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NY Mets were half-right, half-way-wrong to pursue this first base plan for 2026

Stealing New York Yankees free agents has become a thing for the New York Mets. Clay Holmes for the 2025 and 2026 season was one of the bigger successes. We’ve

Yankees vs Blue Jays highlights as Paul Goldschmidt hits big home run

USMNT's Historic 4-1 Win Over Paraguay, Balogun's Brace, Gio Wondergoal & What's Next The Cooligans react live to the USMNT's emphatic 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay, breaking down how Mauricio Pochettino's side delivered one of the best performances in modern U.

Yankees’ ‘Oldie but Goldie’ takes a ribbing and keeps on ticking

In 2025, Goldschmidt’s first season with the Yankees, he had a very good first half, then faded late in the season to the point Rice, a left-handed hitter, was starting all the time at first base against right-handed pitching.
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Paul Goldschmidt's go-ahead two-run homer (9)

Paul Goldschmidt homers (9) on a fly ball to left field. Cody Bellinger scores.

Yankees’ Veteran Slugger is Having a Career Renaissance

New York Yankees' first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has solidified his role in Aaron Judge's absence. This season, he holds a wRC+ of 150.

Paul Goldschmidt, the Yankees’ ‘spectacular’ elder statesman, is playing like an All-Star

With a 1-for-4, three-RBI performance in Monday’s victory, Goldschmidt is now hitting .274 with an .877 OPS, eight longballs, 27 ribbies and a 145 wRC+.
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This has been the key to Goldy's surge at the plate

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Projecting how Paul Goldschmidt's bat will fit into Yankees' lineup when reinforcements return

Paul Goldschmidt's time as a starter with the New York Yankees may be dwindling, even if he has been exceptional this season.