Bob Klapisch

My mother was a Brazilian immigrant from the city of Manaus in the Amazon. Like many of her generation she considered Pele a hero - not just because of his soccer skills but for being a humanitarian. I met Pele in the early 80s. My mom was right: pure kindness. Adeus, senhor. RIP

Happy Easter to my family, friends and followers.

Thoughts on the WBC final last night: Venezuela's celebration, Aaron Judge's struggle, Mark DeRosa's lineup choices and Tarik Skubal watching it all from the dugout. nj.com/yankees/2026/0…

For any North Jersey peeps, I'll be speaking at @BookendsNJ on Sunday 3/15 to discuss "101 Lessons From The Dugout" with my fellow @UMich alum @justinselman10. Signup is here: bit.ly/4silngw

Watching Gerrit Cole pitch to Aaron Judge was one of the treats of early spring training. Biggest news was Cole's velocity: he topped out at 96.9-mph. Barring any setbacks June 1 is a realistic return date. #Yankees nj.com/yankees/2026/0…

I think Giancarlo Stanton has a legit shot at the HOF if/when he gets to 500 home runs (47 to go). He hasn't been quite the star #Yankees had hoped, but it's still been a pretty good run, injuries aside. As aloof and distant as Stanton can be, not winning a championship is eating him up. nj.com/yankees/2026/0…

Count me in. I loved it. #BadBunny

David Cone offers an interesting counter argument to those who think the Dodgers are too rich: the more they spend, the more they pump luxury tax revenue directly to the smaller market teams. #Yankees nj.com/yankees/2026/0…

#Yankees have made an internal decision not to engage in a bidding war for Cody Bellinger if #Mets or anyone else swoops in with a blow-away offer. Yankees believe they've made a fair proposal - five years, $160 million, two opt-outs. They're prepared to let Bellinger walk.

If talks between #Yankees and Cody Bellinger fall apart, it's because he (and Scott Boras) are stuck on seven years, $36-$37 million per. The club won't touch that. nj.com/yankees/2026/0…

To my family, friends and followers: Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Natal.

Luke Weaver's relationship with #Yankees ended on a down note. The club never made an offer during free agency, nor did he give the Yankees a chance to match #Mets two-year, $22 million contract. Weaver simply moved on. nj.com/yankees/2025/1…

@ks65716 Yes

@BobKlap Did you vote for Bonds

Andy Pettitte has a complicated case for the Hall of Fame, but he's getting my vote. #Yankees nj.com/yankees/2025/1…

I agree, as mentioned in the column.

Why Don Mattingly belongs in the Hall of Fame #Yankees nj.com/yankees/2025/1…

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends and followers. An open letter to Hal Steinbrenner #Yankees nj.com/yankees/2025/1…

I never doubted Cody Bellinger when he said he had a blast playing for #Yankees. But that won't translate into a hometown discount during free agency. No such thing in Scott Boras' world. nj.com/yankees/2025/1…

I spoke to Don Mattingly the other day about the Blue Jays beating #Yankees in the Division Series, Aaron Judge and what it's like to still be honored with a roll call at the Stadium nj.com/yankees/2025/1…

“He was my king, the love of my life,” Kianna Hunt said. “He was a great father. We were so happy, raising great kids, doing the right thing as a family, helping people if we can.” nj.com/sports/2025/09…

I don't have an MVP vote this year, but if I did, it would go to Aaron Judge. #Yankees nj.com/yankees/2025/0…