Tag: Yankees

Aaron Judge 2nd Fastest to 200 Home Runs, Yankees Beat Royals 8–2

NEW YORK—Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8–2 on Saturday. DJ LeMahieu homered and had an RBI single, and Matt Carpenter homered for the 15th time in 40 games for New York, which won its…


Derek Jeter Finally Joins Twitter, Instagram: Is It Just to Promote His ESPN Series?

One of the greatest baseball players of the past 40 years joined several social media platforms Tuesday. Was the move him wanting to interact with his fan base or a way to promote his new docuseries? What Happened Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter joined Twitter Inc. and Instagram, a social media platform owned by Meta…


Kind Gesture From Toronto Blue Jays Fan Goes Viral After Gifting Home-Run Ball

A kind gesture from a Toronto Blue Jays fan has gone viral online after he gifted a home-run ball to a nearby Yankees fan during a May 4 game in Toronto. When the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge struck a home run to left field in the sixth inning, the camera followed the flying baseball…


Yanks Toss It Away in 9th, Fall to Hays, Orioles 3–2 in 10th

BALTIMORE—Yankees 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 Thursday night, dropping New York back in the AL wild-card race. The Yankees fell a…


LEADING OFF: Yanks Go for 12 Straight, Scherzer Faces Padres

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: Make it a Dozen Following an off day, the New York Yankees try for their longest winning streak in 60 years when they open a four-game series in Oakland. New York has won 11 in a row for the first time since 1985. The storied Yankees…


MLB Roundup: Orioles’ Skid Hits 19 With Loss to Angels

Jo Adell delivered his second four-RBI game in a week to help the visiting Los Angeles Angels earn a 14–8 win on Tuesday night and send the Baltimore Orioles to their 19th consecutive loss. It’s the longest losing streak in the majors since the Kansas City Royals also dropped 19 in a row in 2005….


Cole Sharp in Return From COVID-19, Yanks Top Angels 2-1

NEW YORK—Ten or so days ago, Gerrit Cole was playing catch with his wife, Amy, hoping his body would bounce back from COVID-19 quickly enough for him to help the Yankees soon. Unsure how much he had in the tank, Cole’s first pitch on Aug. 16 to Shohei Ohtani was 99 mph. The rest were…


Anderson HR for Chicago White Sox, Walkoff End in Field of Dreams Game

DYERSVILLE, Iowa—Tim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched “Field of Dreams.” Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel. Anderson hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York…


Anderson Home Run for Chicago White Sox, Walkoff End in Field of Dreams Game

DYERSVILLE, Iowa—Tim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched “Field of Dreams.” Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel. Anderson hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York…


Yankees Beats Royals for 12th Straight Series Win Against KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Luke Voit had a two-run single in New York’s three-run first inning and the 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. Zach Britton earned his first…