Odubel Herrera Drives In Another Run In Win

Twenty four hours after driving in a career-high five runs in the Philadelphia Phillies 11-0 destruction of the San Francisco Giants, outfielder Odubel Herrera was at it again on Tuesday. The 26-year-old recorded two hits from the No. 3 spot in the lineup, but it was his hit in the third inning that made a […]

Jorge Alfaro Smashes Homer In Phillies Victory

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro continued his topsy-turvy beginning to 2018 on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. The 24-year-old Colombian has been praised for his strong arm behind the plate, but at the plate he’s struggled to get in a rhythm, even resulting in lost starting time to backup catcher Andrew Knapp. Recently, however, […]

Zach Eflin Stymies Giants In Victory

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t need excellent pitching on Monday as they blew the doors off the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. They still did, however, as right-hander Zach Eflin improved upon his first start of the season last week. The 24-year-old tossed 6 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball, conceding just four hits and […]

Odubel Herrera Homers Twice In Blowout

The offensive hero for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night during the team’s 11-0 clubbing of the San Francisco Giants was Odubel Herrera. Batting third and starting in center field, he smacked a three-run home run in his first plate appearance, putting the Phillies up three in the opening frame. In the sixth inning, with […]

Carlos Santana Drives In Four Runs In Victory

Along with center fielder Odubel Herrera, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana played a significant part in the club’s 11-0 offensive explosion against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. The 32-year-old who has struggled mightily thus far into his tenure with the Phillies was batting fifth when he smacked a three-run home run to […]

Greg Bird Takes Part In Extended Spring Training Game

At long last, New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (ankle) took part in an extended spring training game Monday afternoon, playing in Clearwater, Florida. The 25-year-old served as the designated hitter and recorded a hit and two walks in five trips to the plate. Bird has been out since late March following surgery on […]

Phillies Promote Seranthony Dominguez

As a result of reliever Adam Morgan’s back injury and subsequent disabled list stint, the Philadelphia Phillies promoted pitcher Seranthony Dominguez on Monday from Double-A Reading. The 23-year-old is the 11th top prospect in the Phillies organization, according to MLB Pipeline. In 13 innings of work for Reading this year, he posted a 2.08 ERA […]

CC Sabathia Hints At Retirement If Yankees Win It All

New York Yankees veteran pitcher CC Sabathia admitted on Sunday that one more championship would likely seal the deal on his career. The left-hander said “one more parade” and he’s “pretty sure that will be it”, also admitting he thought the team would win it all last season. Sabathia and the Yankees are off to […]

Hector Neris Shuts Down Washington For Save

After the Philadelphia Phillies failed to pounce on a bases-loaded situation in the ninth inning of Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals, closer Hector Neris entered to ensure the victory. Since allowing three earned runs in his first outing of the season, the 28-year-old has only allowed one run and carried a streak of seven […]

Rhys Hoskins Home Run Propels Phillies

After losing the series opener to the Washington Nationals, the Philadelphia Phillies prevailed Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park. The offensive hero was the club’s star sophomore, Rhys Hoskins, who delivered a two-run home run in the opening frame. While early, it proved to be the biggest hit of the game, with the Phillies winning, 3-1. […]

Carlos Santana Fighting To End Slump

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana has gotten off to a rocky start in his tenure for the club. The 32-year-old newly-signed former Cleveland Indian was hitting .151 entering Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. He arguably had his best offensive game in nearly a month, recording two hits, including a home run, to […]

Drew Hutchison Provides Solid Relief In Loss

After Nick Pivetta was knocked around by the Washington Nationals on Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies turned to Drew Hutchison for some stability and length. The 27-year-old made his ninth appearance of the season, which would turn out to be his longest. He would go five innings, allowing just one run on three hits, walking […]

Nick Pivetta Stuffed As Phillies Lose

Facing the Washington Nationals in a key early series, the Philadelphia Phillies got no help from their starting pitcher on Friday. That was Nick Pivetta, who only went one inning before getting the hook, as the game was already out of hand. The 25-year-old surrendered six runs on five hits and three walks, conceding two […]

Tommy Kahnle Begins Throwing

On the disabled list since the second week of April, New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) has taken a major step in his rehab, as he began throwing earlier this week. The 28-year-old went down with right shoulder tendonitis, his first injury in four seasons. Manager Aaron Boone is hopeful that Kahnle could return […]

Masahiro Tanaka Falls Apart Late In No-Decision

For more than half of Thursday’s New York Yankees game against the Houston Astros, the road team was rolling, seemingly on their way to another shutout victory. On the mound was Masahiro Tanaka, who allowed only three hits through the first six innings, also striking out five along the way. In the seventh inning, however, […]

Gleyber Torres Clutch Late As Yanks Win Again

New York Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres might have earned his stripes on Thursday afternoon in Houston against the Astros. The 21-year-old came up huge late as his club was staring down a heartbreaking defeat. His first major action came in the second inning, as he hit a sacrifice fly that increased the Yankees lead to […]

Aaron Nola Blanks Marlins To End Skid

With the Philadelphia Phillies on a four-game losing streak heading into Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins, they needed a big performance from their No. 1 starter. Aaron Nola would deliver, going 7 1/3 innings and conceding just four hits and a walk with no runs. The 24-year-old also struck out 10 and picked up […]

Cesar Hernandez Ignites Philadelphia In Miami

Always the leadoff man that gets his offense going, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez did so once again on Wednesday in what would turn out to be a 6-0 victory against Miami at Marlins Park. The 28-year-old led off the game with a solo home run to center, giving ace Aaron Nola all the […]

Pedro Florimon Drives In Run In Victory

Starting on Wednesday due to Scott Kingery’s elbow discomfort, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Pedro Florimon certainly did not disappoint in his club’s 6-0 victory over the Miami Marlins. The veteran, who was batting seventh, recorded two hits and an RBI while also scoring a run himself. Florimon, 31, is into his second season with the Phillies, […]

Giancarlo Stanton Carries Yankees Offense In Win

The New York Yankees faced off against the Houston Astros once again on Wednesday night with familiar foe Dallas Keuchel on the mound. Entering the game, the Bronx Bombers had never homered off the former Cy Young winner, but that changed early on. Struggling outfielder Giancarlo Stanton delivered a two-run home run in the opening […]

Luis Severino Dazzles With First Complete-Game Shutout

New York Yankees ace Luis Severino had one of the best nights of his young career on Wednesday as he tossed the first complete-game shutout of his career. Facing the Houston Astros, who defeated him with a World Series berth on the line last season, the 24-year-old stymied the opposing club’s offense. In nine innings […]

Clint Frazier Activated, Optioned To Triple-A

In a flurry of moves that came after Jordan Montgomery’s injury, the New York Yankees activated outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) off the seven-day disabled list on Monday. He was assigned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders following a lengthy battle with a concussion and subsequent symptoms. The 23-year-old has already been with the minor league club […]

Jordan Montgomery To DL, Out 6-8 Weeks

After shockingly exiting Tuesday night’s game following just seven pitches through an easy inning of work, New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery was diagnosed with an elbow strain. On Wednesday after visiting with New York Yankees physician Christopher Ahmad, the 25-year-old is expected to miss six to eight weeks, which is a huge blow […]

Scott Kingery Out Against Marlins

One day after getting hit in the elbow in the ninth inning of a loss against the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery will not suit up for the Phillies on Wednesday. The 24-year-old started at shortstop on Tuesday but exited in the 10th inning. Pedro Florimon will start in his place on […]

Gary Sanchez’s Clutch Blast Propels Yankees

With the New York Yankees having been stymied all night by Justin Verlander, they entered the ninth inning in Houston on Tuesday with a scoreless tie. Now taking on the Houston Astros bullpen, the first two batters reached scoring position, giving them a golden chance to take the lead. With one away, catcher Gary Sanchez […]

After Relief Outing, Domingo German Likely Starting Sunday

Getting called into action significantly ahead of time on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park, New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German answered the call in a more than serviceable manner. The 25-year-old Dominican entered in the second inning of the game after Jordan Montgomery’s elbow injury. German went a season-long four innings, allowing four hits […]

Zach Eflin’s Quality Start Not Enough In Miami

Taking on the Miami Marlins Tuesday night, Philadelphia Phillies starter Zach Eflin did more than enough to earn a result. The 24-year-old, who was making his season debut after spending the first month of the year at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, went six innings, surrendering just one run on three hits. Eflin struck out four batters […]

Scott Kingery Exits After Being Hit By Pitch

Starting at shortstop as a result of Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford’s injury and subsequent disabled list stint, utility man Scott Kingery (elbow) was pulled from Tuesday’s game after getting plunked. The 23-year-old was batting seventh in the lineup when he was hit by a pitch on the elbow in the bottom of the ninth […]

Jordan Montgomery Exits Start With Injury

After just seven pitches, New York Yankees starter Jordan Montgomery was pulled from Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros with left elbow tightness. The 25-year-old showed no signs of trouble in his lone inning of work, pitching effectively to retire the side. In the top of the second, however, Domingo German began warming up in […]

Jake Arrieta Roughed Up In Miami

After a couple of brilliant starts seemed to settle him into his familiar groove, Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta was knocked around by the Marlins on Monday. The former Cy Young winner failed to get out of the fourth frame, tossing just 3 2/3 innings and surrendering six runs on eight hits and two walks. […]