Luke Voit Smacks Home Run In Tough Loss

Despite the New York Yankees blowing a late lead and eventually walking away with a bitter defeat, the club might have a clearer picture about their first base situation. Luke Voit smacked another home run on Thursday, recording two hits in total from the cleanup spot. The blast was Voit's fifth of the year, as... Read More

Dellin Betances Blows Save In Defeat

The New York Yankees seemed headed to another slugfest-style victory Thursday night in the series opener against the Detroit Tigers. They were leading 7-5 heading into the ninth when Dellin Betances was summoned to close it out. The result would be Betances' worst outing in quite some time, as he surrendered two home runs and... Read More

Yankees Acquire Andrew McCutchen

After earlier reports stated the New York Yankees were working hard to acquire outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the San Francisco Giants, sources have confirmed the deal has been agreed to. The 31-year-old former NL MVP was in the midst of his first season with the Giants, hitting .255 with 15 home runs and 55 RBI... Read More

Carlos Santana's Grand Slam Propels Phillies

In the fifth inning of Wednesday night's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals, the former trailed by three runs when they loaded the bases for Carlos Santana. The former Cleveland Indian recorded one of his two hits on the day, smashing a grand slam to center field. While it wasn't the decisive hit... Read More

Tommy Hunter Picks Up Third Save

After Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek took the loss Tuesday night and Seranthony Dominguez pitched a scoreless sixth inning, manager Gabe Kapler turned to Tommy Hunter to close out Wednesday's game. Hunter entered the game in the eighth inning, tossing a pair of scoreless innings to pick up his third save of the season. He... Read More

Roman Quinn Stays Hot, Records Three Hits

The Philadelphia Phillies are determined to continue playing rookie outfielder Roman Quinn as he continues to reward them. The 25-year-old batted leadoff and started in center field on Wednesday night, picking up three hits and scoring two runs as the Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals, 8-6. Quinn has played in 27 games this season and... Read More

Jake Arrieta Struggles Again Against Washington

For the second consecutive time, Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta struggled on the mound at Citizens Bank Park against the Washington Nationals. The 32-year-old lasted just three innings, walking three, giving up four hits and surrendering four runs. His worst inning was the third, as he allowed a pair of two-run home runs. This was... Read More

CC Sabathia Loses In Quality Start Against White Sox

New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia endured a frustrating night alongside his teammates at a scorching-hot Yankee Stadium Wednesday. Taking on the Chicago White Sox in the series finale, the veteran left-hander posted a quality start, going six innings and conceding three runs on five hits. While that would usually be enough of a productive... Read More

Jorge Alfaro Hits Two-Run Home Run In Defeat

Now the clear second catcher in the aftermath of the acquisition of Wilson Ramos, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro was given a start on Tuesday night. Taking on the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, Alfaro batted eighth and drilled a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the game, increasing his club's lead... Read More

Jose Bautista Strikes Out In Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies veteran Jose Bautista made his club debut on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park against the Washington Nationals, striking out in a pinch-hit role. The Dominican native was acquired from the New York Mets after clearing waivers, remaining in the NL East after also playing with the Atlanta Braves this year. The 37-year-old... Read More

Aaron Nola's Quality Start Goes To Waste

Philadelphia Phillies ace and NL Cy Young candidate Aaron Nola recorded a quality start against the Washington Nationals Tuesday night, leaving his club with the lead. The 25-year-old fired six shutout innings to kick off, before surrendering two in his final inning of work. The quality start was Nola's sixth in a row including one... Read More

Miguel Andujar Sparks Rally With Home Run

After going down four runs in the top of the sixth inning Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees would go on to record a win, smacking three home runs. The first came off the bat of rookie third baseman Miguel Andujar, who continues his superb debut season in the bigs. The 23-year-old... Read More

Dellin Betances Approaches History In Win

New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances tossed a perfect ninth inning in Tuesday's victory over the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium, picking up his fourth victory of the season. The performance led to the New York native lowering his ERA to a sensational 2.14 on the year. More importantly, two strikeouts recorded brought his... Read More

Neil Walker Smacks Walk-Off Home Run

The New York Yankees completed a late-game comeback against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night in the ninth inning. After going down four runs in the top of the sixth, the club scored five unanswered runs, culminating with Neil Walker's game-winning home run in the ninth. Walker continues to be a big contributor for the... Read More

Aaron Judge Could Return Before Wrist Fully Heals

Injured New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has begun to increase baseball activities and could very well be back before his injury completely heals. On the disabled list since late July with a chip fracture in his right wrist, the 26-year-old has been slow in his recovery as pain has remained constant. Stating that he... Read More

Roman Quinn Bats Leadoff, Drives In Run

After tweaking his hamstring Saturday and subsequently sitting out Sunday's game, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn returned to action Monday, batting leadoff. Taking on the Washingon Nationals, the rookie smacked an RBI triple in the third inning, putting the Phillies on the board. It was his only hit of the game but continued his hot-hitting... Read More

Zach Eflin, Reeling Phillies Drop Another

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zach Eflin dropped his second decision of the month as the Phillies failed to gain ground in the pivotal NL East race. The 24-year-old, who was taking on the Washington Nationals, surrendered one run in each of the first two innings, en route to allowing five runs in 5 1/3 innings. Only... Read More

Luke Voit Records Another Hit In Loss

The New York Yankees may finally be finding a consistent bat at first base. With Greg Bird still not looking any closer to finding his rhythm at the plate, Luke Voit, who arrived just weeks ago in a trade form the St. Louis Cardinals, is enjoying his finest form of the year. The 27-year-old is... Read More

Gleyber Torres Smacks 20th Home Run In Loss

New York Yankees rookie infielder Gleyber Torres is finally escaping the depths of the terrible slump that struck him when he returned from the disabled list a month ago. After drilling his 20th home run of the season in Monday night's defeat to the Chicago White Sox, the 21-year-old is hitting .320 across his last... Read More

Masahiro Tanaka Stumbles Late For Fifth Loss

Heading back to the Bronx riding a four-game winning streak, New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka failed to extend the streak Monday night against the Chicago White Sox. The 29-year-old started out well, tossing five scoreless innings to start while his offense provided two runs. Along the way, the Japanese starter even escaped a bases-loaded,... Read More

Odubel Herrera Home Run Wins Duel

Runs were very hard to come by Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park as Aaron Nola and Max Scherzer squared off. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera, however, managed to strike with a seventh-inning two-run home run for all the scoring this game would feature. It was a much-needed boost for Herrera, who has fallen on hard... Read More

Pat Neshek Bounces Back, Earns Save

Appearing in a game just hours after allowing a run en route to a cataclysmic defeat, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek stepped into Thursday’s game in the ninth inning. His club held a two-run lead following eight brilliant innings from Aaron Nola and Neshek would lock up the win by recording his fourth save of... Read More

Aaron Nola Pitches Masterpiece Against Nationals

Thursday afternoon provided Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola with another important test in the NL Cy Young race. Taking on opposing ace Max Scherzer, the 25-year-old stymied the Washington Nationals, tossing eight shutout innings, allowing just five hits and striking out nine. This was Nola’s 11th consecutive outing of three runs surrendered or less. Not... Read More

Maikel Franco Crushes Home Run In Crushing Loss

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco drilled one of three home runs for the club in Wednesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The 25-year-old’s blast came in the first inning, a two-run blast that put the Phillies up by three. The home run was Franco’s 21st of the year, as he... Read More

Zach Eflin Hammered In Washington

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zach Eflin had another dreadful outing Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old lasted just 3 1/3 innings, surrendering 10 hits and five runs, walking two and striking out two as well. It was his shortest outing in a month, as he allowed four earned runs for a second consecutive start.... Read More

Justin Bour Doubles, Homers In Defeat

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Justin Bour started at first base once again Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals and played an important role for his offense. In the very opening frame, he drove in the game’s first run with a double, before smacking a solo home run two innings later. It was his first home run... Read More

Seranthony Dominguez Blows Save, Takes Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies currently find themselves in a dangerous skid and things took another turn for the worse Wednesday night in the nation’s capital. Leading by a run in the ninth, Seranthony Dominguez entered the game seeking a save but would surrender a heartbreaking, two-run home run as the Nationals walked off with the victory.... Read More

Neil Walker Drives In Two Runs In Miami Defeat

The New York Yankees didn’t have much to be proud of on Wednesday night if anything. After all, they dropped a game to the lowly Miami Marlins, recording three errors and managing just three runs. Two of three runs came off the bat of Neil Walker, who’s become one of the more instrumental bats in... Read More

Lance Lynn Implodes In Sixth Inning

For the majority of Wednesday night’s start against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park, New York Yankees starter Lance Lynn managed to keep the opposing offense in check. Although he put runners on in each of the first four innings, he managed to record five shutout innings while his offense mustered up one single run.... Read More

Chance Adams Struggles In First Relief Outing

After being recalled earlier on Wednesday following Aroldis Chapman’s injury and subsequent placement on the 10-day DL, New York Yankees rookie Chance Adams appeared against the Marlins. The 24-year-old entered the game in the seventh inning, surrendering a quick run before giving up two more in the eighth as the Marlins pulled away, eventually winning,... Read More