WEATHER ALERT
Tampa mayor’s sobering message to those who don’t evacuate: ‘you’re gonna die’
Read full article: Tampa mayor’s sobering message to those who don’t evacuate: ‘you’re gonna die’Residents in the Tampa area have been packing up and leaving Hillsborough County as powerful Hurricane Milton continues to head their way.
Robertson back on Phillies roster for NLCS vs. Padres
Read full article: Robertson back on Phillies roster for NLCS vs. PadresReliever David Robertson has been added to the Philadelphia Phillies’ 26-man roster ahead of the NL Championship Series opener against San Diego after missing the NLDS against Atlanta with a strained right calf.
Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster
Read full article: Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS rosterPhiladelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis.
Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead Brewers
Read full article: Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead BrewersKyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought, salvaging a split of a day-night doubleheader with an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in a rainy Game 2.
Marte, Mets top Wheeler, Phillies again to open doubleheader
Read full article: Marte, Mets top Wheeler, Phillies again to open doubleheaderStarling Marte got three hits and the New York Mets kept up their season-long dominance of Philadelphia, topping Zack Wheeler and the Phillies 8-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
LEADING OFF: O's go for 8th win in row, Devers out for Bosox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: O's go for 8th win in row, Devers out for BosoxRyan Mountcastle, Trey Mancini and the surprising Baltimore Orioles try on Sunday for their eighth straight win, which would match their best streak in 17 years.
Gibson keeps ball in the park as Bohm, Phils edge Cards 1-0
Read full article: Gibson keeps ball in the park as Bohm, Phils edge Cards 1-0Kyle Gibson kept the ball in the park against St. Louis this time, Alec Bohm broke a scoreless tie with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0.
Walker, Diamondbacks snap Phillies' 9-game winning streak
Read full article: Walker, Diamondbacks snap Phillies' 9-game winning streakChristian Walker had three hits and three RBIs, Jake McCarthy homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 13-1 to end Philadelphia’s nine-game winning streak and give interim manager Rob Thomson his first loss.
Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops Yanks
Read full article: Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops YanksRyan Yarbrough ended a 24-start winless skid with Tampa Bay’s first complete game in more than five years, Austin Meadows homered off shaky Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and drove in five and the Rays beat New York 9-2.
Hill sharp, Kluber roughed up as Rays beat Yankees 10-5
Read full article: Hill sharp, Kluber roughed up as Rays beat Yankees 10-5Rich Hill pitched six strong innings, Austin Meadows led a hit parade against Corey Kluber and New York’s bullpen, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 10-5 to snap a four-game skid.
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.
Germán apologizes after serving domestic violence suspension
Read full article: Germán apologizes after serving domestic violence suspensionHe returned to the Yankees last week for the start of spring training. Germán was 18-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 2019 when he was put on leave. Manager Aaron Boone said Germán is competing with Deivi García, Michael King, Asher Wojciechowski, Jhoulys Chacín and Nick Nelson. It is clear that I must improve on that.”Germán would not discuss the events that led to his suspension. Germán said he learned “the biggest thing is about how do you react to certain things?
Higashioka hits 3 of Yanks' 7 HRs in 13-2 romp vs Blue Jays
Read full article: Higashioka hits 3 of Yanks' 7 HRs in 13-2 romp vs Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays' Jacob Waguespack reacts as New York Yankees' Kyle Higashioka runs the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK – Kyle Higashioka hit a career-high three home runs, DJ LeMahieu connected twice and the resurgent New York Yankees hit a season-best seven homers in another Bronx air show, thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 on Wednesday night. LeMahieu, Voit and Frazier also connected Tuesday — Voit homered twice — when New York hit six home runs and pummeled Toronto 20-6. Gerrit Cole (6-3) had another overpowering start for New York, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth. Higashioka had never topped three homers in a season but has four in the past six days while emerging as Cole's preferred batterymate.
Nelson 3 hitless innings wins debut, Yanks' win 5th in row
Read full article: Nelson 3 hitless innings wins debut, Yanks' win 5th in rowNew York Yankees relief pitcher Nick Nelson throws in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in New York. He had pitched three hitless innings for his major league debut in the New York Yankees' 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. Thats as good a velocity as weve seen on his fastball really in the last couple of years, Boone said. I dont think he pitched as bad as what the score was," Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said. ... Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi was back in the lineup after a night off.