Clint Frazier Taking Small Steps Towards Return

Now on the disabled list for over a week, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) is taking minor steps towards returning, perhaps to the major league roster. The 23-year-old suffered a concussion a month ago and experienced headaches, reportedly even forgetting the names of his cats. Frazier has been slowly getting back into playing shape,... Read More

Jordan Montgomery’s Start Still In Place

Despite Monday’s snowstorm and subsequent cancellation of the New York Yankees home opener, the club still plans to throw starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday when the game is played. The 25-year-old could’ve been skipped, but the club will not opt to do so, reinforcing their faith in Montgomery. The left-hander, heading into his second professional... Read More

Ben Lively Starting For Phillies On Tuesday

Despite the game being pushed back a day due to inclement weather, allowing the Philadelphia Phillies have decided to stick with fifth starter Ben Lively. The 26-year-old, whose start on Monday at Citi Field was snowed out, made 15 starts in his rookie season last year. He went 4-7 with a 4.26 ERA, starting his career... Read More

Adam Warren Diagnosed With Ankle Contusion

New York Yankees reliever Adam Warren (ankle) made his season debut Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, lasting only three batters. Appearing in the sixth inning, the right-hander was hit in the leg by a comeback line drive, which resulted in an out. While he smiled, Warren didn’t even attempt to toss a pitch with the... Read More

Miguel Andujar In Sunday’s Starting Lineup

The day after New York Yankees outfielder Billy McKinney’s injury and subsequent disabled list stint led to his promotion, third baseman Miguel Andujar will make his season debut in the series finale against the Blue Jays. The 23-year-old will play as Sunday’s designated hitter, batting seventh at the Rogers Centre. Andujar saw major league action in... Read More

Vince Velasquez Rocked In Season Debut

After a promising spring training, Vince Velasquez’s regular season began in a manner all too familiar. The pitcher with obvious talent but consistent struggles was rocked tonight in Atlanta en route to a 15-2 defeat. Taking the mound with a two-run lead from the start, Velasquez allowed seven runs within the first three innings, getting... Read More

Scott Kingery Picks Up Two More Hits In Defeat

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Scott Kingery started for the second consecutive game at a second different position tonight in Atlanta. The 23-year-old started at shortstop and batted sixth in the club’s 15-2 blowout defeat. His first hit came in the fourth, when he led off with a double as the team already trailed by five runs.... Read More

Billy McKinney Exits Early With Injury, Placed On DL

The injury woes continue to pile for the New York Yankees early on in this 2018 season. Entering the season with Clint Frazier and Jacoby Ellsbury already injured, they lost Aaron Hicks after opening day, with Billy McKinney being promoted. McKinney, 23, suffered a left shoulder strain today after crashing into the outfield wall in... Read More

Tyler Austin Homers Twice In Defeat

With the power bats of the New York Yankees once agains struggling to produce this afternoon in Toronto, first baseman Tyler Austin did his best to lead the club to victory. The 26-year-old drilled a game-tying, two-run home run in the fifth inning to tie the game at two runs. Once the Blue Jays took... Read More

Dellin Betances Flails Again, Earns Loss

Only two appearances into the season, New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances is displaying worrying signs that he may not fix his problems from last year. After allowing a home run to the first batter he faced on Opening Day, the four-time All-Star tossed two innings in today’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. After... Read More

Rhys Hoskins Goes Yard In Win

Former rookie phenom Rhys Hoskins has carried his 2017 form into the new season with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 25-year-old picked up a pair of doubles in yesterday’s extra inning defeat against Atlanta and drilled a solo home run to left for the first run of the game. Hoskins had one more hit for a... Read More

Scott Kingery Picks Up Two Hits In Debut

It only took until the second game of the 2018 season for Scott Kingery to make his much anticipated debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23-year-old took over third base from Maikel Franco today, batting sixth. After striking out in his first plate appearance, he singled in the fourth inning. His second hit of the... Read More

Carlos Santana Stars In Phillies Victory

Free agent acquisition Carlos Santana played his first major role in a victory for the Philadelphia Phillies today against the Atlanta Braves. Coming off an extra-inning loss on Thursday. He first drove in his club’s second run of the afternoon with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. After the Braves took the lead in... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Allows A Run, Earns Save

Making his second appearance in as many games to kick off the 2018 season, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman faced his first save situation tonight in Toronto. With the Yankees holding a 4-1 lead, Chapman struck out the first two batters, seemingly on the verge of an uneventful appearance. Then, however, he allowed a... Read More

Brandon Drury Drives In Two As Yankees Win Again

On a night where the power bats of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez went silent, the bottom of the New York Yankees’ lineup propelled a victory. At the center of the show was third baseman Brandon Drury, who drove in two runs from the eight spot en route to a 4-2 victory. The... Read More

Masahiro Tanaka Superb In First Season Start

Coming off a rough 2017 regular season, difficult 2018 spring training and demotion from opening day, Masahiro Tanaka gave the Yankees quite the positive spark tonight in Toronto. Making his season debut at the Rogers Centre, the Japanese hurler went six innings, allowing just three hits, one of which was a home run resulting in... Read More

Pat Neshek Placed On DL

The Philadelphia Phillies have suffered their first injury of the regular season, as reliever Pat Neshek has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain. The All-Star re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason following the club trading him to Colorado before the 2017 trade deadline. Last season, he posted a... Read More

Aaron Judge Could See Time In Center Field

Following the surprising announcement that New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks would be placed on the disabled list with a muscle strain in his right rib cage, the Yankees began pondering their lineup. The club admitted today that outfielder Aaron Judge could see time in center field as a result, a significant change for the slugger, who... Read More

Cesar Hernandez Drills Home Run In Opening Day Defeat

For the second season in a row, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman and leadoff man Cesar Hernandez hit the club’s first home run of the season. The 27-year-old led off the top of the sixth with a solo blast to right, sparking a four-run inning that gave his team a five-run lead. At the time the... Read More

Hector Neris Earns Loss To Begin Season

On the day where Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler shook up the fantasy world when he implied the club wouldn’t go with a fixed closer, Hector Neris was tagged with a loss. The club suffered a disappointing, 8-5 defeat in walk-off fashion after taking a five-run lead. Neris, who was widely expected to be the... Read More

Dellin Betances The One Negative For New York Thursday

The New York Yankees enjoyed their first Opening Day victory in seven years with an all-around great team performance at the Rogers Centre on Thursday. With starting pitcher Luis Severino and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton leading the way, the only weak point for the club was reliever Dellin Betances and his continued struggles. The 30-year-old allowed a home run... Read More

Luis Severino Strong In Opening Day Start

Becoming the first pitcher not named Masahiro Tanaka to start for the New York Yankees on Opening Day in four years, Luis Severino had a strong first statement for the new season. The 24-year-old already held a two-run lead when tossed his first pitch, escaping an early jam with a strikeout after walking two batters.... Read More

Early Hook Of Aaron Nola Dooms Phillies

Young ace Aaron Nola did his job for the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon in Atlanta on Opening Day. The 24-year-old was pulled with one on and one out in the sixth inning, having surrendered just three hits while walking one and striking out three. Shockingly, Nola only tossed 68 pitches before his removal. The... Read More

Giancarlo Stanton Has Dream Debut For Yankees

After all the hype surrounding his arrival to the New York Yankees on the heels of an MVP-winning season, Giancarlo Stanton delivered the goods in Toronto. In his first plate appearance with his new club, the 28-year-old drilled a home run to center field on the second pitch he saw. Stanton recorded another home run... Read More

Carlos Santana Enters New World Today

After a World Series appearance in 2016 and historic winning streak last season, Carlos Santana bid farewell to the Cleveland Indians and signed with the upstart Philadelphia Phillies. It’d be quite the story if the Phillies reach that level, as they’re viewed to be rebuilding this year. Santana will be surrounded by younger players, making... Read More

Nick Williams Seems Guaranteed To Have Playing Time

Entering Spring Training, it appeared the Philadelphia Phillies would have a position battle in the outfield. Now, however, manager Gabe Kapler has announced his outfield rotation between four players, ensuring all will have playing time. This helps Nick Williams, who could’ve been the odd man out. The 24-year-old arrived last season over an 83-game stint,... Read More

Cesar Hernandez Holding On To Starting Job At Second

Despite Philadelphia Phillies second base prospect Scott Kingery’s hot spring, contract extension and promotion to the majors, Cesar Hernandez remains the starting second baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the most consistent hitters on the team, hitting .294 in each of the past two seasons. The Phillies have assembled... Read More

Maikel Franco Could Finally Deliver On Potential

After delivering 25 home runs in his first full season back in 2016, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco failed to capitalize last season. His home run total dipped instead of increasing, as did his average, RBI and total hits, while he lost playing time. Looking forward, his .234 BABIP last season could serve as... Read More

Aaron Hicks Readies For Everyday Starting Job

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is set to take over a famous position Thursday as he starts in center field for the franchise. The 28-year-old has command of the position, edging out Jacoby Ellsbury, as he’ll bat fifth on Opening Day in Toronto. Despite injuries, Hicks is coming off a career year that saw... Read More

Dellin Betances Feeling Confidence As Season Begins

Following a 2017 season that saw his quality suffer a steep decline, New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances didn’t do himself any favors with his spring training. The All-Star reliever pitched to an ugly 6.75 ERA, but he still feels good about his ability to perform this season. The 30-year-old isn’t specifically looking at the... Read More