Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your pal Davey Mac here and today is a very, very dark morning for Yankee Universe as our year has collapsed like a dying star. Our season is over.
The Yankees lost Game 4 of the ALCS to the Astros last night…6 to 5…and have been eliminated (yet again) by Houston as the ‘Stros advance to the World Season and the Yanks go home.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 23: Ryan Pressly #55 and Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros celebrate the out of Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees to win game four and the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
With the Yankees leading 5 to 4 in the seventh inning…a critical botched play by IKF and Gleyber caused the immediate unraveling of the season.
Houston went on to score two runs, take the lead, and not look back.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 23: Isiah Kiner-Falefa #12 of the New York Yankees is unable to field a ball hit by Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Yankees simply came up small in the biggest situations.
Josh Donaldson’s nightmarish postseason continued as Donaldson was feeble at the plate.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 23: Josh Donaldson #28 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
So what does this mean now that another Yankee season ends in disaster? It simply means that General Manager Brian Cashman needs to get FIRED as the Yankees desperately need new blood in the front office.
Cashman has been the GM for 24 years…it’s time for a change.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Hal Steinbrenner needs to step up and make this happen. Fire Cashman. And stop being cheap. You are the New York Yankees…according to Forbes magazine…the most valuable sports franchise in the world.
It’s time for Hal to take out the wallet and sign young SUPERSTARS. Not IKF. Not Donaldson. Not Aaron Hicks. Etcetera. Sign BIG TIME players. Period. And fire Brian Cashman. I’m Davey Mac. That’s my two cents.
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 11: Managing general partner and co-chairperson Hal Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees looks on during a news conference introducing Masahiro Tanaka (not to the media on February 11, 2014 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Yanks lose to Astros…eliminated from playoffs
- Phillies defeat Padres…advance to World Series
- Giants get past Jags
- Jets beat Broncos
- Eagles on a bye
- Rangers lose to Blue Jackets
- Flyers fall to Sharks
- Devils play tonight
- Knicks, Nets, and Sixers inactive…all three teams play tonight
Yankees Eliminated By Astros
The Yankees lost to the Astros last night in Game 4 of the ALCS last night…6 to 5…to get swept by Houston and eliminated from the playoffs. The Astros will now advance to the World Series as the Yanks’ season is over. The Yankees actually held a 5 to 4 lead in the 7th inning when reliever Jonathan Loasiga allowed two runs to lose the lead and the game. So now…what’s next for the Yankees? They need to FIRE Brian Cashman. Simple as that.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Phillies Advance To World Series
Meanwhile, the Phillies took down the Padres yesterday…4 to 3…to win the NLCS 4 games to 1 as the Phillies will also advance to the World Series. Bryce Harper slugged a two-run home run in the 8th inning which was the ultimate game-winner. Ranger Suarez picked up the save…as it’ll be the Phillies versus the Astros in the 2022 World Series with Game 1 beginning on Friday.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Giants Get Past Jags
The Giants won again yesterday as the G-Men took down the Jaguars in exciting fashion…23 to 17. Daniel Jones had a great game…throwing for 202 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions…while also rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown as well. Saquon Barkley ran for 110 yards as well…as the Giants improve to 6 and 1 for the season! Amazing!
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 23: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 23, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)
Jets Beat Broncos
The Jets beat the Broncos….16 to 9…to go to 5 and 2 for the year! Jet running back Breece Hall ran for 72 yards and a touchdown…however he did have to leave the game due to injury. The Jets will give an update on Hall’s status this week.
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 23: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets is carted off the field after an apparent injury following a play against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field At Mile High on October 23, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Eagles On Bye
The Eagles were on a bye this week. They play next week against the Steelers.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 16: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on October 16, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Rangers Lose To Columbus
The Rangers lost to the Blue Jackets yesterday…5 to 1. The Rangers are now 3-2-1.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 23: Ryan Carpenter #22 of the New York Rangers checks Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 23, 2022 in New York City. The Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Defeated By San Jose
The Flyers fell to the Sharks…3 to nothing.
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 25: The Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty takes part in the 2019 SAP NHL All-Star Skills Night at the SAP Center on January 25, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Devils Play Tonight
The Devils were inactive. They face the Capitals this evening in Newark.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 22: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the San Jose Sharks at the Prudential Center on October 22, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Local NBA Basketball Tonight: Knicks Vs. Orlando
The Knicks, Nets, and Sixers were all off yesterday. This evening the Knicks take on the Magic at Madison Square Garden.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket against Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the game at FedExForum on October 19, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Memphis
The Nets go against the Grizzlies in Memphis.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets look on during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on October 21, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Sixers Vs. Indiana
The Sixers play the Pacers in Philly.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a great week!
