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Jose Berrios Notches Quality Start
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios recorded his second quality start of the season in a no-decision against the Tigers on Saturday. Berrios tossed six innings of two-run ball, surrendering six hits and five walks while fanning just one batter. He clearly didn't have his best control, as he fell behind in the count to […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKyle Higashioka Goes Yard Saturday
New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka swatted his fifth home run of the season in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Nationals. Higashioka's homer was the first hit of the game for the Yankee offense, as Max Scherzer had retired the first seven batters of the game before allowing the long ball. The 31-year-old backstop owns […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGleyber Torres Delivers Game-Winning Hit
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI in Saturday's extra-innings victory over the Nationals. Torres struggled mightily against Nationals' ace Max Scherzer, as he struck out three times against the veteran right-hander. The Yankee shortstop still left his mark on the game later on, as he came up huge […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoCorey Kluber Fans Six In No-Decision
New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber was solid despite a no-decision in Saturday's win over the Nationals. Kluber pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing a pair of runs on six hits while fanning six batters compared to three walks. The veteran hurler wasn't nearly as good as he was in his last outing, though he […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAaron Hicks Gets A Breather Saturday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will take a seat on the bench for Saturday's game against the Nationals. Hicks was able to suit up for Friday's game after being bothered by cramps a couple of days ago against the Astros- which suggests that Saturday's day off is just routine unless the Yankees say otherwise. […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGio Urshela Remains On The Bench Saturday
New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) remains sidelined on Saturday. Urshela is considered day-to-day and has yet to suit up in the two games since injuring his left knee. With a game on Sunday and a scheduled off-day on Monday, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Yankees hold Urshela out and then […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMiguel Sano Collects RBI On Friday
Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano recorded an RBI single, a run scored, and a walk in Friday's defeat of the Tigers. Sano registered two batted balls of 95-MPH or greater in his at-bats on Friday, including a 99.9 MPH single in the top of the ninth inning for an insurance run. Sano has two […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMitch Garver Expected To Be Fine After Leaving Friday's Game Early
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (shoulder) was forced to leave Friday's game early with an apparent shoulder injury. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the veteran backstop had to stay loose during the multiple rain delays in the game, which could have contributed to the soreness in his shoulder. Baldelli added that Garver should be fine […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoKyle Garlick Swats First Homer Of Season
Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in a 7-3 defeat of the Tigers on Friday night. With left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit, manager Rocco Baldelli decided to change things up and slotted Garlick into the leadoff spot for the first time this season. […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMax Kepler Goes Yard For Second Consecutive Game
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler homered for the second consecutive game in Friday's victory over the Tigers. Kepler also added an RBI single and a walk. The German outfielder got every bit of a Daniel Norris fastball in the eighth inning, sending it 422 feet into the right-field seats at an exit velocity of 105.7 […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJorge Polanco Homers In Win Over Tigers
Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and a pair of walks in a 7-3 victory over Detroit. Polanco was a tough out on Friday night, as he reached base safely in four of his five trips to the plate. His home run, which traveled 375 […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMatt Shoemaker Bounces Back In Victory
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker rebounded from one of the worst outings of his career in his last time out on Friday night in a win over the Tigers. Shoemaker pitched five shutout innings, allowing four hits and a pair of walks while fanning five batters en route to his second win of the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGary Sanchez Goes Yard In Friday's Loss
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in an 11-4 loss to the Nationals on Friday night. Sanchez has been in a tough stretch lately and has started losing playing time to fellow backstop Kyle Higashioka- though he swatted a much-needed homer off of Patrick Corbin. The […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoDJ LeMahieu Belts Two Homers Friday
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's loss to the Nationals. LeMahieu had superb career numbers against Patrick Corbin coming into the game- and continued that trend, as he homered, singled, then homered again in each of his first three at-bats against the southpaw. The […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJonathan Loaisiga Charged With Loss After Rough Outing
New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga was saddled with his second loss of the season in Friday's 11-4 defeat to the Nationals. Loaisiga entered the game in the top of the eighth inning with the game tied at three but couldn't preserve the tie, surrendering an RBI single to Trea Turner and a three-run […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoJameson Taillon Earns Quality Start In No-Decision
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon notched a quality start in Friday's no-decision against the Nationals. Taillon pitched 6 1/3 innings, surrendering three runs on three hits while striking out five batters compared to one walk. The former Pirate generated 13 whiffs, nine of them coming on his breaking pitches. Taillon has now pitched […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAlex Kirilloff Receives Cortisone Injection In Wrist
Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) received a cortisone injection in his sprained right wrist on Friday. Kirilloff sought a second opinion on the injury from Dr. Thomas Graham, who has dealt with the ailment fairly often. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that "sometimes guys can play with the injury and sometimes they can't"- the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoLuis Arraez's Concussion Symptoms Have Subsided
Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez (concussion) is no longer experiencing concussion symptoms. Arraez has yet to resume baseball activities but has been moving around, and the Twins expect him to return when the seven days are up, or shortly after that. The 24-year-old would be welcomed back to the lineup with open arms given the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMitch Garver Back Behind The Plate Friday
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is back behind the plate for Friday's game against the Tigers. Garver was given a breather on Thursday but will be batting fourth against Tigers' left-hander Tarik Skubal in the opening game of the series. It's a good matchup for the veteran backstop, who has homered once off of Skubal […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAaron Hicks In Friday's Lineup
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (legs) is good to go for Friday's series opener against the Nationals. Hicks was experiencing cramps in both of his legs during the later innings of Thursday's loss to the Astros, although manager Aaron Boone had indicated that it wasn't a serious issue, a sentiment supported by his presence in […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoByron Buxton Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 hip strain. Buxton was forced to leave Thursday's contest after pulling up with a limp while trying to beat out a grounder at first base and will now have to miss extended time due to the ailment. Manager Rocco […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGary Sanchez Back Behind The Plate Friday
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is back behind the plate Friday for the opening game of the series against Washington. Sanchez is batting sixth against Nationals' lefty Patrick Corbin. The 28-year-old is in the midst of a 2-for-29 slump but has the right matchup to get going against Corbin, who has already surrendered seven […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTyler Wade Starting At Second Base For Series Opener
New York Yankees infielder Tyler Wade is in Friday's lineup for the series opener against the Nationals. Wade is starting at second base and batting ninth against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. The 26-year-old has ranked in the 83rd-percentile or better in sprint speed in each of the last four seasons and could be a sneaky […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMiguel Andujar To Make Season Debut Friday
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar is set to make his 2021 debut on Friday night against the Nationals. Andujar was called up from Triple-A Scranton ahead of the contest and will start at first base and bat eighth against Nationals' lefty Patrick Corbin. The 26-year-old has been plagued by injuries as well as inconsistent […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGio Urshela Absent From Friday's Lineup, Considered Day-To-Day
New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) is not in Friday's lineup but appears to have avoided a serious injury. Urshela's MRI came back structurally sound, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, and the 29-year-old is considered day-to-day, with manager Aaron Boone noting that he's "doing a lot better." It's great news for both the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMiguel Andujar Recalled From Triple-A
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before Friday's game against the Nationals. Andujar nearly got the call following the Rougned Odor injury but will now make his return to the big leagues after impressing in minor-league action- he was hitting .462 with three homers and six RBI in three contests. […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoGio Urshela Not Expected To Require Injured List Stint
New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) is not expected to be placed on the injured list Friday, per Jack Curry of the Yes Network. Urshela had to leave Thursday's game early with an apparent knee injury and was slated for an MRI following the game, though Curry's reporting seems to suggest that the […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoTrevor Larnach Heading To Big Leagues
Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach was called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday in a corresponding move with Byron Buxton's placement on the 10-day injured list. Larnach was ranked as the 69th-best prospect by MLB.com and has appeared in three games at the Triple-A level in 2021, batting .231 with a pair of homers […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoAaron Hicks Dealt With Cramps During Thursday's Game
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks dealt with cramps in both legs during Thursday's loss to the Astros. Hicks had a three-hit day at the plate, driving in and scoring a run while drawing a walk. He was trying to stretch out his legs after reaching on an infield single in the eighth inning- and […]
Tim Capurso 4 years agoMiguel Andujar To Take On Versatile Role In Minors
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar is playing multiple positions for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, including left field. Andujar saw some reps at first base and has started each of the last two games for the RailRiders in left, as the Yankees are clearly trying to think of as many ways as possible to get […]
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