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Didi Gregorius Smacks Two Homers In Win
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is trying his very best to get back on track in June after a horrendous May. The 28-year-old smashed two home runs on Tuesday night, leading the way in a 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium. He’s now hitting .286 this month after hitting an incredibly-poor […]
RDelgado 6 years agoScott Kingery Leads Phillies Offense To Victory
Batting fifth and starting at shortstop on Tuesday night, Scott Kingery was the offensive star of the game as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. The 24-year-old kicked things off earlier, smacking a three-run home run to left in the very first inning. While it was his only hit of […]
RDelgado 6 years agoCC Sabathia Returns To Winning Ways
Beginning a two-game home set against the Washington Nationals Tuesday night, the Yankees received a solid performance from one of their championship veterans. CC Sabathia recorded his fourth win of the season with a shutout performance against the National League East club. The 37-year-old went 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and three walks while […]
RDelgado 6 years agoAaron Nola Strikes Out 10 In Another Victory
As they struggle to remain in the hunt for the National League East, the Philadelphia Phillies were rewarded with another brilliant outing from their ace Aaron Nola on Tuesday night. Hosting the Colorado Rockies, the 25-year-old stymied the visitors, allowing one run on four hits across 6 2/3 innings, striking out 10 and walking none. […]
RDelgado 6 years agoGary Sanchez Benched At Least Through Wednesday
The New York Yankees have decided to give their All-Star catcher a three-day rest period. Gary Sanchez, who is hitting an abysmal .190 this season, was benched for Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, with manager Aaron Boone stating he’d be given Wednesday off as well. The 25-year-old does have 12 home runs and 35 […]
RDelgado 6 years agoJonathan Loaisiga Starting For Yankees Thursday
The New York Yankees once again looked from within to replace an ailing starting pitcher. With Masahiro Tanaka on the disabled list following a base-running mishap, the club announced that minor league pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga will start on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx. The 23-year-old right-hander from Nicaragua has spent this […]
RDelgado 6 years agoBrandon Drury Growing Frustrated In Minors
New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury is sounding quite frustrated as he remains deadlocked with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The 25-year-old, who arrived via trade from Arizona this past offseason, stated he “wasn’t happy” about the decision to stick him in the minors after his injury. His demotion is a direct result of Miguel Andujar’s […]
RDelgado 6 years agoMasahiro Tanaka Hits DL After Running Mishap
After exiting Friday’s game with stiffness in both hamstrings, New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka was placed on the disabled list Saturday with mild strains. The 29-year-old was running from third to home in order to score a run when the injury happened, as he was seen gingerly heading back into the dugout after scoring. […]
RDelgado 6 years agoCarlos Santana Drives In Two Runs In Loss
Despite the Philadelphia Phillies getting blown out by the Milwaukee Brewers at home, there was one player who had a successful game. First baseman Carlos Santana, who batted cleanup, recorded only one hit but managed to drive in two runs in a 12-4 defeat. His first came in the fourth, as he hit a sacrifice […]
RDelgado 6 years agoVince Velasquez Pummeled By The Brewers
As bad as starting pitcher Vince Velasquez has been at times during his enigmatic career with the Philadelphia Phillies, he reached a new low on Friday night. Taking on the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park, the 26-year-old lasted just 3 2/3 innings, surrendering a career-worst 10 runs on nine hits and two walks. He struck […]
RDelgado 6 years agoCesar Hernandez Records Three Hits
While the Philadelphia Phillies pitching effectively killed any chance of victory on Friday night, the club’s leadoff man continued to do what he excels at. Taking on the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park, second baseman Cesar Hernandez recorded three hits in five plate appearances, although it would result in no runs. That was largely […]
RDelgado 6 years agoAaron Judge To Undergo Tests On Thumb
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge jammed his thumb in the first inning of Friday’s series-opening victory against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The 26-year-old was sliding into second base when it happened, and the team’s trainers opted to tape his left thumb in an effort to avoid swelling. After the game, Judge […]
RDelgado 6 years agoAroldis Chapman Locks Up Another Save
After the New York Yankees scored four runs after going down a run early in Friday’s opening game of the Subway Series against the New York Mets, they entered the ninth with a three-run lead. Manager Aaron Boone called on closer Aroldis Chapman, who has been significantly better than he was last season. On Friday […]
RDelgado 6 years agoGiancarlo Stanton Still Owns Citi Field
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton added an insurance run for his club on Friday night as they took on the New York Mets in the first game of this season’s Subway Series. The 28-year-old had not recorded a hit through his first three plate appearances but would deliver a solo home run to left […]
RDelgado 6 years agoBrett Gardner Hits Clutch Home Run In Victory
After they lost starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka early due to stiffness in his hamstrings, the New York Yankees remained deadlocked in a 1-1 ballgame with the New York Mets at Citi Field. The game stretched into the eighth inning still tied, but that came to an end. With Gleyber Torres on base, veteran outfielder Brett […]
RDelgado 6 years agoDylan Cozens Exits With Injury
Taking on the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies seemingly lost another outfielder due to injury. Dylan Cozens, who was promoted to replace the injured Rhys Hoskins, exited in the second inning with what the club is calling left quadriceps tightness. The 24-year-old has appeared in four games for the […]
RDelgado 6 years agoMasahiro Tanaka Exits Early With Stiffness In Hamstrings
In the top of the sixth inning of Friday night’s game between the New York Yankees and New York Mets at Citi Field, starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka scored the tying run on a sacrifice fly. The 29-year-old, who was in the midst of a brilliant start, would not return to pitch the bottom of the fifth, […]
RDelgado 6 years agoScott Kingery Drives In Two Runs In Loss
Starting at shortstop and batting third for the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon, Scott Kingery picked up just one hit. The hit, however, came at a massively important time in the game for his club. After three Chicago runs in the fifth put the Phillies down three runs, […]
RDelgado 6 years agoNick Pivetta Tagged With Fifth Loss Of Season
Closing out a midweek series against the Chicago Cubs, the Philadelphia Phillies sent Nick Pivetta to the Wrigley Field mound on Thursday afternoon. Coming off two straight losses, the 25-year-old was seeking redemption and a series victory, but it wasn’t to be. Pivetta went just five innings, surrendering four runs on six hits and one […]
RDelgado 6 years agoPhillies Pondering Manny Machado Acquisition
While the Philadelphia Phillies were going to seek their options with Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado this upcoming season when the All-Star infielder becomes a free agent, perhaps they may seek to make the move ahead of time. With Rhys Hoskins currently on the disabled list, the club could use an offensive replacement, and according to […]
RDelgado 6 years agoDylan Cozens Smacks First Home Run
The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs were locked in a 3-3 tie in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night. After Aaron Altherr singled to put the go-ahead run on base, rookie Dylan Cozens, who took over earlier for Nick Williams, stepped up to the plate. In his third game, the 24-year-old drilled […]
RDelgado 6 years agoAaron Nola’s Quality Start Not Enough In Chicago
Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola did a solid job taking on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old went six innings and surrendered just three runs on four hits, although he did walk four. Additionally, he struck out six batters, tossing 92 pitches in the process. In the sixth inning, his […]
RDelgado 6 years agoSeranthony Dominguez’s Scoreless Streak Snapped
Heading into Wednesday’s game at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Seranthony Dominguez had not allowed a run in his major league career. The 23-year-old rookie had made 12 appearances this season, allowing just two hits and no walks. On Wednesday night, however, he entered the ninth inning after retiring the side […]
RDelgado 6 years agoGiancarlo Stanton Adds Home Run In Extras
After New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge’s mammoth two-run home run broke a lengthy deadlock, Giancarlo Stanton added insurance at the Rogers Centre. Taking on the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, Stanton stepped up to the plate in the 13th inning with a two-run lead. Ahead in the count, last season’s National League MVP ripped […]
RDelgado 6 years agoAaron Judge’s Extra-Inning Home Run Sparks Victory
The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays were locked in a scoreless, pitching-dominated game through 12 innings at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday night. The offenses struggled so mightily that heading into the 13th inning they’d combined for only eight hits. In the 13th, however, the Yankees broke out of the slump, with the […]
RDelgado 6 years agoSonny Gray Looks Terrific In No-Decision
New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray accomplished something on Wednesday night that he’d never accomplished with this club. The 28-year-old tossed eight scoreless innings in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Gray was brilliant, allowing only two walks and two hits while striking out eight, tossing 99 pitches. It was easily his best start of […]
RDelgado 6 years agoAaron Altherr Adds Final Run As Phillies Roll
Now one of the Philadelphia Phillies three everyday outfielders in light of Rhys Hoskins’ injury, Aaron Altherr played a prominent role in Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The 27-year-old started in right field and batted fifth, drawing a walk and coming around to score on a home run in his first […]
RDelgado 6 years agoNick Williams Drives Three In Victory
With starting pitcher Zach Eflin shutting down the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies offense went to work, scoring six runs to pick up a much-needed victory. The biggest contributor was Nick Williams, now seeing every day starting time in the absence of the injured Rhys Hoskins. Williams managed just […]
RDelgado 6 years agoZach Eflin Beats The Cubs At Wrigley
After getting swept in San Francisco by the Giants, the Philadelphia Phillies bounced back to kick off another pivotal series at Wrigley Field. Taking on the Cubs on Tuesday night, the club sent Zach Eflin to the mound, who’d closed out May with three consecutive poor starts. On Tuesday, however, the right-hander arguably had his […]
RDelgado 6 years agoAaron Hicks Goes Yard In Victory
After CC Sabathia’s strong pitching performance and Miguel Andujar’s clutch grand slam put the New York Yankees in prime position for a victory Tuesday night, the outfield provided late insurance. Taking on the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, the game was put out of reach in the eighth inning, as center fielder Aaron […]
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