Chance Adams Could Start For Yankees Saturday

After New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia only provided the Yankees with three innings in Thursday night’s defeat to the Red Sox, the club would eventually trot out Luis Cessa. The problem with that appearance for Cessa is that he was initially brought back to the majors to start Saturday afternoon’s game in light of […]

CC Sabathia Only Lasts Three Innings In Fenway Park No-Decision

Early on Thursday night at Fenway Park, the New York Yankees seemed poised for a victory, having scored the first four runs of the game. Starting pitcher CC Sabathia, however, really labored on the mound, never truly finding his rhythm. Ultimately, he would last only three innings, surrendering two runs on three hits and four […]

Gleyber Torres’ Two Home Runs Not Enough Wednesday

After New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray’s failure on Wednesday afternoon, the Yankees found themselves in a significant hole that they would not be able to maneuver out of. While the bullpen kept the Baltimore Orioles in check the rest of the way, the offense fell just short. In the ninth, rookie All-Star Gleyber Torres […]

Austin Romine Comes Up Small In Embarrassing Loss

Before former New York Yankees All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez sustained and later aggravated a groin injury, many fans of the Yankees were calling for backup catcher Austin Romine to become the starter. After all, Sanchez was struggling and Romine was excelling. Now, however, as the starter in Sanchez’s absence, the 29-year-old is proving he may not […]

Neil Walker Highlights Yankees RISP Failures

The New York Yankees have really struggled with the based loaded this past month. Heading into Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, the offense had gone 19 straight plate appearance with the bases loaded without a hit. After Miguel Andujar finally broke that streak in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s game, Neil Walker would […]

Lance Lynn Stops Bleeding In Yankees Debut

After New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray made a mess of his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx, the team called on starter Lance Lynn to make his club debut. Acquired before the trade deadline from the Minnesota Twins, the 31-year-old was brought to the club to be a reliever, which […]

Sonny Gray Knocked Around By Lowly Orioles

Having defeated the Baltimore Orioles three times already this season, New York Yankees starter Sonny Gray sought his fourth on Wednesday afternoon but failed miserably. The 28-year-old lasted just 2 2/3 innings in the Bronx, getting booed off the field after surrendering seven runs on eight hits. Things seemed to be headed in a much […]

Miguel Andujar's Home Run Blows Game Open

New York Yankees rookie third baseman Miguel Andujar has been the team's best hitter average-wise, and he once again came up big Tuesday night in a victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The 23-year-old tripled his club’s lead in the fifth inning with a three-run home run, effectively putting the game away. It was the only hit […]

Masahiro Tanaka Overcomes Shaky Opening For Win

New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka endured a shaky opening to his start Tuesday night in the Bronx against the Baltimore Orioles. Taking on the division’s last-place team, the 29-year-old threw over 30 pitches in the opening frame, hitting a batter and walking another before escaping. From that point forward, Tanaka was significantly better, ultimately […]

Seranthony Dominguez Escapes Jam For Save

Philadelphia Phillies closer Seranthony Dominguez appeared for the second time in a row against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park Tuesday night. While his appearance on Monday came in a non-save situation, Tuesday’s came in the ninth inning with his club up by two runs. Things got off to a rocky start, as he […]

Jorge Alfaro Drives In First Run In Win

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro set the tone early for the Phillies on Tuesday night en route to a victory over the top team in baseball, the Boston Red Sox. The 25-year-old, who could be seeing a sharp decrease in playing time soon, smacked an RBI double in the second inning, giving the Phillies a […]

Jake Arrieta Helps Phillies Snap Losing Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies finally won a game Tuesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak by taking down the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The club was led by starter Jake Arrieta, who pitched just as well as team No. 1 Aaron Nola on Monday. The 32-year-old went seven innings, surrendering just one run on […]

Maikel Franco Drives In Lone Phillies Run In Defeat

The Philadelphia Phillies took on the Boston Red Sox, baseball’s best team, Monday night at Fenway Park and matched up well. They would ultimately lose 2-1 in extra innings, as the offense simply couldn’t score runs. The club’s lone run, which came in the second inning, was a result of third baseman Maikel Franco’s hot […]

Odubel Herrera’s Blunders Overshadow Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera put forth another respectable offensive game Monday night at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Ultimately, however, it would be two plays which he flubbed that would define the game for the Phillies. First, he committed a major base-running blunder with Rhys Hoskins stuck in a rundown between third […]

Aaron Nola’s Dominant Start Not Enough In Boston

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off a brief, two-game set with the Boston Red Sox in a battle of first-place teams Monday night. On the mound was team ace Aaron Nola and he would perform exactly as the club could’ve hoped for. The 25-year-old went eight strong, surrendering just one run on four hits while walking […]

Aaron Hicks Goes For Three Hits In Win

Like many times before in this 2018 season, the New York Yankees counted on an outfielder to blast a home run en route to victory. Of course, with Aaron Judge on the sidelines, it wasn’t him and it wouldn’t be Giancarlo Stanton, either. It would be Aaron Hicks, who recorded three hits and set the […]

J.A. Happ Has Successful Yankees Debut

Finally making his New York Yankees debut Sunday afternoon, J.A. Happ defeated the Kansas City Royals for a successful first start. The 35-year-old went six innings, allowing just one run on three hits. The run came in his final inning of work when the left-hander surrendered a solo home run. While the strength of the […]

J.A. Happ Making Yankees Debut Sunday

After being acquired via trade from the Toronto Blue Jays, J.A. Happ will make his New York Yankees debut Sunday afternoon in the Bronx against the Kansas City Royals. The 35-year-old, widely regarded as the best pitcher available before the trade deadline expires, will make his final start in the month of July, a month […]

Odubel Herrera Hits Lone Phillies Home Run

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera recorded a two-run home run in the third inning of Friday night’s loss at Cincinnati to the Reds. The shot, which briefly put the Phillies ahead, was the only home run of the night the day after hitting seven in a comfortable victory. On this day, however, the pitching was […]

Nick Pivetta Strikes Out 12 In Defeat

The good news for Philadelphia Phillies starter Nick Pivetta is that he allowed his second-fewest number of earned runs in the month of July Friday night. The bad news was that it was five runs on eight hits, resulting in his ninth loss of the season. The 25-year-old did strike out 12, his second most […]

Nick Williams Records Four Hits In Victory

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Williams had himself his best game of the season, as he recorded four hits in a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ballpark. As part of his four hits on the night, he smashed two home runs, joining Maikel Franco and Rhys Hoskins in becoming the first […]

Aaron Judge Suffers Chip Fracture

News of New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge’s exam results have emerged following his getting plunked in the right wrist Thursday night in a win over the Kansas City Royals. According to examinations, the 26-year-old suffered a chip fracture of the right wrist, meaning he won’t be able to swing a bat in a game […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers Twice In Comfortable Win

At the center of the Philadelphia Phillies’ shellacking of the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night was outfielder Rhys Hoskins. The hefty slugger picked up three hits, but it was home run in the first inning that opened the scoring. In the sixth he drilled another, bringing his season total to 20. With Hoskins rolling, the Phillies […]

Ranger Suarez Wins In Debut

Making a spot start for the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday night, 22-year-old pitcher Ranger Suarez emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Reds. The left-hander went five innings, allowing four runs on six hits, including a pair of home runs. While it wasn't a productive start, it was good enough, as his offense bashed a whopping seven home […]

Didi Gregorius’ Home Run Sparks Offense

While the New York Yankees would wind up winning comfortably against the Kansas City Royals Thursday night, it was the fourth inning that sealed the deal. Holding a two-run lead heading into the frame, the Bronx Bombers benefitted greatly from shortstop Didi Gregorius’ three-run home run in the fourth, doubling their three-run lead. It was […]

Sonny Gray Records Win, Will Get X-Ray

New York Yankees right-hander Sonny Gray recorded his eighth victory of the season Thursday night in the Bronx, although it would end on a sour note. The 28-year-old took a come-backer off his non-pitching hand in the fifth, prompting manager Aaron Boone and the training staff to emerge from the dugout. While he would finish […]

Aaron Judge Heading For MRI

After being hit by a pitch in the right wrist, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was removed from Thursday night's game against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old was sent to the hospital after his removal for an MRI on the wrist. He was initially evaluated at Yankee Stadium, but the decision was made […]

Carlos Santana Drives In Three Runs In Matinee Victory

Playing an early game just hours after winning a 16-inning marathon, the Philadelphia Phillies once again beat the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park. The offensive star of the game for the home team was first baseman Carlos Santana, who led the team with two hits, including a major bases-clearing triple in the […]

Jake Arrieta Pitches Phillies Over Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies took down the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second consecutive game, sealing a series victory against the defending National League champions. The winning pitching performance came from Jake Arrieta, who seems to have figured things out in July. Apart from one bad start, which came his last time out, the 32-year-old has […]

Brett Gardner’s Struggles Renewed

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has gotten off to a slow start in this second half of the 2018 season. Since last Thursday’s game against the New York Mets, the 34-year-old has managed only three hits in 18 plate appearances. On Wednesday afternoon, in the rubber match against the Tampa Bay Rays, he went […]