Through A Baseball Season with the Yankees
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A behind the scenes look at what it’s like to travel with and cover the New York Yankees during a season.
Pre-season expectations
Pre-season expectations are everything in baseball. If a team is predicted to do well, they’re expected to at least make the playoffs. If they’re not, fans will still be satisfied as long as the team improves from the previous year. The New York Yankees have had high expectations ever since George Steinbrenner bought the team in 1973. He turned a then-mediocre team into a dynasty, winning 11 pennants and 7 World Series titles between 1976 and 1981. The Yankees have continued to be one of the most successful teams in baseball, winning 4 more World Series titles in the 1990s.
Spring training
As Major League Baseball’s spring training enters its final weeks, the cellar-dwelling New York Yankees are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2018 campaign. The team has made some significant changes in the offseason, most notably acquiring slugger Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins With Stanton and reigning American League Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge in the same lineup, the Yankees have one of the most feared offenses in baseball.
The Yankees will also be counting on a number of young players to step up and contribute this season. Starting pitcher Luis Severino had a breakout year in 2017, but he will need to be even better this season if the Yankees are going to contend for a championship. Outfielder Clint Frazier is another player who will be looked to for big things in 2018 after impressing in limited action last year.
With a mix of young talent and experienced veterans, the Yankees are hopeful that they can return to their winning ways in 2018.Spring Training is coming to a close, and with it all hopes and dreams of a successful season come crashing down for some while others’ soar. But regardless of how your favorite team is faring, there’s always next year
The season opener
The New York Yankees open their 2019 season on March 28th at home against the Baltimore Orioles The Yankees are coming off a successful 2018 season in which they won 100 games and made it to the ALDS. The team will look to build on that success this season and make a run at the World Series
The Yankees have a talented roster that is full of both young and experienced players. Some of the Key Players to Watch This Season include Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Miguel Andujar. The team also has a strong pitching staff led by ace Luis Severino.
The Yankees are one of the favorites to win the World Series this season, but they will have to contend with a number of other strong teams in the AL, including the Boston Red Sox Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians It should be an exciting season of baseball!
The early season
The early season is a time for the team to evaluate its talent and decide which players will make the final cut. The goal is to have a strong lineup that can compete for the playoffs.
The Yankees have a long tradition of excellence, and they are always aiming to add another championship banner to their collection. They are one of the most successful teams in baseball history and their fans expect them to be contenders every year.
The early season is a time for the team to evaluate its talent and decide which players will make the final cut. The goal is to have a strong lineup that can compete for the playoffs. The Yankees have made it to the playoffs 27 times in their history, and they have won the World Series 18 times.
The team starts Spring Training in February, and they play their first game in April. The season ends in October, and the playoffs start in November. The Yankees have won 27 World Series titles, and they are looking to add more this year.
The dog days of summer
As the calendar turns to August, baseball teams are in the thick of what is known as the “dog days” of summer. The term comes from the ancient Greeks and Romans, who believed that the hot days of summer were caused by the stars Sirius and Procyon.
The dog days traditionally begin on July 3 and end on August 11. This stretch of hot weather is often a trying time for baseball players as they battle not only the opposing team but also the elements.
During this time of year, games are often played in stifling heat and humidity, which can take a toll on players’ bodies. In addition, many teams are fighting for playoff positions and every game takes on added importance.
The dog days can be a grind for both players and fans alike, but they are also a crucial time in the pennant race As we enter this critical stretch of the season, let’s take a look at how the Yankees have fared during the dog days in recent years
The pennant race
With the pennant race in Full Swing the Yankees are fighting to keep their slim lead in the American League East Every game is crucial at this point in the season, and the team is doing everything they can to ensure a victory. The fans are also rallying behind their team, giving them the support they need to keep winning.
The post-season
The New York Yankees have had a long and successful history, winning 27 World Series titles. They are one of the most iconic Baseball Teams and have some of the most passionate fans. The post-season is when the Yankees really shine and they have made it to the post-season an unprecedented 40 times.
The post-season is a time of excitement and suspense for both the team and the fans. The Yankees have had some magical moments in the post-season, none more so than their come-from-behind victory in the 2001 World Series This was a particularly special moment for the team as they were able to win after the devastation of 9/11.
The post-season is a time when anything can happen and the Yankees always seem to rise to the occasion. They have a long history of success in the post-season and will no doubt be looking to add to that in the years to come.
The off-season
Although the Yankees missed the playoffs in 2008, they had a Successful Season The following is a look at the off-season, during which the team made some significant changes.
After an initial flurry of activity, the Yankees’ offseason seemed to calm down. With the holidays upon us, it was a time for family and friends and reflection on the past year. For Yankee fans, 2008 was a season of both highs and lows. The team started off strong, but then battled through injuries to key players They hovered around .500 for most of the summer, but then caught fire in September and nearly made the playoffs.
In the end, 2008 was a transition year for the Yankees. They said goodbye to longtime stars like Roger Clemens and Mariano Rivera and welcomed a new crop of young talent. With a solid core of young players in place, and more on the way, the future looks bright for the Bronx Bombers.
The following season
After a disappointing end to the 2017 season, the New York Yankees are ready to start anew. Although they lost Key Players such as Starlin Castro and Michael Pineda to Free agency they made some key acquisitions in the offseason, including Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole. With a revamped lineup and pitching rotation, the Yankees are looking to make a run at the World Series in 2018.
Reflections on the past season
As the New York Yankees head into the offseason, we reflect on the past season and what it meant for the team. A lot has changed since last year, both in personnel and in how the team is run.
One of the biggest changes is the retirement of long-time manager Joe Girardi Girardi was replaced by Aaron Boone, who had no prior experience managing at any level. This was a controversial move, and many questioned whether or not Boone was ready for the job.
Fortunately, Boone proved to be up to the task. The Yankees had a successful regular season winning 100 games for the first time since 2009. They narrowly missed out on winning the division, but still qualified for the playoffs as a Wild Card team.
In the playoffs, the Yankees met their match in eventual World Series champions Boston Red Sox The Yankees put up a good fight, but ultimately lost in four games.
It was a disappointing end to what was otherwise a very successful season. The Yankees have a lot of young talent, and they should be in contention for many years to come. We can’t wait to see what next season brings!