Yankees’ Aaron Boone hasn’t lost faith in Austin Wells
Aaron Boone isn't worried about Austin Wells. That's right, the Yankees catcher is in a slump. Yes, that's the most games he's ever played in a single season. Austin Wells (left) talks with Marcus Stroman during the first inning of the Yankees' 9-7 loss to the Orioles on Sept. 25, 2024. Brad Penner – Imag […]
Braves’ Austin Riley out for rest of season
ATLANTA — The Mets were holding out hope that Francisco Lindor could still be productive late in the season, but the Braves have given up hope that one of their stars can still play. Braves manager Brian Snitker announced that third baseman Austin Riley is done for the season because a CT scan of his […]
Austin Wells drawing rave reviews for work behind plate
OAKLAND, Calif. — Austin Wells' hitting had slowed a bit through the first three weeks of September. His job as a catcher was not like that. The Yankees rookie catcher drew rave reviews after linking up with Gerrit Cole in Friday's win over the Athletics (4-2 in 10 innings) and helping the ace catcher easily […]
Texas angler catches record-breaking fish in Austin lake
This summer, an angler broke the Texas state record by reeling in a 71-pound fish in a notorious Texas lake. The capture of the water buffalo was announced on Friday. The massive 71-pound fish was caught using a rod and reel while swimming in Austin's Lady Bird Lake. Lady Bird Lake has become infamous as […]
Yankees’ Austin Wells pushing himself in Rookie of the Year race
Earlier this season, the Yankees appeared to have the front-runner for AL Rookie of the Year in Luis Gil. With the race heading into the final stages, Austin Wells is making a strong case for taking home the prize himself. As the Yankees focus on bigger goals this month, such as winning the AL East, […]
AL Rookie of the Year award is Yankees’ Austin Wells’ to lose
Gambling content is intended for those 21 and over. If you sign up through our link, The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. See our editorial standards for more information. With just a few weeks left in the 2024 MLB season, Austin Wells has emerged as the front-runner for American League Rookie of […]
Yankees’ Austin Wells throws out two runners days after hand bruise
CHICAGO — Austin Wells' hand was hurt earlier this week, but his arm isn't as bad. The Yankees catcher covered for Clark Schmidt, getting two runners out trying to steal second base in a 2-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Wells missed Tuesday and Wednesday's games because of a contusion to […]
Austin Wells’ two-homer night powers Yankees past Cardinals
The Yankees have been trying to figure out how to defend Aaron Judge and Juan Soto all year, but Austin Wells is starting to fit that role. The rookie catcher, in particular, hit two home runs for the first time in his young career in a 6-3 win over the Cardinals on Friday. “I'm having […]
Residents in Austin neighborhood concerned about crime as police department struggles with understaffing
Staffing shortages at the Austin, Texas, Police Department have residents concerned about crime in the city. Residents in the Montopolis neighborhood in southeast Austin told KVUE-TV that crime in their area is getting worse. Delwyn Goss told the station he was woken up in the middle of the night Thursday by gunfire in his neighborhood, […]
Former Austin Peay coach Patrick Kugler arrested, charged in human trafficking investigation in Tennessee
Patrick Kugler, who until recently served as co-offensive coordinator for Austin Peay State University’s football team, was taken into police custody this week. He was arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation. Kugler resigned from his position as an assistant coach with the Governors. He was one of six suspects arrested in an undercover […]