Yankees squander brief momentum with crushing loss to Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The seemingly impossible dream of winning back-to-back championships will have to wait for another day. The Yankees had a chance Thursday to win consecutive games and the series for the first time since mid-June, but fell short on either. Nestor Cortez got off to another rough start on the road as […]
Rays’ Wander Franco formally charged with human trafficking
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sex crimes in the Dominican Republic for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The young player was charged with sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor and human trafficking, charges that reportedly carry a possible prison sentence of up to 20 […]
Tim Hill’s Yankees escape act proves pivotal in win over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On June 18, Tim Hill was released by the White Sox, by far the worst team in major league baseball. After not receiving offers from 29 other teams, the left-handed relief pitcher signed with the Yankees as a free agent two days later. So for anyone looking for an unsung hero […]
Yankees hang on for dear life in badly needed win over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — They may not be pretty, but the Yankees aren’t competing in a beauty contest. Given how ugly they’ve been recently, they don’t care about style points and will take the win any way they can. On Wednesday night, it relied on its relief pitchers to pull off a close 2-1 win […]
Rays’ Wander Franco formally charged with sexual abuse
Wander Franco has been formally indicted on charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in connection with his relationship with a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic. ESPN reported the news on Tuesday night.. Franco, 23, has been on administrative leave since the allegations came to light last August when photos of […]
Yankees fall to Rays after Brian Cashman calls out team for poor play
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees arrived at Tropicana Field on Tuesday hoping to snap out of a multi-week slump. They even took the lead in the top of the first inning. But the good vibes didn’t last long, and the Yankees continued their troubling downward slide. Carlos Rodon gave up four runs in the […]
Rays’ Amed Rosario suffers scary injury after getting hit in face with nearly-100 mph fastball
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Rays’ Amed Rosario drilled in face by 99 mph pitch in scary scene
Rays third baseman Amed Rosario had quite the scare Saturday against the Pirates. Rosario left the game in the bottom of the first inning after being hit in the face by a 99 mph fastball from Pirates rookie Jared Jones, but Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports reported on the air that Rosario seemed to be […]
Judge Gail Horne Ray’s presiding over LSU student Madison Brooks attack makes unprecedented decision
A Louisiana judge presiding over a high-profile criminal case in which a black man was accused of raping a white Louisiana State University student has tossed out a 1972 rape conviction, one year after releasing another rapist on reduced bail. District Judge Gayle Horne Ray’s decision, combined with her son’s serial rape convictions and her […]
Former Yankee Ben Rortvedt off to quick start for Rays
PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ben Rotvedt saw the writing on the wall near the end of spring training: His time with the Yankees was almost up. As long as Jose Trevino and Austin Wells are healthy, they will be the catchers the Yankees bring north, and with Rohltvedt being out of minor league options, he was […]