Hal Steinbrenner plans to have Boone return as manager
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone as his manager. “As far as Boone’s concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager," Steinbrenner said Wednesday as he left the Yankees player development complex. Boone agreed last October to a three-year deal with a team option for 2025.
news.yahoo.comJudge 47th HR, Yanks top Scherzer, Mets 4-2 in Subway Series
Aaron Judge connected off Max Scherzer for his major league-leading 47th home run, Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs and the New York Yankees withstood a botched popup by rookie Oswaldo Cabrera to beat the Mets 4-2 for their first Subway Series win this season.
Yankees blanked again, Gausman pitches Blue Jays to 4-0 win
NEW YORK — (AP) — Rather than break out, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were shut out. New York have been shut out three times in the last six games and five times in the last 13. Danny Jansen had a sacrifice fly in the ninth for the Blue Jays, who have outscored the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles 19-3 over the last three games. TRAINER’S ROOMBlue Jays: OF/DH George Springer didn’t play after fouling a ball off his knee while going 5-for-5 in Thursday’s win. Yankees: RHP Gerrit Cole (9-5, 3.30 ERA) is 0-3 with a 4.35 ERA in five starts since the All-Star break.
wftv.comBirthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6
Reds Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu slides past Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alexis Diaz to score on a wild pitch during the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in New York. Luis Severino allowed three consecutive homers in a span of four pitches in the second inning as Cincinnati built a 4-0 lead, then left with right shoulder tightness. Cincinnati allowed five unearned runs, four on Jonathan India's error on Anthony Rizzo's potential inning-ending double-play grounder in the third. LeMahieu started the 10th inning on second base. New York allowed three straight homers for the second time this year.
wftv.comBirthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6
DJ LeMahieu capped his 34th birthday by sliding across the plate on Alexis Díaz’s second straight wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 and stop a three-game losing streak.
Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5
Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning, Matt Carpenter homered among three hits in his first start in left field in a decade and the New York Yankees beat Boston 12-5 for their 10th win in their last 11 games against the Red Sox.
Cole, Yankees wallop Guardians 13-4 in DH first game
Yankees Guardians Baseball New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, July 1, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) (David Dermer)CLEVELAND — (AP) — Gerrit Cole brushed off giving up back-to-back home runs and worked six strong innings, leading the New York Yankees to a 13-4 romp over the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of a split doubleheader on Saturday. Cole (7-2) was tagged for consecutive homers in the second inning by Josh Naylor and Franmil Reyes before settling in. SHIFTING GEARSThe Yankees twice deployed a unique shift on Guardians star José Ramírez, moving shortstop Marwin Gonzalez into left-center. UP NEXTAaron Civale (2-4, 7.20 ERA) was scheduled to start Friday and the Guardians gave him the option of pitching either game.
wftv.comYankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days
Aaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against Houston in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after nearly being no-hit for the second consecutive game, beating Houston 6-3 to split a four-game series between the AL’s best teams.
Yankees hitless thru 5 innings vs Astros day after no-hitter
Astros Yankees Baseball Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 26, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) (Noah K. Murray)NEW YORK — (AP) — Houston Astros starter José Urquidy has thrown five hitless innings against the Yankees on Sunday, a day after teammate Cristian Javier and two relivers combined on a no-hitter against baseball's top team. The Yankees haven't had a hit since the eighth inning of a 3-1 loss Friday night, a span of 15 innings. Take away that inning, and New York entered Sunday 7 for 87 (.080) against Astros pitching. The Yankees entered Sunday with 361 runs, second in the majors behind the Mets.
wftv.comPayday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
Aaron Judge lined a game-winning single on the eve of his salary arbitration showdown, capping a four-run ninth inning that included Aaron Hicks’ tying three-run homer off closer Ryan Pressly in the New York Yankees’ 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros.
LEADING OFF: Yankees open series vs Rays without Stanton
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out against Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)A look at what's happening around baseball today:___SEASON’S GREETINGSMinus injured slugger Giancarlo Stanton, the ailing New York Yankees open a four-game series at Tampa Bay — the first meeting this year between the heated AL East rivals. But manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees know Tampa Bay will “be there the whole way.”“They’re a very complete team,” Boone said. Third baseman Josh Donaldson remained on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, and Stanton was placed on the 10-day IL with right ankle inflammation. Tampa Bay went 11-8 against the Yankees last season, outscoring them 98-50 on the way to its second successive AL East title.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Yankees banged up, Twins and Red Sox rolling
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out against Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. The 26-year-old has dominated Triple-A this season and pitched two scoreless innings in two relief appearances for the big club. They send Rich Hill (1-1, 3.90 ERA) to the mound against Lucas Giolito (2-1, 2.84) and the White Sox in Chicago. Castillo makes his fourth start since beginning the season on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. THAT HURTSMilwaukee will be without Hunter Renfroe for a while after the outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring Tuesday.
wftv.comTrevino lifts Yanks over O's in 11; LeMahieu, Stanton hurt
Trevino hit his second homer of the season earlier in the game and also had a tying single in the seventh. The Yankees lost DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton, the latest on a growing list of health concerns for the AL’s top team. Marwin Gonzalez followed with another single, and Trevino then scorched the winning hit off Baker (1-2) into the left-field corner. Torres hit two of the Yankees’ four solo homers off starter Bruce Zimmermann, with Anthony Rizzo and Trevino also connecting. New York starter Jordan Montgomery cruised into the seventh before allowing Hays' leadoff homer, which cut the Yankees' lead to 3-2.
wftv.comDonaldson, Anderson spar again as Yanks beat White Sox 7-5
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu (26) hits a grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in New York. A week after they scrapped in Chicago when Tim Anderson objected to a hard tag by Donaldson, the two stars sparred again. This time, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal joined the fray, too. Abreu hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes as the White Sox lost to the Yankees for the 10th time in 12 games. Yankees: RHP Chad Green (strained right elbow) was placed on the injured list and could be headed towards surgery.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Manic Monday often spells trouble for managers
Mets manager Luis Rojas, like Tingler, was in his second season and looked good for much of the year. Manager Dave Roberts says it’s “very unlikely” the slugger will play in the NL wild-card game Wednesday night against St. Louis at Dodger Stadium. Martinez for the AL wild-card game against the Yankees is uncertain after he sprained his left ankle jogging out to his position Sunday. “He stepped on the bag and twisted the ankle,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. YANKEDThe Yankees will be minus All-Star infielder DJ LeMahieu for the AL wild-card game after putting him on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia.
wftv.comYanks' LeMahieu to IL with sports hernia before Game 162
Yankees Red Sox Baseball New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu misses the catch on a pop foul by Boston Red Sox's Kyle Schwarber during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Yankees put All-Star infielder DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sports hernia ahead of their scheduled regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu was pulled from New York's game Thursday at Toronto after six innings and hasn't played since. The Yankees are also without 2020 home run champion Luke Voit, who went on the IL on Thursday with left knee inflammation. They would advance with a victory, playing at Fenway Park if the Red Sox also beat Washington on Sunday.
wftv.comLeMahieu has sports hernia, will need offseason surgery
Yankees Orioles Baseball New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu connects for a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez)NEW YORK — (AP) — DJ LeMahieu has a sports hernia that will require offseason surgery, but the New York Yankees' leadoff hitter will attempt to play through the injury in October. The major league batting champion last year, LeMahieu was out of the starting lineup again Saturday in a critical game against Tampa Bay. LeMahieu exited Thursday night's victory in Toronto, received a cortisone injection Friday and was unavailable for the Yankees' 4-3 loss to the Rays. The 33-year-old LeMahieu, a three-time Gold Glove winner with Colorado, finished fourth in AL MVP voting in 2019 and third last year.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: LA's Urías seeks 20th win vs Brewers' Burnes
Dodgers Diamondbacks Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (Ross D. Franklin)A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:___TWENTY FOR ONE? Urías (19-3, 3.01) hasn’t lost since June 21, and Los Angeles has won each of his past 10 outings dating to Aug. 1. Urías might pick up some consideration with old-school minded voters with win No. SWEET BABY RAYTampa Bay rookie Shane Baz (2-0, 1.69) tries to shut down the Yankees in his third big league start.
wftv.comO's rally against Chapman, win after nearly no-hitting Yanks
Orioles Yankees Baseball Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins dives home to score a run against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in New York. Ryan Mountcastle struck out against Chapman (5-4) leading off but reached via wild pitch. His 31st homer scored DJ LeMahieu, who led off the inning with New York's second hit, a 58 mph tapper that hugged the third-base line. New York hit six balls over 96 mph in the first four innings, including two by Aaron Judge. The right-hander struck out Urías to end the fifth, then struck out the side in the sixth.
wftv.comYankees beats Royals 5-2 for 12th straight series against KC
Yankees Royals Baseball New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu scores off an Aaron Judge single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. — (AP) — Luke Voit had a two-run single in the first inning and the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 5-2 on Wednesday for their 12th straight series victory over the Royals. Chad Green (6-5) got the victory in relief as New York took two of three from Kansas City. The Royals scored their second run in the fifth. Royals RHP Brady Singer was reinstated from the 10-day Injured List.
wftv.comPhil Nevin back with Yanks after COVID-19, loss of 22 pounds
Forced from the New York Yankees third base coaching box by the coronavirus and infections, he also had to miss his son’s major league debut. '”Nevin, who also suffers from asthma, said he lost 22 pounds and was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in his kidneys and a staph infection. “He’s a guy that brings some fire and intensity,” Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge said. Phil Nevin had negotiated into his contracts with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman the right to be absent from the Yankees for his son’s big league debut. For now, Phil Nevin was excited to be back at Yankee Stadium.
wftv.comYanks rally past Nats 4-3 in 10th, Scherzer strikes out 14
Nationals Yankees Baseball Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Scherzer allowed one walk and two hits to the Yankees, Higashioka’s fifth homer and LeMahieu’s single later in the inning. The inning was keyed when Ford left first base uncovered to go after Robles’ push bunt, which Kluber picked up. ... LHP Zack Britton (elbow surgery March 15) threw a bullpen Friday that included sliders and is to throw another Tuesday. UP NEXTRHP Domingo Germán (2-2, 4.32) starts Sunday’s series finale for New York against RHP Joe Ross (2-2, 4.39).
wftv.comMLB: 9 teams reach 85% vaccination rate for easing protocols
Four of those teams have already begun relaxing some protocols after 85% or more of Tier 1 individuals reached full vaccination, meaning they are at least two weeks removed from their final vaccine dose. The statement did not say which teams had cleared the 85% threshold, but the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers are among them. MLB said it found four new positive tests this week (two major league players, two alternate site players) out of 11,547 tests conducted. So far this season, there have been 43 total positives out of 135,317 tests, a 0.03% positive rate. Twenty teams have had at least one person test positive during monitoring testing.
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