Chance Adams Recalled By Yankees

In the aftermath of closer Aroldis Chapman being placed on the 10-day disabled list, New York Yankees right-hander Chance Adams has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 24-year-old made his major league debut earlier this season, starting in Boston against the Red Sox as a result of J.A. Happ’s DL stint. Adams was respectable, going […]

Aroldis Chapman Placed On DL

After he exited Tuesday night’s game following just six pitches, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday afternoon prior to the club’s game against the Marlins. The official diagnosis is left knee tendinitis, an issue that has plagued him all season, although he’s been able to pitch through […]

Vince Velasquez Pitches Well In Another Short Outing

For the third consecutive time, Philadelphia Phillies starter Vince Velasquez lasted less than five innings in his start. Taking on the Washington Nationals just hours after the hosts traded away two of their best players, Velasquez went just four innings, two innings before a 106-minute rain delay and two after. He allowed just one run […]

Victor Arano Hammered In Defeat

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Victor Arano entered Tuesday night’s game at Nationals Park with the bases loaded and just one out in the fifth. The 23-year-old managed to escape the jam and would come back out for the sixth. In that frame, however, it all fell apart for the Mexican native. Arano surrendered four runs, including […]

Roman Quinn Hits First Career Home Run

One bright spot for the Philadelphia Phillies in Tuesday night’s defeat to the Washington Nationals was outfielder Roman Quinn. The 25-year-old started in right field and batted ninth, picking up two hits including his first career home run in the fifth inning. Quinn has seen action in most of the games the Phillies have played […]

A.J. Cole Loads Bases With No Outs, Then Escapes

In the 11th inning of Tuesday night’s game at Marlins Park, the New York Yankees sent out reliever A.J. Cole. Immediately, the decision appeared to backfire as he walked the opening batter en route to loading the bases with nobody out. The 26-year-old was in desperate need of a positive outing after having surrendered at […]

Miguel Andujar Nets Winning RBI With Sac Fly

In the 12th inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park, New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded. It was the rookie’s 25th plate appearance with a man on third base and less than two outs this season. With a sacrifice fly […]

Giancarlo Stanton Picks Up Two Hits In Miami Return

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton made his return to Marlins Park Tuesday night, receiving a warm ovation from the heavily-Yankee crowd. At the plate he was solid, picking up two hits, including a thunderous double to left field in the fifth inning. His biggest moment came with the bases loaded in the 12th inning, […]

Aroldis Chapman Exits After Just One Batter

After just one batter and one pitch to the second batter, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman exited Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins. With just six pitches under his belt, the fireballer motioned to the dugout for the trainer and he was immediately removed from the game, After the game, which the Yankees […]

David Robertson Records Save Against Toronto

The New York Yankees sent out reliever David Robertson to pitch the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night. The game would ultimately end after seven, with rain causing the abbreviated affair. The 33-year-old Robertson, who served as the closer of the Chicago White Sox during his stint there, picked up his third […]

Neil Walker’s Three-Run Blast Fuels Yankees

New York Yankees utility player Neil Walker hit the biggest blast on Friday night in a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. In the fourth inning of the game, before a lengthy rain delay, the 32-year-old blasted a three-run home run to put the Yankees ahead by a run. While the Blue Jays would tie […]

Pat Neshek Picks Up Third Save

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek picked up his third save of the season Friday night against the New York Mets. With Seranthony Dominguez having the night off, the veteran reliever was summoned to close out the ninth after another fantastic performance from Aaron Nola. Neshek would allow one hit but ultimately close out the game, […]

Aaron Nola Punches Out 11 Mets In Win

The Philadelphia Phillies continued their winning ways Friday night as they downed the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. On the mound was ace Aaron Nola, who went seven strong, surrendering just one run on three hits while striking out 11 batters. The 108-pitch resulted in the 14th victory of his fantastic season, while […]

Rhys Hoskins Reaches 25 Home Runs

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins reached a significant milestone in the second half of Thursday’s doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park against the New York Mets. The 25-year-old batted cleanup and drilled a key three-run home run in the first inning, pulling his team ahead after they’d gone down by two runs. It was Hoskins’ 25th […]

Scott Kingery Goes Yard In Home Victory

Just hours after pitching and getting smoked by a whopping 20 runs, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Scott Kingery played a role as his offense recovered to split a doubleheader against the New York Mets. The 24-year-old recorded two hits batting from the seventh spot, including a solo home run that increased his team’s lead to two […]

Wilson Ramos Adds Three More Hits In Win

After zooming out to a fantastic team debut Wednesday night, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos followed the performance up with three more hits in Thursday night’s game. With the Phillies seeking a split of a doubleheader following a historic defeat in the opening game, Ramos’ three hits included an RBI single in the second inning […]

Hector Neris Strikes Out Side In Blowout Defeat

Philadelphia Phillies reliever and former closer Hector Neris made his second consecutive appearance Thursday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets. The 29-year-old, who lost the closer role and posted a 6.90 ERA en route to being demoted in June, eventually posted a 1.45 ERA with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. […]

Ranger Suarez And Sloppy Defense Doom Phillies

In the first game of Thursday’s home doubleheader against the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies sent out Ranger Suarez for his second career start. The 22-year-old, who won late last month against the Cincinnati Reds would once again allow four earned runs. Unfortunately, however, sloppy defensive play would result in four unearned runs for […]

Vince Velasquez Let Off Hook By Offense

Through the first two innings of Wednesday night’s home game against the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies starter Vince Velasquez appeared to be heading towards a positive start. Successfully overcoming runners on base in each of the first two frames, he was undone by a stressful third inning that all began when he walked the […]

Seranthony Dominguez Locks Up 11th Save

Philadelphia Phillies closer Seranthony Dominguez entered Wednesday night’s game in the eighth inning after reliever Pat Neshek ran into trouble. With the Phillies holding a three-run lead, the rookie closer managed to escape the eighth. Later, he would retire the side in order in the ninth for his 11th save of the season. This was […]

Wilson Ramos Drives In Three Runs As Phillies Prevail

Making his debut with his new team, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos couldn’t have asked for a better first impression. The All-Star catcher drove in three runs and recorded three extra-base hits in Wednesday night’s victory over the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park. Ramos ripped a double in the fourth to put the […]

Sonny Gray Ineffective Out Of Bullpen

New York Yankees reliever Sonny Gray was passed over in favor of Luis Cessa when CC Sabathia’s injury opened up a spot in the rotation. It was the latest embarrassment for the former Cy Young finalist, although he would later come on in Tuesday’s game. After Cessa couldn’t complete four innings, Gray would be the […]

Greg Bird's Struggles Continue In Tampa Bay Loss

The New York Yankees continue to give first baseman Greg Bird opportunities as the starting first baseman, but he just can’t seem to get in a rhythm. The 26-year-old, who once again has dealt with injuries this season, went hitless in four plate appearances Wednesday as the Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays. Bird […]

Luis Cessa Comes Up Small In Defeat

New York Yankees spot starter Luis Cessa had another opportunity Wednesday night as he took over for CC Sabathia, who was placed on the DL this week. The Mexican native failed to give his club length, lasting just 3 1/3 innings and surrendering five runs on seven hits. This continues what has been a career […]

Ronald Torreyes Starts, Gleyber Torres Sits Wednesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will be given a day off on Wednesday as the slumping rookie will give way to a familiar face. Ronald Torreyes, a fan favorite who was surprisingly demoted earlier this season will make his first start since returning to the major league club earlier this week. Torres, an […]

Wilson Ramos Starting For Phillies Wednesday

At long last, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos will make his team debut against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The All-Star was acquired from Tampa Bay prior to the trade deadline but had been on the disabled list since mid-July with a left hamstring strain. With his return, Jorge Alfaro […]

Tommy Hunter Takes Loss In Tight Game

The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox remained in a deadlocked 1-1 game into the eighth inning Tuesday night in the city of brotherly love. After Nick Pivetta’s strong seven innings and Pat Neshek’s scoreless seventh, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tommy Hunter was the next man summoned from Gabe Kapler’s bullpen. The 32-year-old, currently in his first […]

Rhys Hoskins Is Philadelphia’s Lone Offense In Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies lost a very tight game to the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park with a final score of 2-1. The offense was very difficult to come by on the night, as the Phillies managed just two hits. One of those came off the bat of slugging outfielder Rhys Hoskins, whose […]

Nick Pivetta Strong In No-Decision Against Boston

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta’s successful August continued on Tuesday night as he took on the dreaded Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park. The 25-year-old kept baseball’s best team in check across six innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out six. It was his third consecutive quality start to […]

Dellin Betances Allows First Home Run In Three Months

Entering Tuesday night’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances had once again established himself as one of the best relievers in the sport. After all, he’d allowed just one run since the end of May, striking out 49 batters across that span. On this day, however, he would […]