Clint Frazier Sticking With Yankees For Now

Although he was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this week due to the club’s games in a National League venue, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier will remain with the club as they return to American League action. The Yankees opted to go with Frazier over a reliever due to the more frequent pinch-hitting situations, with […]

Cesar Hernandez’s Home Run Fuels Comeback

With the Philadelphia Phillies having been shut out through the first five innings of Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, they entered the sixth staring at a possible disappointing loss to the lowly opponents. Leading off the inning, however, was the club’s terrific leadoff hitter, Cesar Hernandez, who promptly drilled a game-tying solo home […]

Pedro Florimon Records Two Hits In Victory

Starting once again at shortstop in the absence of JP Crawford, veteran infielder Pedro Florimon played a significant role in the Philadelphia Phillies’ victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The 31-year-old, who was batting seventh, played a prominent role in the club’s big sixth inning, connecting on an RBI single to left than increased […]

Nick Pivetta Strikes Out 11 In Victory

Playing the lowly Baltimore Orioles in a Wednesday afternoon matinee, the Philadelphia Phillies benefitted greatly from starting pitcher Nick Pivetta, who arguably turned in his finest performance of the season. The 25-year-old went seven strong, conceding just one run on two hits, with one walk and 11 strikeouts, tying his personal record. With his lone […]

Yankees Series In Washington Postponed

The New York Yankees were set to resume Tuesday night’s game and play their second game against the Nationals at Nationals Park on Wednesday, but both have been called off due to rain. Steady rain has been falling along the east coast, initially forcing a stop to Tuesday’s series opener midway through the sixth inning. […]

Greg Bird Activated On Saturday

At long last, the New York Yankees will field the lineup they long envisioned for the 2018 season. That’s because first baseman Greg Bird will be activated before Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim after an ankle injury and surgery that sidelined him since before the season. In his absence, the Yankees […]

Masahiro Tanaka Struggles Early, Dominates Later

Early on in Tuesday’s series opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees, starter Masahiro Tanaka labored. The 29-year-old allowed a home run in the first inning, followed by a pair of doubles and a single in the second inning, resulting in two more runs. From the third inning on, however, Tanaka settled into […]

Tyler Austin Brings Yankees Even In Suspended Game

With Masahiro Tanaka struggling early for the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, the offense found itself in an early three-run hole. Although they made opposing starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez work hard for his outs, it wasn’t until the fourth inning when their first runs came in. The two runs scored in that frame came […]

Giancarlo Stanton Smashes Home Run In Yankees Victory

With ace Luis Severino on the mound, the New York Yankees successfully won a seventh consecutive series, defeating the Oakland Athletics, 6-2 on Sunday. The offensive hero on the day was Giancarlo Stanton, who batted cleanup and served as DH. Stanton picked up four hits, including a solo home run in the fifth, his 10th […]

Edubray Ramos Serves As Closer, Earns Save

The Philadelphia Phillies switched things up on Sunday, calling on reliever Edubray Ramos to close out a game against the New York Mets. Leading 4-2, manager Gabe Kapler called on the Venezuelan instead of closer Hector Neris following a blown save on Friday night. Ramos, 25, has been terrific early on in this season, carrying […]

Jake Arietta Silences Mets Bats

For most of Friday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, the home team was sitting pretty, riding the right shoulder of a former NL Cy Young Award winner. Jake Arrieta had his longest start of the season, going 7 1/3 innings while allowing zero runs, five hits, and two walks. He […]

Hector Neris Blows Save As Phillies Win Streak Snapped

The Philadelphia Phillies carried a four-game winning streak into Friday’s series opener against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. After Jake Arrieta tossed seven masterful innings, the home club maintained a one-run lead heading into the ninth. Manager Gabe Kapler called on closer Hector Neris to ensure victory, but the Dominican native failed […]

Brandon Drury Not Yet Ready To Return

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury has not yet escaped symptoms from the migraines that originally landed him on the disabled list last month and as a result, will not be activated when his rehab stint expires. The 25-year-old, who arrived from the Arizona Diamondbacks via trade this offseason, described years of blurred vision after […]

Tommy Kahnle Poised To Return In Less Than Two Weeks

No longer dealing with the symptoms of right shoulder tendonitis that landed him on the disabled list, New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle is inching closer and closer towards returning. Out since April, the 28-year-old has thrown some bullpen sessions with all the pitches in his repertoire, experiencing no pain and admitting he was pleased […]

Dellin Betances’ Second Inning Woes Continue

While All-Star reliever Dellin Betances has pitched better than he did early on in the season, one thing has become quite clear about how he should be used. The 30-year-old is starting to shown signs that using him for a second inning is not a good idea. Betances pitched into his second inning of work […]

CC Sabathia Struggles As Yankees Drop Series Finale

Seeking a sweep of the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, the New York Yankees sent out veteran left-hander CC Sabathia. The 37-year-old had his shortest outing in nearly a month, surrendering four runs on nine hits in four innings of work. With 82 pitches and five strikeouts under his belt, a prolonged rain delay made […]

Greg Bird’s Pending Return Causing Positional Changes

As New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird moves closer towards a return from the disabled list, the current crop of Yankees is already preparing. Neil Walker, who signed with the club for chances to start at first and second base, has begun practicing at third. This comes as Bird is poised to return within […]

Odubel Herrera Cannot Be Stopped

There's no denying that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera is one of the hottest hitters in the game at this point. The 26-year-old picked up three more hits and drove in two runs as the Phillies prevailed 6-3, finishing off a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants. Herrera’s average now stands at .353, while […]

Vince Velasquez Leads Phillies Sweep

The Philadelphia Phillies finished off a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants on Thursday behind the arm of Vince Velasquez. The enigmatic right-hander got off to a troubling start, surrendering a home run in the first and later allowing two more runs in the second. At the plate, however, Velasquez did solid, picking up […]

Phillies Recall Jake Thompson, Demote Zac Curtis

Prior to Thursday’s home game against the San Francisco Giants, the Philadelphia Phillies made a move that altered their bullpen. Left-hander Zac Curtis was demoted in favor of Jake Thompson, leaving the club without a left-handed pitcher. The Phillies have long moved into somewhat of an exclusive right-handed pitching staff, having last had a southpaw […]

Neil Walker Ignites Another Yankees Rally

Starting at first base for the New York Yankees on Wednesday, Neil Walker recorded just one hit in three plate appearances. The hit, however, came at a most opportune time, with the Yankees trailing by a run in the bottom of the eighth. The 32-year-old ripped a leadoff double to left field, eventually coming around […]

Brett Gardner’s Big Hit Propels Yankees Over Boston

Heading into Wednesday’s AL East rivalry matchup against the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner was really struggling. Hitting .198, he responded with his best game of the season, recording three hits. His biggest of the game, however, came in the eighth, with his club trailing by a run. The veteran drilled […]

Aaron Judge Smashes Late Home Run In Another Win

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had a fantastic game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, recording three hits and scoring three runs. His biggest impact, however, unquestionably came in the eighth inning, with Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel on the mound. Stepping to the plate immediately after Brett Gardner’s two-run triple put the club […]

Maikel Franco Picks Up Three Hits In Victory

Alongside Carlos Santana, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco formed a lethal duo in the club’s 11-3 thrashing of the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old continues his red-hot streak with three more hits on Wednesday, including a solo home run in the fourth. Across his last 15 games, the Dominican native is hitting .339 but […]

Carlos Santana Carries Load Again As Phillies Coast

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana is beginning to turn a corner as his club continues to win and move further over .500. The 32-year-old extended his hitting streak to six games on Wednesday, with a three-hit performance in Philadelphia's 11-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. He made an immediate impact, drilling an RBI […]

Nick Pivetta Goes Five Scoreless In Another Win

Although he didn’t allow a run on Wednesday night, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Nick Pivetta only managed to go five innings in his team’s 11-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old, who was lit up by the Washington Nationals his last time out, tossed 96 pitches in his five scoreless innings, striking out seven […]

Aroldis Chapman Shuts Boston Down In Save

With the New York Yankees holding on to a slim 3-2 lead Tuesday night in the Bronx, manager Aaron Boone called on closer Aroldis Chapman to finish off the Boston Red Sox. The Cuban Missile has been relatively dominant thus far, having blown just one save, but his night would begin against Rafael Devers, who […]

Giancarlo Stanton Homers Twice To Beat Red Sox

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton seems to be getting comfortable smacking home runs in pairs. The 28-year-old connected on two home runs Tuesday night in a 3-2 victory over the rival Boston Red Sox, putting the Yankees in a tie for both the American League East lead and the best record in baseball. It […]

Luis Severino Gets No-Decision After Strong Start

Coming off his first career complete game, which was also a shutout, New York Yankees ace Luis Severino took the mound in the Bronx against the rival Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The 24-year-old breezed through the first four innings of the game before running into trouble in the fifth inning. Starting off with a […]

Brett Gardner Risking Playing Time

The New York Yankees are the best team in baseball as of Tuesday night, boasting the best record in the sport and currently on the hottest run. Their leadoff man, however, has struggled mightily, despite his offense’s explosion. Veteran outfielder Brett Gardner is hitting an abysmal .198 following a hitless performance against the Red Sox. […]