J.P. Crawford Exits With Possible Injury

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford was on his way to another strong game when he was removed in the eighth inning in favor of Pedro Florimon. It appears that this was the case because the 23-year-old was hit by a foul ball while inside the Phillies dugout. Philadelphia’s athletic trainer was seen following Crawford back […...

Tommy Hunter One Step Closer To Return

The most expensive reliever the Philadelphia Phillies acquired during the offseason is getting closer to returning. Tommy Hunter, previously with the Tampa Bay Rays, has been sidelined with a hamstring injury. This past weekend, however, he took part in an extended spring training game in Clearwater, Florida. The 31-year-old tossed 15 pitches and recorded four […...

Aaron Judge Continues Sensational Start

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his torrid beginning to the 2018 season by setting another record Monday as his club demolished the Miami Marlins, 12-1. With a second-inning home run, the 25-year-old supplanted Mark McGwire as the fastest player ever to reach 60 home runs in a career. Judge hasn’t been exploding with […...

Luis Severino Masterful Against Marlins

Taking on the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the New York Yankees relied on ace Luis Severino to provide stability, and the Dominican native did just that. Severino went six strong innings, conceding just one hit and one walk with no runs and eight strikeouts. The 24-year-old tossed just 86 pitches, but with […...

Brandon Drury Takes Batting Practice

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (head) took batting practice Monday for the first time since landing on the disabled list for migraines. The 25-year-old reported blurred vision but also admitted to experiencing the symptoms for some time, a scary admission. He’s undergone numerous tests and has been put on anti-inflammatories in an attempt to get […...

New Injury Arises For Jacoby Ellsbury

The beginning of the 2018 baseball year continues to be a nightmare for New York Yankees veteran outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip, oblique, foot). Having already lost his starting spot in the New York Yankees outfield, the 34-year-old has dealt with oblique and hip injuries. This has resulted in numerous setbacks, as he remains in Tampa Bay […...

Gleyber Torres Pulled From Game With Stiffness

Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres (undisclosed) has been playing tremendous baseball at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and talk quickly emerged of an imminent promotion to the majors. Earlier Monday, he was pulled in the fifth inning of the RailRiders game, feeding rumors of that supposed call-up. The truth, however, is that Torres was simply feeling […...

Aaron Altherr’s Home Run Seals Victory

With the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays close in the eighth inning this afternoon at Tropicana Field, outfielder Aaron Altherr’s big blow made the difference. The 27-year-old stepped up to the plate in the eighth inning after two earlier runs had given his club a more comfortable, four-run lead. Altherr wound up smashing a […...

Both Yankees Games Postponed Today

After having the second game of their three-game set postponed due to inclement weather yesterday, the New York Yankees were scheduled to play two games against the Detroit Tigers today. The doubleheader, however, has been postponed as the inclement weather has persisted. The greater Detroit area is in the midst of an ugly set of […...

Scott Kingery Once Again Excels

Philadelphia Phillies utility man Scott Kingery has seen hia fantasy stock continue to rise by the game, as he consistently plays different positions around the field while producing results at the plate. Yesterday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the rookie played right field and batted sixth, picking up two hits and driving in two runs. […...

Jake Arrieta Earns First Victory With Phillies

It only took two starts into his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies for Jake Arrieta to record his first victory with the club. The former Cy Young winner guided the team to a fifth straight victory by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, 9-4. Arrieta went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering just two earned runs on seven […...

JP Crawford Beginning To Heat Up

Now the primary shortstop of the Philadelphia Phillies, former top organizational prospect JP Crawford is slowly by surely finding his way at the plate. In last night’s 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, the club’s fifth straight win overall, Crawford starred at the plate. The 23-year-old drove in the club’s second run of the […...

CC Sabathia Likely Not Ready For Next Start

While he appeared to be close to returning last week, veteran left-hander CC Sabathia appears unready to make his next schedule start. The New York Yankees have listed Luis Cessa as their probable starter for tomorrow night’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The Mexican native is sandwiched between Jordan Montgomery tonight and Luis Severino on […...

Aaron Hicks Has Troubles In Return From DL

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks was finally activated off the disabled list last night for the series finale against the Boston Red Sox. The 28-year-old, who suffered an intercostal strain on Opening Day, batted sixth and was designated hitter. In four plate appearances, he failed to record a hit. Look for Hicks to play […...

Hector Neris Blows First Save of Season

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead as manager Gabe Kapler handed closer Hector Neris the ball for the final three outs. The Dominican native’s night got off to an ominous start, as he surrendered a leadoff double. Once the next runner singled, putting runners on the corners with nobody out, […...

Nick Pivetta Goes Seven Strong Innings In No-Decision

Following a victorious performance Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies sought another Wednesday and did so following a walk-off victory. Before that, however, the club’s starter, Nick Pivetta, had his best start of the young season, although he couldn’t record a victory in the process. The 25-year-old went seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits. […...

Giancarlo Stanton Has Big Game in Fenway Park Victory

The beginning of his inaugural season with the New York Yankees has been a hectic one for reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton. The 28-year-old has had a pair of five-strikeout games and has repeatedly come up short in big moments. On Wednesday, however, he set the tone in the very first inning, delivering a […...

Gary Sanchez Powers Yankees In Boston

Coming off a blowout defeat at Fenway Park on Tuesday night to the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees bounced back Wednesday with a win against their eternal rivals. The offense led the way with 10 runs, as catcher Gary Sanchez led the assault. His first major action came in the first inning with […...

Tyler Austin Tossed As Yankees, Red Sox Brawl

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are eternal rivals and once again proved why Wednesday at Fenway Park. After first baseman Tyler Austin slid into second base in a manner that Boston second baseman Brock Holt took exception to, the benches briefly cleared. In the seventh inning, Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly drilled […...

Rhys Hoskins Sitting Out Wednesday

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without outfielder Rhys Hoskins as they try to go a game over .500 against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Scott Kingery, the promising rookie who is currently on a tear, will start in left field alongside Odubel Herrera and Nick Williams. Hoskins is hitting .375, first in the National League, with […...

Scott Kingery Smacks Grand Slam

The night after he hit his first career home run, Philadelphia Phillies rookie Scott Kingery smacked a grand slam late in Tuesday’s victory over the Cincinnati Reds. He started at third base and batted sixth once again. The 23-year-old stepped up to the plate in the eighth after runs in the sixth and seventh gave […...

Aaron Nola Stymies Reds In Victory

The Philadelphia Phillies got back to .500 on the season Tuesday with a victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The club rode the right arm of ace Aaron Nola, who enjoyed his best start of the season. The 24-year-old went eight innings, allowing just one run on three hits while walking three and striking out six. […...

Brandon Drury Still Dealing With Migraines

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury’s sudden revelation about years of migraines and blurred vision has significantly worried the team. In his first season with the club after being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 25-year-old has taken over the everyday starting job at third base. After exiting Friday night’s extra-inning marathon with migraines, however, […...

CC Sabathia Inches Closer To Return

On the disabled list with a right hip strain, New York Yankees veteran starting pitcher CC Sabathia doesn’t appear to be in danger of missing significant time. The left-hander played catch at Fenway Park prior to Tuesday’s drubbing at the hands of the Red Sox. He told YES Network that he hasn’t felt pain in days, […...

Aaron Hicks On The Verge Of Returning

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (intercostal) played in a game with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Tuesday as he takes another step towards returning to the big league club. The 28-year-old picked up a couple of hits before exiting following five innings of work. The Yankees plan on having Hicks play a full game Wednesday […...

Gleyber Torres Concentrating on Second and Third Base

Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres remains red-hot for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders as he shifts his focus to positions which could help the big league club. The 21-year-old will be working primarily at third and second base now, two positions where the Yankees could use help. Neil Walker, who was signed to be […...

Hector Neris Secures First Save Of Season

After the Philadelphia Phillies took a lead in the eighth inning off a solo home run from Nick Williams, the club sent closer Hector Neris out to lock up the final outs. The 28-year-old’s new season got off to an inauspicious start after allowing three runs in his first appearance. Since then, however, he’d toss […...

Rhys Hoskins Posts Yet Another Strong Performance

After picking up another home run in Monday’s victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies slugging outfielder Rhys Hoskins continues his torrid beginning to the season. As of Monday, the 25-year-old is hitting .429, leading the National League, to go with two home runs and nine RBI. While the Phillies have once again stumbled out […...

Scott Kingery Picks Up First Career Home Run

Starting at shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, top second base prospect Scott Kingery secured his first career home run in a victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year-old batted sixth, picking up just one hit and a walk, but the blast was a major milestone for Kingery. He continues to play multiple positions, […...

Rhys Hoskins Continues Hot Start

After taking part in yesterday’s destruction of the Miami Marlins with two hits and three RBI, Rhys Hoskins did more damage today, continuing his red-hot start to the 2018 campaign. Coming off a phenomenal rookie performance in 2017, Hoskins’ RBI today raised his season total to seven, alongside a home run, a pair of stolen […...