TYLER AUSTIN IS BACK!

Y’all remember Tyler Austin, right? Yeah — that Tyler Austin. A certified stud and a not-so-small part of the early heartbeat of Bleeding Yankee Blue. 

Back when Bleeding Yankee Blue was building and grinding, trying to carve out a voice, guys like Tyler, Ty Hensley, CC Sabathia, Brendan Ryan and David Robertson didn’t big-time us. They showed love. They backed us. And that stuff? You don’t forget it.

We’ve always respected the hell out of those guys, and we’ll always keep tabs on them here. Loyalty matters. Especially when it was real from the jump.

So yeah — Tyler Austin is back in the news.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Chicago Cubs just signed Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million deal. Not bad at all for a guy who took the long road and made it work.

Austin, now 34, spent the last six seasons in Japan absolutely mashing — slashing .293/.377/.568 with 85 homers and 236 RBI over 1,491 plate appearances. That’s not “hanging on.” That’s thriving.

We met Tyler and his mom, Kim, about 11 years ago when he was still climbing the ladder — minors to majors, dream very much in progress. With the Yankees, he showed legit pop, including 17 home runs in 2018, and he always felt like a guy who could’ve stuck if the breaks fell differently. Personally, I wanted him around longer. But instead of fading, he bet on himself, reinvented his game, and leveled up overseas. I respect the hell out of that.

So here’s a tip of the cap to Tyler Austin — always. Keep raking. Keep proving people wrong.

And hey Kim — hope you’re doing great.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: TYLER AUSTIN... WONDERBOY

DONALDSON SAYS HE'S NOT DONE & I BELIEVE HIM!

Josh Donaldson proved that he's not that great anymore when he came to New York.  In fact, not to get too bogged down, but the Twins sent us 3 players that have kind of shit the bed. Josh Donaldson, IKF and Ben Rortvedt, whom, let's face it, I don't even think really exists. But that's a post for another time.

But Josh Donaldson is still in a Yankee uniform and still trying to prove the doubters wrong, and I have to say, I admire and like it a lot.  Defensively, I will always take Donaldson at third. I just think that he's terrific in the hot corner.  Offensively it is clear that he has slowed down.

Now if you know anything about me, I understand this game is hard and being in the majors and STAYING in the majors is even harder. That is one thing that Marci Hensley and I, (Ty Hensley's mom) have in common. We understand the grind, we respect it, and we root for the underdog and for hard work in this game. Ty Hensley was a perfect example of that. He worked very hard for a lot of years, injury after injury, he still managed to be in the public eye and tried his best to get one top. Sometimes time runs out and that's OK too. As long as you have a solid foundation, that stuff doesn't matter.

But back to Donaldson and back to never giving up. While most Yankee fans can't stand this guy, I admire the fight. He recently made a very bold statement as far as his future and what he expects from himself. Check this out. ClutchPoints writes:

"Josh Donaldson could have called it a career this past offseason...However, Donaldson decided against that. And the reason behind his decision to keep playing is rather simple. Donaldson believes he is still capable of producing at a very high level in the MLB.

“If I felt like I didn’t have anything left to offer the game, I wouldn’t have reported to camp,” Donaldson told The New York Post. “I feel like I have [something] in the tank or I wouldn’t show up. Obviously, I feel like I do. That’s why I’m here. And I’m going to give it everything I have.”

And for me, a true baseball fan and someone that believes in the grind and what hard work is about, I am thrilled to hear that.  Donaldson put up with a lot of fan bullshit in the fall last season, so the courage to come back is enormous, but he's here and he's doing it.  

For that, I admire him.  Go get after it, Josh!

EXCLUSIVE: IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM TY HENSLEY TO THE BLEEDING YANKEE BLUE FAMILY!

I'm a fan of Ty Hensley. You all know this. We've seen a kid with a dream and plenty of setbacks continually get back on the horse and try again. Fight is something that makes a champion. Fight is something that people will rally behind. Why? Because when you see a guy with that much courage, you can't help but fall in love with the story and the individual and how he just never gives in.  

Let me be clear... there is no giving up here... there is no quit or retirement. What we have here is a refocus of priorities and the will and desire to be the best, just in a different space. It's in a new role as husband and father.  Read this... and then read after his post.

For Ty, it was about priorities, something that just proves to me that these Hensley kids were raised right. They lead with character and integrity in everything they do. I tip my cap.

Ty send me this to post to all of the BYB freaks out there. An exclusive to all of us here at Bleeding Yankee Blue. You gotta love it. 

"I cannot wait to be a father and figure out what is next for us! Thanks to BYB for making me feel like part of the family since I was a kiddo. Love you guys!"

It takes a big man to take a temporary step back in following a dream. It takes a bigger man to know their role in life and show strength and courage to mold a loving family.

Ty and Madi... you will always have my personal support. Ty, I've literally watched you grow up and could not be prouder in all you do.

Marci and Mike. Bravo. Ty and Jake are incredible kids.  You raised them right.

Love you guys. Stay in touch.

LET'S HOPE LOCASTRO'S GRIT RUBS OFF ON THE YANKEES WHILE HE RECOVERS!

Say what you will about a guy like Tim Locastro, but losing him could definitely hurt the Yankees. His grit, his determination is something the Yankees desperately needed and without him, you have to wonder if the Yanks can continue they're more aggressive ways.  Since Tim got to the Bronx... that missing spark was found!

Timmy's catch last night was spectacular. It was vital in the Yankees win, but now he's out, hurt... and that sucks.

SYR.com writes:

"Locastro is headed to the IL, after suffering a knee injury on Saturday night. The New York Yankees outfielder made a catch in left field, crashing into the wall in the first inning.... Aaron Boone said that Locastro tore his ACL."

What a catch from T-Lo 👏 pic.twitter.com/LjyAE7fq42

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 18, 2021

And NJ.com has this:

"“I feel for him,” LeMahieu said. “It was a heck of a catch. Got up and still threw it, saved a run. Stayed in the game. He’s a beast. Obviously, disappointed. I hear he’s hurting, but it seems like he’s in good spirit. But, yeah, great catch.”

But this is the point of my concern. This is a D3 athlete, Ithaca College that made it to the big leagues. A pretty cool feat when you think about it. And when it comes to grit, that's what Locastro had to have to make it all the way to the major leagues and then to his favorite team, the New York Yankees.  

My point? This guy is going all out to prove a point... he belongs here... and that is what BYB has been talking about for years. It's about grit and determination and not being complacent.  

Suzie Pinstripe said it when she was in that documentary about Ty Hensley on FOX Nation a while back. Grit matters!

While Ty is not Tim... the message is the same. GRIT... the willingness to do whatever it takes to make it to the majors, to open eyes and to do great things.  

The Yankees won last night, but you have to wonder if they would have if that catch from Locastro isn't made.  

Bottom line, guys like Locastro help and provide a spark... but mingle them in with this talented Yankee team and watch grit get contagiuous.  Let's hope it sticks and this team can continue to win.  

Go Yanks... go! Win another one! Win one for Timmy!

YANKEES EYEING ANIBAL SANCHEZ, BUT WHAT ABOUT TY HENSLEY?

The Yankees rotation is struggling, and so when pitchers struggle, teams worry.  Not to get all nutty about this, but we do need guys that can get the job done at the top level, and there are plenty that will do it. If we know anything about the Yankees, they always try and do it on the cheap with spit and duct tape.  Right now they are looking at Anibal Sanchez.

WFAN writes:

"...the Yankees were one of several teams to watch Anibal Sanchez’s showcase workout in Florida on Friday. Sanchez held his workout at Florida International University in Miami, and according to Heyman, pitched at 90 MPH while hitting 92."

That's good. I mean look if someone like Sanchez can work for the Yankees and get them some wins, then dare I say why are the Yankees not eyeing a guy like Ty Hensley too?

If you saw his Pitch of Faith documentary, you know this kid has come all the way back from his obstacles and is literally the best he's ever been and you know what? 

He's still young.  Ty has been followed by BYB since 2012. We watched him all the way, and now with that DVS Baseball facility run by Justin Ordenduff, it's quite clear the Yankees should be taking a chance on him too. I've been reading plenty about DVS and it's really helping pitchers a lot. 

Hey, you want some stability? You want lightning in a bottle, Yanks? Sanchez looks good... but Ty Hensley will get you big time wins too. I have no doubt.

Happy Saturday everyone.

FOR TY HENSLEY, THE JOURNEY WILL CONTINUE!!

We here at BYB have been Ty Hensley cheerleaders since the day he signed with the Yankees in 2012.  We have rooted for him, updated you when he had a setback, rooted again and no matter what happens to this kid, he just keeps coming back.  The reason is dreams. Ty has big dreams. And so, no matter the setback, the obstacle, the wall, the injury, he takes a second to breathe, and then he tries again. It's quite noble and we are lucky to have gotten to know the family over the years. They're good people.

FOX Nation, a streaming service did a documentary of this kid. It's called "Pitch of Faith". It was pretty cool, especially because we've watched a lot of these setbacks unfold at BYB over the years, but some of those setbacks I didn't even know about. It just goes to show his focus was more important. Getting back on the horse and trying to fulfill his dream was the big thing.

Suzie Pinstripe has a cameo in Pitch of Faith. When she told me she was gonna be interviewed about Ty I was thrilled to hear the news. Anyway, here's a clip.

It's a great doc. If you haven't checked it out, be sure to do it. Bottom line, Ty now goes to play with the Milwaukee Milkmen, but I have no doubt major league teams are checking this guy out again! How exciting.

TY HENSLEY GETS A CALL FROM THE MILKMEN!

 You go Ty!

I was chatting with Marci Hensley the other day when she told me the great news. It was great to hear. And respectfully, because I understand privacy and decency, I put on my friend cap and not my journalist cap and waited until it was officially announced to give them the moment they needed without inserting BYB into the equation. Why? Because this kid deserves it. He earned it.

I am happy to know the Hensley family. They are good people, a solid unit and they understand setback probably better than most.  But here's something else they know. They know strength, they know resilience. They know what determination is. They also know that dreams need to be followed. 

It's with great pleasure that I can announce that Ty Hensley has signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen.  Just a year after winning with the Utica Unicorns and throwing a no-hitter, and having some wonderful success on his road back to the bigs, the Milkmen took interest... and Hensley is on his way.

🚨NEW PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Please welcome Ty Hensley! He was a 1st round draft pick by the NY Yankees and has played for their affiliate teams. During those 2 minor league seasons he put up a 2.95 ERA in 42.2 IP with 54 K's!

We can't wait to see him pitch in a Milkmen uniform! pic.twitter.com/FQztiy04FN

— Milwaukee Milkmen (@MKEMilkmen) January 28, 2021

Ty told me these 2 words last year during the pandemic... Keep Watching! 

We're watching Ty... we're watching. Good luck!

LFG!

TY HENSLEY PITCHED A NO HITTER, GUYS

 Prove the doubters wrong.  That's what I know about this kid. 

It's true, With the Utica Unicorns, Ty Hensley did what he set out to do when he was drafted by the Yankees back in 2012... pitch and play baseball... his passion... his love.

It doesn't really matter where it happened, be it the major league level of an independent league.  Everyone's journey is different, and for Ty, this is his journey. No one can take that away from him... it's unique to him.

We're big Hensley fans here.  We love the guy, we love his family.  His parents instill values and resilience in their kids and that's why when I see glimpses of achievement in he and his brother JR, I can't help but be happy about it and share it with the BYB audience.  

Here's the call from that no hitter the other night.

Congrats to Ty.  

Big things happen to those who don't quit.  Remember this moment all those years ago when you were a little kid starring out at a big field... the one your mother gave us?  Dreams do come true, don't they?

I'm proud of you kid! I'll call you soon, brother.

THE GREAT PETE CALDERA TALKS COIVD-19, CC SABATHIA & THE ASTROS CHEATING SCANDAL!

Anyone who knows me knows that I love reading Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record.  Not only that, I love to listen to him croon as well and have been lucky enough to do it twice at the Carnegie Club in New York City. And trust me... once we all get back to normal, I will make it a point and a promise to see him sing more once Covid-19 hopefully goes away.

But the luxury of Bleeding Yankee Blue is to tell you how we feel about our New York Yankees and life. We like to give an honest opinion of the players too, and if stuff doesn't jive, we will be the first to call out whomever! We play it straight here at BYB. We've been here writing for the past 10 years, and these past few months we've been doing some podcasts as part of BYB Media, developing a new way to deliver Yankee news and entertainment.

I've been lucky enough to chat with some great folks, Ty Hensley, Clay Rapada, my BYB staff, and now I get to share our latest... Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record.  

This interview is raw and real and we talked about so much.  We talked about Pete being a Yankee writer in Florida and watching COVID-19 breakout during Spring Training.  We talked about the Astros Cheating Scandal. We spoke about how the Red Sox got off easy and how Pete was disappointed with how Rob Manfred handled it.

Pete was awesome about talking about Gerrit Cole and his incredible work ethic. We chatted about CC Sabathia and him being an awesome leader... and we talked about the Carnegie Club and how much Pete misses singing right now.

Give it a listen.

Pete's the best! Very happy to call him my friend.

Pete, thanks for taking the time. Be Safe.

THE TALE OF AUSTIN JACKSON

I remember when Austin Jackson was the serious future for center field for the New York Yankees.  And then, in a flash he was shipped off to the Detroit Tigers and that was the end of it.

Baseball-Reference.com has his early timeline:

"June 7, 2005: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 8th round of the 2005 amateur draft. Player signed June 22, 2005. 

December 8, 2009: Traded as part of a 3-team trade by the New York Yankees with Phil Coke to the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers sent Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees. The Detroit Tigers sent Edwin Jackson to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The New York Yankees sent Ian Kennedy to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks sent Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth to the Detroit Tigers. "

Well, it's been years, and the dude's been a successful player, and by the way, I still like the dude as a player. I like that he was always nimble, humble, hardworking and a solid athlete. And now he's been around, but he's looking to get back in the game, which, I didn't even realize he was out for a bit.

MLBTradeRumors.com has this nugget about him:

"Long-time MLB outfielder Austin Jackson is open to offers to get back on the field, MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reports on Twitter. 

He says he has remained in playing shape and is interested in a potential return. Jackson only recently turned 33, so he’s not that long in the tooth. But he didn’t appear in the professional ranks in 2019 after nine consecutive MLB campaigns. As he contemplates a comeback, Jackson says he’s looking for the “right situation” — not just any opportunity, evidently. 

There’s obviously no chance he’d command a big-league contract at this point, so he’d surely be looking for a minors arrangement of some kind."

I applaud this. Always liked him. And much like a Ty Hensley, if you still have a passion to play... then get back out there!

I'd love the Yanks to give Jackson another shot. I just think it ain't happening at this point. But one can hope.

Look luck Austin!

IN THE MIDST OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE REACHED 7 MILLION STRONG

These days, every single day is like a blur to me. I mean sure, we do our 'work from home' routine, exercise and in some cases help our kids with their school work, but this "Stay at Home" stuff is for the birds.  Does it save lives? It does. Is it working? It is, but it's amazing. Never if my life have I ever seen such an incredible thing in my world. Never, ever.

But in the midst of this tragedy, a glow of light.  Bleeding Yankee Blue has done it again. We have reached a new milestone, something to be proud of. We have reached 7 million views on our pages, and that is all because of people like you!

Over 7 million views is not only historic, it makes me all fuzzy inside. That means that since September of 2010, we have built an audience and found a way to deliver news and information to our audience in a unique way. And I say unique, because there were already so many Yankee blogs out there. But we do it differently. We are honest.

We don't kiss the ass of the New York Yankees. I mean yes, we are fans first, but if someone in the Yankee clubhouse is blowing it or saying the wrong thing, we're gonna tell it to you straight.  We've done it over the years and continue too... even when it comes to guys like Sonny Gray or Giancarlo Stanton or even Joe Girardi. Whomever. That's one. 2... our writers don't need to agree with each other to make a solid product. Look at the spats between Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa and Mike O'Hara when it comes to a player like Mark Teixeira for example. One loves him... the other... not so much.

We started after a bad game back in 2010. BYB built from there.  Our first interview was with Steve Karsay. That was in 2011. It was awesome and helped put us on the map. (Read EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: STEVE KARSAY).

Years later, our first podcast interview was with Ty Hensley. He gave us stability and there will be more podcast interviews as we move forward. (Check out A BYB PODCAST INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE WITH TY HENSLEY ). We love this dude and let me be honest... we were the ONLY blog that was consistently following him throughout everything he's been through. And now he's back on top on the verge of signing with a Major League club again.

My point is, Bleeding Yankee Blue has evolved for our audience, because our audience is the foundation to this entire process.

💚 GREEN I 💚 It’s my favorite color and the color of revitalization and rebirth. Hopefully, after this passes we will be better as a partner, mom, sister, friend, human being and we appreciate even more how important it is to be healthy. 💚 pic.twitter.com/QlMdSjbgVE

— Laura Posada (@PosadaLifeCoach) April 10, 2020

We've met and got the know many people over the years.  Laura and Jorge Posada. Clay Rapada. Marci Hensley, Joba Chamberlain, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record and others.  They are loyal to us... we are loyal to them.

My writers don't stop. I mean some do, but my staple Managing Editors do not. Suzie and Jeana are unstoppable and unique and important to our brand.  We need them on the pages of Bleeding Yankee Blue, and love them very much here.

And finally to our readers, our freaks, our friends, our loves and our loyal crew.

We do this every day for you because you come to us for information, smiles and news when it comes to the New York Yankees and of course the despicable Houston Astros, which, if you know us, has been incorporated into our daily routine.  We fight for justice, and the Astros need to be buried for what they did to this great game.

But you, our readers are our base and our rock and our voice of reason if you agree or disagree with what we put out.  You are the reason we exist.

Thank you. Thank all of you for being there and for supporting Bleeding Yankee Blue.

Wow... 7 million views of our pages.  More than 10,000 stories on our website since it all began in 2010.  That means something. That means we are relevant.

We appreciate you being with us on our journey. Let's continue to blossom.... together.

--Robert Casey
BYB Chief & Head Writer
Twitter: @BleednYankeeBlu

SUZIE PINSTRIPE: A SOLID BYB WRITER, AN EVEN BETTER PERSON

I've known Suzie Pinstripe since about 2012. Her passion for baseball and the New York Yankees is like no other.  And I just didn't hire her for her sports knowledge. I hired her for her discipline. How did I know she was disciplined you ask? I mean, I barely knew the woman at the time. I know... I know.  Well... the reason is simple. I knew she would keep to a schedule... and I knew her passion in the baseball realm was great... but the reason why I knew she'd kick ass for because she was a runner.

Runners... Swimmers... these types of athletes stick to a schedule. They get up earlier than the rest of us. Not just one day, but every day.  They know when they need to run, they pay attention to their bodies, they eat at the same time every day, and eat right, and they follow their schedule to a T, every single day of their lives.  And I knew, that if I was able to bring her into the BYB family, sharing her daily knowledge on baseball and the New York Yankees... she would also bring that discipline with her, and in turn, that would feed our audience with some of the best stuff you will see on the web when it comes to Yankee writing.

And so here we are.  Years later, Suzie Pinstripe is one of my BYB Managing Editors. Spunky, passionate and just a great freaking person.  She's not only a family member to BYB... she and Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa are like my family.

Today I wanted to share with you something that BYB has been developing slowly... and it's the BYB Media podcast.  We've already interviewed Ty Hensley and my buddy, Al Malafronte of the Break-a-Bat Podcast, but how can I do this if I don't interview the heart and soul of Bleeding Yankee Blue? That's why you are about to hear from Suzie Pinstripe and next week Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa.  2 important people in my life, and 2 important voices when it comes to baseball and the New York Yankees.


I hope you enjoy this interview with one of my favs! Thank you Suzie. Thanks for all you do and thanks for never disappointing me.

You're the best.

BYB EXCLUSIVE: BEING YANKEE FANS BROUGHT US TOGETHER

Yesterday we teased a podcast that we're dropping right now on Bleeding Yankee Blue.

It's with my pal Al Malafronte. I met this dude when he was 21, and that was 10 years ago. Since then, BYB has built into a nice media outlet where you can get honest Yankee opinion from real fans... and Al made himself a nice mini-empire with the "Break-a-Bat" Podcast.  If you want more on all of this, check out:

THE LITTLE ENGINES THAT COULD

As we are building BYB, we started doing more conversations with the people we love. Ty Hensley was the first, Al was the second and coming up we have so many more people that need a place to voice their thoughts on baseball and life.  I'll tease a new one in a moment. BYB Media was born this week and a perfect example of social distancing.

Right now I'd like to present to you our interview with Al Malafronte, a guy with a love for baseball and Broadway and he's doing a podcast never done before.


Al has done 25 episodes and the interviews he's had on include everything from Players to player's wives to actors and actresses.

My personal favorite is Ashley Williams...

First because she' a terrific actress... secondly because she's hot.  In our interview with Al, we asked him about the most interesting moments with some of his guests. Of course, I also asked him about the Astros and Rob Manfred, and how he thinks things will go for the Yankees in 2020.

Our podcast interview with Al Malafronte is uncensored and real and it's from a fan perspective and that's what I love most about what we do here at BYB.

Coming up over the next few days is an interview I wanted to do for a long time. A chat with Suzie Pinstripe and also Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa, my 2 BYB Managing Editors and 2 people that are really the heart and soul of BYB.  Here's a sneak peak of Suzie Pinstripe talking about 2 Yankee players that are going to be important in the 2020 Yankee season... Aaron Judge and Masahiro Tanaka.


Look for that interview on BYB over the next few days.

For now, I hope you enjoy my podcast with Al Malafronte… my friend and host of the "Break-a-Bat" podcast!  Keep going Al, good luck!

NOTHING IN LIFE IS HANDED TO YOU. NO ONE KNOWS THAT MORE THAN TY HENSLEY

You know who gets up and continues up the mountain after years of setbacks? My Superhuman friend, Ty Hensley.

For my Bleeding Yankee Blue audience, you all know him. The tall lanky 2012 first round draft pick for the New York Yankees.

Back then, things were coming up roses.  Everything was working in his favor and it was like a dream come true. I mean, how could it not be... this is a kid that worked his tail off to get there, and now he was there, signed, and ready to one day pitch for the New York Yankees in front of a 50,000 crowd at Yankee stadium. Something that, when you hear my interview with him today, you'd think it was part of his path, mostly of course because of how he was raised.

"My mom and dad have always done an extremely good job of always pushing me outside my comfort zone.... before I do something, like anyone does, I always have this anxiety, excitement and then it finally gets there and says it's some sort of presentation or game or whatever it is, I have all this built up excitement, anxiety, whatever you call it. And then I get out there an I relish in it. I love it. I love that feeling."

Kudos to mom and dad.  And yes, after signing with that Yankees... that's when things started to change for Ty. I'm not saying his path was easy before that.

I'm saying he earned his spot, but in life, nothing is easy and that's when injury, setbacks took place.  But it's right then and there that you need to figure out as a person what you want out of life. Do you want to give up, go work in the local hardware store, or do you want to follow your dreams?

Ty chose his dream, because Ty was raised right. Perseverance is in this kid's DNA. That's what pro baseball teams saw early on. That's what the Yankees saw. That's what the Tampa Bay Rays saw. That's what the Utica Unicorns saw.... so much so that they took a chance on this now bigger, stronger kid from Oklahoma, and they won a USPBL Championship because of it.

And now, looking to make it back to the pros again, Ty has been working out like a mad man, like a true athlete with a dream. He'd back folks... there is no question.

Free Agent Ty Hensley's 3000 RPM Curveball. @tyhensley17 @Matthew_c252 pic.twitter.com/Hp3WIrGDMZ

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) January 25, 2020

Little target practice @DVSbaseball
Really liking where all the stuff is at, check it out! 🔥🔨@PitchingNinja @drjoshheenan pic.twitter.com/SnC25dvgpY

— Ty Hensley (@tyhensley17) March 17, 2020

Side note... as Ty is developing his new path, Bleeding Yankee Blue has been working toward our own. Slowly changing the way we deliver news and information. Sure, we will always be about writing for our audience first, but we have moved on to BYB Media. We are developing a podcast. A new, raw way so you can hear your favorites in their own words. We have only done 2, and both podcasts have been with Ty Hensley, but here's the thing... he's our guy. He's always been our guy.

We will have more interviews with many more people as we move forward, but as we have always said here at BYB.... we stick with the winners... and when you see a dude like Ty Hensley, you know he's something special. That's why we've never left his side at BYB. That's why we will always interview him on progress and updates for all of you. We are loyal.

So here it is, Podcast 2 of Ty Hensley as he gives us some updates on his curveball, wanting to go pro, his brother JR, Coronavirus... and a message to the BYB audience... "Keep Watching", he says... because trust me when I tell you, he is on a mission... again.... and this time he will make his dreams come true.

I do not doubt it.



Please give it a listen and please share. Love this kid and love his drive.

He's an inspiration.