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Newsweek
8 hours ago
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Yankees Projected to Replace Anthony Volpe With Trade Upgrade After Harsh Reception
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees are stumbling into the trade deadline and it could be forcing a significant change of plans. After a strong start to the season and Most Valuable Player Award caliber first half from slugger Aaron Judge made it seem as if the Yankees would be making several dramatic upgrades at the deadline, a move to the injured list for Judge and a skid in the standings could be altering that outlook. "Not only are they playing like a sub-.500 team (15-24 since June 13), they sound like a group reduced to looking for scraps," Bob Klapisch wrote for "Yes: praying to sneak in the back door via the wild card and get hot for two weeks in October. It's embarrassing for a team that was seven games up in late May." If the Yankees are now thinking more about competing next season or even contemplating selling some pieces at the deadline, then their latest additions would mark their biggest for the year. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2025 in the Bronx... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Angels won 1-0. (Photo by) More Stier/Getty Ryan McMahon, acquired from the Colorado Rockies, appears to be a long-term solution at third base. And Amed Rosario, acquired from the Washington Nationals, could soon be a new starting shortstop option for the team. "I'd be worried if I were Anthony Volpe, who went 0-for-3 with two more strikeouts," Klapisch added, reporting on Monday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. "The (Yankee) Stadium crowd has grown tired of Volpe, who heard his loudest boos of the season. ... Just watch: at this rate, Rosario will be playing shortstop at least one or two days a week." The Yankees have stuck stubbornly with Volpe as the everyday shortstop despite a significant step back last year and a dramatic dip in defense this year. But with Volpe now batting ninth, hearing negative reactions from the home fans and sharing the position with Rosario, he could soon be giving up some starts to the Yankees' newest trade upgrade. More MLB: Red Sox Rumors: MLB Insider Floats Three-Team Jarren Duran Trade Idea
Yahoo
4 days ago
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John Jastremski reacts to Anthony Volpe's defense for the Yankees
On Baseball Night in New York, John Jastremski reacts to Anthony Volpe's error against the Blue Jays and his poor defense so far this season.
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4 days ago
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Yankees' Aaron Boone comes to Anthony Volpe's defense after loss to Blue Jays
The post Yankees' Aaron Boone comes to Anthony Volpe's defense after loss to Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints. Aaron Boone had to come to Anthony Volpe's defense following his struggles in the New York Yankees' 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Volpe stepped up to bat three times throughout the matchup, failing to land a hit. He even committed a fielding error as he made a mistake on a throw, which proved to be costly as Toronto scored all four of their runs in the fifth inning. Boone reflected on the team's loss after the game. He deflected criticism regarding Volpe's mistakes throughout the season, giving the shortstop high remarks. 'He's still a top shortstop,' Boone said. How Aaron Boone's Yankees played against Blue Jays It's important for Aaron Boone to maintain faith in Anthony Volpe, knowing that his talent can help the Yankees compete. However, that wasn't the case in their loss to the Blue Jays. New York got on the board first in the fourth inning after Giancarlo Stanton blasted a solo shot to left field. Unfortunately, Toronto scored four in the next frame, landing three hits while having the visitors commit two errors. The Yankees were unable to recover as they couldn't spark a rally in the final innings. The Yankees' bullpen couldn't hold off the Blue Jays' offense, especially in the fifth inning. They conceded six hits after 31 at-bats, as Carlos Rodon got the loss after being on the mound for five frames. New York fell to a 55-45 record on the season, holding the second spot of the AL East Division standings. They are four games behind the Blue Jays for the top seed. Aaron Boone and the Yankees will look to bounce back in Game 2 of their series against the Blue Jays. The contest will take place on July 22 at 7:07 p.m. ET. Related: Yankees fans rip into Anthony Volpe after confident take following Blue Jays loss Related: Mets acquire familiar bullpen help after Yankees DFA
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4 days ago
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Yankees' Brian Cashman sounds off on Anthony Volpe's miserable season
The post Yankees' Brian Cashman sounds off on Anthony Volpe's miserable season appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Yankees have won three straight games, stopping their horrendous summer slide with a series win against the Seattle Mariners. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jazz Chisholm Jr have all hit homers in the series, helping New York win some games. However, there are still some poor performances that hover over the team. Yankees GM Brian Cashman spoke about Anthony Volpe's poor season with the trade deadline looming. 'He's our shortstop,' Cashman said, per Greg Joyce of the New York Post. 'I don't forget where [Volpe] was and what he was doing on the biggest stage of the game last October. Despite the twists and turns of how his season is currently playing out, there's a lot of season left to be played.' Volpe had just one hit in the game following these comments. But, he was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double. His .217 batting average and .293 on-base percentage are concerning numbers, considering this is his third season. His defense at shortstop has gotten worse as well, dropping from 14 outs above average last year to -2 this year, per Baseball Savant. Cashman refers to Volpe's playoff performance for the Yankees as a reason to believe in the shortstop. On their October charge to the World Series, Volpe hit .286 with an .815 OPS. That includes a World Series grand slam in Game 4, the only one the Bombers won. He also made only two errors in 14 games during the postseason. Infield defense has been a massive issue for the Yankees in 2025. They designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment and moved Chisholm back to second base to help that problem. But Volpe needs to return to his previous form at shortstop to lift the group. Despite the issues, Cashman says he won't be looking for a shortstop at the deadline. The Yankees are looking for pitching and third-base help. Related: MLB rumors: Jeff Passan adds fuel to Yankees' Eugenio Suarez trade fire Related: Yankees' Brian Cashman reveals trade deadline goal
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4 days ago
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Yankees fans rip into Anthony Volpe after confident take following Blue Jays loss
The post Yankees fans rip into Anthony Volpe after confident take following Blue Jays loss appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Yankees are quickly falling off the pace in the race for AL East supremacy. Just three games after the All-Star break (and a 2-1 series win over the Atlanta Braves), the Yankees will be facing the Toronto Blue Jays, the current division leader, in a three-game bloodbath that could have repercussions come the end of the season. However, the Yankees couldn't get anything going in the first game of the series. Kevin Gausman quieted the Yankees' bats in a 4-1 win for the Blue Jays in which New York could only muster all of five hits and eight total baserunners. For a team that prides itself on its ability to score runs (they lead the American League in total runs scored, third overall in MLB behind just the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs), this is unacceptable. With this latest defeat, the Yankees are now four games back from the Blue Jays for the division lead. But this doesn't seem to faze Anthony Volpe at all even after he played such a huge role in New York's series-opening defeat. 'It's still the middle of July. We've got so many games ahead of us. We don't stack ourselves up against one team or another. I feel like we stack ourselves up against ourselves. So when we play our best, I think everything will take care of itself, regardless of how many games are left,' Volpe said, per Bryan Hoch of Yankees fans chastise Anthony Volpe for his 'loser' mindset While maintaining composure in the middle of adversity is necessary, especially when there are 62 games left in the regular season, Yankees fans did not take too kindly to this comment from Volpe. Yankees fans are demanding a greater sense of urgency from Volpe and the entire team after losing control of the AL East. 'Get this guy off my team loser mentality doesn't even ever sound confident either just following a script that his lovers Boone and Cashman gave him,' X user @Extremely00p wrote. 'Wouldn't expect that loser mentality from anyone else,' @Laf4MVP_ added. 'Shut up loser boy, you got a long leash bc there's no backup Option atm, and you grew up idolizing Derek Jeter, I'll party the day you are finally off my team !!' @CCGALTON furthered. 'But he's not playing his best and hasn't played his best all season. They have 62 games left that is not so many games left. He needs to get a clue,' @Stephen28157618 pointed out. Volpe, on the season, is slashing .214/.286/.394, with 12 home runs and 53 runs batted in. Related: Yankees' Aaron Boone comes to Anthony Volpe's defense after loss to Blue Jays Related: Mets acquire familiar bullpen help after Yankees DFA
