Joseph Randazzo

Joseph Randazzo

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

Joe Randazzo is a reference librarian who lives on Long Island. When he’s not behind a desk offering assistance to his patrons, he writes about the Yankees for Yankees On SI. Follow him as @YankeeLibrarian on X and Instagram.

New York Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval (75) during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon (19) runs out a ground ball and is safe on a fielding error by the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Yankee Stadium.

Aug 11, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Ben Rice (22) and relief pitcher David Bednar (53) celebrate after defeating the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

New York Yankees relief pitcher Angel Chivilli (57) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero celebrates his two run walkoff hit against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. All MLB players are wearing number 42 today to honor Jackie Robinson.

The New York Yankees haven't had a shred of momentum in a week, and now is the time to ride a wave of positivity.

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole against the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park.

The New York Yankees will get a much-needed facelift very soon.

New York Yankees left fielder Randal Grichuk (34) before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

Randal Grichuk used to be a nightmare for the New York Yankees. When he played for the Blue Jays, Grichuk would punish them. It didn't matter where Toronto was

Apr 5, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) reacts after hitting a three run home run against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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It was feels like a self-inflicted wound for the New York Yankees to sit Ben Rice against lefties.

Apr 13, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Aaron Judge put on a show for the New York Yankees in their series-opening win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Apr 13, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (12) reacts after hitting a two run home run during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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While most of the lineup has struggled, one of the New York Yankees more prominent bats finally woke up.

Apr 12, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) reacts after hitting a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Aaron Judge thinks there is one reason why the New York Yankees are in this skid.

Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) during the third inning of game four of the ALDS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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On the way back to the New York Yankees is their much-maligned shortstop, and it's hardly much of an upgrade if he plays to where he has his whole career.

Apr 9, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero (72) reacts after flying out against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

It's tough to get off to a worse start for this New York Yankees slugger, but he has a chance to make up for things.

Apr 11, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

There are plenty of reasons why the Yankees lost their series against the Rays, but it's hard to blame Max Fried.

Apr 11, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) throws to first against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees lost an ugly one, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. was at the center of it all.

Mar 24, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez against the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

At what point do the New York Yankees consider calling Jasson Dominguez back up if the offense continues to sputter?