Tag: New York Yankees

Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros Edge Yankees 3–2, Lead ALCS 2–0

HOUSTON—Alex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 3–2 Thursday night, Oct. 20, to take a 2–0 lead in the AL Championship Series. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge just missed a two-run homer in the eighth when his drive was caught just…


Justin Verlander Guides Astros Past Yankees in ALCS Opener

HOUSTON—Justin Verlander rebounded masterfully following a scuffling start to his outing and the Houston Astros bashed three home runs en route to 4–2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 19. Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena slugged solo home runs for the Astros,…


Stanton, Judge Bash Yanks to 5–1 Win, Into ALCS Vs Astros

NEW YORK—Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees beat the Guardians 5–1 Tuesday in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant. Yankees manager Aaron Boone won his gamble by starting Nestor Cortes on three days’…


Guardians Rally Past Yankees in Extras to Even ALDS

NEW YORK—Oscar Gonzalez hit a tie-breaking RBI single in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians beat the New York Yankees 4–2 to even the best-of-five American League Division Series at one game apiece on Friday afternoon. Jose Ramirez opened the 10th against Jameson Taillon (0–1) by dropping a double to left field when Oswaldo…


Cole Cruises, Bader, Rizzo Bash, Yanks Beat Guardians 4–1

NEW YORK—Gerrit Cole cruised for most of the night, Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo homered and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 4–1 on Tuesday in their AL Division Series opener. Not even another Josh Donaldson base-running blunder could slow the Yankees, who have won six straight postseason games against Cleveland dating to…


Baseball-Yankees Clinch AL East but Judge’s Home Run Record Chase Stalls

TORONTO—The New York Yankees clinched top spot in the American League East with a 5–2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday but Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’s home run record remained stalled on 60. Judge, who had four walks, scored twice in the win but for the seventh consecutive game the Yankees…


Yankees Clinch AL East but Judge’s Home Run Record Chase Stalls

TORONTO—The New York Yankees clinched top spot in the American League East with a 5–2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday but Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’s home run record remained stalled on 60. Judge, who had four walks, scored twice in the win but for the seventh consecutive game the Yankees…


MLB Roundup: Twins Salvage Series Finale vs. Yankees

Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 4–3 on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Former Yankee Gary Sanchez produced an RBI double and Nick Gordon hit a run-scoring single as Minnesota won in New York for the first time since…


Ohtani’s 30Th HR Rallies Angels to 3–2 Victory Over Yankees

ANAHEIM—Shohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 30 home runs and record 10 pitching wins in the same season as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3–-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Aug. 31. Ohtani’s three-run shot to center off a 97.9 mph fastball by Gerrit Cole…


Aaron Judge Belts No. 51 as Yankees Blast Angels

Aaron Judge hit his 51st home run of the season to extend his major league lead and help the New York Yankees to a 7–4 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night, August 30, in Anaheim, Calif. Judge was 3–for–5 overall with three RBIs and two runs scored. Andrew Benintendi and Anthony Rizzo…