The New York Yankees are grappling with significant offensive challenges, prompting discussions about potential lineup adjustments. This analysis comes from sports journalists Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on a recent episode of "The Show."
In addition to dissecting the Yankees' performance, the episode featured an interview with Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer. Hoyer provided insights into the Cubs' activity at the recent trade deadline. He also offered a behind-the-scenes look at the negotiation process when dealing with executives like David Stearns, the head of baseball operations for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Hoyer also touched on the competitiveness of the Brewers and the extent of the Cubs' interest in pitcher Tarik Skubal. The conversation also briefly noted the recent upturn in performance by the New York Mets, who have won 9 of their last 12 games.