Luis Severino Ineffective In No-Decision

In what was supposed to be a duel between two of the finest pitchers in the American League, the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians would end up in a home run battle. Yankees ace Luis Severino would only go five innings in one of his worst outings of the year. There were some alarming... Read More

Nick Pivetta Strikes Out Seven In Road Victory

Philadelphia Phillies starter Nick Pivetta overcame a late stumble to pick up his sixth victory of the season, defeating the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards Thursday night. After managing to pitch just 3 2/3 innings in his first two appearances of July, the 25-year-old arguably had his best performance in nearly a month, going 6... Read More

Jorge Alfaro’s Three-Hit Night Fuels Victory

Batting ninth in an American League ballpark on Thursday night, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro led the way for the offense in a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The 25-year-old, who shares starting duties with Andrew Knapp, picked up a season-high three hits on the day, scoring a run in the third inning first.... Read More

Seranthony Dominguez Back In Ninth Inning, Earns Save

After Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Victor Arano spent a week as the main closer, manager Gabe Kapler called on Seranthony Dominguez to once again assume that role. The 23-year-old initially took over the job by force, making 12 consecutive scoreless outings to begin his career. On Thursday, he entered with a one-run lead intact and tossed... Read More

Enyel De Los Santos Optioned To Triple-A

A day after making his professional debut for the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field against the New York Mets, Enyel De Los Santos was optioned back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. It was a move that was widely expected, as the club announced a corresponding move would be made on Thursday. De Los Santos tossed 6... Read More

Tyler Wade Picks Up Three Hits In Start

While in the minors with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last month, New York Yankees infielder Tyler Wade took a page out of teammate Brandon Drury’s book and spoke of his frustrations of being stuck in the minors. On Wednesday, the 23-year-old recorded three hits in a start at second base and even launched his first career home... Read More

Greg Bird Hits Second Homer In As Many Days

Could New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird be on the comeback trail? The 25-year-old’s last couple of games certainly make it seem that way. On Wednesday night in New York’s easy victory over the Orioles, he delivered just one hit, his first career grand slam which busted the game wide open. He now has... Read More

Sonny Gray Salvages Baltimore Series For Yankees

Heading into Wednesday’s series finale at Camden Yards, the New York Yankees were hoping to avoid an embarrassing series loss to the Baltimore Orioles, and they sent perhaps their most inconsistent starters to the mound. Sonny Gray, however, delivered exactly the performance his club needed, firing six shutout innings and striking out eight in the... Read More

Carlos Santana Back In Terrible Slump

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana has been one of the worst free-agent acquisitions of the season, as he’s well on his way to a career-worst year. The 32-year-old went hitless from the leadoff spot in four plate appearances Wednesday night as the Phillies were shut out in a 10-inning defeat. Across his last seven... Read More

Vince Velasquez Goes Six Scoreless Innings In Return

The Philadelphia Phillies activated starting pitcher Vince Velasquez prior to Wednesday's game against the New York Mets, sending him to the Citi Field mound. The 26-year-old, who was struck by a line drive in his last start back in June, was away for exactly 10 days. On Wednesday, he was strong against the Mets, firing... Read More

Mark Leiter Jr. Looking Sharp In July

After being brought back to the majors from Triple-A Lehigh Valley at the end of June, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. is pitching significantly better. The 27-year-old has made four appearances this month, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings. He’s allowed just two hits and a walk, striking out three batters. While his position on... Read More

Maikel Franco Continues Torrid July

Nobody on the Philadelphia Phillies has gotten off to a better start in July than third baseman Maikel Franco. Perhaps motivated by rumors that the Phillies were seeking someone at his position before the trade deadline, the 25-year-old is hitting .409 this month. The hot streak reached new heights on Tuesday against the New York... Read More

Dellin Betances Beaten In Baltimore

Heading into Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances was in one of the finest forms in the league. Across his last 15 games, he’d put forth a 0.63 ERA, striking out 26 batters in 14 innings. While this was not his night, he’s likely to stay in that form... Read More

Greg Bird Carries Offense On Tame Night

The New York Yankees suffered another gut punch of a defeat Tuesday night, and while they managed five runs, only one man stood out at the plate. Starting first baseman Greg Bird, who has struggled after a prolonged absence to start the season, drilled a three-run home run in the fifth inning of the game... Read More

Masahiro Tanaka Shaky In Return From Injury

After a month on the disabled list, Masahiro Tanaka made his return to the New York Yankees Tuesday night at Camden Yards. Taking on the Baltimore Orioles, the 29-year-old wasn’t very effective, lasting just 4 1/3 innings and allowing three runs on six hits. He walked two, struck out five and allowed a key home... Read More

Austin Romine Drives In Three Runs In Baltimore Victory

After New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka started the first game of Monday’s doubleheader, catcher Austin Romine returned to the starting lineup for the second game. He would have a terrific game, drilling a two-run home run in the sixth before doubling in New York’s ninth run of the game in the ninth inning. With Gary... Read More

Luis Cessa Tosses Six Shutout Innings For First Win Of Season

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Cessa had his best start in nearly two years on Monday night, ensuring the club split their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. The 26-year-old tossed six shutout innings, walking three and striking out four en route to victory. It was his first victory of the season and... Read More

Masahiro Tanaka Starting For Yankees Tuesday

After over a month on the disabled list, New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (hamstrings) is set to return to the mound for the New York Yankees on Tuesday in Baltimore against the Orioles. The 29-year-old strained both of his hamstrings running out a sacrifice fly at Citi Field on June 8th. While he’s second on... Read More

Late Home Run Dooms CC Sabathia In Baltimore

Kicking off a doubleheader at Camden Yards Monday, the New York Yankees had CC Sabathia on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles. The veteran, who was coming in off a pair of quality starts that resulted in wins, suffered a different fate on Monday. Sabathia tossed three shutout innings to begin the game, but allowed... Read More

Rhys Hoskins Manages Just One Hit In Two Starts

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins struggled in two starts on Monday as his club played a doubleheader at Citi Field against the New York Mets. Starting in left field and batting second in both games, he got off to a promising start in the opening game, recording an RBI single in the second inning, but... Read More

Aaron Altherr Strikes Out Three Times In New York Loss

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr is in the midst of a terrible stretch at the plate and Monday’s doubleheader in New York did nothing to help him escape. The 27-year-old made a cameo in the opening game, coming on and being retired in a pinch-hitting situation. He started the second game, however, which the Phillies... Read More

Seranthony Dominguez Goes Two Scoreless Innings In Defeat

Now seemingly the No. 2 man in the bullpen pecking order with the Philadelphia Phillies, Seranthony Dominguez has not let the demotion hurt his performances on the mound. The rookie came on in the first game of Monday’s doubleheader against the New York Mets, entering the game in the eighth inning. The score was tied... Read More

Victor Arano Loses, Earns Save In Doubleheader

New Philadelphia Phillies closer Victor Arano had a rollercoaster day on Monday as his club played the New York Mets in a doubleheader. The 23-year-old came on in the 10th inning of the club’s opening game with the score tied at three. His outing would be a short one, as five pitches into his inning,... Read More

Cesar Hernandez Likely To Return Monday

Following sitting out both Saturday and Sunday’s games for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Pittsburgh Pirates, second baseman and leadoff man Cesar Hernandez is poised to return Monday. With the Phillies scheduled to take on the New York Mets in a doubleheader, Hernandez is likely to return, as the injury wasn’t very serious, to begin... Read More

Andrew Knapp Goes Hitless From Leadoff Spot

Perhaps for the first and last time in his career, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp batted leadoff on Sunday afternoon, the first catcher in franchise history to do so. The decision came as starting second baseman and regular leadoff man Cesar Hernandez sat out another day as he nurses a foot injury. The 26-year-old has... Read More

Drew Anderson Shaky In First Start

Making the first major league start of his career, Philadelphia Phillies starter Drew Anderson wasn’t chaotic, but wasn’t exactly effective, taking a loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Taking the hill Sunday afternoon, the 24-year-old went just five innings, allowing four runs, and although he wasn’t exactly helped out by his offense, he took the loss.... Read More

Nick Williams Triple Sets Off Comeback

After six innings in Pittsburgh on Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies trailed the Pirates by two runs. In the seventh, however, they would score three runs to take the lead for good, and the scoring was ignited by outfielder Nick Williams. The 24-year-old stepped to the plate with Carlos Santana on and delivered a triple to... Read More

Jake Arrieta Gets Back On Track With Win

After a disastrous June, Philadelphia Phillies start Jake Arrieta perhaps took a turn for the better Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the old division rival from his days with the Chicago Cubs. The 32-year-old surrendered just two runs across seven innings of work, striking out eight, his most in a game since April. He allowed... Read More

Victor Arano Closes Again For Phillies

For the second time in three games, Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler went to Victor Arano to close out a victory. With the club up just one run against their inter-state rival Pittsburgh Pirates, the 23-year-old Mexican native came on and gave up a hit, but struck out two en route to his second save.... Read More

Luis Severino Labors En Route To 14th Win

It was far from his best performance, but New York Yankees ace Luis Severino emerged from Saturday afternoon’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with his MLB-leading 14th victory of the season. Severino would go just five innings, allowing three runs and throwing 97 pitches, but he benefitted greatly from a fast start by his... Read More