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Chris Kirschner

@chriskirschner.bsky.social

New York Yankees beat writer for The Athletic

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Yankees, Red Sox to rekindle rivalry in AL Wild-Card Series: First look The once-fierce rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox has cooled in recent years, but that could be about to change.

A Red Sox vs Yankees wild-card preview with @chriskirschner.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

28.09.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Episode 134 - The AL East race and the Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh MVP debate intensifies | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new episode of Views from 314ft is out! Randy and I discuss:

- The AL East race intensifies
- Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh for MVP. Is Judge now being overlooked?
- Max Fried's season
- G3 starter
- Mailbag

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25.09.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Will Luis Gil be Yankees’ third starter in playoffs? Why the signs point to no Gil appears to face an uphill battle. "When you look at it, like, is this sustainable?" Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said.

Luis Gil has a 3.29 ERA. But the Yankees know it doesn’t tell the full story. It’s why signs point to him not being the team’s third starter in Oct.

β€œIs this sustainable? I think it’s probably not. The surface-level ERA is probably a little bit lucky.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

25.09.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Inside Yankees’ playoff-clinching celebration: β€˜This October, we’re coming to prove a point’ The Yankees' champagne showers were not as wild as they were when they won the AL last season. They say they have unfinished business.

β€œThis October, we’re coming to prove a point.”

The Yankees’ postgame celebration wasn’t as wild as it’s been in the past because they have much bigger goals than simply clinching a postseason berth.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

24.09.2025 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 132 - Does anyone want to be the Yankees' No. 3 starter in the postseason? | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out! @pamsson.bsky.social and I discuss:

- The loss of my dog
- Who the G3/G4 starters would be?
- Major Luis Gil concerns
- Why Judge is the MVP
- Williams, Doval πŸ“ˆ Weaver πŸ“‰
- Interesting mailbag questions

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18.09.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 130 - Why are the 2025 Yankees so frustrating to watch? | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out now! @pamsson.bsky.social and I on:

- Why are the 2025 Yankees so frustrating?
- How concerned should fans be about the bullpen?
- Volpe's shoulder
- Judge's recent offense
- Mailbag

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11.09.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 129 - The Yankees are back in the AL East race | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out! @pamsson.bsky.social and I on:

- Creative cuts
- The Yankees winning a critical series
- Who should be a potential G3 starter?
- Judge vs. Stanton in RF
- Judge/Boone vs. the media
- And more

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08.09.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Yankees won another game by picking up an opponent tipping their pitches. This time, it was Max Scherzer.

β€œIt was pretty obvious. You know, guys at first don’t typically flap their arms like that.”

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

07.09.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Episode 128 - Yankees defeat the Astros and the umpires in series win before Toronto arrives to town | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out! @pamsson.bsky.social and I discuss:

- Awful umpiring in Houston
- A huge series win against the Astros
- Fried and RodΓ³n came through
- Grisham's brilliance
- Volpe's series
- Toronto preview
- Mailbag

25% off year sub ⬇️

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05.09.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Cam Schlittler became the Yankees’ β€˜most holistic success story’ in years Inside the 24-year-old righty's "uncommon" rise, from seventh-round draft pick to surprise rookie standout to, possibly, postseason starter.

Two years ago, Cam Schlittler averaged 89 to 90 mph in the FCL. Today, only six starters are throwing a faster average fastball than him.

How Schlittler became the β€œmost holistic success story” starts with a frame analysis and motion capture cameras ⬇️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

05.09.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the art of beat writing with @chriskirschner.bsky.social.

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03.09.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 127 - The Yankees’ final gauntlet is here. Which team will show up? | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

β€ͺA new episode of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out!
@pamsson.bsky.social and I on:

- A series win in Chicago
- Schlittler πŸ“ˆπŸ“ˆπŸ“ˆ
- The Sept. gauntlet is here. Which team will show up?
- Thoughts on the Yanks dressing like cowboys
- And more

Join us. 25% off year sub πŸ”½

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01.09.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yankees would trust Cam Schlittler as postseason starter: β€˜The moment is not too big for him’ Schlittler's 1.60 ERA in August is the lowest ERA by a Yankee starter with at least five starts since Ron Guidry in 1978.

Cam Schlittler’s rise has been so fast that the Yankees would feel comfortable starting him in October.

β€œI think the moment is not too big for him. He knows that he can pitch in the strike zone, which is a big part of it.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

31.08.2025 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Yankees would trust Cam Schlittler as postseason starter: β€˜The moment is not too big for him’ Schlittler's 1.60 ERA in August is the lowest ERA by a Yankee starter with at least five starts since Ron Guidry in 1978.

Cam Schlittler’s rise has been so fast that the Yankees would feel comfortable starting him in October.

β€œI think the moment is not too big for him. He knows that he can pitch in the strike zone, which is a big part of it.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

31.08.2025 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Many have wondered if Anthony Volpe would benefit from a AAA stint to get away from the noise and work through his struggles, so I talked with Boone about that.

β€œWhat planet does that guy get sent down that’s a shortstop? I don’t know that planet.”

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

29.08.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 11

Aaron Boone on Devin Williams: "I got a ton of confidence in what he's bringing to the table every night he walks out there. ... He's been dominant most of the season in and around some struggles. I feel like he's in a great place right now and obviously a huge part of what we're doing down there."

29.08.2025 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5

Jazz Chisholm Jr.: "I don't think we're going to be satisfied coming in second or third in the division. That would be even more upsetting than losing the World Series. Right now, we're going to go out there and win (the division) and then we're going to go win the World Series."

29.08.2025 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

As of now, the plan is to use Ryan Yarbrough out of the bullpen when he returns, Boone said.

28.08.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jonathan LoΓ‘isiga will miss the rest of the season with a flexor strain, Aaron Boone said.

He does not need surgery, so a positive there.

28.08.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 126 - Yankees sweep the Nationals, as Cam Schlittler's rise is intriguing for October | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new ep. of @ViewsFrom314ft is out! Max Goodman of NJ.com joins me to discuss:

- Schlittler's rise; could he start in the playoffs?
- Grisham's future; possible QO?
- Fried πŸ“ˆ
- Mailbag on McMahon, MVP race, Volpe and more

Join us ⬇️ 25% off a year sub

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28.08.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, I am going to try to be more active on here moving forward.

26.08.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yankees unsure how to fix struggling Anthony Volpe: β€˜It’s a hard question to answer’ Since his debut, no hitter with at least 1,500 plate appearances has been less effective at the plate than Volpe with his 85 wRC+.

James Rowson, the Yankees hitting coach, was asked the question at the center of Anthony Volpe’s struggles: After 3 seasons, why can’t he have any sort of consistency at the plate?

β€œIt’s a hard question to answer, to be honest with you."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

26.08.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 11
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The Views From 314f Weekly Q&A Ep. 2 YouTube video by The Views From 314ft Podcast

Good morning, everyone. @chriskirschner.bsky.social and I will be doing our weekly Q&A on our Views YouTube channel today at noon ET. It is available to everyone. You don’t need to be a Patreon member (but you should subscribe). Here is the link: www.youtube.com/live/ciSqjEt...

18.04.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 87 - Carlos RodΓ³n is frustrating, and the Yankees must consider the extreme with Marcus Stroman | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new episode of @ViewsFrom314ft is out! @pamsson and I on:

- Frustrations with Carlos RodΓ³n and why I think he can turn it around

- Marcus Stroman's future and his viability as an MLB starter

- Impressions of the offense after 15 games

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14.04.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Views From 314ft Early Season Livestream YouTube video by The Views From 314ft Podcast

Here is the link for our @viewsfrom314ft.com YouTube live Q&A stream. @chriskirschner.bsky.social and I will start answering questions at noon ET. Hope you can join us.

www.youtube.com/live/ANbjgCc...

11.04.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ten Yankees stats and numbers you need to know after 10 games Let's look at some early-season trends, including Aaron Judge's brilliance and the emergence of Ben Rice.

10 Yankees stats and numbers you need to know after 10 games, including Ben Rice’s avg. exit velocity, Anthony Volpe’s max exit velocity, team’s avg. fastball velocity, walk percentage, PAs vs. LHP and more ⬇️⬇️⬇️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...

08.04.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why the Yankees believe they’ve unlocked the secret for a Carlos RodΓ³n breakout After relying for years on just his fastball and slider, the lefty has added multiple pitches to his arsenal.

Why the Yankees believe they’ve unlocked the secret for a Carlos RodΓ³n breakout: "He has the skill to be that ace level pitcher.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...

28.03.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very well-done article by @chriskirschner.bsky.social. Talked to a variety of people to get the insight on Jazz and got Jazz to open up -- a lot. (It probably wasn't hard to let Jazz be Jazz in the interview.) A lot of bluntness in here.

26.03.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jazz Chisholm felt ostracized when he made it to the majors in Miami.

He believes the situation would have been different if he were White.

Now a Yankee, Chisholm has found a seemingly unlikely space to express himself β€” and blossom.

http://dlvr.it/TJmSl9

26.03.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 17
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Episode 80 - 5 biggest Yankees questions ahead of Opening Day | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast Get more from Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast on Patreon

A new ep of @viewsfrom314ft.com is out! @pamsson.bsky.social and I break down our five big remaining questions before Opening Day.

- RodΓ³n's outlook
- How much an improved def. will help
- Yanks' 2nd best hitter?
- Steinbrenner's comfort
- Electric on bases?

www.patreon.com/posts/episod...

20.03.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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