The Bleed Cubbie Blue post celebrates baseball’s historic moments on October 28, from the 2016 World Series Game 3 – the first ever at Wrigley Field, where the Indians won 1‑0 on a Coco Crisp single – to iconic milestones like Bob Gibson’s 1968 Cy Young Award (1.12 ERA), the Dodgers’ 1981 comeback win over the Yankees, and the 1989 A’s sweep of the Giants. It also highlights later classics such as Randy Johnson’s 2001 shutout, the Red Sox’s 2007 sweep of Colorado, and the Cardinals’ dramatic 2011 Game 7 victory. The entry mixes scores, key players, and dates, offering a concise timeline of unforgettable World Series highlights.
The Tampa Bay Rays snap Milwaukee's bid for a World Series sweep with Ben Williamson’s 12th‑inning RBI single, delivering the Rays’ first Fall Classic win since 2008 and the final game ever played at Tropicana Field in 2026. Game 4 ends 2‑1 in Tampa’s favor, setting up a decisive Game 5 on October 28, where the Brewers lead the series 3‑1. The roundup covers the drama, a report card for Brewers’ reliever John Schreiber, and offseason Yanks analysis, while prompting debate on Tampa’s chances to force a comeback and The Miz’s potential impact.
Cam Schlittler’s MVP push restarts as he heads into the ALDS after clinching the 2026 AL Cy Young Award. The Yankees also have Ben Rice in the Hank Aaron Award race, Cody Bellinger with a Fielding Bible win and a Gold Glove nod, and relievers David Bednar and Brent Headrick vying for Reliever of the Year. Paul Blackburn and Gerrit Cole are shortlisted for Comeback Player, while former catcher Jorge Posada laments his diminished role on a New York Post podcast. Analyst Jim Bowden predicts New York will chase Japanese third baseman Teruaki Sato and retain key arms in the upcoming offseason.
Jorge Posada is one of the better catchers in recent memory. He spent his entire MLB career in New York with the Yankees — debuting in 1995 and retiring in 2011. During the prime of his career, it seemed as if Posada and the Yankees would always have some form of a relationship even after […]
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Jorge Posada shuts down any chance of returning to the Yankees as a coach. Speaking on The Show podcast, the former catcher says he never feels welcome under GM Brian Cashman or manager Aaron Boone, recalling the bitter way his 2011 season ended. While the club eyes moves like a pursuit of Japan’s Teruaki Sato, Posada remains focused on his role with Team Italy’s World Baseball Classic staff alongside Francisco Cervelli. His comments underline lingering tension despite his iconic status and retired No. 20.
Jorge Posada spent his entire 17-season MLB career with the Yankees and later saw his No. 20 retired. Yet the honors did not erase the difficult ending, a final season marked by a reduced role and a public dispute with management. Speaking on The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on October 27, former […]
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The article argues that the Yankees should consider Minnesota Twins first baseman Royce Lewis as a low‑cost, high‑upside trade target but only if they set strict limits on price and verify his defensive fit. Lewis, 23, posted a .227/.287/.380 line with 15 homers in 125 games this season and shows a better OPS against left‑handed pitchers (.738 vs. .638). However, his 2026 fielding split—82 games at first base, 40 at third, and 16 at second—raises questions about his suitability for New York’s third‑base or first‑base needs. With no confirmed talks or package from Minnesota, the Yankees must weigh the risk of roster inflexibility against the potential rebound in performance.
Why Jorge Posada is unlikely to rejoin the Yankees.
Former New York Yankees star catcher Jorge Posada revealed that he doesn't feel like the organization wants him around anymore.
After backstopping four World Series winners, Jorge Posada didn't catch much in his final season.
“Championship or bust.” It’s a Yankee mentality ingrained in fans from birth. The problem is that this belief has been forgotten and replaced by a new, satisfaction-based philosophy. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has driven this long-term identity shift, moving the mission statement from winning championships to making the playoffs as the new benchmark. Steinbrenner doesn’t […]
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Pinstripe Alley unveils the Yankees’ 2026 All‑Prospect Team, spotlighting minor‑league standouts as the major league season winds down amid a looming lockout. Catcher Eric Genther (High‑A Hudson Valley) earns the top spot with a .274 slash line, 14 homers and elite walk rate, after a rapid transition from outfield to catcher. Second‑team catcher/first‑base prospect David McCann posts a .268/.354/.544 line with 17 home runs across three levels. First‑base power gem Josh Moylan rebounds from a slow start to hit 29 homers, 80 RBIs and improve his wRC+ after a promotion to Double‑A Somerset. Honorable mentions include J.C. Escarra, Juan Martinez and Manuel Palencia.
Nolan Arenado's 30‑home‑run, .806‑OPS 2026 season has Yankees insiders eyeing him as a short‑term third‑base fix. SNY’s Phillip Martinez lists the 28‑year‑old Diamondbacks third baseman among potential trade targets, noting his final‑year contract could bridge New York’s infield gap without a long‑term commitment. While Arenado’s power rose from 12 homers a year earlier, his defense and split stats (.894 OPS vs. lefties, .775 vs. righties) raise questions about consistency. The Yankees must weigh a measured cost against alternatives before committing to a veteran who may only be a one‑year solution.
Game Four of the 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field. After sweeping the Yankees and beating the Guardians, the Rays’ stellar regular‑season pitching and defense have struggled against Milwaukee’s dominant hitters, who have limited the Series to just two homers (Frelick, Hicks). Griffin Jax, the probable Rays starter, returns after a rough ALCS loss, posting a 3.53 ERA this year but a 6.00 ERA in the postseason. Milwaukee’s bullpen—Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby—will be fully available, with a starter yet to be named (candidates include Ktlye Harrison, Shane Drohan, Dustin May). The first pitch is set for 8:08 PM on Oct. 27.
Robert Gasser and Yankees icon Don Larsen are the only pitchers to face the minimum through six World Series innings.
Patsy Dougherty, born Oct. 27, 1876, is celebrated as possibly the first player called a "Yankee" when the Boston Americans traded him to New York in June 1904. He burst onto the scene with Boston, hitting .342 as a rookie and .331 in 1903, where he posted the league’s top hits, runs and at‑bats and hit for the cycle in a 15‑14 loss to the Highlanders. In Game 2 of the 1903 World Series, Dougherty became the first player to hit two homers in a single Series, helping Boston win the inaugural Fall Classic. After a contentious stint with the Highlanders – including a 1905 fielding error that cost the team and a 1906 fistfight with manager Clark Griffith – he was sold to Chicago, joining the 1906 White Sox "Hitless Wonder" team that upset the Cubs in the World Series. The article traces his rise, trades, disputes, and historic ties to the Yankees nickname.
The Yankees are eyeing Detroit utility man Zach McKinstry as a low‑cost way to add defensive versatility without committing to a starter. McKinstry logged 28 games at second base, 19 at shortstop, four at third and 49 in right field in 2026, giving New York flexibility across the diamond. However, his offensive output dropped to a .199/.288/.294 line with four homers in 423 plate appearances, a decline from his .259/.333/.438, 12‑homer season in 2025. With his contract through 2027, the Tigers could trade, retain, or move him, and any deal would hinge on price and the Yankees’ roster construction.
The Yankees gave utilityman Amed Rosario a one‑year, $2.5 million deal for 2026, hoping his left‑handed split and positional flexibility would bolster the roster. After a promising start, his production nosedived post‑June, slashing .195/.241/.366 with a 34.5% strikeout rate and hitting just .208 against southpaws. He finished with a disappointing .238/.279/.405 line (10 HR, 34 RBI) and a -0.2 fWAR, earning an F grade. Defensively, his versatility offered little, posting -9 Outs Above Average and sub‑par fielding percentages (.911 at 3B, .882 at 2B). Rosario’s lone postseason plate appearance was a strikeout, and he is now a free agent, likely heading elsewhere.
Anthony Rizzo defended the Yankees' triumvirate of Boone, Hal Steinbrenner, and Brian Cashman for their post-mortem press conference a few weeks after ripping them.
A recent ESPN survey of 27 MLB insiders pinpoints seven possible destinations for free‑agent right‑hander Tarik Skubal. The Dodgers, Mets and Tigers top the list, with the Yankees close behind, while the Angels, White Sox and Padres are viewed as sleepers. Skubal posted a 12‑7 record, 2.72 ERA and 186 strikeouts in 158.2 innings this season. Insiders project contracts averaging eight years and $355 million (about $44.6 M annually), with most deals falling between $325‑$400 million. The start of free agency is five days after the World Series, but a CBA‑driven lockout looms after Dec. 1.
After the Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 ALDS, former players questioned the team’s clubhouse standards. CC Sabathia said nobody was keeping those standards anymore, pointing toward the absence of former leaders. Mariano Rivera was one of the players who helped establish that culture during his 19 years in pinstripes. […]
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The New York Yankees feature some of the greatest players in MLB history? But which players showed up when it counted the most?
The Milwaukee Brewers lead the 2026 World Series 3‑0 and look to clinch the title tonight at Tropicana Field. After Sal Frelick’s run‑scoring celebration in Game 3, the Brewers aim for a sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4, scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on FOX. The post recaps the decisive Game 3, reviews Amed Rosario’s season, celebrates a historic Yankees/Red Sox figure, and debates check‑swing replay rules, while previewing the final showdown and potential MVP race.
Sportsnaut outlines five AL East players who could be on the trade block before the 2027 season. The Rays’ right‑hander Drew Rasmussen, fresh off a 2.67 ERA season and a 2.19 ERA in the postseason, carries a $20 million club option that makes him a hot commodity, though Tampa Bay may hesitate after losing Nick Martinez and Freddy Peralta. The Yankees may move third baseman Ryan McMahon after a disappointing .213/.279/.357 line and 11 homers, despite his solid defense and a near‑$12 million 2027 salary. The Red Sox could ship under‑performing outfielder Jarren Duran (.207, .627 OPS) to the Padres for modest return. Finally, the Orioles’ shortstop Gunnar Henderson is also flagged as a possible deal. Readers get a concise snapshot of each team’s trade dilemma and the players’ recent stats.
The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner outlines ten moves the Yankees must make to reach the World Series in 2027, from extending reliever David Bednar’s qualifying offer to adding right‑handed catcher depth and targeting Cleveland outfielder Steven Kwan. SNY’s Phillip Martínez adds five offseason trade targets across the veteran‑to‑power spectrum, while MLB.com highlights 19‑year‑old prospect Dax Kilby’s breakout AFL week—batting .311 with a 419‑foot, 107 mph homer. Together the pieces paint a roadmap for returning the Bombers to the Fall Classic.