Mike Luciano

Mike Luciano

Long-suffering Jets fan covering anything and everything in the world of sports. I've written about the Raptors since 2020. My NFL Draft goodies and Raptors takes can be found on Twitter @ByMikeLuciano

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 04: Frankie Montas #47 of the New York Yankees looks on after the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 04, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Yankees’ Frankie Montas trade looks even worse after injury update

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 15: Branding is seen at the Apple TV+ “Friday Night Baseball” Watch Party at the 2022 MLB All-Star House on July 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Apple TV+)

Yankees-Red Sox Apple TV broadcast littered with laughable errors

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 12: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees reacts after he was hit with a foul tip during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Could Yankees release Aaron Hicks after outfield gaffe, Joey Gallo chants?

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Dec 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees fans rain boos on Hal Steinbrenner at Paul O’Neill ceremony

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25: Ron Marinaccio #97 of the New York Yankees (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Here’s why Yankees demoted Ron Marinaccio amid losing streak

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 02: Miguel Andujar #41 of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Yankees fans shouldn’t expect haul for Miguel Andujar amid trade rumors

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch in the bottom of the first inning against the New York Yankees (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Yankees no-hit by Astros in dismal replay of 2003 ineptitude

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DENVER, CO - JULY 11: Jasson Dominguez #25 of American League Futures Team walks on there field as players warm up before a game against the National League Futures Team at Coors Field on July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Yankees will love Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez hitting huge HRs

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 14: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Brian Kenny’s new Giancarlo Stanton take makes absolutely no sense

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 13: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Yankees great David Wells slams Dave Roberts for pulling Clayton Kershaw

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Apr 15, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka celebrates with teammates Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees-Orioles disaster went off rails in extra innings thanks to Umpire Tom Hallion

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 30: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees runs to first base after hitting a single in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a Grapefruit League spring training game at George Steinbrenner Field on March 30, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Giancarlo Stanton matched one of Mickey Mantle’s toughest feats

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Laser beam home run from Giancarlo Stanton breaks Yankees fan’s finger

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Albert Abreu #84 of the New York Yankees in action against the Baltimore Orioles during a game at Yankee Stadium on September 5, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Yankees trade Albert Abreu to Rangers for new backup catcher

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CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 10: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

MLB insider suspects Yankees could get Sean Manaea for cheap in trade

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 11: Ben Rortvedt #70 of the Minnesota Twins. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Yankees already dealing with injury issues from Twins trade

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