Masahiro Tanaka Throws Simulated Game

New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanka tossed three innings of a simulated game Friday at the club’s spring training complex in Tampa, moving closer towards a return. The 29-year-old threw 48 pitches, facing minor leaguers and striking out four during the hitless outing. Most importantly, however, he reported no issues with his hamstrings, which he […]

Aaron Nola Tied For Most Wins In NL

Aaron Nola, the ace of the Philadelphia Phillies, wrapped up his most difficult month of the season with a victory that put him first in the National League in wins. The 25-year-old defeated the Washington Nationals in a division game on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. Nola allowed just one run in this, his […]

Seranthony Dominguez Records Second Straight Save

After a two-inning performance that resulted in his fifth save of the season Wednesday night against the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez was back on the mound Thursday night. Taking on the Washington Nationals, the Phillies failed to keep a three-run lead intact, forcing Gabe Kapler’s hand. With just two outs, both […]

Carlos Santana Slumping Once Again

In his first season in the National League following eight seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana is poised for the worst season of his career. After striking out twice and failing to record a hit in three plate appearances Thursday night against the Nationals, the Dominican is hitting an abysmal […]

Seranthony Dominguez Earns Two-Inning Save

After Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin’s masterful performance against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, manager Gabe Kapler wasted no time in going to his best reliever. Seeking to avoid a sweep, the skipper called for relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez to close out the game with a two-inning appearance. The 23-year-old, who took a loss […]

Rhys Hoskins' Home Run All The Scoring Phillies Need

With runs at a premium Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, one swing of the bat was enough to spare the Philadelphia Phillies of a sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees. As Zach Eflin kept the Yankees in check on the mound, slugger Rhys Hoskins would deliver the decisive blow. In the […]

Zach Eflin Stymies Yankees To Avoid Sweep

Looking to avoid a home sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Phillies righted the ship with starter Zach Eflin leading them to victory. The 24-year-old capped off a sensational 5-0 month with a seven-inning shutout performance, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out six. After going 1-2 in […]

Giovanny Gallegos Strong In First Appearance Since Return

After once again being promoted earlier this week from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Giovanny Gallegos made his second appearance of the season for the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Taking on the Philadelphia Phillies on the road, the 26-year-old came on in relief of starter Luis Cessa, entering the game in the fourth inning. He would have […]

Luis Cessa Loses, Gets Demoted

Seeking a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, the New York Yankees sent right-hander Luis Cessa to the mound. The move came as the club sought to give CC Sabathia extra rest and save him for their upcoming showdown with the Boston Red Sox. It would ultimately backfire, as […]

Pat Neshek Could Be Back After One More Rehab Outing

The day after making his second rehab appearance, this time for Double-A Reading, Philadelphia Phillies veteran reliever Pat Neshek (forearm, shoulder) is poised for a return at the beginning of July. The 37-year-old is set to make one more rehab appearance on Friday and could be activated soon thereafter. Neshek, who was with the Phillies last […]

Greg Bird Out, Neil Walker In For Yankees

Struggling New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird will be given the night off on Wednesday as the club seeks a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The 25-year-old has been abysmal since making his season debut following ankle surgery. Bird is hitting only .193 with three home runs and six RBI […]

Kyle Higashioka Seeks First Career Hit

After New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez sustained the groin injury that forced the Yankees to place him on the disabled list, Austin Romine moved into the starting spot behind the plate. His backup, meanwhile, was selected from the minor league system, as Kyle Higashioka was chosen. The 28-year-old was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this […]

Aaron Judge Sits, Brett Gardner Returns To Yankees Lineup

The New York Yankees will seek a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday and have made a few changes to their starting lineup. Brett Gardner, who was off on Tuesday, will return to left field and bat leadoff. That will push Aaron Hicks to right field, giving Aaron Judge the night off. Judge, 26, […]

Masahiro Tanaka Tosses Another Bullpen Session

Traveling with the New York Yankees as they find themselves in Philadelphia for a series against the Phillies, starter Masahiro Tanaka (hamstrings) tossed a second bullpen session Tuesday. The 29-year-old is inching closer to returning after going on the disabled list earlier this month with strains in both hamstrings. Afterward, manager Aaron Boone stated Tanaka was […]

Jake Arrieta Still Can’t Right The Ship

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta has had a nightmare month of June and he still can’t seem to get on track following another loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. The former Chicago Cubs starter was charged with six runs on nine hits in five innings, walking one but striking out five. […]

Pat Neshek Allows One Run In Rehab Outing

After making his first rehab outing on Saturday with Single-A Clearwater, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek made his second on Tuesday night, this time with Double-A Reading as he moves closer towards a return. Neshek pitched the eighth inning of the game, surrendering one run on two hits while striking out a batter. In all, […]

Gleyber Torres Drives In Two As Yankees Win Again

Now settling into the fifth spot in the batting order after spending most of the early season batting ninth, New York Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres continues to make his case for an All-Star selection. The 21-year-old picked up two hits on Tuesday, driving in two runs, both coming with his RBI single in the third. […]

Chasen Shreve Recovers From Last Outing

While the New York Yankees bullpen has been a force that has played a major role in the club’s strong season thus far, a member of the unit has had a hard time in 2018. Left-hander Chasen Shreve, who posted a sensational 0.79 ERA in April, has been disastrous since then. Entering Tuesday’s game, he […]

Dominant Luis Severino Rolls Over Philadelphia

It seems that every time New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino pitches, he walks away leading the league in wins, and Tuesday night wasn’t any different. The 24-year-old stymied Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park, firing seven shutout innings with six hits and no walks allowed. He also struck out nine, lowering his ERA to 2.12 […]

Aaron Hicks' Leadoff Home Run Sets Up Yankees Victory

With Brett Gardner having the night off, the New York Yankees started Aaron Hicks in center and had him bat leadoff in the club’s second game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Leading off Tuesday’s game at Citizens Bank Park, the 28-year-old drilled a home run to center, later driving in another run with a sacrifice fly as […]

Pat Neshek Making Another Rehab Outing Tuesday

At long last, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek (forearm, shoulder) made a rehab outing with Single-A Clearwater on Saturday without any setbacks occurring. Now the 37-year-old is set to make another with Double-A Reading on Tuesday, and while Neshek admits he’s feeling increasingly better, he’s not quite sure when he would return. The All-Star reliever has […]

Amidst Trade Rumors, Maikel Franco Drills Home Run

While rumors began circulating last week that the Philadelphia Phillies were possibly interested in acquiring veteran third baseman Adrian Beltre from the Texas Rangers, nothing was said about the club’s current third baseman. That would be Maikel Franco, who is now subject of trade speculation himself. There are reports linking the 25-year-old with a possible […]

Hector Neris Tosses Scoreless Inning In Return

After getting demoted to Triple-A following multiple disastrous outings as the closer of the Philadelphia Phillies, reliever Hector Neris was brought back after Edubray Ramos went on the DL with a right shoulder impingement. Neris would appear in Monday night’s game against the New York Yankees coming on in relief of starter Vince Velasquez. His […]

Vince Velasquez Strong But Outmatched By Rookie

Hosting the American League powerhouse New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Phillies got the kind of pitching performance they hoped for. Vince Velasquez, Monday’s starting pitcher, went six innings, allowing just two runs on three hits. Once again he dealt with command issues, walking four batters while also striking out seven. With 96 pitches under his […]

Aaron Judge’s Home Run Fuels Win In Philly

With New York Yankees rookie pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga dealing on the mound, outfielder Aaron Judge had the biggest hit of the game on Monday, delivering a home run to left in the fifth inning, increasing his club’s lead to two runs. It was his 20th home run of the season, breaking a brief deadlock between him […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Bounces Back In Victory

In his third professional start with the New York Yankees, starter Jonathan Loaisiga bounced back with a victory, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning. Taking on the Phillies in Philadelphia for his first National League start, he went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out eight in a […]

Gary Sanchez Estimated To Miss 3-4 Weeks

After news broke early on Monday that New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez would indeed be placed on the disabled list with a groin strain, manager Aaron Boone wasn't positive about how long Sanchez would be out. It was revealed the 25-year-old suffered a Grade 1 strain, which will cost him approximately three to four […]

Giancarlo Stanton Picks Up Five Hits In Defeat

Although the New York Yankees would get swept by the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon, outfielder Giancarlo Stanton continued his recent form of terrific production at the plate. The reigning NL MVP had six plate appearances, recording five hits and walking in his final turn at bat. He smashed another home run, his third […]

Masahiro Tanaka Throws Successful Bullpen Session

The New York Yankees received some positive news Sunday morning as they prepare to wrap up a road series in Tampa Bay against the Rays. Masahiro Tanaka, out since June 8th after injuring both his hamstrings running home on a sacrifice fly, tossed a successful bullpen session. The 29-year-old tossed 26 pitches, explaining he was […]

Sonny Gray Finding The Wrong Consistency

All along during this 2018 season, the New York Yankees have sought consistency from starter Sonny Gray, who they acquired last season in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. He seems to be settling into a consistent form, but it’s a negative one. The 28-year-old was tagged with his fifth loss of the season Saturday […]