Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Major League Baseball remembers a day that changed New York City, the United States and the game forever. On this episode of Back to the Bullpen, Brett Chancey and former MLB pitcher Mike Stanton reflect on 9/11, baseball’s role in helping New York heal, and what it meant for the Yankees and Mets to represent a grieving city. With the Yankees and Mets meeting in the Bronx on the 25th anniversary, Mike shares his unique perspective as a member of the 2001 New York Yankees and discusses why the meaning of the “NY” on the Yankees cap went far beyond baseball. Then we turn to the Tampa Bay Rays and another example of an organization staying ahead of the curve. Freddy Peralta is thriving after adjustments to his mechanics and pitch usage, while Tampa Bay continues to challenge traditional pitching philosophy with its aggressive use of same-handed changeups. Why do the Rays continue finding ways to maximize pitchers that other organizations haven't? Elly De La Cruz is also putting on a show for the Cincinnati Reds. The 24-year-old superstar has homered in five consecutive games, set a new career high with 26 home runs and continues developing into one of baseball’s most dynamic all-around players. Is Elly making the jump from incredible talent to legitimate MLB superstar? Finally, the Houston Astros walk out of Philadelphia with a massive series victory over the Phillies. Cristian Javier delivered his best start of the season, carrying a no-hitter into the fifth inning at the same ballpark where he helped make World Series history in 2022. Then rookie Cam Smith delivered the difference-maker, blasting a ninth-inning home run off Jhoan Duran to give Houston a 2-1 victory and a critical series win as the Astros battle for the AL West. ([Reuters][1]) ⚾ 9/11: 25 Years Later — MLB, Yankees & Mets Remember ⚾ Mike Stanton reflects on the 2001 Yankees and New York City ⚾ Tampa Bay Rays continue rewriting pitching strategy ⚾ Freddy Peralta finds another gear with Tampa Bay ⚾ Elly De La Cruz homers in five straight games ⚾ Cristian Javier turns back the clock in Philadelphia ⚾ Cam Smith delivers another huge Astros moment ⚾ Astros take a massive road series from the Phillies #MLB #September11 #NeverForget #Yankees #Mets #BackToTheBullpen #Rays #EllyDeLaCruz #Reds #Astros #Phillies #CristianJavier #CamSmith #Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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