Yankees’ Jon Berti draws first career start at first base vs. Royals
Jon Barty got his feet wet at first base during training last week, but now he's playing boldly in Game 2 of the ALDS. The Yankees will have Berti start at first base for the first time in his career against the Royals on Monday. Oswaldo Cabrera started Game 1, but veteran first baseman Anthony […]
Gleyber Torres’ Yankees resurgence carrying over into ALDS
Gleyber Torres' second-half comeback didn't stop even after the regular season ended. The second baseman continued to shine at the top of the Yankees' lineup in Game 1 of the ALDS, reaching base three times and hitting a two-run homer to the short porch in Saturday's win over the Royals. “It's been pretty special to […]
Carlos Rodon looking to lean on Yankees’ raucuous crowd in chance for playoff redemption
For better or worse, Carlos Rodon pitches with a lot of emotion. That's the case at a random weeknight game in April or in front of a sleepy crowd on the street. But on Monday night, the stakes are about to be raised at Yankee Stadium, and Rodon plans to put on the pinstripes and […]
Yankees not pushing Giancarlo Stanton to pick up the pace
The Yankees and Aaron Boone were willing to limit Giancarlo Stanton's injury risk and get him through the regular season given his lack of speed. The same goes for the playoffs. Stanton, who has struggled with calf, hamstring and quadriceps issues over the past five seasons, could have given up two runs to the Yankees […]
New closer Luke Weaver locks down Yankees’ win
At the trade deadline, it was clear the Yankees needed a closer, with Clay Holmes struggling in that role for over a month. Instead, general manager Brian Cashman acquired Mark Leiter Jr. and Enil de los Santos, with Cashman saying he wants to give Aaron Boone “a lot of options to get through late games.” […]
Austin Wells rewards Yankees’ faith with big night from No. 4 spot
Aaron Boone kept Austin Wells in the cleanup spot despite the young catcher's slump late in the season, and Wells hit the game-tying hit in the bottom of the sixth inning of a 6-5 win, hitting the post for the first time in his career. Won the season game. They defeated the Royals in Game […]
Yankees, Royals make MLB history in wild first game of ALDS
of new york yankees They defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in the American League Division Series opener on Saturday, but it certainly wasn't easy. But it happened historically. The Yankees have accomplished many great things in the club's illustrious history, but what happened Saturday was a first. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this […]
Yankees biggest stars have maligned teammates to thank for this victory
Gerrit Cole didn't pitch like an ace. Aaron Judge did nothing against his postseason demons. Of the Yankees' big three stars, only Juan Soto appeared in the first playoff game in 2024. The Yankees won anyway, as some of the most maligned players of the season — Clay Holmes, Gleyber Torres, and especially Alex Verdugo […]
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole struggles in rocky Game 1 start
It only took one pitch to know what kind of night it was going to be for Gerrit Cole. Cole's 96 mph fastball, which started the Yankees' postseason run, sailed into the right field warning track, where it was caught by Juan Soto. The next two batters hit the ball even harder, all three with […]
Bobby Witt, Aaron Boone enraged during Yankees’ win over Royals
No one was happy in his penultimate at-bat of the Yankees' 6-5 victory over the Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS. Yankees relief pitcher Luke Weaver, who became the team's closer after the season, struck out Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. in a dramatic eight-pitch play. Facing a full count, Weaver threw a 96 […]