Sam Chapman
Contributor
Sam Chapman has been a contributor at Pinstripe Alley since the beginning of the 2022 season. He hails from Upstate New York and is a lover of baseball, cool music, and road trips.
What if there was only one baseball?
If budgets were running thin, and supplies low, there’s a good chance there’d be some changes around here.
An updated look at Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton’s quest for 500
Both of the Yankees sluggers could be on their way to the coveted milestone.
The big movers in the 2025 FanGraphs Playoff Odds
As the 2025 season draws closer, what has changed over the last year?
Yankees 2025 Season Preview: Cody Bellinger
One of the Yankees’ crop of former MVPs, how does Bellinger’s bumpy career project going forward?
Decisions a-plenty to be made at third base
With spring drawing closer, the Yankees need to find a plan on the infield dirt.
Top NYY Could-Have-Beens: Mark Melancon
After coming up with the Yankees, the righty went on to dominate out of bullpens for the better part of a decade.
Showing some appreciation for Russell Martin and Brian McCann
The longtime backstops fell off the Hall of Fame ballot in year one, was it warranted?
Top NYY Could-Have-Beens: José Tábata
The former top prospect never made it to the Bronx, and fizzled out of the majors after a few years.
Checking in on the 2025 Hall of Fame candidacies
With only a few days left to collect votes, where do some of our old friends stand?
How many fielders is too many?
A thought experiment in fielding, communication, and code enforcement.