The Yankees delivered a commanding performance against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon, securing a series sweep with robust offensive support and an exceptional outing from starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt.
The New York Yankees started the 2024 season with uncertainty at the top of their batting order. Gleyber Torres was initially slated as the leadoff hitter, but a tough start pushed him further down the lineup despite some recent improvements.
He has publicly angled for an extension on multiple occasions in recent years, but there hasn’t been any indication the team wanted to strike early to keep him beyond this season.
Tons of early observations from Statcast’s new bat tracking data; Yankees hopeful Gleyber Torres is rounding a corner; First career home run on Mother’s Day extra special for Jahmai Jones MLB.com | David Adler: Statcast released its bat tracking data to the public, providing databases for hitters’ swing speed, swing length, bat path, etc.
The Yankees have been eagerly waiting for infielder Gleyber Torres to regain his form during a crucial contract year. The 27-year-old, in his final year of arbitration, is earning $14.2 million with the expectation of significantly increasing his salary after what was hoped to be a standout season.
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres has gotten off to one of the worst starts of his career this year. The 27-year-old is slashing .208/.289/.562, but he finally had a positive moment in the Yankees’ 10-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
As the summer trade deadline approaches, the Yankees face significant decisions, particularly concerning their infield. With the return of two key bullpen arms on the horizon, the focus might shift towards bolstering the infield, especially given the ongoing struggles of veteran second baseman Gleyber Torres.
The New York Yankees are currently 23-13 and stand as one of MLB's best teams. Not everyone on the roster is having the same level of success, though. As Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter looked around the league for each team's most notable slumps, he landed on a former All-Star in New York.
The signs of a hitter experiencing an extensive cold streak can often be seen in their gradual descent down the batting order. This early in the 2024 season, the New York Yankees are witnessing such a trend with several players, notably Gleyber Torres.
The New York Yankees fell 7-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in the series-deciding game between the top two teams in the American League East behind a four-run fifth inning.
The Orioles beat the Yankees 7-2 on Thursday to take three of four in this week’s series in Baltimore.
The Yankees dropped another game to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon, making it three losses in this week’s four-game series. Unfortunately, starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled, giving up eight hits and six earned runs, including three home runs, over just four innings.
The New York Yankees may be actively seeking infield reinforcements at the trade deadline this summer. With Gleyber Torres underperforming, posting a .215/.289/.248 batting line, the Yankees are confronting significant offensive weaknesses.
The New York Yankees have faced back-to-back losses to the Baltimore Orioles, slipping from the top of the American League East and revealing some team weaknesses.
Gleyber may finally be coming out of his slump. Here’s the thing about hitting. You do all your prep work and scouting before the game to get into the right mindset, but when you’re in the batter’s box, you are there to battle.
The New York Yankees unleashed their most explosive offensive display of the 2024 season on Saturday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, amassing 19 hits and scoring 15 runs, which included four home runs, six walks, and seven strikeouts.
The Yankees are counting on 27-year-old second baseman Gleyber Torres to improve significantly after his promising 2023 season. Last year, Torres hit .273/.347/.453, with 25 homers, 68 RBIs, and a 123 wRC+, marking one of his best offensive performances.
The New York Yankees are off to a dream start in 2024, leading MLB with 12 wins and winning their first five series. But once concerning issue has emerged that could rain on the parade.
Gleyber Torres didn't let a 4.8-magnitude earthquake stop him from taking hacks during batting practice on Friday.
Torres will reach free agency next year as one of the top infielders available.
The Yankees and Red Sox might be bitter rivals, but this trade would make sense for both sides.
The Yankees face many questions after missing out on the postseason, and chief among them is what to do up the middle.
When it comes to young talent in Major League Baseball, few other names receive as much attention as Gleyber Torres.
One National League team is apparently trying very hard to convince the New York Yankees to sell. The Miami Marlins are “pushing hard” for second baseman Gleyber Torres, according to Randy Miller of NJ.com.
Times haven't always been smooth in New York for Gleyber Torres but the second baseman continues to work his name into the franchise's record books. Torres homered on Monday night, his second this season. The shot marked the 100th of his career.
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