Category: New York Yankees

As the classic Frank Sinatra lyrics go, Didi Gregorius’ power numbers were riding high in April, then shot down in May. That’s life, but here’s some good news for the Yankees: their shortstop believes that he is about to be back on top in June. Gregorius had not homered since May 23 and had gone deep just once since receiving... more

Over the last two-plus seasons, the Yankees have had the pleasure of watching several talented young players enjoy near-immediate success at the big league level. They witnessed another such performance on Wednesday, but this time, Juan Soto was in the opposing dugout. The 19-year-old phenom homered twice, slugging a three-run shot off Sonny Gray and a deciding blast off Chasen... more

The final out was secured in foul territory down the left-field line, and that baseball was speedily ferried to Domingo German’s locker in the home clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, where the rookie right-hander greeted the leather memento of his first Major League victory with an appreciative kiss. The kids delivered once again for the Yankees on Thursday evening, as Gleyber... more

Jonathan Loaisiga’s unflappable demeanor helped him power through a loaded Yankees farm system, a quality the organization believed would serve him well at the highest level. Eyeing the Nicaraguan flags that dotted Yankee Stadium’s seating area prior to his first pitch, the right-hander soothed his nerves by doing what got him to this point, filling the strike zone with a... more

As Luis Severino reached back for his high-octane heat, again and again, his teammates were afforded the luxury to sit back and relax on a Saturday afternoon. The ace had this one under control from the beginning, firing eight dominant innings as the Yankees breezed past the Rays, 4-1, for their 13th win in 16 games. Severino ironed out early... more

It seemed like the moment the Yankees had been waiting for all afternoon. They’d trailed for almost the entirety of a close game and Didi Gregorius opened the bottom of the eighth against the Rays with an infield hit and then reached second on a throwing error by pitcher Diego Castillo on a pickoff attempt. The middle of the order... more

With Nationals runners on first and third base and no outs in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday night, it seemed like the Yankees’ one-run lead would soon be gone. That was until Jonathan Holder entered. Holder replaced starter Sonny Gray and struck out Mark Reynolds. The Nationals tried to create offense by pinch-hitting Daniel Murphy, but he also... more

The Yankees continue to gauge the market for available starting pitching, believing that they require additional help for a push toward the postseason. After an impressive look at Domingo German’s electric arsenal, the Mariners may not agree with that assessment. Supported by a quartet of homers, German struck out nine over seven dazzling innings to log the first back-to-back victories... more

Gary Sanchez has been encouraged by the increasing frequency in which he is once again barreling baseballs, even though the results had yet to follow. Those rewards appeared Wednesday in the form of a mammoth game-tying blast, setting up Giancarlo Stanton’s walk-off two-run homer as the Yankees celebrated a 7-5 victory over the Mariners at Yankee Stadium. Yankees.com: Read More more

The Yankees did not waste any time in continuing their run at the all-time single-season homer record, cracking two big flies in the first inning. Combining offensive power with the bullpen’s recent dominance, the Bombers topped the franchise that owns that very record and held on for a 4-3 win and a sweep of the Mariners at Yankee Stadium. The... more

The Yankees’ bats were quieted as the Rays snapped New York’s four-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory in front of a packed — and very pro-Yankees — crowd at Tropicana Field on Friday night. Yankees starter CC Sabathia took the loss despite doing yeoman’s work for 5 1/3 innings. The 37-year-old lefty scattered nine hits, allowing two runs (one... more

For a second consecutive day, the Bronx Bombers were bedeviled by a bevy of Rays bullpen arms. Five Tampa Bay pitchers, clad in throwback Devil Rays uniforms, combined to shut out the Yankees, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at Tropicana Field. It was another uncharacteristic offensive night for the Yankees, who came into the game leading the Majors in runs per... more

The Yankees rediscovered their offensive groove, thanks to a big day from Giancarlo Stanton, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 7-6 loss in 12 innings and a series sweep to the Rays on Sunday. Stanton finished his day 5-for-5 with a home run, two RBIs, two doubles and two runs scored. It was the second five-hit game of Stanton’s... more

Jonathan Loaisiga showcased his tantalizing ceiling by carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his third big league start and Aaron Judge mashed a laser for his team-leading 20th home run, helping the Yankees snap their three-game losing streak with a 4-2 Interleague victory over the Phillies on Monday evening at Citizens Bank Park. With the clubs meeting in... more

An additional layer of confidence develops within the Yankees’ universe on the days that Luis Severino is scheduled to walk to the mound, and with good reason. More often than not, they have learned to count on a fast-paced evening from a right arm that has earned its place among the game’s elite. Granted near-instant support as Aaron Hicks slugged... more

Reclining in the visiting dugout at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday afternoon, Aaron Boone remarked that he tries not to look too far ahead on the schedule, even as the Yankees’ manager acknowledged that it was impossible not to prepare for their upcoming divisional showdown with the Red Sox. Limited to four hits over seven innings by Phillies starter Zach... more

There was a gleam in CC Sabathia’s eyes as he stabbed a tapper to the first-base side of the mound, a rush of adrenaline momentarily erasing the consciousness that he has continued to work on a pair of balky knees. Charging toward the bag, he flipped the ball to Greg Bird, pumping his left fist before unleashing a PG-13-rated bellow.... more

The Yankees continue to insist that Sonny Gray — a celebrated midseason pickup nearly one year ago — possesses the raw ability to produce winning results at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue, though they are baffled by the right-hander’s seeming inability to put it all together under the bright lights. Falling to the Red Sox for the... more