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Anthony Rizzo

The decline and fall of the New York Yankees

Aaron BoonePhoto: Getty ImagesIt’s not just that the Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009, although it can’t be repeated enough that the Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009.In four years with Aaron Boone as their manager,…

Javy Báez, the most interesting man in baseball

Javy BáezPhoto: Getty ImagesI wouldn’t pretend to not have a personal connection to Javier Báez, who is signing with the Detroit Tigers at some point today for six years, $140 million. He’s always been the most interesting player to watch…

What are the Yankees now?

Illustration: Getty ImagesI suppose one of the things that makes me feel old, one of the many things, is how I would perceive the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry versus someone who is 30 or under. I lived long enough in the era of the Yankees…

The Cubs are the dumbest

May it all end with “White Sox Win!” in a month.Illustration: ShutterstockThere are people out there, who — unlike me — didn’t fire the Cubs as a fan back in July after they completed their three-year sandbagging of the roster that brought…

Yankees continue march through Atlanta

Giancarlo Stanton and the Yankees are on a roll.Image: APYou can be sure MLB will be pumping this as best it can, given the need and the media market, that the Yankees, now 21 games over .500, can’t lose.They beat the Braves on Monday night…