Gary Sanchez vs. Kyle Higashioka is a no-brainer: Yankees need to ‘ride the hot hand,’ MLB analyst says
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New York Yankees Kyle Higashioka runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Cleveland.AP
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The other is hitting .353 with three home runs.
So on paper, it seems like a no-brainer: the guy with the better numbers should be in the starting lineup. And that guy is Kyle Higashioka. The 31-year-old backup got the start Thursday against the Cleveland Indians, and went 2-for-4 with an eighth-inning home run in the New York Yankees’ 6-3 win.
Ex-Yankees prospect credits ex-Yankees reliever for early success with Red Sox
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Yankees desperately need Luke Voit, ex-MLB GM says
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Francisco Lindor agrees to $341 million contract: What it means for Mets, Trevor Story, Corey Seager, Carlos Correa
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According to pair of Mets legends, the Lindor deal is a turning point for the franchise. Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine told the New York Times Lindor could be the best position player in the club’s history.
“He could exceed them all,” said Bobby Valentine, who since 1977 has played, coached, managed and been a television analyst for the Mets. “His toolbox has the best set of tools, I think, of anyone who has ever played for the Mets.”
Eloy Jimenez Out Up To Six Months With Torn Pectoral
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