Matthew Swigonski

Matthew Swigonski

Joined: Aug 27, 2026

Matthew is a Contributor to Yanks Go Yard, Birds Watcher, and Kings of Kauffman. He has worked as a freelance writer since 2018 and has contributed to websites such as The Cool Down, Mashed, and Bubbleblabber. As a lifelong baseball fan, Matthew has traveled to minor league baseball stadiums across the country and has taken a special interest in watching prospects develop into everyday MLB players. When not at a ballpark or stuck down the analytics rabbit hole, Matthew enjoys volunteering with environmental organizations and participating in conservation efforts.

Aug 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Heliot Ramos (34) runs off the field after the top of the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Sep 5, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Spencer Jones (78) celebrates with shortstop George Lombard Jr. (96) after defeating the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Sep 23, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) high-fives teammates in the dugout after being taken out of the game during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe (11) and infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) take a break during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Sep 30, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. (96) singles in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Aug 18, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Brent Headrick (center) is removed from the game by manager Aaron Boone (right) during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Sep 7, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Oswaldo Cabrera (95) celebrates with his teammates after hitting an RBI single to defeat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in the twelfth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 13, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after striking out in the third inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Aug 21, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher David Bednar (53) follows through on a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Sep 18, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) looks on from the dugout before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Jun 21, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Elmer Rodriguez (71) pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jul 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Tim Hill (41) is pulled by manager Aaron Boone (17) in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Payton Tolle completes first Red Sox immaculate inning since 2021 to open start against Royals

Aug 28, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) reacts after exiting the game against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

Mar 6, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera (95) is congratulated after scoring a run during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Aug 28, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. (96) reacts after an out against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images