Joel Sherman

Nolan McLean looks as though he will be healthy enough to join Team USA for the WBC, which could have this outcome: The young Mets right-hander starting the final on March 17 in Miami, if the American squad advances that far. McLean’s arrival at the WBC h... See more

Freddy Peralta holds a few “best” categories for David Stearns’ time running baseball operations for the Brewers from Sept. 2015 through the 2022 season. Peralta was the key return in the best trade Stearns made in his Milwaukee tenure, the swap with the ... See more

TAMPA — The horse race is ongoing inside Aaron Boone’s head as well. He knows spring training is long and will twist and turn with performance and, most problematically, injury. Still, the Yankees manager is not unlike a fan base. He, too, is taking inven... See more

TAMPA — The worst thing that ever happened to Jasson Domínguez was being nicknamed “The Martian.” The best might turn out being teammates with Amed Rosario. There is a “very good player” potential in Domínguez. An All-Star Game or two, 20-20 player potent... See more

TAMPA — This is a story told previously in this space, so apologies in advance. It is just that I think it is so valuable as an annual reminder — notably to myself — of how illusory this time of year can be. Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t... See more