Alex Verdugo designated for assignment after disappointing time with the Braves
Alex Verdugo’s Short Stint with Braves Ends Alex Verdugo’s time in Atlanta has come to an end unusually quickly. The former Yankees outfielder was designated for assignment by the Braves mid-season on Wednesday, as reported by Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic. Verdugo, who is now 29 years old, had signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 […]
Alex Verdugo signs with Braves to end drawn-out free agency
After all, Alex Verdugo has a new home. The former Yankees outfielder signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Braves on Thursday. According to John Heyman in the postEnds the free agency that was pulled out for veterans. Verdugo will begin the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, according to Heyman. The New Deal comes just […]
Justin Turner has hilarious Alex Verdugo theory on Yankees’ hair policy change
Justin Turner has an alternative theory of why the Yankees suddenly looked up about the franchise's long-standing hair policy. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said on Friday that players and all uniformed staff members were allowed to have well-maintained beards for the first time in nearly 50 years, and was told by his father George Steinbrenner. […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto a surprise Gold Glove finalist along with Anthony Volpe, Alex Verdugo
The Yankees have three American League Gold Glove finalists, but one is more surprising than the rest. On Tuesday, Anthony Volpe, Alex Verdugo and Juan Soto were named finalists for the Defensive Player of the Year award, as voted on by managers and coaches. Volpe won it as a rookie last year, and Verdugo was […]
Yankees’ Alex Verdugo keeps staving off Jasson Dominguez threat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Verdugo's sacrifice bunt in Game 3 of the ALDS wasn't as flashy as his clinching hit in Game 1. But it's Verdugo's understanding of why manager Aaron Boone put him in charge of left field defense over rookie Jasson Dominguez in each of the first four games of the playoffs, […]
Alex Verdugo plays unlikely hero in Yankees’ Game 1 ALDS win
In a back-and-forth Game 1 of the ALDS, it wasn't Gerrit Cole, Juan Soto or even Aaron Judge who played the hero. It was Alex Verdugo who hit the winning hit in a game where the lead changed hands in the fifth inning of the Yankees-Royals game Saturday night at Stadium. Verdugo, who had struggled […]
Yankees to start Alex Verdugo in left field in Game 1 of ALDS
Alex Verdugo will be in left field for Saturday night's ALDS opener between the Yankees and the Royals. “I'm going to be in there,” the outfielder told the Post after Friday's stadium workout when asked about Saturday's lineup. Manager Aaron Boone declined to announce his starting lineup on Friday, but officials confirmed Verdugo will be […]
Alex Verdugo looking for chance at Yankees redemption in postseason
On the final day of the regular season, Alex Verdugo said he wasn't sure what his role would be heading into the playoffs. But the much-maligned Yankees left fielder was more confident about the postseason offering a possible reset. “In the playoffs, every pitch, every inning, every at-bat is important,'' said Verdugo, who hit a […]
Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team's top prospect, Jason Dominguez, will play “a lot.” Boone did not say Dominguez would play every day. The Yankees are trying to balance Dominguez, Alex Verdugo and much of the outfield/DH corps, with Dominguez being benched for the second time in three games on Friday night. Alex Verdugo […]
Alex Verdugo responds to Jasson Dominguez’s Yankees arrival with homer
Alex Verdugo's timing was certainly ironic. Competition may indeed breed excellence, or at least improve outcomes. The controversial left fielder gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead with a two-run homer in the fourth inning of the Yankees' 10-4 win over the Royals in the Bronx on Monday night. Verdugo had been at bat 52 times […]