Yankees’ Secret Weapon: The Pitching Staff’s Love for Scented Candles Boosts Team’s Success

This season, the Minnesota Twins have been relying on a summer sausage as a good luck charm to spark their offense. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees’ pitching staff has found success with scented candles. These candles not only add pleasant aromas to the clubhouse but have also helped the team win on the field.

The Yankees’ love for candles started with Marcus Stroman, who brought his candle-burning habit to the team when he signed with the club. Stroman’s calming ritual of lighting a candle before each start caught on with the rest of the rotation. The players’ wives initially helped in selecting scents for the candles, with Clarke Schmidt’s mother even contributing from her boutique in Atlanta. However, the pitchers now take pride in choosing their own candles and often go on group trips to local stores to find their preferred scents.

According to Sports Illustrated’s Stephanie Apstein, scents like butterscotch, citrus, and bamboo now fill the air in the Yankees’ locker room. The pitchers believe that these refreshing aromas and calming effects have played a role in their success this season. The Yankees currently boast an impressive record in the American League and have MLB’s top pitching staff with a 2.90 ERA. The positive impact of scented candles is evident in their performance on the field, where they are finding success and creating a harmonious atmosphere in