Yankees’ Gerrit Cole strong in first start since being scratched
Gerrit Cole was a bit more consistent on Sunday. After missing his spot in the starting rotation due to so-called “physical fatigue,” the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner returned to the mound and pitched a solid game to help the Yankees win 4-3 in 10 innings in a rain-delayed game against the Blue Jays […]
Starling Marte scratched from Mets lineup after knee ‘flared up’ again
Outfielder Starling Marte was removed from the Mets’ starting lineup on Saturday as a precaution after aggravating a right knee problem. The team’s starting right fielder did not play Saturday, but he also missed one game before the Mets’ trip to London earlier this month with the same symptoms. “My knee is still a little […]
Starling Marte scratched from Mets lineup after balky knee ‘flared up’
Outfielder Starling Marte was left out of the Mets’ lineup Saturday as a precaution because of a right knee injury. The team’s starting right fielder also missed one game before the Mets’ tour of London earlier this month with the same symptoms. “My knee is still a little swollen. [Friday] “He might play again,” manager […]
Anthony Volpe scratched from Yankees’ lineup with upset stomach
HOUSTON — Aaron Boone wanted Jon Barty in the lineup, but he didn’t want that to be the reason. Anthony Volpe was removed from Sunday’s lineup with a stomach upset as the Yankees looked to sweep the Astros at Minute Maid Park, the team said. The shortstop got off to a strong start to the […]
Yankees’ Alex Verdugo scratched after getting hit by pitch
TAMPA — Alex Verdugo was briefly ejected for an errant pitch. The Yankees outfielder batted in the lineup Sunday with a left foot contusion, a day after being hit by a pitch in a game against the Orioles. Even after Bardugo suffered the scrape, he continued to watch shag flies in the outfield during batting […]
Yankees’ Oswald Peraza scratched due to right shoulder tightness
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Yankees have been relatively healthy through the first few weeks of spring training, but potential concerns emerged Tuesday. Oswaldo Peraza experienced strain in his right shoulder on Monday, according to Aaron Boone, who suffered the scrape during a trip to the Yankees to play the Rays. “Hopefully he’ll be back […]