It seems like the Yankees can’t catch a break with players missing games for external reasons. If losing key starters to injuries wasn’t enough, players are now getting benched for fringe issues. Take first baseman Cody Bellinger, who was benched in Tuesday’s game against the Tigers due to a stomach upset. While Bellinger only missed one game, the Yankees paid a bigger price by losing the series opener. Now that Bellinger returned to the field on Wednesday, he made a pledge.

“I think he had some wings, maybe,” the Yankees manager, Aaron Boone, told reporters. So, it all started with having some wings!

Reportedly, Bellinger had opted for some leisure time while watching the NCAA Tournament national championship game. And what better way to enjoy it than by munching on some crispy chicken wings? Well, those room-service wings ended up sidelining him for a game against the Tigers. Although the wings were ordered without sauces, spices, or rubs, they still did the job—upsetting his stomach.

Bellinger has recovered and played in the series final against the Tigers, but Tuesday’s miss made him pledge against having chicken wings. “I can say I will not eat wings for five years,” Bellinger said to ESPN. “I swear. Because the thought of it right now makes me sick.”

It’s not a bad idea to say yes to the game and no to chicken wings. Bellinger surely felt the pain, not just of missing a game but also of dealing with a nasty stomach bug. “I woke up at 4 a.m. sweating and just started throwing up for a few hours. It was a tough morning,” Bellinger said on Wednesday. Luckily for the Yankees, they got Bellinger back after just one missed game. Remember Tanner Bibee of the Guardians? His MLB debut this year got delayed by three days due to food poisoning.

Cody Bellinger is now back with the team but has yet to start launching missiles out of the park. Remember his days with the Cubs and Dodgers? The Yankees are still waiting for that version of him.

Bellinger has yet to set his wings high 

Once part of the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series-winning team, Bellinger is remembered for his home run in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Who can forget those foot-tapping celebrations after the homer? After getting traded to the Cubs in 2023, he made a dream comeback with 26 home runs and 96 RBIs—good enough to earn NL Player of the Month honors for July 2023. Last year was also solid for Bellinger, with 18 homers and 78 RBIs.

In 2024, it took him just three games to hit a homer as a Cub. For the Yankees, it took him two games to get his first.

The Yankees have already played 12 games this season, and Bellinger is still looking for his next homer. His current batting average is .206, compared to .266 last year—a below-par figure for a first baseman. While he was determined to get back to his MVP form this year, he has yet to deliver. Will torpedo bats help? Bellinger is few veterans embracing the torpedo bats for the Yankees. While rookies like Jazz Chisholm are already smashing it out of the park with the new bats, Bellinger is still searching for that spark.

Although he’s not in his best form right now, it’s still too early to judge Bellinger. He could very well have a fantastic 2025 season with the Yankees, especially with the shorter right-field porch and a more assured power stroke. He’s already shown he can cut down on strikeouts, leading to more balls in play.

It’s time for Bellinger to swing for the fences—and if he does, the Yankees are the perfect club for him.

What do you think about Bellinger’s form?

“I think he had some wings, maybe,” the Yankees manager, Aaron Boone told reporters. So, it’s all started from having some wings!

Reportedly, Bellinger had just opted for leisure time while watching the NCAA tournament national championship game. What can be a better option than watching the game and munching on some crispy chicken wings? Well, those room-service wings made him sit outside of his own game against the Tigers. Although the ordered wings were free of “sauces, spices, or rubs”, it still did its job, upsetting the stomach.

Bellinger has recovered and played in the series final against the Tigers, but Tuesday’s miss made him pledge against having chicken wings. “I can say I will not eat wings for five years,” Bellinger said to ESPN. “I swear. Because the thought of it right now makes me sick.”

While it is not bad to say yes to the game and no to chicken wings, Bellinger surely felt the pain of stomach upset apart from missing a game.”But I woke up at 4 a.m. sweating and just started throwing up for a few hours. It was a tough morning,” Bellinger said Wednesday. It is still good for the Yankees that they got back Bellinger just after one game. Remember Tanner Bibee of the Guardians? His debut this year got delayed by 3 days due to food poisoning.

Cody Bellinger is now back with the team but when yet to fire his missiles out of the park. Remember his days with the Cubs and Dodgers? The Yankees are yet to get that.

Bellinger has yet to set his wings high

Once part of the 2020 World Series winning team of the Dodgers, Cody Bellinger is remembered for his home run in game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Who can forget those foot-tapping celebrations after hitting the homer? After getting traded to the Cubs in 2023, he made a dream comeback with 26 HRs and 96 RBIs! Yes, that even earned him the NL Player of the Month for July 2023. Last year was also rather impressive for Bellinger, hitting 18 homers and 78 RBIs. In 2024, it took 3 games for him to hit a homer as a Cub. For the Yankees, it took him 2 games to hit his first homer.

The Yankees have already played 12 games this season and Bellinger is yet to find his next homer. His current BA is .206 compared to .266 last year. A below-par figure for a first baseman. While he was determined to get back his MVP form this year, he has yet to deliver. Will torpedo bats help? Bellinger is one of the few veterans embracing torpedo bats for the Yankees. While rookies like Jazz Chisholm are smashing it out with the new bats, anything like that is awaiting for Bellinger.

While he is not in his best form, it is still too early to conclude on Bellinger. Bellinger might have a fantastic 2025 season with the Yankees if he has a shorter right-field porch and a more assured power stroke. Previously, he has done a fantastic job of reducing his strikeouts, which has resulted in more at-bats attempting to put the ball in play.

It’s time for Bellinger to swing for the fences and if that, then the Yankees are the club for him. What do you think about Bellinger’s form?

“I think he had some wings, maybe,” the Yankees manager, Aaron Boone told reporters. So, it’s all started from having some wings!

Reportedly, Bellinger had just opted for leisure time while watching the NCAA tournament national championship game. What can be a better option than watching the game and munching on some crispy chicken wings? Well, those room-service wings made him sit outside of his own game against the Tigers. Although the ordered wings were free of “sauces, spices, or rubs”, it still did its job, upsetting the stomach.

Bellinger has recovered and played in the series final against the Tigers, but Tuesday’s miss made him pledge against having chicken wings. “I can say I will not eat wings for five years,” Bellinger said to ESPN. “I swear. Because the thought of it right now makes me sick.”

While it is not bad to say yes to the game and no to chicken wings, Bellinger surely felt the pain of stomach upset apart from missing a game.”But I woke up at 4 a.m. sweating and just started throwing up for a few hours. It was a tough morning,” Bellinger said Wednesday. It is still good for the Yankees that they got back Bellinger just after one game. Remember Tanner Bibee of the Guardians? His debut this year got delayed by 3 days due to food poisoning.

Cody Bellinger is now back with the team but when yet to fire his missiles out of the park. Remember his days with the Cubs and Dodgers? The Yankees are yet to get that.

Bellinger has yet to set his wings high 

Once part of the 2020 World Series winning team of the Dodgers, Cody Bellinger is remembered for his home run in game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Who can forget those foot-tapping celebrations after hitting the homer? After getting traded to the Cubs in 2023, he made a dream comeback with 26 HRs and 96 RBIs! Yes, that even earned him the NL Player of the Month for July 2023. Last year was also rather impressive for Bellinger, hitting 18 homers and 78 RBIs. In 2024, it took 3 games for him to hit a homer as a Cub. For the Yankees, it took him 2 games to hit his first homer.

The Yankees have already played 12 games this season and Bellinger is yet to find his next homer. His current BA is .206 compared to .266 last year. A below-par figure for a first baseman. While he was determined to get back his MVP form this year, he has yet to deliver. Will torpedo bats help? Bellinger is one of the few veterans embracing torpedo bats for the Yankees. While rookies like Jazz Chisholm are smashing it out with the new bats, anything like that is awaiting for Bellinger.

While he is not in his best form, it is still too early to conclude on Bellinger. Bellinger might have a fantastic 2025 season with the Yankees if he has a shorter right-field porch and a more assured power stroke. Previously, he has done a fantastic job of reducing his strikeouts, which has resulted in more at-bats attempting to put the ball in play.

It’s time for Bellinger to swing for the fences and if that, then the Yankees are the club for him. What do you think about Bellinger’s form?