“This is Oddly Familiar”: New York Yankees’ Stunning May Turnaround Divides the MLB World
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May 22, 2023 | 8:50 AM EDT
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May 20, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) reacts with designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the tenth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
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May 20, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) reacts with designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the tenth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
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May 20, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) reacts with designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the tenth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
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May 20, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) reacts with designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the tenth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
What started off as a rather forgettable month for the New York Yankees, quickly transformed into a month to never forget. And the Yankees’ senior players and stars have carried the team right through, whether it’s Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole, or even Harrison Bader. Everyone has been impressive. After a rough start and excessive fan humiliation, the Yankees are now back in the mix, and carrying the Pinstripes’ energy.
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The Yankees were hurt by injuries and under-par performances, but they fought through as a group and are currently holding the best May record in the entire MLB.
New York Yankees overcome May obstacles and emerge victorious
As reported by Talkin’ Yanks, after sweeping Cincinnati last evening, the Pinstripes have now 14 games in May and lost only six. Their 14-6 record is the best in MLB right now.
Yankees 14-6 record in May is the best in MLB pic.twitter.com/4s4MZsXPiF
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) May 21, 2023
The Yankees month started after the Bronx Bombers lost 15-2 against the Texas Rangers, and went on to lose another series against the Tampa Bay Rays. At that moment, the Pinstripes slid to the bottom of the AL East. But as the month progressed, they beat the Guardians, Athletics, Blue Jays, and Reds, and split with the Rays. The Yanks are now third in AL East and are consistently climbing up.
Yankees skipper Aaron Boone, who has faced immense fan heat through the start of May, reflected on the month, and said, “Great trip. Tough stretch, 33 games out of 34 [days]. We’ve been beat. We’ve got some guys out. I’m excited by how well this team is competing. Walk in with edge, prepare and compete. They’re doing that at a high level right now.”
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May 18, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees left fielder Aaron Hicks (31) celebrates the win with designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) against the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
As expected, New Yorkers are elated and excited to watch this brilliant come back in the month of May. This is how they reacted:
this is oddly familiar
— Jerrycheese | RIP CHUCK, YOU WILL BE MISSED (@cowgoesmoo32) May 21, 2023
not saying we are back but we look so much better. Judge means so much to this team. Stanton and Rodon are going to make us much better. All we need is a deadline reliever/LF (been saying this for 5 years)
— chasefor28 (@chasefor28szn) May 22, 2023
Never a doubt this team is starting to listen to the pressure with Hicks DFA . If Donaldson is chopped next it’ll be a true contender
— Ramont (@Sauceee__) May 21, 2023
The Yankees have only had that two series stretch without Judge where they lost and could've won at least one of those series
— Woke Jesus Baseball (@newkingofmedia) May 21, 2023
Yankees are a notoriously bad April team. I was never worried.
— Depressed New York Fan (@JudgeEnjoyer) May 21, 2023
Living on the long ball, see how long it lasts
— 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕔 𝕁𝕣. ❄️⛈ (@WxmanFranz) May 21, 2023
I remember several Twitter fans giving up, but I didn’t write your names down!🤣🤣🤣🤣
— unbelievable 2018-? (@ibelieve20222) May 21, 2023
Oooo talk dirty to me
— casey dickson (@Casey_237) May 21, 2023
Hate to ruin the party but @Orioles are coming to town!
— joe radke (@baltimorejoe82) May 21, 2023
Is this the start of something special, and maybe number 28 for the New York Yankees? What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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