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Hansel Robles Takes Loss Thursday
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles took his second loss of the season in Thursday's defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Robles entered the game in the seventh inning and surrendered a walk followed by a stolen base before a throwing error brought a run in for the Royals. The 30-year-old has […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJ.A. Happ Shaky In No-Decision
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ struggled in Thursday's no-decision against the Kansas City Royals. Happ managed to go five innings, though he allowed five runs on nine hits while fanning two batters with no walks. The veteran hurler served up a season-high three homers and didn't limit hard contact very well, particularly with his […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAlex Kirilloff Getting The Day Off Thursday
Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kirilloff is batting .285 with two RBI over his last five games, though he notably hasn't homered since his return from the injured list. The young prospect ranks among baseball's best in expected batting average and […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAndrelton Simmons Out Of Lineup With Sore Ankle
Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is not in Thursday's lineup for the opening game of the series against the Kansas City Royals. Simmons is dealing with a sore ankle, with manager Rocco Baldelli noting that the veteran shortstop told him it was bothering him following Tuesday's game. This is Simmons' second straight absence, though […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMiguel Andujar Homers Thursday
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar stayed hot at the plate in Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Andujar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run for his third long ball in four games. The blast left his bat at an exit velocity of 110.2 MPH and traveled 405 feet. The 26-year-old is starting […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBrett Gardner Goes Yard Thursday
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Gardner got the scoring started for the Yankees in the third inning, belting a solo shot off of Rays' lefty Ryan Yarbrough. He later doubled as he broke out of a recent […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGerrit Cole Surrenders Five Runs In Loss
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole took his third loss of the season in Thursday's 9-2 defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday. Cole pitched five innings, allowing five runs on five hits with two walks issued. The ace righty struck out seven and generated 15 whiffs on 92 pitches, though […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGary Sanchez Sitting Thursday
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is sitting out Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez has two doubles in his last two games but will cede the catching duties to Kyle Higashioka with Gerrit Cole on the mound. Higashioka will bat eighth against Rays' lefty Ryan Yarbrough.
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGiancarlo Stanton Not In Thursday's Lineup
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stanton continues to have his workload managed by the Yankees since his return, as they are slowly building him back up since he didn't play any rehab games. The slugger is 1-for-16 over his last […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGleyber Torres Has Two-Hit Night
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Torres doubled in the fourth, then came around to score on a Clint Frazier two-run single. The 24-year-old shortstop is batting .278 with four walks and two strikeouts over his […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoClint Frazier Plates Two Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier stayed hot at the plate, collecting a base hit and two RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Frazier came up with a big two-run single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth inning, his third straight game with at least one hit. He […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGio Urshela Belts Sixth Homer
New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Urshela and the Yankees struck quickly in the first inning, as he sent the first pitch he saw over the right-field seats at an exit velocity of 103.4 MPH. After […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAroldis Chapman Records 12th Save
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman notched his 12th save of the season in Wednesday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Chapman got into a little bit of trouble, walking the first two batters he faced before striking out the next two hitters and finishing off the frame with a groundball out. The hard-throwing […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJordan Montgomery Strikes Out Six In Third Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery notched his third win of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Montgomery pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs, one earned, on five hits with six strikeouts against two walks. The southpaw generated 10 whiffs and an average exit velocity of 88.1 MPH against, […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJorge Polanco Collects RBI Double
Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco delivered an RBI double in Wednesday's loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Polanco was 1-for-13 over his last three games heading into the contest but put together a solid day out of the leadoff spot. His double registered an exit velocity of 106.6 MPH, and the two hits he has […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoRyan Jeffers Goes Yard In Return To Majors
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Jeffers' homer was absolutely crushed, as it traveled 441 feet at an exit velocity of 107.8 MPH. He also ripped a 105.3 MPH triple. Jeffers struggled mightily at the dish earlier this […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoRandy Dobnak Takes Tough Loss Wednesday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Dobnak was charged with his fifth loss of the season on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Dobnak pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out three with a pair of walks. The 26-year-old made it through three scoreless frames before allowing runs to cross the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoGilberto Celestino Making Major League Debut Wednesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Gilberto Celestino is making his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday. Celestino was called up in a corresponding move with Rob Refsnyder's placement on the seven-day injured list. The 22-year-old, who hit .250 with five doubles, two homers, seven RBI, and 10 runs scored for Minnesota's Double-A affiliate, was ranked […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMitch Garver Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a groin contusion Wednesday. Garver had to exit Tuesday's game early after being hit in the groin by a foul ball and he had surgery early Wednesday to repair the injury. The veteran backstop is expected to miss at least the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoRob Refsnyder Heading To Seven-Day Concussion Injured List
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (head) was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion Wednesday. Refsnyder was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a sore quad resulting from a crash into the outfield wall, though it's unclear if the concussion is related to that occurrence. Hopefully, the 30-year-old won't be sidelined for too […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBrandon Lowe Sitting Against Lefty
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Lowe is heading to the bench with left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the mound for New York. The slugger is in the midst of a brutal 2-for-27 stretch. Mike Brosseau gets the start at second base […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJosh Rojas Getting A Day Off Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Josh Rojas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Rojas owns a .274 batting average and .799 OPS with five home runs in 51 games played this season. The recently acquired Ildemaro Vargas will get the start at second base and bat seventh.
Tim Capurso 3 years agoBrooks Kriske Recalled From Triple-A
New York Yankees pitcher Brooks Kriske was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kriske has pitched 9 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level for New York this season, posting a 6.75 ERA, though he also owns a solid 16:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The 27-year-old figures to serve as a […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJ.D. Davis Experiences Another Setback
New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) will not go on a rehab assignment for at least a few more days, per manager Luis Rojas. Davis was expected to play in rehab games early this week, though the Mets pushed it back after he experienced some discomfort while swinging. Davis hasn't played since May […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoRonald Acuna Jr. Homers, Swipes Two Bases Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-4 with four runs scored, two stolen bases, and a home run in Tuesday's loss to the Washington Nationals. Acuna walked in the first inning, stole second, then came around to score. He demolished a two-run homer in the fifth inning and finished up his day by doubling, […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoTrent Grisham Takes Live Batting Practice
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (heel) was taking batting practice on the field ahead of his team's scheduled contest against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday. It's Grisham's first time facing live pitching since May 21. The speedy outfielder was initially slated to return on Tuesday, though he technically isn't eligible to come off the injured […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoJuan Soto Goes Yard Tuesday
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto had a big night at the plate in Tuesday's 11-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Soto was 1-for-11 coming into the contest but rattled off a three-hit game, including a two-run single and a two-run homer. The slugger's long ball left the bat at an exit velocity of 106.5 MPH […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAnthony Rendon Drives In Five Runs Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-5 with a double and five RBI in Tuesday's win over the San Francisco Giants. Rendon posted just a .606 OPS with two homers in May but put it all behind him with one of his best performances of the season. The veteran third baseman extended the […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoAaron Judge Draws A Trio Of Walks Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 0-for-2 with three walks and an RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Judge was a very patient at-bat on Tuesday night, as the Rays were content to pitch around the dangerous slugger. The 29-year-old leads the majors in expected batting average and wOBA while […]
Tim Capurso 3 years agoMiguel Andujar Swats Second Straight Homer
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar clubbed his second home run of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Andujar gave the Yankees the lead in the fourth inning with a solo home run, which left his bat at an exit velocity of 102 MPH. The 26-year-old has been one of […]
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