See the Yankees’ wild champagne-soaked celebration after reaching World Series
It's been 15 years since the Yankees last opened champagne bottles and shared beers to celebrate advancing to the World Series. But in Saturday's Game 5, Juan Soto hit a game-winning home run in the 10th inning, Luke Weaver had the last three outs of six, and the Yankees beat the Guardians in the Progressive […]
Yankees stars plead for team to keep Juan Soto after sending them to World Series: ‘We need him to stay’
The New York Yankees acquired Juan Soto for one reason: to get to the World Series. Now, on Saturday night, it was Generation himself who sent the Bronx Bombers to the Fall Classic, hitting a game-winning three-run home run in the 10th inning of extra innings to give the Yankees the win and the 41st […]
Yankees overcame ‘tough times’ to get to this World Series moment
CLEVELAND — Even as beer dripped down his back and he wiped champagne from his eyes, Aaron Judge wasn't forgetting the emotional heartbreak he suffered seven years ago. On Saturday night, an hour after the Yankees defeated the Guardians with a 5-2 victory in Game 5 of the ALCS, helping the captain achieve his dream, […]
Gleyber Torres’ leadoff-hitting prowess continues in Yankees’ win
CLEVELAND — Gleyber Torres is bringing sudden excellence to the World Series. Torres led off the first and sixth innings with singles on Saturday, continuing to be the Yankees' ideal leadoff hitter midway through his seventh MLB season. After being thrown to home plate for the first out of the game, Torres jogged the final […]
Yankees deserve to revel in long-awaited pennant
The ball rose into the air and soared in a beautiful parabola toward the deepest part of the stadium. At first glance, Juan Soto didn't seem so convinced. He looked steadily and seriously. But soon he was able to see what others saw. He could see Cleveland center fielder Lane Thomas starting to back up […]
John Sterling delivers his class call as Yankees secure spot in World Series
John Sterling leads the Yankees to a 5-2 victory over the Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday night, clinching a 10-inning overtime finals (and qualifying for the World Series for the first time since 2009). He had many iconic moments. , the legendary play-by-play broadcaster turned to one of his staples. “The […]
Tim Hill, Jake Cousins, Luke Weaver help Yankees reach World Series
CLEVELAND — Three relief pitchers who were barely in the Yankees' plans at the end of spring training helped clinch a ticket to the World Series. On Saturday, the Yankees defeated the Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the ALCS, with Tim Hill, Jake Cousins and Luke Weaver making the final 14 outs. Weaver became […]
Yankees fans make their free agency pitch to Juan Soto loud
Juan Soto was instrumental in sending the Yankees to the World Series. And Yankees fans played a role in convincing him to stay in New York after this season. After the Bronx Bombers slugger hit a series-winning three-run homer in Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday night, Yankees enthusiasts at Cleveland's Progressive Field made […]
Juan Soto was built for this iconic Yankees moment
CLEVELAND — That was the whole point of the trade. That's why the Yankees gave the Padres what they needed to make it happen. This is because last year was an embarrassing year for the Yankees, who couldn't make it to the playoffs. And the 14 years without a pennant were an eternity in pinstripes. […]
Juan Soto sends the Yankees to the World Series for the first time in 15 years
The New York Yankees advance to the World Series for the first time since President Obama's first year in office. On Saturday, Juan Soto hit a three-run homer, clinching the American League pennant for the Bronx for the first time since 2009. The 25-year-old superstar outfielder threw seven pitches and struck out two against Cleveland […]