obvious in latest assessmentIt’s always a tough pill to swallow when someone that you may not have a ton of affection for makes a great point. It just adds a whole other layer of insult to

What's Next for Yankees? 🤷

17 years since last title...big changes might be coming

Yankees mailbag: Who should’ve hit leadoff instead of Trent Grisham?What Aaron Boone should’ve done when he moved Ben Rice down against the Rays.

Most Expensive Jersey Sales 💰10 sports unis that went for $4M+ 📲

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Tristan Beck struggled to sustain a regular bullpen roleTristan Beck posted a 5.21 ERA in 14 games for the SF Giants in 2026. A strong September capped an uneven season that left his future on the roster uncertain.

The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Yankees' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Joe PepitoneHappy birthday to a hero of a Yankees’ down period.

SF Giants still justified for Patrick Bailey trade despite Guardians playoff heroicsPatrick Bailey had a huge game for the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night, but the SF Giants are still justified in trading him away.

Nick Swisher won't rule out major Yankees changes (and hates rivals celebrating on their field)New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher is as fed up with the scouting report on the Yankees getting out as anyone).

New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

Arizona Fall League Week 1 RecapThe Yankees’ contingent is off to a strong start in Arizona.

Can Victor Bericoto settle into a platoon role for the SF Giants in 2027?If Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert are part of the outfield mix for the SF Giants next season, they are going to need help from the right side. Could Victor Beric

Latest Alex Cora-Yankees rumor is an Aaron Boone betrayal we never saw comingAlex Cora won't be interested in managing in 2027, unless it's with the Yankees. Aren't he and Aaron Boone close?

Junior Caminero's jab at the Yankees should have NYY looking to the past to end the tauntsThe New York Yankees came within inches of changing the narrative in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays. A few more inches on Anthony Volpe's fly bal

MLB Playoff Roundup: José Ramírez erupts as Guardians force Game 5The Guardians scored nine on consecutive nights to push their series against the White Sox the distance.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 10/9/26At least SOMEONE forced an ALDS Game 5.

Why the SF Giants should consider another position change for Jung Hoo LeeThe SF Giants moved Jung Hoo Lee off of center field last offseason. The results were not much better in right field in 2026, and there is more than one reason

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Yankees needs to address in 2027 📲

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How are Giants fans feeling about the playoffs so far?Since there is a break in the action today, let’s check in to see how Giants fans are feeling about the playoffs so far.

5 Yankees replacements for Aaron Boone we actually believe could happenWith the New York Yankees staring down the barrel of another fruitless postseason, it's worth wondering if this is the year that Aaron Boone's seat gets so hot

Five reasons why the Yankees keep losing in October against top competitionThe script is the same as it ever was in some aspects.

Yankees news: The ALDS loss autopsyIs it curtains for Boone?; on Volpe’s future; the first decisions to make; optimal pitcher deployment

Anthony Volpe's fiery post-elimination quote proves he deserves to be part of Yankees' solutionAnthony Volpe has not had a great time in pinstripes. Once the product of the hype that comes with being a top prospect of the New York Yankees and tabbed as th

Jazz Chisholm's final farewell to Yankees fans after Game 3 perfectly explains this complex marriageThe New York Yankees and Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be parting ways, and Jazz's farewell message was a roller coaster.

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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The vastly unappreciated Aaron BooneThe vastly unappreciated Aaron Boone first appeared on Elite Sports NY, the Voice, the Pulse of New York City sports.

SF Giants Players Review 2026: Osleivis Basabe faded after promising MLB returnOsleivis Basabe made an early impact in his 2026 return to the majors, but late struggles left his future with the SF Giants uncertain.

New angles of Yankees fans after Anthony Volpe interference call shows they got what they deservedYankees fans who interfered with Victor Mesa Jr. and taunted the Rays deserve no sympathy.

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Yankees Sequence(s) of the Week: Gerrit Cole (10/3)He got zero help from his offense, but Cole did his best to keep the Yankees in Game 1 against the Rays

Mauricio Dubon's untimely mistake for Braves reminds SF Giants why they let him goThe SF Giants moved on from Mauricio Dubon years ago and in the time since he's become a good player, but his costly mistake for the Braves was a flashback.

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Giants should look to sign one of their rivals' free agents ➡️

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ping BodieBabe Ruth’s roommate once faced off versus an ostrich in an eating contest.

Time For Yankees to Burn It All Down 🔥The definition of insanity is rolling out the same strategy over and over 📲

SF Giants' fleecing of Padres is complete as Robbie Ray helps end San Diego's seasonThe Padres are out of the playoffs thanks in part to Robbie Ray and the Giants look even smarter for trading him.

Aaron Judge pushes back after Brian Cashman finally dropped the hammer on reality of his ALDS absenceJust a day before the New York Yankees were set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the Division Series, fans were buzzing with frenzied speculation as clips of Aa

Predicting the next 20 Yankees playoff eliminations if Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman stayHere's how the next 20 years of Yankees baseball will go under Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman.

Playoff Roundup: My Kingdom to Stop the DodgersLos Angeles and Milwaukee set a date with destiny, while Cleveland kept their season alive.

Rough Division Series Stats 🫣Yankees and Padres on the wrong side of history 📲

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Another early Yankees exit...now what?Another early Yankees exit...now what? first appeared on Elite Sports NY, the Voice, the Pulse of New York City sports.

One offseason lever that will have no impact on the SF Giants this offseasonIn recent offseasons, the qualifying offer has affected the SF Giants one way or the other. You can skip it this time around, as that will have no impact on the

Brian Cashman’s latest Aaron Boone defense stops one crucial step short for YankeesIn many ways, 2026 (the regular season, at least) was Aaron Boone's finest job managing the New York Yankees since 2019. General manager Brian Cashman essential

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Who are Giants fans rooting for in ALDS Game 4?The American League Division Series continue today, in theory. Who are Giants fans rooting for today?

Judge: Yankees Need to Go 'All-In'Reigning MVP gives his take after ALDS sweep. Tap to watch 🎥

Boone: Clubhouse 'Broken'Yankees manager describes emotional state of team after ALDS sweep

Jazz Confused By Fans' Boos 🤨Yankees 2B unsure why crowd isn't more supportive during games., Tap to watch 🎥

7 Yankees who won't be back after horrific ALDS nightmare that soured the fanbase7 Yankees players who won't be back on the 2027 roster after a playoff mess vs. Rays led to an early offseason.

ALDS Game 3 Player of the Game: Anthony VolpeVolpe was a bright spot on the bleakest day of the Yankees season.

The inevitable ending for a lackluster season arrivedBack to building square one of a championship run from the ground up.

Yankees news: October over early as Rays sweepYanks’ season ends in lackluster fashion; Breakdown of Game 2 miscues; rookies looking like rookies; historical significance of Game 2 error-fest

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

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Yankees end season with deflating sweep in ALDS Game 3 loss to RaysFor the 17th season in a row, there will be no World Series parade.

Yankees Top Trade, FA Targets 🎯Bronx Bombers have a lot to address after ALDS sweep 📲

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Ben Rice 9th Postseason RBI 🍚

Carrying the offense for Yankees so far in ALDS

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

Rays Hang On vs. Yankees 🤏Tampa Bay advances to ALCS for 1st time since 2020 after Volpe HR controversy

Rays Star Trolls Yankee After Sweep 🧹

Junior Caminero wasted no time after the final out

Yankees get burnt by Jeffrey Maier sequel on robbed Game 3 Anthony Volpe HR vs. RaysAnthony Volpe of the New York Yankees lost a home run in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Volpe HR Taken Away 🙅

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ANTHONY VOLPE HITS GAME-TYING HOMER THEN HAS IT OVERTURNED AFTER FAN INTERFERENCE 🤯 OMG.

Mesa Jr. No-Doubter in 6th 💣

Rays OF knocks Fried out of game with Yankees on the brink of elimination 🎥

SF Giants Player Review 2026: Scott Bandura showed promise may get lost in the shuffleYoung SF Giants outfielder Scott Bandura did good things in the minors in 2026, but was unable to translate that to the big league level.

Jones Drives In Volpe 🚗

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Anthony Volpe beats the throw, Spencer Jones ties it for the Yankees!

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BEN RICE ANSWERS! Yankees tie it up at 1-1 in the 3rd ❗️

Aaron Boone's pregame Jazz Chisholm admission shows his Yankees career may already be overThe drastic difference in the way Aaron Boone treated Jazz Chisholm between rounds of the Yankees' playoff run shows that the manager's patience is gone.

Not So Common Double Play 😲

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Don't see that often 😯 Yankees turn a 6-5-3 double play!

SNY's pointless Ben Rice-Carson Benge comp proves Yankees will always be Mets' big brotherThe main difference between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets right now is that the Yankees are participating in the MLB playoffs while the Mets are pl

Yoshinobu Yamamoto still has a way to go to match Madison Bumgarner's playoff greatnessWhile Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been really impressive in the playoffs, he has not reached the level of Giants legend Madison Bumgarner just yet.

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AL Division Series Game 3: Max Fried vs. Nick MartinezThe Yankees fight to keep their postseason run alive in the Bronx

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Yankees shuffle lineup for AL Division Series Game 3Aaron Boone finally shuffled the lineup to face Nick Martinez

Anthony Rizzo opens up on the Aaron Boone most Yankees fans never seeAnthony Rizzo spoke to Yanks Go Yard about the leadership sides of Aaron Boone and Aaron Judge that Yankees fans don't have access to.

Mike Yastrzemski's cold streak has come at the worst time for Braves and SF Giants fansFormer SF Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has struggled in the playoffs, but the Braves may need him to play hero versus the Dodgers.

Yankees Under Pressure 😣

MLB insider Jon Heyman discusses next moves for Boone's squad

Yankees' Game 3 lineup has 2 major shakeups and leadoff hitter who crushes Rays' starterThe New York Yankees will switch up the lineup ahead of Game 3 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rays Game 3 Lineup

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#Rays lineup vs. #Yankees, with Vilade in vs LH Fried and with Simpson out:

Yankees Game 3 Lineup 🗽

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Game 3 in the Bronx. #RepBX