Jorge Polanco Swats Fifth Homer

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco drove in a pair of runs in Monday's victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Polanco drove in the first run of the contest on a fielder's choice, then added an insurance run in the 10th inning with a solo homer. The solo blast registered an exit velocity of 101.2 MPH […]

Miguel Andujar Goes Yard In Monday's Loss

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Andujar hit a 108.8 MPH single, then later put the Yankees on the board with a 365-foot, 102.2 MPH solo home run. The 26-year-old has gotten extra run in the outfield with Aaron Hicks […]

Jameson Taillon Fans Five In Losing Effort

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon took his fourth loss of the season on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Taillon went five innings, surrendering three runs on five hits along with five strikeouts compared to three walks. The veteran righty induced nine whiffs but was hit rather hard by the Rays' offense, as […]

Jose Berrios Pitches Season-High Eight Innings In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios put together a strong outing in Monday's no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles. Berrios pitched a season-high eight innings, allowing one run on five hits with six strikeouts and no walks. The 27-year-old registered only seven whiffs but induced eight groundball outs thanks to an average exit velocity of 84.5 […]

Gary Sanchez Sitting Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is sitting for Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez is 5-for-10 with a home run and two RBIs over his last four games, though he'll cede the catching duties to Kyle Higashioka, who will bat eighth against Rays' lefty Rich Hill.

Benjamin Rortvedt Goes Yard Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Benjamin Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Rortvedt hammered the first pitch he saw of the day 417 feet into the left-center field seats at an exit velocity of 105.8 MPH for his first long ball of the season. The 23-year-old owns […]

Matt Shoemaker Charged With Sixth Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was saddled with his sixth loss of the season in Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Shoemaker allowed five runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings pitched. He fanned five batters compared to one walk issued. Shoemaker registered 10 whiffs and an average exit […]

DJ LeMahieu Extends Hitting Streak To Four Games

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu recorded a pair of hits in the 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers Sunday. LeMahieu's second hit of the day registered an exit velocity of 101 MPH. He came around to score on a Gleyber Torres RBI base hit in the eighth inning for his team-leading 32nd run scored […]

Gary Sanchez Has Two-Hit Day

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez rapped a pair of singles for his second multi-hit game in the last four contests. Despite the strong effort, his batting average still stands at a paltry .202- and the expected metrics […]

Gleyber Torres Drives In One Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. Torres got the scoring started for New York in the eighth inning with an RBI single. Each of his batted balls were hit at exit velocities of 93 MPH or greater, though his solid […]

Michael King Takes Loss Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King was charged with the loss on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. King pitched just 2 1/3 innings, surrendering four runs, two earned, on two walks with a pair of strikeouts. He allowed just a 79.5 MPH average exit velocity, though he was plagued by some shoddy defense behind […]

Yankees Seeking Second Opinion On Corey Kluber's Shoulder

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) had a dye-contrast MRI performed in the hopes of getting a second opinion on his shoulder injury. Kluber was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain last week and won't be able to throw for four weeks, though the Yankees- likely thinking of last season's season-ending shoulder injury- […]

Luke Voit Expected To Miss At Least A Few Weeks

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) is expected to miss at least a few weeks as he recovers from a Grade 2 oblique strain. Voit was recently placed on the 10-day injured list, though he will certainly be forced to miss more than the minimum time with the ailment. The slugger will be […]

Kenta Maeda Dealing With Arm Soreness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (groin, arm) is dealing with some general arm soreness. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Maeda's groin injury is basically healed but that he's continuing to deal with some soreness that he has pitched through this season. The Twins said yesterday that the veteran right-hander will be out longer than […]

Max Kepler Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Kepler has been dealing with a sore hamstring for over a week and was removed from Saturday's contest after the ailment worsened. The Twins recalled Benjamin Rortvedt from the minors in a corresponding move. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the Twins "plan […]

Luis Arraez Could Be Out For At Least A Couple Of Weeks

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (shoulder) could miss "at least a couple of weeks" with a partial dislocation of his right shoulder, per manager Rocco Baldelli. Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list three days ago, though he'll apparently be forced to miss more time than the team initially thought. Arraez's absence should mean […]

Michael King To Start Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King will take the mound on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. King has pitched to a 2.29 ERA in 19 2/3 innings, though his 1.22 WHIP, 4.60 expected ERA, and 43.2 percent hard-hit rate paint a different picture. Still, the 26-year-old will have a chance to make his case […]

Deivi Garcia Charged With Second Loss, Optioned To Triple-A

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia was saddled with his second loss of the season on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Garcia pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts. The 22-year-old earned a solid 30 percent CSW, called strikes plus whiffs, with his changeup […]

Trevor Larnach Homers In Saturday's Win

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach swatted his third home run of the season in Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Larnach crushed the first pitch he saw 423 feet into the center-field seats at an exit velocity of 109.5 MPH. It's yet another towering home run for the talented prospect, who now owns a […]

Rob Refsnyder Plates Two Saturday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Refsnyder singled with the bases loaded in the fourth inning to give the Twins the lead, then added another base hit RBI in the eighth inning. The 30-year-old is on fire right now, with a .381 average, […]

Taylor Rogers Picks Up Fourth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers notched his fourth save of the season in a shaky performance against the Kansas City Royals. Rogers got into some trouble at first, allowing a leadoff double followed by a home run to Adalberto Mondesi. The lefty then retired the next three batters in a row with a pair […]

J.A. Happ Fans Five In Third Victory

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ earned his third victory of the season in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Happ pitched five innings, allowing two runs on three hits with a pair of walks and five strikeouts. The veteran southpaw's fastball played well, as he generated six of his seven whiffs with […]

Trevor Larnach Collects RBI Single

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach delivered an RBI single in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals Friday. Larnach stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning as a pinch hitter and delivered an RBI single with the bases loaded. The 24-year-old has recorded four hits in as many contests, […]

Mitch Garver Goes Yard

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Friday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Garver's home run was a no-doubter, traveling 424 feet at an exit velocity of 109.8 MPH. The veteran backstop is on fire at the dish lately, as he's riding a seven-game hitting streak […]

Randy Dobnak Allows Six Runs In Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Dobnak was saddled with his fourth loss of the season. Dobnak pitched six innings, allowing six runs on nine hits with one walk and three strikeouts. The 26-year-old cruised through four scoreless frames, but a promising outing was done in by the fifth and seventh innings, where he was charged […]

Rougned Odor Collects Four Hits

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Odor tied the game in the fifth inning with a 102.1 MPH homer to right field off of Tigers' righty Casey Mize. He added a trio of singles to cap off his strongest […]

Justin Wilson Blows Save Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Justin Wilson was charged with the loss and a blown save in Friday's defeat at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. Manager Aaron Boone turned to Wilson after Aroldis Chapman worked the ninth inning, though the lefty fell just one strike short of the save. The 33-year-old induced two quick […]

Gerrit Cole Notches Quality Start In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was effective over six innings of work despite not factoring into the decision on Friday night. Cole allowed one run over his six frames with six hits and a walk. He struck out five batters, his second-lowest total of the season. The ace right-hander generated 14 whiffs, and […]

Gary Sanchez Not In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a home run in Thursday's game but will be sitting out the series opener against the Tigers with Gerrit Cole on the mound. Kyle Higashioka will be behind the plate and will bat […]

Aroldis Chapman With The Team In Detroit

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (illness) is with the team in Detroit for their series against the Tigers. There was some doubt about whether Chapman, who is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness, would be able to make the trip to Detroit, though manager Aaron Boone said he's doing well. The veteran reliever was […]