Odubel Herrera Homers In Yet Another Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera’s fantastic form with the Phillies seems to be limited by nothing, as he continues to top performance after performance. On Friday night in what would ultimately be a laugher over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, the 26-year-old pounded out four more hits, scoring four runs and driving in two. […]

Carlos Santana Factors In Early And Often In Victory

The Philadelphia Phillies easily disposed of the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday night, handing the home club an embarrassing 10-run defeat. At the center of the action on offense was first baseman Carlos Santana, who batted cleanup on the day. His effect was felt from the onset as his first-inning single drove in […]

CC Sabathia Keeps Damage At Minimum

New York Yankees veteran starting pitcher CC Sabathia’s bounce-back month of June continued in Tampa Bay on Friday night as he pitched a solid game, ultimately getting handed a defeat against the Rays. The 37-year-old once again managed to limit the damage despite allowing a high number of hits, surrendering just one run on nine hits […]

Luis Cessa Tosses Two Scoreless Innings In Return

Out since late April with a left oblique strain, right-hander Luis Cessa was activated by the New York Yankees this week and made his return Friday night in Tampa Bay against the Rays. The 26-year-old was added to the major league roster in place of A.J. Cole, who went out with an injury of his […]

Brett Gardner Returns With Two Hits

After missing every game the New York Yankees played since last Saturday, outfielder Brett Gardner made his return on Friday, starting in left field and batting leadoff. Playing the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, the 34-year-old led the offense with two hits on a night when they were kept under control throughout. Gardner spent […]

Miguel Andujar Reaches Double-Digit Home Runs

After three consecutive hitless games last weekend, New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar seems to have found his way again during his club’s sweep of the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old recorded four hits during the series, including two home runs to go with four RBI. It was vital that he break out, as he […]

Luis Severino Continues Best Month Of Season

Although he’s been terrific for the entire season, Luis Severino is currently in an even better form than he was in the first two months of the campaign. The New York Yankees ace picked up his league-leading 11th victory on Thursday in a one-run victory over the Seattle Mariners. It was his third win in […]

Clint Frazier Continues Taking Advantage Of Playing Time

With New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner still on the sidelines since Saturday with a right knee injury, outfielder Clint Frazier continues to see consistent playing time after beginning his frustrating season in the minors. The 23-year-old started each of the three games against the Seattle Mariners, also getting a pinch-hitting appearance against the Nationals on […]

Phillies Interested In Adrian Beltre

According to new reports, the market for third basemen is heating up as we approach July, with a couple of major names circulating. While Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, who is approaching free agency, is the biggest name being discussed in trade talks, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly considering veteran Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers. […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Struggles In Second Start

Coming off his encouraging debut against the Tampa Bay Rays which resulted in a victory, New York Yankees rookie Jonathan Loaisiga’s encore came against the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old, who kept the strikeouts, ground outs and fly outs at a consistent pace, once again did the same on Wednesday, although those numbers were lower. That's […]

Gary Sanchez Hits Game-Tying Home Run In Win

Attempting to successfully complete their biggest comeback of the season after going down five runs, the New York Yankees slowly fought back against the Seattle Mariners Wednesday night. Down by two in the eighth, Gary Sanchez stepped up as the tying run. The 25-year-old has had incredible struggles for most of the season that culminated […]

Jonathan Holder Remains A Menace Out Of Bullpen

The New York Yankees bullpen is arguably their strongest weapon, right up there with their fear-inducing offense. While Dellin Betances is currently the class of the unit, not far behind is Jonathan Holder. The 25-year-old tossed 2 1/3 perfect innings Wednesday night, striking out two along the way. That makes 20 consecutive appearances without an […]

Giancarlo Stanton And Yankees Walk Off Against Seattle

After all his struggles early on with the New York Yankees, slugger Giancarlo Stanton has slowly seen improvements at the plate during the month of June. Heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners, he was hitting .269 across his last seven games, having hit three home runs during the stretch. In this game, […]

Mitch Walding Takes J.P. Crawford’s Roster Spot

In the aftermath of J.P. Crawford fracturing his left hand after getting hit on it Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies went to the minor leagues to fill his voided roster spot. Infielder Mitch Walding, who already had a brief stint in the majors at the end of May and beginning of June, was once again […]

Odubel Herrera Smacks Game-Winning Home Run

After the St. Louis Cardinals scored two runs in the sixth inning to tie Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, the home team wasted little time in regaining their lead. After Rhys Hoskins struck out swinging to begin the bottom of the seventh, center fielder Odubel Herrera stepped up […]

Jake Arrieta Goes Six Innings In No-Decision Against St. Louis

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta has had a rough month of June, and while he was better on Wednesday afternoon, there’s still plenty of work to do. Taking on the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park, the 32-year-old went six innings, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks. His five strikeouts […]

Edubray Ramos Picks Up Second Victory

After Jake Arrieta had done his part by recording a quality start, the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis  Cardinals were tied at three runs in the seventh inning. Reliever Edubray Ramos, the 25-year-old Venezuelan who has seen two save opportunities, converting one of them, came on. He would go on to close out the seventh before […]

Rhys Hoskins' Late Heroics Go Unrewarded

Tuesday night’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals was an offensive chess match, as both clubs traded runs to take leads and erase deficits all throughout the game. In the eighth inning of the game with the Cardinals holding a two-run lead, the Phillies managed to put two runners on with two […]

Seranthony Dominguez Takes First Career Loss

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez took a rare hit on Tuesday night, as the St. Louis Cardinals dealt him the first defeat of his professional career. The 23-year-old entered the game in the ninth inning after the Phillies offense had just come back to tie things at six runs. While Dominguez appeared well on his […]

J.P. Crawford Diagnosed With Fractured Hand

After being removed from Tuesday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the aftermath of him getting hit in the left hand, infielder J.P. Crawford was given the start at third base and was batting ninth, but he was pulled after the incident. After the game concluded, manager Gabe Kapler revealed the diagnosis, and […]

Miguel Andujar Breaks Out With Home Run

After winning the starting job at third base through his strong play early this season, New York Yankees rookie Miguel Andujar has recently fallen on hard times. Entering Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium, the 23-year-old was sitting with a minuscule .148 average across his last seven games, recording just four […]

Giancarlo Stanton Continues Hot Streak

After struggles and boos during the first two months of the regular season, New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton appears to have seriously figured things out as his club continues to win. Taking on the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in the Bronx, the 28-year-old drilled another home run to center field in the first […]

Domingo German Records Second Straight Victory

After losing his first four decisions in his first season as a starter in the major leagues, New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German appears to have turned a new page following another dominant performance. The 26-year-old went seven innings on Tuesday night, allowing just two runs on two hits while walking none and striking out […]

J.P. Crawford Exits Game After Hit By Pitch

The Philadelphia Phillies lost a starter early on during Tuesday’s matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. J.P. Crawford, who was batting ninth and playing at third base, took a fastball off his left hand. While the training staff entered the field to evaluate him, he remained in the game, only to later be removed when […]

Dellin Betances Unhittable Once Again

The New York Yankees had another masterful performance from their bullpen in Monday’s victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. After Jonathan Holder successfully walked the tightrope of a two-on, nobody out jam, David Robertson tossed a scoreless seventh. This set up Dellin Betances for his familiar spot in the eighth inning. The 30-year-old, […]

Aaron Hicks Smacks Go-Ahead Home Run

After he scored the game’s opening run off Giancarlo Stanton’s RBI single in the first, Aaron Hicks and the New York Yankees found themselves trailing by a run three innings later. In the fifth, Hicks stepped back up to the plate with pitcher Sonny Gray on and picked up his starting pitcher. The 28-year-old drilled […]

Jonathan Holder Escapes Mega Jam In Victory

After starter Sonny Gray put the first two runners on the corners to kick off the sixth inning Monday night at Nationals Park, the New York Yankees went to reliever Jonathan Holder. Clinging on to a two-run lead, Holder had his work cut out for him, but he came up huge to preserve the lead. […]

Sonny Gray Only Goes Five Innings, Gets Win

Taking on the Washington Nationals for the second time in five days, New York Yankees starter Sonny Gray once again managed to only go five innings Monday night, getting pulled after putting the first two runners on in the sixth. This time pitching at Nationals Park, the 28-year-old allowed two runs on six hits, hitting […]

Nick Pivetta Strikes Out 13 In No-Decision

Despite the fact that he wouldn’t record a victory on Monday night against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies starter Nick Pivetta was sensational. The 25-year-old went more than five innings for the first time in five starts, getting into the eighth inning. In all, he went 7 1/3 innings, surrendering […]

Aaron Altherr Plays Hero In Walk-Off Victory

After the bullpen coughed up a two-run lead in the ninth inning Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies headed into extra innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. In the 10th, they went down a run, setting up a painfully disappointing defeat. In the bottom of the frame, however, Rhys Hoskins led off […]