Yankees Acquire A.J. Cole From Nationals

After Monday night’s massive 14-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, the New York Yankees made a move with their bullpen in mind. The club acquired right-hander A.J. Cole from the Washington Nationals after that club designated him for assignment. The Yankees immediately added him to both the 40-man roster and the 25-man roster, assuring his […]

Giancarlo Stanton Picks Up Four Hits

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton had his finest game as a New York Yankee to date as the club romped over the Minnesota Twins 14-1 in the Bronx on Monday night. The reigning MVP of the National League picked up four hits in four plate appearances, also picking up a walk. In the fifth […]

Miguel Andujar Remains Red-Hot

There is nobody on the New York Yankees right now who is hotter than rookie third baseman Miguel Andujar. The 23-year-old, who had a brief cameo with the major league club last year, is hitting an insane .448 over the past seven games. He has an extra-base hitting streak of seven games after picking up […]

Brandon Drury Playing Rehab Game This Week

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (migraines) could be returning soon, as he’s set to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been out for over two weeks after exiting a game with migraines. Afterwards, he revealed his lengthy battle with blurred vision, a scary admission that had […]

Clint Frazier Plays Extended Spring Game

The New York Yankees announced last week that recovering outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) would see game action soon, and so he did Monday in Tampa. The 23-year-old played five innings in an extended spring training game, getting five plate appearances before exiting. Frazier has been sidelined for some time as he’s dealt with a concussion […]

Phillies Sign Trevor Plouffe To Minor League Deal

Veteran infielder Trevor Plouffe signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies today after he was granted his release from the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old signed with that club in February, but never reached the majors, eventually asking for his release. Plouffe, who spent his first seven seasons with the Minnesota Twins, is a […]

Phillies Demote Hoby Milner

After surrendering three runs in his last appearance on Wednesday, Hoby Milner has been demoted from the Philadelphia Phillies to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 27-year-old was beginning his second season in the majors after appearing in 37 games last year. After allowing a home run in his first appearance of the season, Milner made eight […]

Tommy Hunter Tosses Scoreless Inning In Rehab Outing

Making his rehab outing with the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils Friday night, Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tommy Hunter took yet another significant step towards making his debut with the Phillies. The 31-year-old threw 20 pitches, tossing just one inning and striking out two. He took each of the three batters he faced to full counts, resulting […]

Hector Neris Locks Up Tight Save

After second baseman Cesar Hernandez and outfielder Odubel Herrera teamed up to give the Philadelphia Phillies a one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, manager Gabe Kapler handed the ball to his closer, Hector Neris. The 28-year-old has once again started his season with struggles just like he did last year, as he carried a […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits First Homer In Weeks

After an eventful beginning to his tenure with the New York Yankees that has seen him get showered with boos after miserable five-strikeout games, outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is slowly showing some improvement. On Friday night, he drilled his fourth home run of the season and first in over two weeks as the Yankees fought but eventually […]

Sonny Gray Deals With Command Issues In Defeat

New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray’s rough start to the 2018 season continued on Friday night as he was booed off the mound after his exit. The 28-year-old was handed a two-run lead by his offense in the second inning of Friday’s matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he coughed the lead up […]

Odubel Herrera Comes Up Big Late

After trading runs in the sixth inning following five scoreless frames between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies Friday night, the game headed into the final stages still tied. In the bottom of the eighth, however, Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez led off with a double. Following a groundout, outfielder Odubel Herrera stepped up to […]

Ben Lively Has Best Start Yet In No-Decision

After failing to go six innings in any of his first three starts, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively recorded a quality start in Friday night’s close victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old went six innings, surrendering just one run on five hits while walking three batters and striking out four. Through the first […]

Rhys Hoskins Drills Homer As Phillies Roll

With starting pitcher Jake Arrieta dealing on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies simply needed a couple of runs from their offense to ensure victory Thursday night. Taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Rhys Hoskins was the first man to make noise at the plate. The 25-year-old drilled a solo home run to left in the second […]

Jake Arrieta Masterful In Victory

Coming off a loss against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies returned home to begin a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. On the mound was former National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta, making his third start for his new club. The 32-year-old stymied his former division rivals, going […]

Tommy Hunter Has Rehab Assignment Friday

Still without having made his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies, right-hander Tommy Hunter (hamstring) continues to move closer towards the major leagues. The 31-year-old, on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, pitched in an extended spring training game last week and will take yet another step forward on Friday. Hunter will pitch for the Double-A […]

David Robertson Gets Into And Out Of Massive Jam In Win

In the eighth inning of Thursday’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees held a 4-2 lead and sent reliever David Robertson to the mound. The usually steady 33-year-old ran into a world of trouble, as he allowed a leadoff hit and an ensuing pair of walks, loading the bases with […]

CC Sabathia Can’t Go Five Innings In Return

After nearly two weeks out with a right hip strain, New York Yankees veteran CC Sabathia returned to the mound Thursday in the Bronx against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-hander struggled to maintain an early lead and would exit early. Sabathia was handed a two-run lead in the second inning but immediately allowed a […]

Clint Frazier To See Game Action Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is finally free of all concussion symptoms and is currently working out with the Single-A Tampa Tarpons. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since spring training with a concussion and scary symptoms that followed. While initially envisioned as a minor leaguer this season, Jacoby Ellsbury’s continued injury troubles means Frazier […]

Tommy Kahnle's Absence Estimated At Three Weeks

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided the media with an update on reliever Tommy Kahnle, who is currently on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis. The 28-year-old also has tendinitis in his biceps and will be shut down from throwing for 10 days. According to Boone, the entire process, including rehab, will take […]

Andrew Knapp Picks Up Two Hits In Loss

Philadelphia Phillies backup catcher Andrew Knapp made his third start in four games Wednesday night as his club wrapped up a series against the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old picked up two hits in defeat, scoring the first run of the game on a single from his starting pitcher, Vince Velasquez. Knapp has now played in […]

Vince Velasquez Stumbles Late In Defeat

Through the first four innings of Wednesday’s series finale between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park, there was no score as the pitchers maintained control. In the top of the fifth inning, however, Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez connected on an RBI single, driving home catcher Andrew Knapp with the first run […]

Carlos Santana Sitting Out Wednesday

The Philadelphia Phillies will wrap up their road series in Atlanta against the Braves Wednesday, seeking another series win. They’ll do so, however, without first baseman Carlos Santana, who is taking a day of rest. It will be the 32-year-old’s first game off this season, making him the last Phillies player to have played in […]

Gleyber Torres Returns To RailRiders Lineup

After exiting Monday night’s game with lower back stiffness and subsequently sitting out Tuesday’s game, New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres will return to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders starting lineup Wednesday. The top Yankees prospect will start at third base and bat second  in the afternoon series finale against the Atlanta Braves affiliated Gwinnett Stripers. Torres […]

Rhys Hoskins Delivers In Extras

After nine innings Tuesday at SunTrust Park between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, the score was tied at one run each. In the top of the 10th inning, however, two men reached base before two outs put them on the verge of wasting a golden chance. Up to the plate, however, stepped up outfielder Rhys […]

Nick Pivetta Labors In No-Decision

Coming off a defeat that saw the Philadelphia Phillies struggle to put runs on the board, they resumed their series with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at SunTrust Park. The club sent 25-year-old Nick Pivetta to the mound looking to turn things around. Pivetta would concede just one run on five hits across five innings […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Be Dropped In Order

As his struggles persist nearly a month into this 2018 regular season, New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton could be dropped in the lineup. Manager Aaron Boone expressed the possibility of the move after Tuesday’s disappointing 9-1 defeat in the Bronx to the lowly Miami Marlins. The reigning National League MVP went hitless in four plate […]

Gleyber Torres Day-To-Day

Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres remains day-to-day with lower back stiffness, missing the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders game Tuesday. The 21-year-old infielder is reportedly on the cusp of a major league promotion as he excels in the minors while the Yankees struggle early on this season. Through 11 games this year, Torres is hitting […]

Tommy Kahnle Lands On DL

New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle was placed on the 10-day disabled Tuesday with right shoulder tendinitis. The former White Sox relief man is 1-0 with a 6.14 ERA in his first full season with the Bronx Bombers after arriving in a trade last season. Kahnle was an integral part of last season’s postseason run […]

Aaron Nola Fails To Win Without Run Support

Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola took the mound Monday at SunTrust Park looking to extend the club’s winning streak to seven games against the Atlanta Braves. He certainly did his part, going six strong innings while surrendering just two runs on four hits, walking one and striking out two. He tossed just 85 pitches along […]