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Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8
Read full article: Newcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8Josh Bell homered from both sides of the plate in his Arizona debut, Ketel Marte also hit two home runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a five-run lead.
Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings as the Pirates blank the Brewers 1-0
Read full article: Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings as the Pirates blank the Brewers 1-0Paul Skenes struck out 11 in seven no-hit innings in another dominant performance, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0.
Skenes, Chapman throw gas at Ohtani and the Dodgers as the Pirates hold on for 10-6 victory
Read full article: Skenes, Chapman throw gas at Ohtani and the Dodgers as the Pirates hold on for 10-6 victoryPaul Skenes struck out eight over five innings, Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest pitch in the majors this season and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-6.
Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3
Read full article: Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series.
Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
Read full article: Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDSAndrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangers’ maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener
Read full article: Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series openerJordan Montgomery scattered six hits over seven innings, helping the Texas Rangers beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in their AL Wild Card Series opener.
The Rangers expected more wins this year. After a deadline push, they're thinking about October
Read full article: The Rangers expected more wins this year. After a deadline push, they're thinking about OctoberThe Texas Rangers certainly expected to win a lot of games this season after bolstering their rotation and hiring three-time championship manager Bruce Bochy last winter.
MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tables
Read full article: MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tablesIn the hallways and meeting rooms of Resorts World, baseball general managers are starting to weigh bigger bets than the wagers placed on tables and machines in the casino downstairs.
Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday
Read full article: Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on TuesdayThe decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain after a 2 1/2-hour delay and rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. Both teams took batting practice ahead of the scheduled 7:07 p.m. start.
Yankees' Chapman ruled out for ALDS after skipping workout
Read full article: Yankees' Chapman ruled out for ALDS after skipping workoutYankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has been ruled out for the American League Division Series after he skipped a mandatory workout, leading to a fine and likely ending the All-Star’s seven-year tenure with New York.
Yanks' Judge heads on road still at 61 homers; 4 games left
Read full article: Yanks' Judge heads on road still at 61 homers; 4 games leftAaron Judge won’t break the American League home run record at Yankee Stadium, remaining at 61 as New York headed on the road for its final four regular-season games after a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
Judge falls just short of 61, Yanks clinch playoff berth
Read full article: Judge falls just short of 61, Yanks clinch playoff berthAaron Judge fell a few feet short of a record-tying 61st homer, hitting a 404-foot drive caught just in front of the center field wall, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Josh Donaldson’s 10th-inning single to clinch their sixth straight playoff berth.
Judge's 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8
Read full article: Judge's 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run and Giancarlo Stanton followed minutes later with a game-ending grand slam, completing the New York Yankees’ stunning five-run, ninth-inning rally to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8.
Judge homers twice to reach 57, Yanks beat Sox 7-6 in 10
Read full article: Judge homers twice to reach 57, Yanks beat Sox 7-6 in 10Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 56th and 57th home runs, Gleyber Torres had a go-ahead three-run double in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6.
Judge, Yankees start with 7 straight hits, rout Kluber, Rays
Read full article: Judge, Yankees start with 7 straight hits, rout Kluber, RaysLeadoff man Aaron Judge singled twice during a six-run first inning off Corey Kluber as the New York Yankees started with seven straight hits for the first time since 1990 and routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-3.
Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 8-7
Read full article: Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 8-7Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and the struggling New York Yankees salvaged an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to avoid a three-game sweep.
Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark
Read full article: Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home markAaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer game and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in a series opener between teams bulking up for the postseason.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from Guards
Read full article: Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from GuardsAnthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton blasted consecutive homers, Nestor Cortes shut Cleveland down for six innings and the New York Yankees continued their torrid winning pace by beating the Guardians 6-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3
Read full article: Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankees’ major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days
Read full article: Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 daysAaron 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.
Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak
Read full article: Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streakJustin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning streak.
Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win
Read full article: Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th winGerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 for their 50th win.
Carpenter hammers Cubs; 2 HRs, 7 RBIs in Yanks' 18-4 rout
Read full article: Carpenter hammers Cubs; 2 HRs, 7 RBIs in Yanks' 18-4 routMatt Carpenter homered twice and tied his career high with seven RBIs, powering the New York Yankees to complete a weekend sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 18-4 rout for their 11th win in 12 games.
Thor hammered in NY return, Yanks hand Halos 6th loss in row
Read full article: Thor hammered in NY return, Yanks hand Halos 6th loss in rowNoah Syndergaard was rocked in his return to New York, giving up Matt Carpenter’s two-run homer in a four-run first inning that propelled the Yankees over the reeling Los Angeles Angels 9-1.
Emotional Trevino delivers for Yanks on late dad's birthday
Read full article: Emotional Trevino delivers for Yanks on late dad's birthdayJose Trevino hit a game-ending single in the 11th inning, fulfilling a dream of his father who died nine years ago, and the ailing New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep
Read full article: Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweepTim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 for a doubleheader sweep.
Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win string
Read full article: Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win stringLuis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New York’s five-game winning streak.
Gleyber day: Torres' 5 RBIs lead surging Yanks over Jays 5-3
Read full article: Gleyber day: Torres' 5 RBIs lead surging Yanks over Jays 5-3Gleyber Torres drove in all New York’s runs with a go-ahead, three-run homer off José Berríos in the fourth inning and a two-run single, leading the surging Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 for their 15th win in 17 games.
Cortes takes no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rangers 1-0
Read full article: Cortes takes no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rangers 1-0Nestor Cortes took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before Eli White singled, and Anthony Rizzo doubled in a run in the bottom half to lift the New York Yankees over the Texas Rangers 1-0 for their sixth straight series win.
Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final AB
Read full article: Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final ABAaron Judge drove home the winning run with a one-out single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched a playoff berth on the last day of the regular season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0.
Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red Sox
Read full article: Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red SoxGiancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead grand slam over the Green Monster in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat Boston 5-3 to tie the Red Sox for the top spot in the AL wild-card race.
Yanks toss it away in 9th, fall to Hays, Orioles 3-2 in 10th
Read full article: Yanks toss it away in 9th, fall to Hays, Orioles 3-2 in 10thYankees reliever Clay Holmes threw a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning that let the tying run score, then Austin Hays chopped an RBI single in the 10th that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 win and dropped New York back in the AL wild-card race.
Judge HRs twice, rallies Yanks past Mets on 9/11 anniversary
Read full article: Judge HRs twice, rallies Yanks past Mets on 9/11 anniversaryAaron 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.
Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spot
Read full article: Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spotVladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 41st home run and the streaking Toronto Blue Jays knocked the slumping Yankees out of the AL’s top wild-card spot, beating New York 6-3.
O's rally against Chapman, win after nearly no-hitting Yanks
Read full article: O's rally against Chapman, win after nearly no-hitting YanksAroldis Chapman gave up Pedro Severino’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees lost to Baltimore 4-3 after the last-place Orioles took a no-hitter into the seventh.
Judge's single sends Yankees past A's for 12th straight win
Read full article: Judge's single sends Yankees past A's for 12th straight winAaron Judge hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning, Giancarlo Stanton homered for the third consecutive game and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 for their 12th straight victory and longest winning streak in nearly 60 years.
Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win
Read full article: Yankees hit 3 HRs, hold off Braves 5-4 for 11th straight winWandy Peralta retired Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded for the final out, and the New York Yankees held off the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in a thriller to extend their longest winning streak in 36 years to 11 games.
Heaney, Rizzo, Velazquez help streaking Yanks sweep Red Sox
Read full article: Heaney, Rizzo, Velazquez help streaking Yanks sweep Red SoxAndrew Heaney pitched seven smooth innings, Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run single in his return from COVID-19, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 to match a season best with their sixth straight victory.
Rizzo returns to Yankees' lineup, Chapman back in bullpen
Read full article: Rizzo returns to Yankees' lineup, Chapman back in bullpenAnthony Rizzo is back in the Yankees’ lineup after a bout with COVID-19, and closer Aroldis Chapman also was activated before New York’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox.
Cole sharp in return from COVID-19, Yanks top Angels 2-1
Read full article: Cole sharp in return from COVID-19, Yanks top Angels 2-1Gerrit Cole pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning and struck out nine in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, and Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer as the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1.
Gallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSox
Read full article: Gallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSoxJoey Gallo hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning for his second homer of the game, Aaron Judge went deep again and had four RBIs, and the New York Yankees outlasted the Chicago White Sox 7-5 in another back-and-forth thriller.
Odor, Yankees rally in 8th, end Boston's 4-game win streak
Read full article: Odor, Yankees rally in 8th, end Boston's 4-game win streakRougned Odor’s two-run double highlighted a four-run rally in the eighth inning after his two errors helped Boston build an early lead, and the New York Yankees beat the Red Sox 4-3.
Yankees' Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
Read full article: Yankees' Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs AstrosYankees ace Gerrit Cole demanded on the mound that manager Aaron Boone let him get the final out, then struck out Yordan Alvarez with a 99 mph fastball on his career-high 129th pitch to cap the New York Yankees’ 1-0 win over the Houston Astros.
Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flops
Read full article: Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flopsJared Walsh hit a tying grand slam off Aroldis Chapman in a seven-run ninth inning for his second homer of a long night, and the Los Angeles Angels stunned the New York Yankees 11-8 in a rainy game that finished after 1 a.m. Shohei Ohtani’s highly anticipated pitching debut at Yankee Stadium was a wild wreck that ended early.
Yanks rally past Nats 4-3 in 10th, Scherzer strikes out 14
Read full article: Yanks rally past Nats 4-3 in 10th, Scherzer strikes out 14Gleyber Torres’ tying single in the ninth inning and a winning infield single in the 11th helped the New York Yankees overcame Max Scherzer’s commanding 14-strikeout performance to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3.
Kluber gets 100th win, Yankees sweep Tigers to reach .500
Read full article: Kluber gets 100th win, Yankees sweep Tigers to reach .500Corey Kluber handcuffed Detroit batters to gain his 100th career win with his most dominant performance since 2018, and the New York Yankees beat the Tigers 2-0 to complete their first series sweep this season and get back to.
Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge Indians
Read full article: Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge IndiansGerrit Cole was one pitch better than Shane Bieber in a heavyweight matchup of aces as Rougned Odor and Aaron Hicks homered off Cleveland’s Cy Young winner in the fifth inning, giving the New York Yankees a 2-1 win over the Indians.
Stanton homers twice, powering Yankees past Indians 5-3
Read full article: Stanton homers twice, powering Yankees past Indians 5-3Giancarlo Stanton busted out of his slump with two rocketed home runs — one with the highest exit velocity this season — and New York connected four times, sending the Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians.
LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers
Read full article: LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchersStarter Zach Eflin pitched four shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out four without a walk. ROCKIES 2, MARINERS 1Kyle Freeland allowed three hits in four shutout innings in his second start for Colorado, striking out four. Seattle's Marco Gonzales threw four shutout innings in his second start, allowing two hits while striking out four. Martín Pérez made his second start, allowing two hits and a walk in four scoreless innings. ATHLETICS 5, REDS 2 (7)Oakland lefty Sean Manaea struck out four in three innings, allowing one run and three hits.
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
Read full article: Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-outTWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi García pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.
Yanks' Britton needs surgery to remove elbow bone chip
Read full article: Yanks' Britton needs surgery to remove elbow bone chipFILE - New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton winds up during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in New York, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. Yankees left-hander Zack Britton is not throwing because of a sore pitching elbow, was to be examined by a doctor on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, and could miss the start of the season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)LAKELAND, Fla. – New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton needs surgery to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow and seems certain to miss the start of the season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced the need for an operation following New York's 6-5 loss to Detroit on Tuesday. Boone said Britton felt soreness Sunday night following a bullpen session and had an MRI of his elbow on Monday.
Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175
Read full article: Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175Kluber gets a $1 million buyout, and the club has said it is interested in re-signing Kluber to a less expensive deal. Lester gets a $10 million buyout from the Chicago Cubs that completes a $155 million, six-year contract rather than a $25 million mutual option. Milwaukee turned down Gyorko and Sogard, a day after declining a $15 million option on 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun. The White Sox declined a $12 million option for Encarnación and a $7 million option for González, who will receive a $500,000. Kluber gets a $1 million buyout, and the club has said it is interested in re-signing Kluber to a less expensive deal.
Cash's bullpen blunder joins Little, others in playoff lore
Read full article: Cash's bullpen blunder joins Little, others in playoff loreAaron Boone hit a game-ending leadoff homer in the 11th, sending New York to the World Series. 2015 WORLD SERIES GAME 5Matt Harvey and the New York Mets held a 2-0 lead, needing a win to send the Series back to Kansas City. 2016 WORLD SERIES GAME 7The Chicago Cubs led the Cleveland Indians 5-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth. 2019 WORLD SERIES GAME 7Too bad for Houston fans, the last time they saw Gerrit Cole throw, it was in the bullpen rather than on the mound. “I wasn’t going to pitch him unless we were going to win the World Series and have a lead,” Hinch said.
Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings
Read full article: Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endingsIt was undoubtedly one of the wildest endings in World Series history. But a finish this wacky has only a few precedents in World Series history. It was the only time a World Series ended with a caught stealing. Because with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Bevens was somehow still pitching a no-hitter and holding a 2-1 lead. 2016 WORLD SERIES GAME 7, CHICAGO CUBS AT CLEVELAND INDIANSBefore the Cubs could end their 108-year title drought, they had to wait out a 17-minute rain delay.
Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS
Read full article: Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCSThe Astros defeated the Rays 4-3 and the Rays lead the series 3-2 games. The Astros forced Game 6 on Friday, a rematch of the first game started by left-handers Blake Snell of Tampa Bay and Valdéz. Otherwise, big league clubs leading 3-0 in a best-of-seven postseason series are 37-1. Correa also hit a walkoff homer in Game 2 of the 2017 ALCS off Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees. Houston became the first team with a leadoff and walk-off home run in a postseason game.
Springer, Altuve homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS
Read full article: Springer, Altuve homer to keep Astros alive in ALCSBeating the Tampa Bay Rays three more times to reach the World Series won't be easy, but the Astros believe they can do it. With Altuve atoning for his poor defense in this series, the Astros finally got their offense going after being pushed to the brink of a sweep. The Rays remain one win from advancing to the World Series for the second time in franchise history. Altuve hit a homer in the first and an RBI double in the third for a 2-0 lead. It was the third home run of the postseason for Springer, the MVP of the 2017 World Series.
LEADING OFF: Rays' Snell, Astros' Valdez meet in ALCS opener
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Rays' Snell, Astros' Valdez meet in ALCS openerThe Rays are seeking revenge after Houston beat them in five games in the AL Division Series last year. The Astros are in the ALCS for the fourth straight year, looking for a third trip to the World Series in that span. The Rays are trying to get to their second World Series after losing to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. ANOTHER EARLY OFFSEASONAfter finishing its 11th consecutive season without a World Series, the Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman face a series of key decisions. New York has a $17 million option on pitcher J.A.
LEADING OFF: Rays' Snell, Astros' Valdez meet in ALCS opener
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Rays' Snell, Astros' Valdez meet in ALCS openerThe Rays are seeking revenge after Houston beat them in five games in the AL Division Series last year. The Astros are in the ALCS for the fourth straight year, looking for a third trip to the World Series in that span. The Rays are trying to get to their second World Series after losing to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. ANOTHER EARLY OFFSEASONAfter finishing its 11th consecutive season without a World Series, the Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman face a series of key decisions. New York has a $17 million option on pitcher J.A.
Bad-boy Astros, fun-loving Rays set to face off in ALCS
Read full article: Bad-boy Astros, fun-loving Rays set to face off in ALCSThe Astros are in the ALCS for the fourth straight year, looking for a third trip to the World Series in that span. The Rays are trying to get to their second World Series after losing to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. You start fresh and go from there,” said George Springer, MVP of the 2017 World Series. Baker’s San Francisco Giants lost to the Angels in seven games in the 2002 World Series. The former big league catcher played parts of eight seasons with five teams, including 20 games with the Astros in 2010.
Yankees come up short again in Game 5 loss to Rays
Read full article: Yankees come up short again in Game 5 loss to Rays(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO – When the New York Yankees needed their star-studded lineup to produce runs in an elimination playoff game, they got three hits. When they really could have used a special play in the field to save a run, Aaron Judge hit his head on the wall. New York's season came to a crashing end in San Diego on Friday night with a 2-1 loss in Game 5 of the AL Division Series. But LeMahieu, Stanton, Luke Voit, Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner all went hitless in the Yankees' biggest game of the season. Brosseau and the Rays got the definitive last laugh, and the Yankees won't be able to answer until next year.
Brosseau homer off Chapman lifts Rays over Yanks, into ALCS
Read full article: Brosseau homer off Chapman lifts Rays over Yanks, into ALCS(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO – Mike Brosseau said he wasn't seeking revenge against hard-throwing Aroldis Chapman, just the chance to keep playing. Brosseau drove a 100 mph fastball into the left field seats at Petco Park for the Rays' third hit. Brosseau and Chapman have a history: Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near Brosseau’s head Sept. 1 in the ninth inning of a Rays’ 5-3 victory. After winning the AL Division Series 3-2, Tampa Bay will stay in San Diego to face the Houston Astros in the AL Championship Series starting Sunday night. Tampa Bay was eliminated by the Astros in the ALDS last year.
LEADING OFF: Rays thwart Yankees, seek revenge vs Astros
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Rays thwart Yankees, seek revenge vs AstrosTampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow celebrates after Game 5 of the baseball team's AL Division Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in San Diego. Tampa Bay won 2-1 to advance to the AL Championship Series. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:___REVENGE RAYSThe Tampa Bay Rays have more revenge in mind heading to the AL Championship Series. FINAL PREPARATIONSBaseball's postseason gets a full day off from games before the AL Championship Series opens Sunday. Tickets are already sold out for the opener of the neutral-site NL Championship Series between the Braves and Dodgers, although plenty are available on the secondary market.
Rays burned by opener in Game 4; tab Glasnow for Game 5
Read full article: Rays burned by opener in Game 4; tab Glasnow for Game 5(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)SAN DIEGO – Manager Kevin Cash and the Tampa Bay Rays introduced the concept of an opener to modern baseball two years ago. But just as New York almost certainly regretted using an opener in Game 2 when Deivi García and J.A. Glasnow threw 93 pitches in Game 2, getting the victory after tossing four-run ball over five innings. The Rays used an opener seven times in this year's 60-game regular season, going 6-1 when employing the scheme. “(Glasnow) has obviously got his heater, but he’s got one of the best curveballs in the game, too.
Voit, Torres homer as Yankees beat Rays 5-1 to force Game 5
Read full article: Voit, Torres homer as Yankees beat Rays 5-1 to force Game 5New York Yankees' Luke Voit, right, celebrates with Gleyber Torres (25) after Voit hit a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning in Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in San Diego. Asked the Yankees mentality for Game 5, Voit said, “We're going to win it." It's a rematch of last year’s ALDS Game 5 between Houston and Tampa Bay. “We've seen him," Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. Tampa Bay loaded the bases in the third but got just one run, on Brandon Lowe’s fielder’s choice.
Rays' Kiermaier: `They don’t like us, we don’t like them'
Read full article: Rays' Kiermaier: `They don’t like us, we don’t like them'(AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)SAN DIEGO – After losing eight of 10 games in a contentious regular-season series, the New York Yankees just can’t shake the AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays. “They got the best of us this year, arguably the best team in baseball,” Gardner said of the Rays, the AL’s top seed. He went 2-0 with a 0.57 ERA in two starts against Tampa Bay in last year’s ALDS. COMFORTABLE SNELLSnell was injured last year when the Rays visited the Padres, but he loves Petco Park. “It’s going to be even more weird when it’s like, ‘The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees at San Diego.’ It’ll be weird but I’m enjoying it.
No days off puts stress on pitchers in Division Series, LCS
Read full article: No days off puts stress on pitchers in Division Series, LCS(AP Photo/David Dermer)NEW YORK – Postseason games come at an unprecedented pace starting Monday in this year of the pandemic. Teams could play the Division Series over five straight days, take a single day off and then contest the League Championship Series on seven consecutive days. The last to pitch for seven straight days was San Francisco’s Steve Kline from July 31 to Aug. 6, 2007. The League Championship Series has had a 2-3-2 format since 1985, with days off between Games 2 and 3, then another between Games 5 and 6. To start twice in the Division Series, Game 1 pitchers would have to come back on three days' rest.
Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDS
Read full article: Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDSNew York Yankees' Gio Urshela (29) and Mike Ford celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-9 in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)CLEVELAND – It took the New York Yankees nearly five hours on the field, carried them from Wednesday to Thursday and September into October to complete the sweep. "They weren’t going to lose.”At 4 hours, 50 minutes — even without two rain delays totaling another 76 minutes — it was draining. New York went 2-8 during a testy season series with top-seeded Tampa Bay, which won the AL East by seven games over the second-place Yankees. RECORD STOREIndians pitchers walked 12, tied for the most in any postseason game.
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Padres go for 9th straight
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Padres go for 9th straightSan Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar, right, reacts after scoring on a fielder's choice in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in San Diego. Prized rookie Deivi García (1-1, 3.06 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who have won five straight following a 5-16 slide. New York expects to get third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga back from the injured list. WILD WESTThe surging San Diego Padres go for their ninth straight victory and try to close within a half-game of the West-leading Dodgers when the NL's top two teams square off again at Petco Park. Lamb homered and doubled in his Athletics debut Monday, a 9-0 victory at Seattle that gave his new team a doubleheader split.
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Darvish faces skidding Indians
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Darvish faces skidding IndiansPrized rookie Deivi García (1-1, 3.06 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who have won five straight following a 5-16 slide. New York expects to get third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga back from the injured list. Sportico reported Cohen will own 95% of the team, with the rest staying with the Wilpon and Katz families. Former major league star Alex Rodriguez and fiancee Jennifer Lopez also tried to buy the team but dropped out of the bidding last month. Cohen also entered negotiations to buy the Mets last year, but the deal fell apart in February.
Yanks beat Orioles 2-1 in 10, widen lead for playoff spot
Read full article: Yanks beat Orioles 2-1 in 10, widen lead for playoff spotBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)NEW YORK – Luke Voit hit a game-ending sacrifice fly leading off the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees beat Baltimore 2-1 Saturday to open a 4 1/2-game lead over the Orioles for the American League’s eighth and final playoff berth. With DJ LeMahieu starting the inning as the automatic runner on second, Hunter Harvey (0-2) bounced a wild pitch that advanced LeMahieu. LeMahieu scored without a throw. Happ lost Tuesday against Toronto despite allowing two runs in 6 1/3 innings and striking out a season-high 10.
Garca 1st MLB win, Yankees end 5-game skid, top Blue Jays
Read full article: Garca 1st MLB win, Yankees end 5-game skid, top Blue JaysNew York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)BUFFALO, N.Y. Deivi Garca earned his first major league win, Gleyber Torres drove in four runs and the New York Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Wednesday night. The Yankees had lost 15 of 20 and fallen to the edge of the expanded playoff field. Luke Voit hit an RBI single that put the Yankees ahead 3-2 in the fifth and Torres added a two-run double. UP NEXTNew York RHP Gerrit Cole (4-3, 3.63 ERA) will start Thursday against Baltimore LHP Keegan Akin (0-0, 2.08) in the opener of the Yankees four-game weekend series against the Orioles.
Yankees reliever Heller ejected for plunking Rays' Renfroe
Read full article: Yankees reliever Heller ejected for plunking Rays' Renfroe(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK Yankees reliever Ben Heller was ejected from Wednesday nights game against the Tampa Bay Rays for hitting Hunter Renfroe in the leg with a pitch, the latest chapter in a simmering rivalry between the top two teams in the AL East. Heller plunked Renfroe with a 95 mph fastball with one out in the fifth inning and was promptly tossed by first base umpire Chad Fairchild. Heller tried to plead his case and so did acting New York manager Carlos Mendoza before Luis Cessa came on to pitch. Yankees manager Aaron Boone and Tampa Bay counterpart Kevin Cash were each given a one-game suspension and served their bans Wednesday. Period.Tensions have run high between the teams in recent years, at least since now-retired Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was ejected for plunking Jesus Sucre in 2018.