Phillies’ Austin Hays back from once-mysterious kidney infection
In Games 3 and 4, one of the Phillies' counters to Sean Manaea and Jose Quintana (left-handed starting pitcher and left-handed hitter Brandon Marsh was taken out of the lineup) didn't even know if he'd be back this season. There wasn't. In early September, less than two months after Philadelphia acquired him from Baltimore before […]
Austin Wells rewards Yankees’ faith with big night from No. 4 spot
Aaron Boone kept Austin Wells in the cleanup spot despite the young catcher's slump late in the season, and Wells hit the game-tying hit in the bottom of the sixth inning of a 6-5 win, hitting the post for the first time in his career. Won the season game. They defeated the Royals in Game […]
Yankees keeping Austin Wells at cleanup to start ALDS
Austin Wells' inconsistent September will not affect his minutes or his No. 4 hitter in the lineup when the Yankees' playoff run begins Saturday night. Aaron Boone said he isn't going to let a poor stretch affect his thoughts on the rookie catcher. “I feel like in those little changes, you're seeing a really mature […]
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 […]