Amed Rosario In Fine Form Heading Into Season

After settling in and having a much better second half of the season in 2018, New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has backed that up with a strong spring training. The 23-year-old has hit .333 in 15 games this Spring, stealing three bases, driving in 10 runs and smacking a pair of home runs. Heading […]

Wilson Ramos Hit in Hand, Avoids Injury

After taking a wild pitch off his hand earlier Sunday, New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos gave his club and their fans a scare by exiting the game early. While the newly-signed 31-year-old went for an X-ray, the results came back negative. Ramos will travel with the club should be in the starting lineup for […]

Greg Bird's Roster-Spot Chances Increase

In the aftermath of New York Yankees infielder Tyler Wade's demotion to Triple-A, the possibility that the Yankees could carry two players currently engaged in a position battle increased. Luke Voit and Greg Bird are currently battling it out for the starting job at first base, but it was assumed that only one would make the […]

James Paxton Wraps Up Spring On High Note

As he readies to embark on his first season with the New York Yankees, Canadian left-hander James Paxton finished off his spring with his third victory. The 30-year-old went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out five against the Minnesota Twins. Considering the potency of his offense, this is the […]

Masahiro Tanaka Effective In Last Tuneup

With the 2019 MLB regular season just five days away, New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka made his last spring training outing before taking the mound for Opening Day. The Japanese veteran pitched just two innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing just one hit and striking out three to end his preseason […]

Zack Wheeler Ready For Season After Lengthy Spring Outing

This past Wednesday, New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler threw 91 pitches in a minor league start, appearing ready for the new season. The 28-year-old tossed seven scoreless innings, striking out six along the way. Wheeler is expected to make one last Spring start on Monday before making his season debut next weekend in Washington […]

Brandon Nimmo Appears To Have Overcome Obstacles

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has had quite the eventful spring this year. After being sidelined earlier with a sore shoulder, he caught a stomach virus that further sidelined him. Now, however, on the cusp of the new season, the 25-year-old appears set to go. Taking on the Miami Marlins this past Thursday, he […]

Yankees Not Worried About J.A. Happ

After a sensational stint with the New York Yankees following a trade last season, J.A. Happ re-signed with the Bronx Bombers. This Spring, however, has been an abysmal one for the 36-year-old veteran. He's surrendered 10 runs in 11 innings of work, but while getting routinely torched might worry his manager, that appears to be […]

Mets Imply Roster Spot For Peter Alonso

There are increasing signs that the New York Mets will indeed carry first baseman Peter Alonso on their Opening Day roster. With the season just days away from kicking off, Jed Lowrie and Todd Frazier both remain in injury limbo, opening up a spot for the 24-year-old first baseman. While the Mets haven't specifically stated he […]

Luke Voit Will Avoid First Base Fate For Now

With just days until the start of the 2019 MLB regular season, the New York Yankees are still seemingly undecided over the starting first baseman. Entering the spring, the club had both Luke Voit and Greg Bird in competition for the everyday job, with the loser surely losing out on a spot on the big […]

Aaron Hicks' Opening Day Status Uncertain

Conflicting reports are arising out of the New York Yankees spring training camp on Friday regarding the club's starting center fielder, Aaron Hicks. Newly signed to a contract extension, Hicks has missed the past two weeks with lower back stiffness and soreness. While the 29-year-old stated he felt confident he'd be ready for Opening Day, Yankees […]

Luis Severino Diagnosed With Rotator Cuff Inflammation

After being scratched from his Spring Training start on Tuesday, New York Yankees starter Luis Severino went for an MRI on his shoulder. The results revealed rotator cuff inflammation and the club plans to shut him down for two weeks before receiving an injection and resuming his throwing program. Team manager Aaron Boone said it […]

Aaron Hicks Signs Extension With Yankees

The New York Yankees quietly locked up their starting center fielder on Monday, agreeing to a seven-year, $70 million contract extension with Aaron Hicks. The contract includes a club option for the 2026 season, replacing his current one-year deal. Hicks, 29, was acquired from the Minnesota Twins prior to the 2016 season and has been […]

The Luke Voit Show Enters Postseason

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit has become something of a legend in his brief stint in the Bronx, as he's become a home run-hitting menace, imposing his will in a takeover of the starting first base job. On Wednesday night, the 27-year-old made his postseason debut and came up huge late. In the […]

Aaron Judge Leads Way For Yankees Into ALDS

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge had the first hit of Wednesday night's American League wild-card game in the Bronx. After Luis Severino retired the side in order to kick off the game, the 26-year-old reigning AL Rookie of the Year smashed a two-run home run, giving his team a quick lead. He later spearheaded […]

Dellin Betances Enters Early, Gets Win

After New York Yankees starter Luis Severino was removed from Wednesday night's American League wild-card game in the fifth inning, manager Aaron Boone went to reliever Dellin Betances. Perhaps entering a game earlier than ever in his professional career, the 30-year-old New York native inherited two base runners, but was brilliant for two innings, retiring all […]

Luis Severino Brief But Effective In Win

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone put his faith in starting pitcher Luis Severino for Wednesday night's American League wild-card game, and the 24-year-old rewarded him. While Severino went just four innings, he struck out seven, allowing just two hits and escaping a major, bases-loaded jam. Severino was much better than last season, when he started […]

Justus Sheffield Escapes Jam In Debut

With the New York Yankees in command Wednesday night in the Bronx, manager Aaron Boone opted to call Justus Sheffield into the game. The 22-year-old, currently the highest-rated prospect in the New York Yankees organization, debuted against the archrival Boston Red Sox. Although his club held a nine-run lead, Sheffield clearly had some jitters, walking […]

Aaron Hicks Drives In Three Runs As Yankees Pummel Red Sox

The New York Yankees delayed the Boston Red Sox's divisional celebration at least for one more night as they pummeled their eternal rivals 10-1 on Wednesday in the Bronx. One of the star performers at the plate was outfielder Aaron Hicks, who recorded two hits and drove in three runs in the winning effort. The […]

Luke Voit Bashes Two Home Runs In Victory

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit's rise has been quite the surprise as he's earned the club's position as the primary first baseman. After sitting out the first game of New York's three-game set against the Boston Red Sox, the 27-year-old went perfect at the plate, recording four hits in four plate appearance. Additionally, […]

Luis Severino Once Again Beats Red Sox At Home

Feeding off a positive outing his last time out in Minnesota, New York Yankees starter Luis Severino picked up his 18th win of the season Wednesday night, taking down the Red Sox. With Boston once again looking to lock up the American League East division title, the 24-year-old went seven strong innings, allowing just one […]

Odubel Herrera Hits First Home Run Of September

It took nearly three weeks, but Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera recorded his first home run of the month in a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets. Hosting the division rival Wednesday night, Herrera batted sixth and started in left field, smacking a two-run home run in the fourth inning to give his club […]

Zach Eflin Beats Mets With Five Shutout Innings

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zach Eflin picked up his second consecutive victory Wednesday night as he shut down the New York Mets in a five-inning effort. The 24-year-old, who won two in a row for the first time since early July, allowed just three hits and three walks. Eflin also struck out nine, his most since […]

Aaron Nola Falls One Out Short Of Win

With 5 2/3 innings under his belt Tuesday night, Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola was removed from the game, with manager Gabe Kapler calling for Pat Neshek. Neshek would retire the final batter of the inning, earning a victory as a result. It was a disappointing finish for Nola, who allowed two runs on six […]

Jorge Alfaro's Blast Seals Victory

Trailing in the sixth inning against the New York Mets Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro stepped to the plate after his club tied things up. The 25-year-old, who lost the starting catcher job earlier this season, drilled a three-run home run to deep left-center field, giving his team a […]

Neil Walker's Blast Propels Yankees To Victory

The New York Yankees only had three hits against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night in the Bronx. They still managed to prevail, however, as Neil Walker provided the biggest hit of the game. Starting at first base over Luke Voit and Greg Bird, the 33-year-old stepped up to the plate in the seventh with […]

Aaron Judge Goes Hitless In Return To Lineup

At long last, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made his return to the starting lineup just in time for the club to host the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night in the Bronx. The 26-year-old, who was out since late July with a wrist injury, batted second and started in right field. The All-Star would […]

J.A. Happ Stymies Red Sox In No-Decision

New York Yankees starter J.A. Happ was originally scheduled to make his second start in a Yankees uniform against the archrival Boston Red Sox but would be placed on the DL beforehand. On Tuesday night, however, he finally took the mound as a Yankee against the Red Sox and did quite well. The 35-year-old went […]

J.P. Crawford Hits Big Triple In Loss

Starting at shortstop once again, Philadelphia Phillies infielder J.P. Crawford managed just one hit in three plate appearances, but it was a major one. In the fifth inning, with the Phillies trailing four runs to none, the 23-year-old stepped up with the bases loaded and drilled a three-run triple, pulling the club to within a […]

Jake Arrieta's Struggles Continue In No-Decision

Make that five consecutive starts for Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta without a quality start. The 32-year-old started against the New York Mets Monday night, going just five innings and surrendering four runs on nine hits, walking one and striking out six. While the Phillies offense eventually came around to tie the game, the club […]