DJ Stewart’s three-run homer propels Mets past Cubs
On Tuesday afternoon, DJ Stewart grabbed the first baseman’s mitt and got extra reps in his natural corner outfield position. Stewart wants to prove he’s as valuable as possible to a team that has more than a few bats worth keeping. If he could slide to first base every once in a while and spell […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo hits 300th career homer amid red-hot stretch
MILWAUKEE — Until last week, Anthony Rizzo had one home run in the first 23 games of the season and 296 in his career. After six games and one onslaught, the Yankees’ veteran first baseman had a breakthrough. Rizzo hit his 300th career home run late in Sunday’s 15-5 win over the Brewers at American […]
Mark Vientos walks off Mets with homer in 11th for win over Cardinals
Mark Vientos thought the Mets’ best starting pitching performance of the season meant something Sunday. After starting on the bench, Vientos came on as a pinch hitter in the 9th inning and hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning. The Mets won 4-2 at Citi Field, ending the Cardinals’ three-game losing streak. Mark […]
Yankees’ Trent Grisham belts homer for first hit of season
MILWAUKEE — Trent Grisham returned to his old home Friday without a hit as a Yankee. The center fielder changed his style and hit a three-run homer to put the Yankees ahead after an 11th inning call in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers at American Family Field. “I’m glad I was finally able to […]
Mets’ Tomas Nido crushes homer in long-awaited return to Queens
Thomas Nido crouched behind home plate at the plate for the first time in 328 days in a game in Queens. “It’s been a long time,” Nido said before Friday’s game. “I feel like that.” Being away has made Nido appreciate the opportunity even more. It probably had a positive effect on his bat as […]
Aaron Judge, Juan Soto homer as Yankees roll past Athletics
A few hours before the game, Brian Cashman inspected the Yankees’ struggling offensive line and basically shrugged it off. The general manager had seen many of the club’s best hitters fall silent over the first few weeks of the season, and he expressed no concerns at all. “We want to be firing on all cylinders […]
Starling Marte’s homer another encouraging sign for Mets
It took Starling Marte more than two months to hit his third home run last season — it happened on June 4, 55 games into the season. This year it took less than three weeks. The Mets outfielder/DH hit the go-ahead two runs in the third inning on Wednesday, the 150th of his career, and […]
Oswaldo Cabrera returns to lineup with homer as Yankees beat Guardians
CLEVELAND — Oswaldo Cabrera got off to a strong start this season, but was frozen this week after the Marlins pitched a trio of left-handed pitchers against the Yankees. The third baseman returned to action Saturday and picked up where he left off. In the first game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on a […]
Giancarlo Stanton has now hit a homer against every MLB team
In his 15th season, Giancarlo Stanton accomplished something he had not been able to do in his previous 1,545 games: a home run against the Marlins. In the sixth inning, the Yankees designated hitter hit a solo shot into the right field seats against Miami’s Brian Howing, making the number of teams sacrificed for home […]
Mets’ DJ Stewart blasts game-winning homer against Braves
ATLANTA — The eclipse has passed and the Mets have started their rocket launch party. Brandon Nimmo sent two baseballs into orbit as part of an incredible performance Monday night, but the decisive launch belonged to DJ Stewart. The Braves should have covered their eyes. Mets outfielder DJ Stewart (29) hit a two-run home run […]