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5 days ago
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Dodgers vs. Yankees: Which team has the edge at each position? Here's our picks.
Player by player, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers feature two of the most high-profile squads in Major League Baseball. Their lineups are also two of the best. The Yankees rank first in OPS and the Dodgers rank second as they get set for this weekend's highly-anticipated World Series rematch at Dodger Stadium. While some players have gone (looking at you, Juan Soto) and some players are new (hello, Paul Goldschmidt), the star power between these two juggernauts remains exceptional. Position by position, though, which team has the edge as the new-look clubs face off for the first time since the Fall Classic? FOX Sports MLB writers Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar make the case: ____________________ C: Will Smith (LAD) vs. Austin Wells (NYY) Verdict: Dodgers There are two stats that stick out to me about Smith's incredible production this season. One, he leads all major-league catchers in on-base percentage (.456), and it's not even close. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who is having a spectacular year, is second in OBP (.372). And two, Smith is batting .476 with a 1.284 OPS with runners in scoring position, collecting 25 RBI in those situations. Smith's spectacular production, particularly in the clutch, makes him the clear winner over Wells, whose .271 OBP is ranked eighth among Yankees hitters. The Yankees catcher has struggled with consistency in his sophomore season, whereas Smith is a two-time All-Star playing his best career season in his prime. — Thosar ____________________ 1B: Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Paul Goldschmidt (NYY) Verdict: Dodgers No offense to the renaissance season Goldschmidt is enjoying in his age-37 season, strategically batting for average rather than for power, leading to his best year since 2022 when he won the National League MVP. But the clear winner here is Freeman, who leads all major-league first baseman in average, OPS, and WAR. That Freeman continues playing at an elite level at 35 years old — after undergoing offseason ankle surgery on an injury that continues to linger — is a testament to his Hall of Fame worthy career. -Thosar ____________________ 2B: Tommy Edman (LAD) vs. DJ LeMahieu (NYY) Verdict: Dodgers Obviously, this position battle might have been a bit closer with a healthy Jazz Chisholm Jr. Edman was on fire to start the year , launching six homers in his first 15 games. By the end of April, the diminutive utility player had an OPS over .800 and more home runs than superstar teammates Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freeman. He has cooled off considerably since returning from an ankle issue earlier this month, but the combination of Edman, Miguel Rojas and Hyeseong Kim at the position is still a considerably more productive unit than LeMahieu and Jorbit Vivas, who each sport an OPS under .600. -Kavner ____________________ SS: Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Anthony Volpe (NYY) Verdict: Dodgers Betts and Volpe have actually had comparable seasons to this point — it might be surprising to hear that Volpe has had the slight edge offensively while Betts has had it on defense so far — but, yes, I am taking the eight-time All-Star and former MVP. Betts hasn't hit the way he is capable of doing, particularly in the power department, but his full-time transition to shortstop has looked exceptional. He ranks in the top five among all qualified shortstops in both outs above average and defensive runs saved. Here's assuming he will look more like himself at the plate by year's end, too. -Kavner ____________________ 3B: Max Muncy (LAD) vs. Oswald Peraza (NYY) Verdict: Dodgers (somehow) The Dodgers are practically begging the Yankees to win the third-base argument, and still, Muncy gets the nod here. Even though Muncy has been a disappointment on both sides of the ball this season — his batting average (.212) and slugging percentage (.345) are below his career averages, and his eight errors committed are tied for the second-most in MLB — he's still better than New York's mediocre options. Peraza was forced to take over at the hot corner after Oswaldo Cabrera fractured his ankle, and the former top prospect is a sleepy presence in an otherwise dominant Yankees lineup. The 25-year-old is batting .165 with an OPS+ of 65, and no matter who else the Yankees try at third, it's still a mess. The mix of Peraza, Jorbit Vivas, and Pablo Reyes have a combined OPS+ of 50. So, hats off to Muncy, I guess. -Thosar ____________________ LF: Michael Conforto (LAD) vs. Cody Bellinger/Jasson Dominguez (NYY) Verdict: Yankees Dominguez and Bellinger have combined to give the Yankees one of the most valuable left-field pairings in MLB; the Dodgers, meanwhile, have been one of the least productive teams at the spot. Their one-year, $17 million flyer on Conforto looked good at the start. The veteran outfielder had a 1.112 OPS after homering on April 5, but he then went 41 straight games without a homer before going deep on Tuesday. The Dodgers are going to give him a longer leash to figure it out, but right now Conforto has the lowest OPS (.599) among all qualified left fielders. Bellinger and Dominguez, meanwhile, have been among the Yankees' best hitters this month. -Kavner ____________________ CF: Andy Pages (LAD) vs. Trent Grisham (NYY) Verdict: Yankees (in a toss-up) Grisham has come back down to earth a bit after a transcendent April (eight home runs, 1.009 OPS), but he's still the better overall hitter than Pages. Grisham has an .875 OPS and 149 wRC+ compared to Pages' .767 OPS and 115 wRC+. Grisham has exceeded expectations in the Bronx, moving up from a bench role to the starting job. This was our most heated debate among the position battles, and it's a matchup worth watching closely this weekend. -Thosar Grisham is getting on base at a higher rate and hitting for more power than Pages with much more intriguing underlying numbers at the plate. There is, however, an argument to be made for Pages providing more all-around value. Pages has been worth more WAR, is more of a difference-maker on the basepaths and has graded out as one of MLB's best defensive outfielders, all while hitting well above average. Ultimately, though, Grisham's 149 wRC+ — fifth best among all qualified outfielders — is hard to ignore. – Kavner ____________________ RF: Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) vs. Aaron Judge (NYY) Verdict: Yankees The best move the Dodgers made in another offseason of massive spending might have been bringing back Hernández, who has knocked in more runs than any player in the Dodgers' potent lineup. But…c'mon. I don't need to spend too many words explaining why the answer is the best hitter in baseball. After winning his second MVP trophy last year, Judge has been even better in his follow-up campaign. Beyond his 18 homers and .746 slugging percentage, he would also win the A.L. batting crown in a landslide if the season ended today. -Kavner ____________________ DH: Shohei Ohtani (LAD) vs. Ben Rice (NYY) Verdict: Dodgers Are you seeing this matchup? Uh, yeah. No explanation needed. -Thosar Rowan Kavner is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. He previously covered the L.A. Dodgers, LA Clippers and Dallas Cowboys. An LSU grad, Rowan was born in California, grew up in Texas, then moved back to the West Coast in 2014. Follow him on Twitter at @RowanKavner. Deesha Thosar is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at @DeeshaThosar . recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
New York Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
He Denounced the Gaza War at Graduation. N.Y.U. Withheld His Diploma.
New York University is withholding the diploma of a graduation speaker who delivered an unapproved speech on Wednesday that referred to what he called 'the atrocities currently happening in Palestine.' The move by N.Y.U. to discipline the student speaker, Logan Rozos, is the latest flashpoint between free speech principles and discipline for pro-Palestinian advocacy on American college campuses. It comes as universities across the country brace this commencement season for pro-Palestinian speeches and displays from students and for the anger that pro-Israel voices often express in response. John Beckman, an N.Y.U. spokesman, said in a statement Wednesday that the university 'strongly denounces' Mr. Rozos' decision to express 'his personal and one-sided political views.' The student 'lied about the speech he was going to deliver and violated the commitment he made to comply with our rules,' Mr. Beckman said, adding that the university would withhold his diploma as it pursues disciplinary actions against him. That means that Mr. Rozos would not officially be considered graduated until the matter is resolved. 'N.Y.U. is deeply sorry that the audience was subjected to these remarks and that this moment was stolen by someone who abused a privilege that was conferred upon him,' Mr. Beckman added. Mr. Rozos, 24, was not immediately available for comment. Pro-Palestinian activism has diminished on campuses this academic year, in part because of stricter enforcement of disciplinary rules. N.Y.U. has been especially forceful in confronting such activism, including by barring more than two dozen law students from entering some university buildings after they held a sit-in outside of President Linda Mills's office in March, the student newspaper reported. Mr. Rozos' speech took place at the graduation ceremony of the Gallatin School, a small liberal arts school within the university. N.Y.U.'s universitywide commencement ceremony was held Thursday at Yankee Stadium. His roughly two-and-a-half minute speech included four sentences that referred to the bloodshed in Gaza. Video of the event showed that he appeared nervous as he began his remarks, saying he had 'been freaking out a lot about this speech, honestly.' 'The only thing that is appropriate to say in this time and to a group this large is a recognition of the atrocities currently happening in Palestine,' he began. A huge cheer erupted from the audience of hundreds at the graduation, held at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan. He continued by charging that 'the genocide currently occurring is supported politically and militarily by the United States, is paid for by our tax dollars and has been livestreamed to our phones for the last 18 months.' He added that he hoped to speak for 'all people who feel the moral injury of this atrocity.' Shouts that seemed to oppose the speech erupted as Mr. Rozos was concluding, as he condemned 'this genocide and complicity in this genocide.' Following his remarks, pro-Palestinian voices on social media praised the speech, while pro-Israel voices condemned it. 'We commend Logan for using this opportunity to demand an end to the bloodshed in Gaza,' said Afaf Nasher, executive director of CAIR-NY, a Muslim civil rights organization. 'We demand that N.Y.U. formally release Logan's diploma, which he rightfully earned, and suspend any disciplinary proceedings against him.' Scott Richman, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish civil rights organization focused on antisemitism, said the A.D.L. was 'appalled' by the speech. 'We are thankful to the N.Y.U. administration for their strong condemnation and their pursuit of disciplinary action,' he said. Mr. Rozos identifies himself in professional biographies as 'an actor, artist, and gay Black trans man" as well as an advocate for L.G.B.T.Q. people. He made his acting debut in 'David Makes Man,' a 2019 television series.
Fox Sports
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
How to Watch Guardians vs. Yankees: TV Channel & Live Stream
Data Skrive The Cleveland Guardians will send a hot-hitting Steven Kwan to the plate against the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge, who has been on a tear in recent games, when the teams take the field on Tuesday at 6:10 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know to watch the Guardians vs. Yankees competition. Keep up with MLB on FOX Sports. New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. crushed a two-run homer against the Cleveland Guardians. Guardians vs. Yankees Game Information & How to Watch When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:10 p.m. ET Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio TV: Watch on CLEG, YES Box Score: Fox Sports Guardians vs. Yankees Prediction Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Guardians 4 Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs Win Probabilities: Guardians 53%, Yankees 47% Guardians vs. Yankees Head to Head Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result 4/21/2025 Yankees -1.5 8.5 -127 +107 6-4 CLE 10/19/2024 Yankees -1.5 7.5 -131 +111 5-2 NYY 10/18/2024 Yankees -1.5 7.5 -124 +104 8-6 NYY 10/17/2024 Yankees -1.5 7 -112 -108 7-5 CLE 10/15/2024 Yankees -1.5 7 -173 +144 6-3 NYY 10/14/2024 Yankees -1.5 7.5 -172 +144 5-2 NYY 8/22/2024 Yankees -1.5 8 -203 +169 6-0 NYY 8/21/2024 Yankees -1.5 8.5 -204 +170 8-1 NYY 8/20/2024 Yankees -1.5 8 -152 +128 9-5 CLE 4/14/2024 Yankees -1.5 8.5 -127 +108 8-7 CLE Guardians Last 10 Game Stats Stat Avg/Total Record 7-3 Runs Per Game 4.8 HR 12 ERA 4.04 K/9 9.7 Guardians Player Insights Kwan paces the Guardians with a team-high batting average of .333. Among all hitters in the majors, Kwan's home run total places him 43rd, and his RBI tally puts him 34th. Kwan brings a hitting streak of five games into this game. In his last five games he is hitting .400 with two doubles, a home run, three walks and three RBI. Jose Ramirez is batting .276 with four doubles, five home runs and eight walks. Ramirez is 25th in home runs and 42nd in RBI among all hitters in baseball. Ramirez has four games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .300 with a double, a home run, two walks and five RBI. Kyle Manzardo has put up a team-best seven home runs and 17 runs batted in. Manzardo has at least one base hit in five straight games. In his last five games he is batting .333 with a double, three home runs, two walks and six RBI. Gabriel Arias is batting .275 with three doubles, four home runs and five walks. Arias has recorded at least one hit in three straight games. In his last five games he is batting .250 with two doubles, a home run, a walk and three RBI. Guardians Recent & Upcoming Games Yankees Last 10 Game Stats Stat Avg/Total Record 7-3 Runs Per Game 4.7 HR 14 ERA 3.03 K/9 8.6 Yankees Player Insights Judge leads the Yankees in home runs (seven), runs batted in (25) and has put up a team-high batting average of .384. Among all hitters in MLB, Judge's home run total is fifth and his RBI tally is first. Judge brings a hitting streak of three games into this game. In his last five games he is hitting .300 with a double, three walks and four RBI. Ben Rice has three doubles, a triple, five home runs and 10 walks while hitting .288. Rice is 25th in homers and 116th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues. Anthony Volpe is batting .217 with five doubles, four home runs and 11 walks. Paul Goldschmidt is batting .372 with five doubles, a home run and seven walks. Yankees Recent & Upcoming Games Date Opponent Score Pitching Matchup April 17 @ Rays W 6-3 Will Warren vs Taj Bradley April 18 @ Rays W 1-0 Carlos Rodón vs Drew Rasmussen April 19 @ Rays L 10-8 Carlos Luis Carrasco vs Shane Austin Baz April 20 @ Rays W 4-0 Max Fried vs Ryan Pepiot April 21 @ Guardians L 6-4 Clarke Schmidt vs Gavin Williams April 22 @ Guardians - Will Warren vs Tanner Bibee April 23 @ Guardians - Carlos Rodón vs Luis Ortiz April 25 Blue Jays - Carlos Luis Carrasco vs Jose Orlando Berrios April 26 Blue Jays - Max Fried vs Easton Lucas April 27 Blue Jays - Clarke Schmidt vs Kevin Gausman April 28 @ Orioles - Will Warren vs Tomoyuki Sugano FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Cleveland Guardians New York Yankees recommended
