Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skid
Los Angeles won for the first time since May 24 and for the first time under interim manager Phil Nevin, who replaced the fired Joe Maddon after Monday's series-opening loss. Alex Verdugo had an RBI single in the eighth for the Red Sox, whose seven-game winning streak ended with their first loss in the first two stops of their 10-game West Coast road trip. Sawamura inherited a two-on, nobody-out jam and nearly escaped before Los Angeles’ light-hitting shortstop came through with his first hit of June. Angels: Nevin said Trout's injury still isn't believed to be a long-term concern. Los Angeles hasn't announced a starter, but is expect to recall someone from the minors.
wftv.comSquid style: Angels dressed in Velazquez's street style
When Andrew Velazquez got on the bus at Angel Stadium for the charter flight to New York, all of his teammates were dressed in the hip street mode of the 27-year-old shortstop known as "Squid." Angels manager Joe Maddon got into the spirit. It came out of my closet," said Maddon, who tries to be far hipper than his 68 years would indicate. There was a very interesting `Peace and Love' shirt underneath this wonderful shirt, and some khakis, because I know he went to Fordham Prep." In his first season with the Angels, Velazquez was back in the Bronx for a three-game series against the Yankees.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cole a go, Greinke returns, Brewers make pitch
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (14-7, 2.78 ERA), pushed back because of left hamstring tightness, is set to start on six days’ rest at Baltimore. Cole will have a new shortstop behind him, too, after New York moved error-prone Gleyber Torres to second base Monday. Torres will spend the rest of the season at second, manager Aaron Boone said.
news.yahoo.comYankees move Gleyber Torres from shortstop to second base
Gleyber Torres was treated by the Yankees the same way he dealt with too many grounders: He was given the boot from shortstop. DJ LeMahieu switched from second to third, and Tyler Wade played shortstop. Manager Aaron Boone said Gio Urshela will move from third and likely will become the regular shortstop starting Tuesday night at Baltimore.
news.yahoo.comJudge HRs twice, rallies Yanks past Mets on 9/11 anniversary
Aaron Judge tied it with his second homer of the game in the eighth inning, Mets infielder Javier Báez gave away the lead with an error a few at-bats later and the New York Yankees beat their crosstown rival 8-7 at Citi Field following a stirring ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win
Yankees Braves Baseball New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (12) celebrates with Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. He fell behind 3-1 in the count before throwing five straight changeups to Freeman, last year's NL MVP. The slugger fouled off four in a row, then hit a game-ending flyout to deep left field. Dansby Swanson's two-run double in the first were the only runs allowed in four innings by Yankees starter Andrew Heaney. Clay Holmes (2-0), the third of six Yankees relievers, earned the win with a scoreless inning.
wftv.comCole pitches streaking Yanks past Twins; Sunday's game PPD
Twins Yankees Baseball New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in New York. Bronx-raised Yankees infielder Andrew Velazquez hit his first career homer in the eighth inning, bringing his family in the stands to tears. The series finale scheduled for Sunday was postponed after Saturday’s game and rescheduled for Sept. 13 with Hurricane Henri set to hit the area. The Twins will have to interrupt a six-game homestand to return to New York for the makeup game. “That’s kind of the game right there,” Boone said.
wftv.comCole whiffs Donaldson, pitches streaking Yanks past Twins
Twins Yankees Baseball New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in New York. Cole (12-6) dominated in his second start since a bout with a mild symptoms of COVID-19. Donaldson pushed Cole into an unwanted spotlight earlier this season by calling out the Yankees ace by name when discussing pitchers he suspected of using illicit grip enhancers. Cole struck out Donaldson twice in an outing days later and did the same Saturday. Minnesota RHP Griffin Jax (3-1, 5.11 ERA) opposes New York RHP Luis Gill (1-0, 0.00) though heavy rain is forecasted for Sunday.
wftv.comBronx cheer: Velazquez helps streaking Yanks sweep Red Sox
Red Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Andrew Velazquez reacts after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in New York. “We got beat in every aspect of the game,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “If you ask Bobby, probably he’ll tell you he needs to make that play,” Cora said. ... RHP Ryan Brasier is close to joining the Red Sox, Cora said. Yankees: RHP Jameson Taillon (7-4, 3.89 ERA) takes the ball Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series against Minnesota.
wftv.comHeaney, Rizzo, Velazquez help streaking Yanks sweep Red Sox
Red Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees pitcher Andrew Heaney winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in New York. ... RHP Ryan Brasier is close to joining the Red Sox, Cora said. Bench coach Will Venable, who tested positive for the coronavirus while the team was in Toronto and was forced to quarantine in Canada, will rejoin the Red Sox at home Friday. ROSTER MOVERed Sox RHP Tanner Houck was returned to Worcester after serving as the 27th man for Tuesday’s doubleheader. Yankees: RHP Jameson Taillon (7-4, 3.89 ERA) takes the ball Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series against Minnesota.
wftv.comHamels yields 3 runs in Braves debut, a 5-1 loss to Orioles
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)BALTIMORE – Cole Hamels finally got on the mound in an Atlanta uniform, allowing three runs to the Baltimore Orioles before reaching his predetermined pitch count in the fourth inning, and the Braves struggled offensively in a 5-1 loss Wednesday night. The 36-year-old Hamels signed a one-year contract with Atlanta in December and was expected to be a major contributor in the rotation. Adding to Hamels' frustration was that he had made at least 20 starts in each of his previous 14 seasons. Snitker said Fried would have started the series finale against the Orioles if Hamels wasn't already penciled in.