Gary Phillips

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"I read you everyday." -John Sterling | #Yankees beat writer @NYDNSports. BBWAA. Other bylines: NY Times, The Athletic, NJ Monthly. Started at The @Setonian.

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Gary Phillips @GaryHPhillips Jun 15, 2025

Ahead of Father's Day, I spoke with #Yankees RP Tim Hill.
 We discussed losing our dads to cancer, inheriting the genes that took them, our ongoing grief & more.
 The result is this deeply personal story. I hope it helps anyone having a tough time today. nydailynews.com/2025/06/15/gar…

www.nydailynews.com Gary Phillips: Why a chat with Yankees’ Tim Hill felt therapeutic for us both this Father’s Day They say reporters are not supposed to insert themselves into a story. But the truth is, I would not have spent 40 minutes talking to Yankees pitcher Tim Hill if not for our shared grief.

Gary Phillips @GaryHPhillips 49m

A few leftover #Yankees notes from the GM Meetings:

⚾️ Omar Minaya & Brian Sabean weren't retained as "costs continue to stretch." Really?

⚾️ Jasson Domínguez took it upon himself to play winter ball with his Yankees future uncertain

⚾️ Tim Hill is getting lots of interest

⚾️ Carlos Lagrange's outlook
nydailynews.com/2026/11/14/yan…

www.nydailynews.com Yankees Notes from GM Meetings: Front office changes, Jasson Domínguez and more Speaking to reporters at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Brian Cashman touched on a lot of topics during a 75-minute scrum on Tuesday.

Gary Phillips @GaryHPhillips 56m

The Dodgers have now met with Shoki Oda as well. That makes them, the Tigers, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Phillies, Mets, Rangers and #Yankees. nydailynews.com/2026/11/13/ins…

www.nydailynews.com Inside the Yankees’ meeting with 18-year-old Japanese prospect Shoki Oda Six members of the Yankees organization met with Shoki Oda in his native Japan on Tuesday.

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New @NYDNSports: The #Yankees sent a 6-man contingent to meet with 18-year-old Japanese star Shoki Oda earlier this week. With director of pitching Sam Briend present, their presentation leaned heavily into player development. It also included representation from ownership.

"It was very productive,” Mario Garza said.

Inside the Yanks' 2-hour meeting with Oda, and their continued efforts in Asia:
nydailynews.com/2026/11/13/ins…
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Gary Phillips @GaryHPhillips 20h

Think part of the answer is that left-handed hitters had their highest share of plate appearances in decades this past season. That's why southpaws, in general, are especially in demand. Hill is a cheap alternative to some of the other names available and provides depth when bullpens should be carrying multiple LHPs. As for the #Yankees, they basically need to fill an entire pen.

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If someone wants to explain to me why Tim Hill seems like a hot commodity right now, I’m all ears.

He’s 38 years old. He doesn’t miss any bats at all. I get he keeps the ball on the ground, but he does give up above average exit velocity so those ground balls sneak through at a higher rate than usual.

I know the Yankees need bullpen arms, but this one is perplexing to me.
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Gary Phillips @GaryHPhillips 22h

Pat Murphy was right about Jake Bauers becoming a "rich motherfucker." Good for him, considering where he was at a few years ago.

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BREAKING: First baseman Jake Bauers and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a four-year, $58 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
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