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Jets' elite cornerback struggles to find kind words for Giants QB ...
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Jets CB Sauce Gardner struggles to find praise for Giants QB Daniel Jones. Elite Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner was asked about Jones, he didn’t exactly criticize the G-Men’s franchise quarterback, but he didn’t give him much praise either: “Uhhhhh…. He’s a good quarterback,” Gardner stammered before eventually saying ...
Yankees option young infielder for what could be a huge boost
WEBRyan Garcia August 22, 2024. Oswald Peraza was optioned by the New York Yankees after their win over the Cleveland Guardians this past afternoon, and while this is disappointing news for the 24-year-old infielder, it’s an indicator of some great news. Jazz Chisholm is eligible to come off of the IL tomorrow as the Yankees kick off a weekend ...
Yankees: Good news and bad news from 6-0 win over Guardians
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The New York Yankees faced off against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday to wrap up a three-game series. Winning two of the three games, the Bombers showcased their offense, scoring 14 runs combined in their two consecutive victories. They capped the series with a dominant 6–0 performance on Thursday, with …
The Giants have a ‘major issue’ to solve in their secondary
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The Giants’ offensive line is showing major progress. Giants’ star linebacker takes responsibility for poor defensive effort in Week 2. The lack of a clear-cut starter was never more apparent than on Wednesday as the Jets’ wide receivers ran free. Connor Hughes of SNY was in attendance at practice and highlighted the Giants’ “major ...
Yankees eyeing return of 2 key infielders in September
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Jon Berti: Another Reinforcement on the Horizon. The Yankees are also expecting the return of Jon Berti, who has been recovering from a calf injury that landed him on the 60-day IL. The 34-year-old, known for his speed, was among the league’s fastest players just two years ago when he stole 41 bases for the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees have a key pitcher returning from injury - Empire …
WEBAug 24, 2024 · Clarke Schmidt’s Impressive Season Cut Short. Before suffering a right lat injury, the 28-year-old second-year starter was having a tremendous season, posting a 2.52 ERA, 9.94 strikeouts per nine innings, an 84.1% left-on-base rate, and a 39% ground ball rate over 60.2 innings. He had already accumulated 1.2 WAR and was on …
Yankees bench veteran utility man and immediately explode
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The Impact of Benching DJ LeMahieu. It’s hard to ignore the coincidence that the Yankees’ offense exploded with eight runs the moment they benched struggling infielder DJ LeMahieu. This season, the 36-year-old is hitting .189/.263/.249, with two homers and 24 RBIs. He has a 16.2% strikeout rate, a 9% walk rate, and a 48 wRC+.
Giants V Jets Joint Practice Takeaways: Secondary gets cooked, …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Giants’ Secondary Struggles Against Jets Offense. Unfortunately, the Giants struggled to keep up with Gang Green, who frequently targeted cornerback Nick McCloud and capitalized on Deonte Banks’ inexperience. McCloud, who played 312 snaps last year and allowed 152 yards in coverage, is competing for the …
Yankees’ Aaron Boone comes to the defense of ice-cold starting …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Aaron Boone’s Continued Faith in Verdugo. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic spoke to Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Wednesday before Game 2 of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians, asking about Verdugo’s struggles and Boone’s commitment to him. Boone responded with his usual confidence in his player despite Verdugo’s poor ...