Ronald Blum, Author at Valley News

New York Yankees pitcher Chad Green throws against the Minnesota Twins Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Game 3 of the American League Division Series baseball playoffs in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Yankees hope rested relievers key to postseason success

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterOctober 8, 2019

NEW YORK — Aroldis Chapman threw just 70 pitches in September.Alone among major league teams, the Yankees never used a pitcher three days in a row during the regular season.A bullpen featuring Chapman, Zack Britton, Adam Ottavino, Chad Green and Tommy…

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios walks the field Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The New York Yankees will host the Twins in the first game of an American League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees-Twins? More like Bombers vs. Bomba Squad

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterOctober 3, 2019

FILE - This is an Aug. 31, 2019, file photo showing New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German throwing to first in a pickoff attempt during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, in New York. Yankees star pitcher Domingo Germán has been placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball because of domestic violence. MLB did not give details in its statement Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, but said the leave "may last up to seven days, barring an extension." (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Yankees ace facing domestic violence review

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterSeptember 19, 2019

Boston Red Sox Chris Sale reacts to the umpires after being subbed out against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

Sale enraged by ump as Red Sox lose sixth in row

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterAugust 3, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Arms race ahead of MLB trade window shutting Wednesday

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterJuly 30, 2019

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts runs to the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

MLBPA’s Clark says Betts is poorly marketed by MLB

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterJuly 10, 2019

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Saturday, June 29, 2019, in London. Major League Baseball makes its European debut game today at London Stadium. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Balls are flying, and so are the accusations

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterJuly 9, 2019

United States' Lindsey Horan, left and United States' Rose Lavelle celebrate their victory in the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. US won 2:0. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

With tournament done, the tough work begins

by Ronald Blum AP Sports WriterJuly 8, 2019

Sweden goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl kicks a ball as the sun sets during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

One last smack in the face

by Ronald Blum AP Sports WriterJuly 6, 2019

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, left, and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman celebrate after their 12-8 win during a baseball game in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Boston bullpen bombs; Sox swept in London series

by Ronald Blum AP Baseball WriterJune 30, 2019