ONELEGUPALEX MEDIA MINICAST - OVERVIEW OF YANKS FIRST 12 GAMES IN 2026
·3 min
The episode is a solo analysis by host Alex Garrett on the Yankees' performance in their first 12 games of the 2026 season. He opens by stating he would have been happy with a 9-3 record, but they ended at 8-4, with some tough losses. Garrett assesses that Yankees pitching looks strong, pointing out that it took until Saturday for a pitcher to allow three runs. He cites Ryan Weathers' 1-0 loss to the A's as a gem of a game in a pitcher's duel. The main gap identified is the bottom of the lineup, where almost everyone from Wells on down is hitting under .100, which he says must change. Garrett discusses situational hitting, liking that the team won most of their first eight games without a homer. He references a gritty game against the A's on Tuesday night, where Stanton got a base hit up the middle after starting the season with five straight multi-hit games. Ben Rice is mentioned for doubling and hitting a couple homers. Garrett notes the need to improve situational hitting, specifically citing a bases-loaded opportunity in the home opener against the Marlins where they could have scored more but still won. Overall, he views the 8-4 start as great but emphasizes getting the bottom lineup above the Mendoza line and continuing to win without relying on home runs. The episode ends with a reminder of footage from opening day 2026 against the Marlins.
