The Wild Numbers Behind the New York Yankees' Historic Start

[toddgreen]

A fun walk-off against the Red Sox! Happened in a flash too. I blinked and the game was over.

And yeah, they're not making it easy on Judge at all (but he ALMOST hit one out in the 9th)

[bakemeister52]

Nice win for the Yankees and the Rays beat the Blue Jays and we have a nice lead now and need 5 games to win the division! Orioles still have a chance to overtake the Mariners for the 3rd spot!

Bake

[OriolesFan]

It would be very NICE if the "BIRDS" could fly into the playoffs. Hopefully they'll continue to win. There last two games were great, they shutout the best A L team (Astros) both games Thursday and Friday. Also, when you total the W-L of all five teams in every group, the A L EAST has the BEST W-L record (and by quite a bit difference from the 2nd best group). The "BIRDS" have surprised most baseball followers. Who'd have expected a team that ONLY won 52 games last season, to WIN as many as they have. Also, wouldn't it be very unusual if the A L EAST would be able to have ALL three of the runner-ups in the playoffs ? The "BIRDS" manager should get the manager of the year award. This is enough for now. Have a good day.

[bakemeister52]

Seattle could falter and then the Orioles would be in! I will be glad when the Yankees clinch the division and Judge hits #62 Home Runs!

Bake

[bakemeister52]

Now on to Toronto and hopefully the Yankees can clinch the division up there!

Bake

[Devlin]

Andujar now a pirate. Didn't even get a bag of curveballs for him.

[bakemeister52]

I heard rumors that Chapman make be given his walking papers or at least left off of the playoff roster! I thought Andujar was not treated right the last few years and to get nothing in return and I knew someone would pick him up!

Seems like the Bullpen is still losing games for the Yankees. Cole has given up the most HRs of any pitcher in either league!

I wonder now that Mattingly is not returning to manage the Yankees, that Boone may be let go, I know a lot of loyal Yankees are tired of his managerial style. I see changes coming about but who knows these days!

Bake

[toddgreen]

About 10-20 blown games too late on Chapman. Not flipping Andujar at the trade deadline for even an okay prospect — classic Cashman. He already destroyed Clint Frazier and Gary Sanchez so I’m not surprised. At least Montas won’t be back until next year lol

[bakemeister52]

Wow, we won tonight and clinched the Division! One important job done, now to get Aaron Judge the 2 home runs. Now we may get DJ and Matt Chapman back before the playoffs. Now to see who will be left off of the Playoff rosters.

Bake

[toddgreen]

Judge hits 61st home run almost exactly 61 years (just three days early) after Maris hit his 61st in 1961. Wild.