Domingo German Rocked Again As Yankees Lose

For the second consecutive time after his masterful first career start, New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German was rocked, this time by the Texas Rangers in what would be a defeat. The 25-year-old lasted just 3 2/3 innings, surrendering six runs on four hits and three walks. He would strike out six, taking another loss […...

Gary Sanchez Exits With Cramps

Moments after New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from a game for the first time, the club’s star catcher would exit prematurely. All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez exited Monday night’s game in the sixth inning, seen limping off the field with what the club later called a calf cramp. Boone later said the injury […...

Greg Bird Could Return For Weekend Series

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (ankle) is inching closer towards returning to the majors as he continues to rehab with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The 25-year-old has missed the entire season thus far after suffering an ankle injury and undergoing surgery. On Monday, Bird hit a home run, one of two he’s hit […...

Neil Walker Hits First Home Run Of Season

Starting at third base and batting eighth for the New York Yankees on Monday night in Texas, Neil Walker played a key role early on in his club’s third consecutive victory. In the second inning, he drove in the first run of the game with a double to left. In the fourth inning, he drilled […...

Masahiro Tanaka Picks Up Win Despite Weak Effort

While he earned a win on Monday night, New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was far from effective against the Texas Rangers. After a scoreless first inning, he was given a three-run lead in the second before quickly allowing his first run. After being handed back his three-run lead in the fourth, he coughed […...

Gleyber Torres Stars In Texas As Yanks Win Again

New York Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres continued his sensational first month in the majors on Monday in Arlington against the Rangers. The 21-year-old drilled a mammoth two-run home run in the third inning, increasing his club’s early lead to three runs. In the sixth, he stepped up after the Rangers had briefly tied the game. […...

Aaron Altherr Homers Late In Tight Victory

Monday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves was a close affair for most of the night in a series that will be key in the early battle for the National League East. Phillies outfielder Nick Williams’ fourth-inning home run put the home team ahead early, but the affair remained a tight pitcher's duel […...

Roman Quinn Set For Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Roman Quinn’s extensive injury history took another hit on Monday when the club announced he’d undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right middle finger. The 25-year-old outfielder, who was recently given some time at shortstop, has dealt with a series of injuries over the past seven years, including […...

Nick Pivetta Silences Braves Bats In Series Opener

The Philadelphia Phillies began a pivotal series with the Atlanta Braves on Monday night for supremacy in the National League East. The division’s top two teams squared off at Citizens Bank Park, with Nick Pivetta on the hill for the hosts. The 25-year-old was stupendous, tossing seven shutout innings and allowing just four hits and […...

Tyler Austin Goes Yard Twice as Yanks Roll

As Sonny Gray shut down the Kansas City Royals offense on the mound, the New York Yankees dominated on offense, pounding out 10 runs in an easy victory. The offensive star of Sunday’s matinee was the first baseman Tyler Austin, who could be facing an imminent demotion as Greg Bird prepares for his return. The […...

Sonny Gray Goes Eight Strong In Victory

Seeking a series victory over the Kansas City Royals, the New York Yankees sent Sonny Gray to the mound Sunday afternoon and he did more than deliver. The 28-year-old went a season-long eight innings, conceding just one run on four hits, with only one walk and five strikeouts. Gray tossed only 92 pitches in the […...

Luis Severino Picks Up MLB-Best Seventh Win

There are only three pitchers in MLB who head into Sunday’s action with seven wins, more than any others. One of the three is New York Yankees ace Luis Severino, who earned his most recent victory on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old went six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits with […...

Gary Sanchez Unleashed In Kansas City Victory

Before New York Yankees ace Luis Severino got his first pitches in on Saturday night, his offense had already provided him with run support. The first run of the game was scored in the top of the first as starting catcher Gary Sanchez doubled to center, scoring Aaron Hicks. It was only the beginning of […...

Gleyber Torres Bounces Back With Home Run

On Friday, Gleyber Torres’ lack of playing time during the week was quite evident, as he committed two defensive gaffes that cost the New York Yankees in defeat. Saturday, however, saw the rookie bounce back in a major way. The 21-year-old stepped to the plate in the fourth inning after New York’s two-run lead had […...

Aaron Hicks Ties Mickey Mantle’s Elusive Feat

On April 13th against the Detroit Tigers earlier this season, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks connected on an inside-the-park home run. On Saturday night, once again on the road, this time against the Kansas City Royals, the 28-year-old pulled off the same feat. With his club up a run in the third inning, Hicks […...

Scott Kingery’s Big Hit Ignites Comeback Victory

Late in Saturday’s game at Busch Stadium between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies, the road team found themselves down a run in the eighth inning. After two quick outs, outfielder Nick Williams drew a walk. The next man up was rookie Scott Kingery, who’s struggled at the plate the last month. The […...

Seranthony Dominguez Records First Career Save

With the Philadelphia Phillies evidently having put the closer role up for grabs, another reliever got his chance on Saturday. Seranthony Dominguez, the right-handed rookie, picked up the save in St. Louis, tossing a pair of shutout innings while recording two strikeouts along the way. The 24-year-old has yet to concede a hit since his […...

Pedro Florimon Homers, Pitches In Blowout Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies were soundly defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night after a lengthy rain delay pushed the game’s start time back over an hour and a half. The pitching staff was rocked, with Jake Arrieta, Drew Hutchison and Yacksel Rios combining to surrender 12 runs on 15 hits through seven innings. […...

Jake Arrieta Leads Miserable Pitching Effort In St. Louis

Following a rain delay, the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals got underway over 90 minutes later than expected Friday night at Busch Stadium. On the mound was Jake Arrieta, who simply wasn’t at his best, an understatement for the club’s pitching performance on the night. The 32-year-old tossed a pair of shutout innings to […...

Aaron Hicks Picks Up Three Hits In Loss

The one bright spot for the New York Yankees in their three-run defeat to the Kansas City Royals on Friday night was outfielder Aaron Hicks. Batting sixth and starting in center, he recorded three hits in four plate appearances, scoring a run on a sixth-inning sacrifice fly. The Yankees displayed some signs of rust on […...

CC Sabathia Labors In Kansas City Defeat

The New York Yankees finally got in a full game on Friday, their first in five days, as they were defeated by the Royals in Kansas City. On the mound was veteran left-hander CC Sabathia, who was not helped by his defense. While he walked four batters, a dropped ball in shallow center and an […...

Gleyber Torres Picks Up Hit In Sloppy Effort

Perhaps rusty from a lack of games all week due to inclement weather and off days, New York Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres was not at his best on defense in Friday’s defeat to the Royals. The 21-year-old dropped a fly ball with runners on the corners in the first inning, allowing the first run to […...

Jerad Eickhoff Making Triple-A Rehab Start Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff is moving closer towards returning from a right lat strain, which will eventually cause issues for the club’s starting rotation. The 27-year-old suffered an injury scare while rehabbing with Double-A Reading this week, taking a comeback line drive off his hand. While admitting it was slightly sore, he did end […...

Estevan Florial Needs Wrist Surgery

After exiting a game on Thursday with wrist soreness, New York Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial was revealed to be suffering from a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist. The injury will require surgery, meaning the 20-year-old will be out at least until August. The Dominican native was boasting a .696 OPS through 36 […...

Edubray Ramos Escapes Jam To Ensure Win

With the Philadelphia Phillies leading 6-2 in the ninth inning of Thursday’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, manager Gabe Kapler once again called on relief pitcher Edubray Ramos to see out the game. The 25-year-old, who recorded his first save of the season in a surprise opportunity on Sunday afternoon, entered in a […...

Pedro Florimon Smacks Late Home Run

Entering Thursday’s game as a defensive replacement at shortstop in the seventh inning, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Pedro Florimon came up big in a dire situation. The Phillies held a two-run lead heading into the ninth inning while facing questions about the closer situation. After having scored a run his first time up in the eighth, […...

Odubel Herrera Picks Up Two More Hits In Victory

The Philadelphia Phillies hottest hitter continued to excel on Thursday as the club picked up another victory to move nine games over .500. Outfielder Odubel Herrera, who started in center and was batting third, picked up a pair of hits, including an RBI double in the eighth that increased the team’s lead to four runs. […...

Aaron Altherr Drives In Two As Phillies Best Cardinals

With Vince Velasquez dealing on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies simply needed to score some runs to ensure another victory. After Carlos Santana opened the scoring in the fifth inning with a solo home run, the score remained 1-0 into the eighth inning. With two runners on, outfielder Aaron Altherr tripled the lead with a […...

Vince Velasquez Silences Cardinals Bats

Beginning a four-game set in St. Louis against the Cardinals on Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies sent out starting pitcher Vince Velasquez to continue the club’s early-season success. After two rough starts to finish off April, the 25-year-old continued his success in May, picking up a win in a 6-2 final. Velasquez went 6 1/3 […...

Didi Gregorius’ May A Stark Contrast To His April

Just as hot as New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius was in April, he’s been terribly cold in the month of May. The 28-year-old, who hit .330 last month, is hitting .118 this month, including an abysmal .097 over his last 15 games. Of course, this came smack in the middle of his club’s red-hot […...