Jorge Alfaro Picks Up Another Home Run In Defeat

Despite the fact that the Philadelphia Phillies fell 8-6 to the Miami Marlins in Florida Monday night, their prized young catcher showed more signs of life at the plate. After a horrid start to the season, Jorge Alfaro once again showed up, recording two hits, including a two-run home run in the second inning that […]

Phillies Place Victor Arano On DL, Recall Zac Curtis

The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Victor Arano (shoulder) on the disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain on Sunday, replacing him by recalling reliever Zac Curtis on Monday. The 23-year-old Arano had been one of the best arms out of the Phillies bullpen, posting a 0.75 ERA through 10 appearances this year. Last season, […]

Mark Leiter Throws Live BP

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Mark Leiter (forearm) took another step towards returning on Monday as he tossed live batting practice. The 27-year-old threw 20 pitches, getting in all of his pitches during the brief performance. Leiter had previously been throwing bullpen sessions, with live batters being the next logical step in his rehab process. He’s been […]

Sonny Gray Outdueled In Houston

The New York Yankees began a four-game set against the Houston Astros Monday night in a rematch of last season’s ALCS. On the mound was Sonny Gray, the former Cy Young finalist who has struggled the first month of the season. The outing might have been his best of the season to date, as he […]

Clint Frazier Joining Triple-A RailRiders

After wrapping up a stint with the Single-A Tampa Yankees over the weekend, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) is moving closer to the Bronx. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old will report to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. At that point, the next logical step would be a return to the major league club. Frazier has […]

Brandon Drury Not Returning In Houston

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (migraines) continues his rehab in the minor leagues as Miguel Andujar shows no signs of wearing down with the big league club. The 25-year-old former Arizona Diamondbacks player has been hitting well with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders over the past few games. This has fueled speculation that he would […]

Aaron Nola Picks Up Third Victory

Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola got off to an inauspicious start Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old allowed the first three runners to reach base before recording an out. By the time the first out was made, a run was already home. He would surrender two more runs before the frame came to […]

Odubel Herrera Homers Twice In Win

With the Philadelphia Phillies trailing in the first inning of Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the offense went to work immediately. After the first two runners reached on walks, up stepped outfielder Odubel Herrera. The 26-year-old drilled a three-run home run to right, quickly erasing the early deficit. The efficient manner in which Philadelphia […]

Jorge Alfaro Records Three Hits As Phillies Win

Jorge Alfaro, the former top catching prospect of the Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2018 campaign as the starter behind the plate with the club employing a youth movement. The Colombian native has struggled mightily early on, however, slowly losing starts to secondary catcher Andrew Knapp. Entering Friday’s game, he was hitting a poor .163 with […]

Brandon Drury Progressing In Triple-A

While the New York Yankees will want to avoid confronting their newfound position conundrum as long as possible, it will arrive sooner rather than later. Brandon Drury played in a second rehab game with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Friday night, inching closer towards a full recovery. The 25-year-old has been out since early April with […]

Aaron Altherr Continues Hot Streak

After a much-publicized announcement from manager Gabe Kapler that the Philadelphia Phillies would go with a rotation in the outfield, one of the casualties was Aaron Altherr. The 27-year-old would not be an everyday player, but would still see significant action this season. As of late, however, Altherr has been on fire, hitting .318 across […]

Ben Lively Roughed Up In Defeat

With an early start time Thursday afternoon as they wrapped up a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies sent fifth starter Ben Lively out looking for a victory. The 26-year-old went a season-low 2 1/3 innings, surrendering seven runs on seven hits and four walks. Lively conceded two home runs and was pulled […]

Dellin Betances Strikes Out Side In Victory

With the New York Yankees trailing 3-1 in the ninth inning of Thursday afternoon’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins, manager Aaron Boone summoned Dellin Betances from the bullpen. The 30-year-old former All-Star has been quite the enigma as of late, with the results of his performances being completely unpredictable. Thursday afternoon, however, he displayed […]

Gary Sanchez Walks It Off For the Yankees

After getting no-hit for over five innings Thursday afternoon in the Bronx against the Minnesota Twins, the New York Yankees offense finally went to work in the late innings. In the seventh inning, they finally got on the board but still entered the bottom of the ninth down 3-1. After an error put leadoff hitter […]

Tyler Austin’s Suspension Reduced

Still awaiting word on his suspension from an altercation with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park two weeks ago, New York Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin once again took part in a game for the Yankees on Thursday afternoon. The 26-year-old went hitless in three plate appearances, but it was the news that emerged […]

Jake Arrieta Pitches Phillies To Victory

Since making his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies, former National League Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta has been terrific, and that was on display once again Wednesday night. Taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 32-year-old went seven strong innings, surrendering just one earned run (three in total) on four hits and two walks. After striking […]

Cesar Hernandez Picks Up Three More Hits

For the past two seasons, second baseman Cesar Hernandez has been the most consistent hitter on the Philadelphia Phillies roster. The 28-year-old Venezuelan leads off the lineup, always setting up the rest of the order. Wednesday night, he did more of the same, picking up three hits and scoring two runs in his club’s 5-3 […]

Hector Neris Escapes Jam In Save

With the Philadelphia Phillies holding a two-run lead heading into the ninth, manager Gabe Kapler once again handed the ball to Dominican closer Hector Neris. The 28-year-old, who has a penchant for making things difficult, recorded the first out before walking the next man. Once again, he recorded an out, but proceeded that with another […]

Sonny Gray Still Can’t Get On Track In No-Decision

New York Yankees starter Sonny Gray has arguably been the least productive starter in the rotation thus far. Heading into Wednesday night's start, the 28-year-old had only gone over four innings once, posting an 8.27 ERA in four outings. On Wednesday, he surrendered two runs in the first inning, although his offense quickly responded. By […]

Tyler Austin Smacks Home Run In Victory

Still having not served his suspension from an altercation in Boston against Joe Kelly of the Red Sox, New York Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin continues to see consistent starts. Promoted to the major leagues as a result of Greg Bird’s injury, the 26-year-old is hitting .296 through 16 games this season. On Wednesday night, […]

Didi Gregorius Continues His Mammoth April

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius seems well on his way to Player of the Month honors as he’s gotten off to a monstrous start in this 2018 season. Wednesday night, he drove in a run in his first plate appearance, drilling a single to right field. In his next plate appearance, which came in […]

Jerad Eickhoff Tossing Bullpen Session Wednesday

Still out since spring training with a right lat strain, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jerad Eickhoff will toss a bullpen session Wednesday before the Phillies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 27-year-old, who suffered a setback last year after a 2016 season that saw him become the club’s most reliable starter, was estimated to be out […]

Mark Leiter Throwing Bullpen Session

After suffering a mild flexor strain midway through March, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Mark Leiter (forearm) has been out. On Wednesday, however, the 27-year-old will toss his second bullpen session since he resumed throwing last week. Leiter spent his rookie season last year splitting time between reliever and starting pitcher, enjoying some brief success in each role. […]

Pat Neshek Tossing A Bullpen Session On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star reliever Pat Neshek, who has been out since last month with a right shoulder strain, will toss a bullpen session on Friday as he inches closer towards a return to the mound. The veteran, who was traded out of Philadelphia last season before signing a new deal to return, was arguably the […]

Vince Velasquez Roughed Up In Defeat

Beginning a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies sent Vince Velasquez to the mound. The 25-year-old suffered his first poor start of the month, failing to go at least six innings and conceding four runs, his most since his season debut in March. The club was coming off four consecutive wins […]

Aaron Altherr Drives In Two In Loss

Despite a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr had a productive evening. With Odubel Herrera and Nick Williams both getting the night off, Altherr started in the outfield alongside Rhys Hoskins and Scott Kingery. With his club trailing by two runs in the third, Altherr ripped a double […]

Jorge Alfaro’s Struggles Cutting Into His Playing Time

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro started Tuesday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a game they would lose. The 24-year-old went hitless in four plate appearances, striking out three times. Alfaro has had a horrid beginning to what was supposed to be his first full season as a starter, which is putting him on notice. […]

Gary Sanchez Homers Twice As Yanks Win

The New York Yankees connected for four home runs for a second consecutive game on Tuesday night as catcher Gary Sanchez starred in an 8-3 victory. The All-Star catcher smacked a solo home run to right center in the second inning, putting his team on the board and tying the game at a run apiece. In […]

Gleyber Torres Records First RBI

After failing to record a hit in his much-anticipated debut Sunday afternoon, top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres recorded his first career hit on Monday. Tuesday night in the Bronx, however, the 21-year-old took a step further, recording his first RBI in New York’s 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Torres once again started […]

CC Sabathia Goes Six Innings In Victory

Making his second start since returning from a disabled list stint, New York Yankees veteran left-hander CC Sabathia had his finest start of the season on Tuesday night. The 37-year-old went a season-long six innings, not giving up an earned run while conceding two hits and a walk. Sabathia also struck out four, tossing 82 […]