Chris Kirschner
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A 10-step plan for the Yankees to get back to the WS in 2026:

- Why Kyle Tucker should be the priority and how it's connected to Aaron Judge
- SS competition, at minimum
- Role change for current SP
- More flamethrowers

The rest:

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Ten steps the Yankees should take to return to the World Series in 2026
The Yankees don't need a complete makeover, but they do need reinforcements. Here are key moves they should make this offseason.
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A new episode of Views from 314ft is out! Randy and I discuss:

- The AL East race intensifies
- Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh for MVP. Is Judge now being overlooked?
- Max Fried's season
- G3 starter
- Mailbag

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Episode 134 - The AL East race and the Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh MVP debate intensifies | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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Luis Gil has a 3.29 ERA. But the Yankees know it doesn’t tell the full story. It’s why signs point to him not being the team’s third starter in Oct.

“Is this sustainable? I think it’s probably not. The surface-level ERA is probably a little bit lucky.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Will Luis Gil be Yankees’ third starter in playoffs? Why the signs point to no
Gil appears to face an uphill battle. "When you look at it, like, is this sustainable?" Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said.
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A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out! @pamsson.bsky.social and I discuss:

- The loss of my dog
- Who the G3/G4 starters would be?
- Major Luis Gil concerns
- Why Judge is the MVP
- Williams, Doval 📈 Weaver 📉
- Interesting mailbag questions

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Episode 132 - Does anyone want to be the Yankees' No. 3 starter in the postseason? | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out now! @pamsson.bsky.social and I on:

- Why are the 2025 Yankees so frustrating?
- How concerned should fans be about the bullpen?
- Volpe's shoulder
- Judge's recent offense
- Mailbag

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Episode 130 - Why are the 2025 Yankees so frustrating to watch? | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out! @pamsson.bsky.social and I on:

- Creative cuts
- The Yankees winning a critical series
- Who should be a potential G3 starter?
- Judge vs. Stanton in RF
- Judge/Boone vs. the media
- And more

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Episode 129 - The Yankees are back in the AL East race | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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The Yankees won another game by picking up an opponent tipping their pitches. This time, it was Max Scherzer.

“It was pretty obvious. You know, guys at first don’t typically flap their arms like that.”

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Two years ago, Cam Schlittler averaged 89 to 90 mph in the FCL. Today, only six starters are throwing a faster average fastball than him.

How Schlittler became the “most holistic success story” starts with a frame analysis and motion capture cameras ⬇️

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How Cam Schlittler became the Yankees’ ‘most holistic success story’ in years
Inside the 24-year-old righty's "uncommon" rise, from seventh-round draft pick to surprise rookie standout to, possibly, postseason starter.
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NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the art of beat writing with @chriskirschner.bsky.social.

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‪A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out!
@pamsson.bsky.social and I on:

- A series win in Chicago
- Schlittler 📈📈📈
- The Sept. gauntlet is here. Which team will show up?
- Thoughts on the Yanks dressing like cowboys
- And more

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Episode 127 - The Yankees’ final gauntlet is here. Which team will show up? | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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Cam Schlittler’s rise has been so fast that the Yankees would feel comfortable starting him in October.

“I think the moment is not too big for him. He knows that he can pitch in the strike zone, which is a big part of it.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Yankees would trust Cam Schlittler as postseason starter: ‘The moment is not too big for him’
Schlittler's 1.60 ERA in August is the lowest ERA by a Yankee starter with at least five starts since Ron Guidry in 1978.
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Cam Schlittler’s rise has been so fast that the Yankees would feel comfortable starting him in October.

“I think the moment is not too big for him. He knows that he can pitch in the strike zone, which is a big part of it.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Yankees would trust Cam Schlittler as postseason starter: ‘The moment is not too big for him’
Schlittler's 1.60 ERA in August is the lowest ERA by a Yankee starter with at least five starts since Ron Guidry in 1978.
www.nytimes.com
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Many have wondered if Anthony Volpe would benefit from a AAA stint to get away from the noise and work through his struggles, so I talked with Boone about that.

“What planet does that guy get sent down that’s a shortstop? I don’t know that planet.”

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Aaron Boone on Devin Williams: "I got a ton of confidence in what he's bringing to the table every night he walks out there. ... He's been dominant most of the season in and around some struggles. I feel like he's in a great place right now and obviously a huge part of what we're doing down there."
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Jazz Chisholm Jr.: "I don't think we're going to be satisfied coming in second or third in the division. That would be even more upsetting than losing the World Series. Right now, we're going to go out there and win (the division) and then we're going to go win the World Series."
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As of now, the plan is to use Ryan Yarbrough out of the bullpen when he returns, Boone said.
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Jonathan Loáisiga will miss the rest of the season with a flexor strain, Aaron Boone said.

He does not need surgery, so a positive there.
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A new ep. of @ViewsFrom314ft is out! Max Goodman of NJ.com joins me to discuss:

- Schlittler's rise; could he start in the playoffs?
- Grisham's future; possible QO?
- Fried 📈
- Mailbag on McMahon, MVP race, Volpe and more

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Episode 126 - Yankees sweep the Nationals, as Cam Schlittler's rise is intriguing for October | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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Also, I am going to try to be more active on here moving forward.
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James Rowson, the Yankees hitting coach, was asked the question at the center of Anthony Volpe’s struggles: After 3 seasons, why can’t he have any sort of consistency at the plate?

“It’s a hard question to answer, to be honest with you."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
Yankees unsure how to fix struggling Anthony Volpe: ‘It’s a hard question to answer’
Since his debut, no hitter with at least 1,500 plate appearances has been less effective at the plate than Volpe with his 85 wRC+.
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James Rowson, the Yankees hitting coach, was asked the question at the center of Anthony Volpe’s struggles: After 3 seasons, why can’t he have any sort of consistency at the plate?

“It’s a hard question to answer, to be honest with you."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
Yankees unsure how to fix struggling Anthony Volpe: ‘It’s a hard question to answer’
Since his debut, no hitter with at least 1,500 plate appearances has been less effective at the plate than Volpe with his 85 wRC+.
www.nytimes.com
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Good morning, everyone. @chriskirschner.bsky.social and I will be doing our weekly Q&A on our Views YouTube channel today at noon ET. It is available to everyone. You don’t need to be a Patreon member (but you should subscribe). Here is the link: www.youtube.com/live/ciSqjEt...
The Views From 314f Weekly Q&A Ep. 2
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