Brandon Drury Starts At Second In Victory

While Gleyber Torres recuperates on the disabled list, the New York Yankees find themselves with a hole at second. Initially, Neil Walker appeared to be the favorite to take over the second base, Tyler Wade’s promotion and Brandon Drury’s return have added intrigue to the situation. On Saturday, Drury started at second and batted seventh.... Read More

Clint Frazier Recalled, Likely To Start Sunday

Prior to Saturday’s game in Toronto against the Blue Jays, the New York Yankees designated David Hale for assignment, while once again recalling Clint Frazier from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. While the 23-year-old would not start the game, he would come on in the sixth inning after center fielder Aaron Hicks felt cramping following a base-running play.... Read More

Brett Gardner Drives In Three As Yankees Win Again

After dropping the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, the New York Yankees entered Saturday afternoon needing a win. Leadoff man Brett Gardner did his best to single-handedly push his club to victory, recording two hits and driving in three runs as the Yankees emerged with an 8-5 victory. The 34-year-old is... Read More

Aaron Nola Remains Perfect At Home

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola is just two wins away from setting a personal record in his fourth professional season, and we haven’t reached the All-Star break yet. The 25-year-old dominated the Baltimore Orioles as the Philadelphia Phillies prevailed at home 4-1. Nola surrendered just one run across seven innings of work, striking out... Read More

Victor Arano Earns First Save

After Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez recorded a four-out save Tuesday night, manager Gabe Kapler gave another reliever the opportunity to save Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Holding a three-run lead, Victor Arano was summoned from the bullpen to pitch the eighth inning after ace Aaron Nola tossed seven frames. He would not... Read More

Nick Williams' Home Run Sets Up Home Win

The Philadelphia Phillies recorded just three hits to the Baltimore Orioles seven in Wednesday’s afternoon game at Citizens Bank Park. The three hits, however, came at major situations, resulting in four runs and a subsequent victory. The biggest of the game came from Nick Williams, who drilled a two-run home run. The 24-year-old now has... Read More

Masahiro Tanaka Has Successful Rehab Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (hamstrings) took another significant step forward Wednesday night, tossing five innings in a Triple-A rehab start. Pitching for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the 29-year-old struck out four batters in a 69-pitch performance against the Buffalo Bison of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The start came on the heels of facing... Read More

Neil Walker Looking At Increase In Playing Time

New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker was originally scheduled to have the day off for Wednesday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves but would wind up playing the final five innings of the game. He would be forced to come on as a result of Gleyber Torres’ persisting hip injury. With Torres headed for the... Read More

CC Sabathia Picks Up Sixth Victory This Season

In the rubber match of their three-game set against the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees picked up a victory on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx. CC Sabathia earned the win, allowing just two runs across six innings, his second quality start in a row and seventh in 16 starts. The 37-year-old has been in... Read More

Hip Injury Sends Gleyber Torres To DL

After being removed from Wednesday’s game following just four innings, the New York Yankees placed their star rookie Gleyber Torres on the 10-day disabled list with a right hip strain. The move was made after a mysterious couple of days that kicked off with Torres being given Tuesday off after manager Aaron Boone mentioned nagging... Read More

Gleyber Torres Exits After Just Four Innings

The New York Yankees are dealing with another possible injury and it involves their star rookie infielder. Gleyber Torres sat out Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves as he continues to deal with a recurring injury to his right hip. While manager Aaron Boone seemed optimistic about it, he did state that the 21-year-old deals... Read More

Kyle Higashioka Hits Second Home Run In Three Days

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka’s struggles were well-documented heading into this weekend. The 28-year-old had failed to get a hit through the first 22 plate appearances of his major league career, a cruel streak that stretched back to last season. On Sunday, however, he broke out with a home run. Tuesday night against the... Read More

Red-Hot Aaron Hicks Ties Personal HR Record

The New York Yankees continue to look at Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton as the power bats in the lineup, but an unlikely menace is joining the party. Center fielder Aaron Hicks is currently in his best form of the season following Tuesday’s performance. The 28-year-old batted cleanup, recording one hit, a two-run bomb to... Read More

Domingo German Fails To Earn Victory Against Atlanta

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German’s rollercoaster season with the Yankees suffered another bump on Tuesday against the National League East-leading Atlanta Braves. The 25-year-old appeared on his way to an easy win as his club jumped ahead to a six-run lead. After stranding one runner in each of his first four innings, however,... Read More

A.J. Cole Earns Win In Relief

Coming off a heartbreaking, extra-inning loss to the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees looked to even things up on Tuesday night but were in trouble when A.J. Cole was summoned. The 26-year-old, who was activated from the DL after Jonathan Loaisiga was demoted on Monday, entered the game in the fifth inning after a... Read More

Andrew Knapp Records Game-Winning RBI

Starting instead of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro behind the plate, Andrew Knapp wound up with the biggest hit of the night in Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Coming off a walk-off home run on Sunday, the 26-year-old’s fourth-inning RBI triple would ultimately be the game’s deciding run. It was the only hit of the... Read More

Shaky Seranthony Dominguez Earns Save

With the Philadelphia Phillies clinging to a one-run lead against the Baltimore Orioles late Tuesday night, Seranthony Dominguez was called on for a four-out save. The 23-year-old, who stormed onto the scene by not allowing a run through his first 12 appearances, has settled into the season after allowing some runs and bouncing back. Since... Read More

Zach Eflin Exits Sixth Straight Win With Blister

Led by starter Zach Eflin, the Philadelphia Phillies squeaked past the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. Eflin was brilliant, going seven innings and allowing just two runs on five hits with no walks and six strikeouts. While he went seven innings, the 24-year-old was removed after just 82 innings, with manager Gabe... Read More

Phillies Sign Ryan Goins

The Philadelphia Phillies bolstered their depth at the Triple-A level on Tuesday by signing veteran infielder Ryan Goins to a minor league contract. The 30-year-old had previously been with the Kansas City Royals this year, hitting .226 with eight doubles and six RBI in 41 games. The 30-year-old had been assigned to Triple-A Omaha with... Read More

Vince Velasquez Hits DL, Fifth Starter Unclear

The Philadelphia Phillies lost one of their starting pitchers over the weekend as Vince Velasquez (forearm) suffered an injury on Saturday. He was hit in the arm by a comebacker, resulting in a bruised right forearm and subsequent disabled list stint. In his absence, the Phillies originally called for Nick Pivetta to once again be a... Read More

Pat Neshek Could Provide Stability To Phillies Bullpen

At long last, Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek made his season debut for the Phillies on Sunday. Playing the Washington Nationals, the 37-year-old faced two batters, giving up a hit and retiring another before being pulled. Neshek was arguably the best pitcher in the club’s bullpen last season, and he made the All-Star team. The... Read More

Aaron Hicks' Fine Form Continues

One bright spot from the New York Yankees’ heartbreaking loss to the Atlanta Braves on Monday night was their starting center fielder Aaron Hicks. The 28-year-old has been producing at the plate as of late, hitting .317 over his last 15 games, but the highlight of his career came Sunday night. Wrapping up a weekend... Read More

Greg Bird Comes Up Short In Major Spot

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird once again disappointed Monday night for the club as they lost to the Atlanta Braves in extra innings. In four plate appearances, the 25-year-old managed one hit, walking once and striking out twice. His key moment of the game, however, came in the 10th inning, as he stepped... Read More

Jonathan Loaisiga Demoted After No-Decision

The New York Yankees suffered a frustrating, extra-inning defeat to the Atlanta Braves in the Bronx on Monday night and made some moves afterward. Jonathan Loaisiga, who started the game, was sent down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after the game, making way for A.J. Cole. The 23-year-old lasted just four innings, allowing three runs on five... Read More

Austin Romine Exits Game With Hamstring Tightness

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine exited Saturday’s 11-0 massacre at the hands of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning with a hamstring issue. The 29-year-old, who’s taken over starting duties in light of Gary Sanchez’s groin injury, underwent an MRI after the game which came back negative, but he’s being listed as... Read More

Hector Neris Pounded Again As Days Appear Numbered

Late in Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler went to Hector Neris to close out the ninth. Of course, this wasn’t a save situation, rather a garbage time appearance for the former closer who’s now at the very bottom of the depth chart. The 29-year-old came on with the... Read More

Scott Kingery's Three Hits Not Enough In Blowout Defeat

With J.P. Crawford on the sidelines with a broken hand, Scott Kingery has taken over every day starting shortstop duties for the Philadelphia Phillies. While he’s struggled defensively, June has been his best hitting month of the season, but lately, he’s been even better. Following three hits (including a home run), an RBI and two... Read More

CC Sabathia Dominates Red Sox In Victory

After a pair of starts against the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees veteran CC Sabathia wrapped up his June by pitching the opening game of a key three-game set against the Boston Red Sox in the Bronx. The 37-year-old was magnificent, going seven strong innings and allowing just one run on six hits and... Read More

Greg Bird Homers Twice In Yankees Win

Greg Bird’s performance at the plate has been the subject of much discussion since he returned to the New York Yankees after missing the first two months of the season with an ankle injury. On Friday, the club increased the pressure on the 25-year-old by recalling Brandon Drury from Triple-A after migraines, blurred vision and... Read More

Miguel Andujar Drives In Three In Easy Win

Heading into Friday’s pivotal series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, third baseman Miguel Andujar was in the midst of a major slump. Aside from the fact that he’s wrapping up his worst hitting month of the season, with a year-low .250 average, as of late, he was hitting worse. In the... Read More