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5 days ago
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- New York Post
Sean Casey hits back at Anthony Volpe criticism amid slump: ‘Not everybody is A-Rod'
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Anthony Volpe's best baseball is still ahead of him — at least, according to his former hitting coach. Sean Casey, who served as the New York Yankees' interim hitting coach in the second half of 2023 during Volpe's rookie season, pushed back on criticism of the shortstop amid an ongoing offensive and defensive slump. Volpe, 24, holds a .214/.286/.400 slash with a .686 OPS in 2025 — and was dropped to ninth in the lineup this week — to go along with an American League-leading 13 errors at shortstop. In his third MLB season, Volpe has drawn criticism across the baseball world, including from Alex Rodriguez, who recently called his performance 'not winning baseball.' 3 Sean Casey spoke highly of Anthony Volpe on his podcast, 'The Mayor's Office.' AP 'What I would do, look at Derek Jeter's rookie year,' Rodriguez said last week on 'The Michael Kay Show.' 'I would trade Volpe's home runs and RBIs, and I would trade them today, right now, for a .280 batting average, 10-12 home runs, 65-75 RBIs, and give me 40 stolen bases and play lockdown defense and become the best bunter on the team. 'That is a formula to win.' Casey isn't buying that a change in approach is a cure for Volpe's woes. The 12-year MLB veteran and three-time All-Star sidestepped Rodriguez's criticism, touting Volpe's mindset and approach. 3 Anthony Volpe has struggled on both sides of the ball this season, evidenced by his .212 batting average and American League-leading 13 errors. AP 'Not everybody is A-Rod, not everybody is [Derek] Jeter,' Casey said Monday on his podcast, 'The Mayor's Office.' 'Anthony Volpe is going to be just fine. Nobody works harder than he does. He's in the cages all the time, has a great routine, he knows what he's doing.' Though Volpe has struggled with consistency at the plate and getting on base, his power production remains a bright spot. He's swatted 13 home runs, just eight shy of the 21 he recorded as a rookie, and his 54 RBIs are approaching his career high of 60. Casey used Volpe's standout game against the Braves over the weekend to hit back at Rodriguez's notion that a batting average-focused game plan would make him a more useful player. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters 'If you go watch the two home runs he hit [Saturday in Atlanta], he was really flat,' Casey said as he broke down Volpe's mechanics. 'Sometimes he loads on his legs, and when he loads, he loads down. When you load down, you have nothing to do but come up. What are these guys in the big leagues trying to do? They're trying to hit upper rail. So if I'm loading down, I'm coming up and out. As opposed to staying into that hip. 'I think Volpe's going to be fine,' Casey added. 'I think Volpe's going to get hot, to tell you the truth. And he's on pace for 18 bombs, 85 RBIs. He has over 50 RBIs. Isn't the job in baseball to score more runs than the other team? Isn't that what it is? You want guys that drive in runs.' While his power numbers are in line with his first two seasons, Volpe's underlying metrics reflect a flawed hitter and who has failed to make an offensive leap. 3 Alex Rodriguez slammed Volpe's skillset as 'not winning baseball' before suggesting the shortstop rework his approach to focus on batting average versus home runs. Getty Images for Fanatics He's batting an abysmal .176 against breaking pitches this season, according to Baseball Savant, a steep drop from his still uninspiring .209 in 2024. After winning a Gold Glove as a rookie shortstop in 2023, Volpe's defense has regressed, including crucial miscues, with the most recent coming in Wednesday's crushing loss to the rival Blue Jays. Despite all of that, Casey is convinced that 2025 is just another blip in a series of blips — and that he's set to play a key role for the Yankees. 'I've got a shortstop that has (54) RBIs, and we still have a second half to play? And he's on pace for 18 to 20 homers, and he's going to play Gold Glove shortstop?' Casey said. 'I'm going to take that.'
New York Post
13-07-2025
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- New York Post
Jonathan Loaisiga's one mistake spoils would-be solid outing for Yankees
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Jonathan Loáisiga's importance to the depleted and shaky Yankees bullpen cannot be overstated. It has made his ongoing slump — including another home run allowed in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Cubs — that much harder to accept. Advertisement Loáisiga threw a 1-2-3 seventh inning before he was taken deep for a solo shot by Chicago catcher Carson Kelly on a hanging 0-2 curveball leading off the eighth. It marked the third homer the righty reliever has surrendered in his past two appearances. He also has now coughed up eight earned runs in his past seven innings over his past seven outings out of the bullpen to boost his ERA this season to 5.01 in 22 games. Jonathan Loáisiga reacts dejectedly after giving up a solo homer to Carson Kelly during the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Mariners on July 12, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post Advertisement 'Today [his stuff was] so good. But it was the one pitch there, and I've said it a lot up here when it comes to Lo, it's that next level of execution and that fine line between him being dominant and getting hit a little bit,' Aaron Boone said. 'Righties hitting the ball out of the yard against him is very uncommon. 'Today was very Lo-ish in a lot of ways: rifling through that first inning, and then just flips one in there. That's what we've gotta get him [to do] in there. The stuff is in line and it's there, but we've gotta get that next line of precision and execution.' Jonathan Loáisiga pitches during the Yankees' loss to the Cubs. AP Advertisement The 30-year-old Loáisiga underwent elbow surgery — albeit not Tommy John reconstruction — in April of last season, but he does not believe he still is shaking off the rust from that lengthy shutdown. 'No. I felt really good out there. I'm recuperating pretty well and feeling strong and normal out there,' Loáisiga said through translator Marlon Abreu. 'I keep praying for health for the rest of the season and I know things will turn around and I will start getting the results I want. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS 'This is my seventh season in the league. Guys have adjusted to me throughout the years, and I have full trust in the adjustments that I need to make and that I can get the results I know I can get.' Advertisement Loáisiga also gave up home runs to Randy Arozarena and Cole Young during his previous outing Wednesday against the Mariners. He's already matched his career high with six home runs allowed this season. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters 'When he's at his best, righties are really struggling against him with that sinker of his,' Boone said. 'I don't feel like we have to reinvent it because we have a struggling guy. His stuff is down and it's where it needs to be … I just think it's that next level of execution.'
