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Joel Sherman

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New York Post baseball columnist. MLB Network Insider. Podcast: The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman. Webcast: Pinstripe Post. Documentary: Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos, and Baseball. Book: Birth of a Dynasty

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Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 9h

The Yankees are not bringing back bullpen coach Mike Harkey and first base coach Travis Chapman as @martinonyc 1st reported

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 13h

Correa has been with the Guardians the past two seasons, last year as the Major League Field Coordinator/Dir. of Defense/Strategy/Baserunning.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 13h

Reporting with
@jonheyman.bsky.social
that the Mets are planning on hiring Kai Correa as their bench coach

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 13h

Reporting with
@jonheyman.bsky.social
that the Mets are planning on hiring Kai Correa as their bench coach

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 14h

AJ Hinch joined "The Show" and talked classic G5 Det v. Sea, Skubal's future, role of manager, why his team swooned, more. Jon and I discussed where the Yankees stand.
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Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 14h

nypost.com/2025/10/14/s... Twins asked (and received) permission from the Yankees to talk to hitting coach James Rowson about their managerial position.

Yankees could lose hitting coach James Rowson as former team pursues him for manager job

He oversaw the highest-scoring offense in the majors this season.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 21h

nypost.com/2025/10/14/s... Notes: Does the Phillies' recent past/near future offer any solace to New York baseball fans (probably not)? Lots of managerial openings and thoughts on that job. What was the Yankee record when they don't homer? Why I am rooting now for the Lions.

How Mets and Yankees fans can be comforted by the Phillies’ demise and pricey fallout

After four straight playoff seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies are at a crossroads deciding just how much to double-down on age and costs.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 1d

Rob Thomson will be returning as manager of the Phillies in 2026. A formal announcement is expected later this week, reporting with
@jonheyman.bsky.social

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 1d

Even with Skip Schumaker (Rangers) and Don Kelly (Pirates) solidified, there are 8 open managing jobs now and at least a wait to see what happens with Rob Thomson/Philies. ... Braves, Nats, Orioles, Twins, Padres, Giants, Rockies, Angels

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 5d

nypost.com/2025/10/09/s... Thoughts on what the Yankees should prioritize this offseason.

Five ways Yankees can use offseason to get over their October hump

This year’s Yankees, who won three total playoff games and did not escape the division series, are better than the AL champs of 2024.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 5d

nypost.com/2025/10/09/s... 3 Things video on another disappointing ending to a Yankee season.

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Are Boone and Cashman to blame, or is this one on the players?

When you have this talent level, when you have this investment and when you have this history there’s got to be a moment where it’s your time. For the 16th straight season, this will not be the Yan…

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 6d

nypost.com/2025/10/08/s... The song remains the same for the Yankees -- good enough to be very good, not good enough to be great and champions.

Yankees are stuck in an endless loop — and it’s getting harder to believe they’ll ever figure it out

Again good enough to be very good. But not great. Not historic. Not champions.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 6d

nypost.com/2025/10/08/s... 3 Things video: The Aaron Judge Game, a brilliant NYY relief performance -- notably the importance of Tim Hill. Looking ahead to G4 and the burden on Schlittler.

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Aaron Judge’s tour de force

Joel Sherman discusses Aaron Judge’s huge Game 3 in the ALDS and looks ahead to Game 4.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 7d

nypost.com/2025/10/08/s... The Yankees needed something special to survive 0-2 in the series and 1-6 in Game 3 ... They got The Aaron Judge Game.

Aaron Judge’s long-awaited playoff moment arrived in nick of time for Yankees

This was the night in which Aaron Judge threw the October monkey off his back and the Yankees on his broad shoulders.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 7d

Buck Martinez here on saying the Yankees aren't a good team/his interaction with Boone. Also talks Vlad Jr, Bichette, Yesavage. Jon and I on if the NYY can survive/Judge's role.
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Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 7d

nypost.com/2025/10/07/s... 3 Things video: Yankees need meaningful moments from Judge if they are to rally, other thoughts on what it would take to come back from 0-2 and my thoughts on who should be throwing out the first pitch tonight.

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Judgement night for Aaron Judge and a Brett Gardner reunion idea

Joel Sherman touches on the storylines heading into ALDS Game 3 with the Yankees on the ropes.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 8d

nypost.com/2025/10/06/s... Hard to envision the Yankees defying odds to win this Division Series without big October moments by Judge.

The Yankees are doomed if Aaron Judge keeps ‘passing the baton’

It feels impossible to believe these Yankees can construct a three-game winning streak and reach the ALCS unless Aaron Judge transforms from a singles-hitting Luis Arraez to All Rise.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 8d

nypost.com/2025/10/06/s... 3 Things video: Yankees losing the power game, Toronto's contact and home-field edge dominating this ALDS and neophyte pitchers rising as the historic old guard fades.

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Why Blue Jays are powering past Yankees

As well as the Yankees have been playing, at their core they’re still a home run hitting team.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 9d

nypost.com/2025/10/05/s... Usually you have to be the Giants or Jets to be a New York team that looks this bad on a Sunday. The Yankees are on the brink of elimination as they are being outpowered, out pitched and outplayed by the Blue Jays.

Yankees look like they don’t belong as Blue Jays humiliate them at their own game

There are losses. There are humiliations. Whatever comes next is where the Yankees were in division series Game 2.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 10d

nypost.com/2025/10/04/s... The Yankees’ identity is to hit homers and if Judge and Stanton stay off that board and Toronto wins the long ball battle … trouble.

The Yankees have lost their identity — and they’re running of time to find it

Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are the Yankees’ flex brothers, but right now, they’re not flexing.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 10d

nypost.com/2025/10/04/s... Ryan McMahon's defense has had a positive ripple effect on the Yankees. They have him for 2 more years. Is there a chance at better offense to make him even more valuable?

Ryan McMahon’s calming Yankees ripple effect is about to get major ALDS test

McMahon’s presence at such a critical spot for this particular roster has had a defense-wide calming effect.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 10d

nypost.com/2025/10/04/s... 3 Things video diving into scouting Yankees-Blue Jays, should Bellinger’s injury be a concern?

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I think: Baserunning, defense and Cody Bellinger’s ALDS impact

The Post’s Joel Sherman touches on the factors that will decide the ALDS.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 11d

nypost.com/2025/10/03/s... A deep-dive scouting report on Yankees-Blue Jays with thoughts on Bichette, Vlad Jr, Springer, Gausman, more.

Scouting the Blue Jays: The longtime nemeses, turf battles and star arms trying to take down Yankees

The Yankees are a good way toward proving that their September/October version is their reality, not the June/July edition.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 11d

nypost.com/2025/10/02/s... It was "personal" for Cam Schlittler against the team he grew up rooting for -- and the friends who were still rooting for them (and against him). He made the chirpers shut up by throwing 8 shutout innings.

This Cam Schlittler Game 3 start was no ordinary gem — it was a Yankees performance for the ages

The other starter had ties to Babe Ruth. Cam Schlittler nevertheless was the star in the house that he built.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 11d

nypost.com/2025/10/03/sports/joel-shermans-3-things-i-think-cam-schlittlers-gerrit-cole-impersonation-carries-yankees-to-alds/ 3 Things video: Lots of thoughts on Schlittler and projecting ahead to Toronto for the Yankees.

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Cam Schlittler’s Gerrit Cole impersonation carries Yankees to ALDS

Joel Sherman dives into the Yankees’ Game 3 win and looks ahead to the ALDS.

Joel Sherman @joelsherman.bsky.social · 11d

nypost.com/2025/10/03/sports/joel-shermans-3-things-i-think-cam-schlittlers-gerrit-cole-impersonation-carries-yankees-to-alds/ 3 Things video: Lots of thoughts on Schlittler and projecting ahead to Toronto for the Yankees.

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Cam Schlittler’s Gerrit Cole impersonation carries Yankees to ALDS

Joel Sherman dives into the Yankees’ Game 3 win and looks ahead to the ALDS.