The Yankees have hit their stride, despite having a shaky offseason. With that, are they the best bet to win the American League again? Will Hill thinks so.

Carlos Rodón was virtually untouched through six scoreless, two-hit innings, and the Yankees’ bullpen took care of the rest in a 1-0 shutout of the Rangers.

Kerry Miller proposed a trade idea that would land Paul Blackburn of the New York Mets, a starter who has thrown to a 4.85 ERA throughout his career, which started in 2017 when he debuted for the Athletics .

Valdez entered Saturday’s start against the Seattle Mariners with a 3.57 ERA and 59 strikeouts across 63 innings. Although he’s been durable for an inconsistent Astros squad, Valdez is nonetheless on pace for his highest ERA since the shortened COVID season.

The New York Yankees add a franchise infielder in this hypothetical blockbuster, sending George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones out the door.